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Yamaha Motor Company Limited: The motorcycle division of Yamaha was founded in 1955 upon separation from Yamaha Corporation. The company's two wheeled line includes motorcycles, scooters, and motorized bicycles. Yamaha’s motorcycle sales are the second largest in the world. Jump to Manuals

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Yamaha Motor began production of its first motorcycle, the YA-1 125 cc (7.6 cu in) two-cycle, single cylinder motorbike, in 1955. This 125cc motorcycle won the 3rd Mount Fuji Ascent Race in its class.

The YA-1 was a competitive success at racing from the beginning, winning not only the 125cc class in the Mt. Fuji Ascent, but also sweeping the podium with first, second and third place in the All Japan Autobike Endurance Road Race that same year. Early success in racing set the tone for Yamaha, as competition in many varieties of motorcycle racing became a key endeavor of the company throughout its history, often fueled by a strong rivalry with Honda and other Japanese manufacturers.

Yamaha began competing internationally in 1956 when they entered the Catalina Grand Prix, again with the YA-1, at which they placed sixth. The YA-1 was followed by the YA-2 of 1957, another 125cc two stroke, but with significantly improved frame and suspension. The YD-1 of 1957 was a 250cc two-stroke twin cylinder motorcycle, resembling the YA-2, but with a larger and more powerful motor. A performance version of this bike, the YDS-1 housed the 250cc two-stroke twin in a double down-tube cradle frame and offered the first five-speed transmission in a Japanese motorcycle.

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