Yamaha posts strong finish at Prestigious Endurance Motorbike Race in Suzuka

Jul 22, 2026

Suzuka (Japan), July 21 (ANI): Yamaha Motor secured second place at the 2026 Motorbike Race, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. The prestigious event challenges riders to race continuously for eight hours, covering approximately 1,200 kilometres. It is regarded as one of the world's premier endurance motorcycle races and features many of the world's top riders. Yamaha Motor fielded two teams in this year's race. The Yamaha Factory Racing Team included MotoGP riders, making the event a valuable opportunity to gather engineering feedback and further develop its motorcycles with input from world-class champions. To support and cheer on its teams, Yamaha Motor dispatched 560 employees to the event, including more than 260 newly recruited employees. Yamaha Motor's relentless challenge earned it the runner-up title at the 2026 Endurance Motorbike Race. The experience inspired employees and will help drive Yamaha Motor's future innovation.