Here's the latest scoop about new Yamaha products, projects and more…
December 7, 2011. Toronto, ON – Tough, rugged, reliable and easy to use … need another reason to own a Yamaha snowblower? How about a 3-year warranty?

Scooters don’t always get the credit they deserve. We know how fuel efficient, practical and easy they are to get around town on, but what about the actual sensation of riding a scooter?
Slednecks rider Chris Brown is one of the world’s best backcountry freeriders and Yamaha Motor Canada is thrilled to have him riding an FX Nytro M-TX.
Toronto, ON – October 5, 2011 – The Board of Directors of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) have voted to transfer all shares of Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. (YMCA), to its American subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS).
The special, one-of-a-kind Yamaha® GYTR-equipped YZF-R1®, featuring Yamaha’s 50th Anniversary red-and-white paint scheme and ridden in demonstration laps by Kenny Roberts at last month’s Red Bull United States Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, was sold to the highest bidder at Mecum’s Motorcycle Auction this past Thursday night in Monterey, CA. Special guest auctioneers for the event were Roberts himself, along with television personality Jay Leno.
August 23, 2011. Toronto, ON – Today, Yamaha Motor Canada introduces its 2012 WaveRunners, highlighted by the all-new, feature rich FX Series, along with new comfort and styling features to all WaveRunners.
August 23, 2011. Toronto, ON – In one of Yamaha Motor Canada’s biggest marine launches ever, the company introduces a brand new line of 19-foot Sport Boats and all-new 21-foot platform, embodying the same luxury and comfort found on Yamaha’s award winning 24-foot Series of boats.
Yamaha Motor Canada will offer a "Factory Ride" sponsorship to a deserving amateur Yamaha rider at the upcoming 2011 Parts Canada TransCan, Wiseco Amateur National Championships, August 16-20. The sponsorship award is in conjunction with the existing "Yamabucks For You" campaign that hands out Yamabuck gift certificates to the top three Yamaha’s in each class.
Yamaha Motor Canada congratulates Jessica Froese on being voted as the 'AXO Athlete of the Week' at this year's Western Canadian Amateur Motocross Championships (WCAN) in Raymond, Alberta! The event took place from Wednesday June 29 to Saturday July 1.
July 8, 2011. Toronto, Ontario – Yamaha Motor Canada is proud to welcome aboard Ken Van Noort! As the new Area Sales Manager, Boats, Ken will be accountable for sales of G3 Boats, Skeeter Boats and Yamaha’s Sport Boat line, from Ontario to BC. A genuine boating enthusiast, you can bet your dock that Ken proves quite valuable to Yamaha’s entire marine division, including outboard and WaveRunner. We caught up with the “new fish” to see how things are going thus far in the Big Blue pond...
Yamaha and Flat Out Industries to unveil ‘TapOut Edition YZF-R1’ at Toronto UFC Fan Expo
Thursday April 28, 2011. Toronto, Ontario - Yamaha Motor Canada and Flat Out Industries are proud to present the ‘TapOut Edition YZF-R1!’ In celebration of UFC 129 coming to Toronto, Canadian bike builder, Sean Mance of Flat Out Industries, has partnered with Yamaha to create an exclusive, one-of-a-kind supersport motorcycle.
March 31, 2011 - Yamaha Motor Canada is bringing back the popular ‘Yamabucks For You’ program that successfully launched last year. The program distributes thousands of dollars worth of Yamabuck gift certificates to Yamaha enthusiasts across the country via motorcycle track days and amateur MX, Enduro and ATV racing.
2011 is a landmark of World Championship Grand Prix racing for Yamaha and we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the fans that have followed us through the last half a century. We want to celebrate this magic moment with you and therefore we are curious to learn more about your favorite Yamaha memories, dating from the 1960s or simply last year’s racing; it’s up to you. Feel free to jot down and share your most exciting stories, anecdotes or experiences with us throughout this commemorative season.
If there’s one thing you can count on each year, its magazines announcing their “Best Of" Awards. With 2010 behind us, we sat back, reviewed many of these awards and made note of those which Yamaha received. You may find these helpful during your next buying decision, or gives you the knowledge that your Yamaha stands above the competition!
By IBI Magazine
September 28, 2010. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) gave out 13 2010 IBEX Innovation Awards this morning at the trade show's annual breakfast. The awards are organised by the NMMA and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI).
Yamaha encourages riders to arm themselves with proper education
November 4, 2010. Toronto, ON – So you’ve attended an avalanche briefing, and you’re up-to-date on the latest avalanche activity... you’re prepared to handle a serious situation, right? Wrong. It would be nice if they didn’t exist, but avalanches are a dangerous reality when it comes to riding snowmobiles in the mountains. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you deal with avalanches safely and effectively.
To our current and potential customers,
If you've been doing your homework on buying a motorcycle, ATV, side by side, watercraft, or snowmobile, and feel that buying used is your best option - think again!
Yamaha offers 3-year warranty on Power Equipment!
Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. announced today that all of their power inverters, premium generators and water pumps now come with a standard, three-year warranty.
Yamaha Snowblowers return to Canada
Like any Yamaha power or motorsports product, our snowblowers are known for their incredible performance and unbeatable durability. It’s been 15 years since we took our hiatus from the Canadian market but hundreds of these machines are still in service today. We heeded the calls from our loyal fan base (check out the online forums) and we’re back, bigger and better than ever!
The next generation of power and performance
We are very proud to introduce you to a brand new generation of purpose built, V6 offshore outboards. Literally all-new from prop to cowl, the F300, F250 and F225 are the lightest, fastest and most fuel efficient in their class.
Mid-range outboard boasts big-league technology, light weight and fuel efficiency
Welcome to a new addition of Yamaha’s already full stable of outboard motors: the F70. Using advanced technologies and materials, this mid-range outboard weighs only 260 lbs. (109 lbs. lighter than Yamaha’s
four-stroke F75) and pumps out the best horsepower-per-litre in its class.
February 2010
New Apex features an industry first. We love to lead.
After two spectacular product launches last year, including the revolutionary 2010 YZ450F with its reversed, rearward slanted engine, and the VMAX SHO high-performance outboard, the first ever four-stroke capable of outclassing two-strokes in every category, we are now offering snow-goers a radical change.
November 2009
All-new four-stroke V6 VMAX SHO and truly portable F6 and F4

They said it couldn’t be done. No way could a four-stroke out run a two-stroke. Even our sponsored pro fishermen, like Dave Mercer, said "They're too slow, too heavy…."


















