Yamaha Canada Drops Motorcycle Prices!

30 12 2011

TORONTO, ON – December 30, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Popular models like Raider, Road Star, V-Star 950, R1, R6, YZ125 see BIG decreases!

Yamaha Motor Canada has announced sizeable price reductions to most of their 2012 motorcycles, including models like the Raider, V-Star 950 and R1! This is great news for Canadian customers as suggested retail pricing gets more in line with those offered in the United States.

“Due to market fluctuations and inventory levels, we weren’t able to address the pricing gaps of the last few years as quickly as we would have liked”, commented Peter Swanton, National Sales Manager, Motorsports for Yamaha Canada. “But to kick off 2012, we’re well positioned to bring about this price reduction. Yamaha customers can now get many models for the same price they would have paid 7 or 8 years ago, even with the product technological advances that have happened in the meantime.”

While some prices remain unchanged, many key models, including those listed below, have seen significant reductions:

MODEL 2011 PRICE 2012 PRICE CHANGE
Raider $19,599 $15,999 - $3,600
Roadstar Silverado S $19,199 $15,499 - $3,700
Royal Star Venture S $23,899 $19,999 - $3,900
V-Star 950 Tourer $12,099 $10,999 - $1,100
V-Star 250 $5,499 $4,499 - $1,000
YZF-R1 $16,799 $14,999 - $1,800
YZF-R6 $13,299 $11,999 - $1,300
FJR 1300 $20,199 $16,999 - $3200
FZ6-R $8,899 $7,999 - $900
WR250R $7,999 $6,999 - $1,000
YZ125 $7,499 $6,499 - $1,000
YZ85 $4,799 $3,999 - $800

Swanton added, “We have great sales programs to complement this change and we’re ready to get Canadians putting quality Yamaha motorcycles back at the top of their wish lists. At Yamaha, customers come first and we’re always welcoming new members to the Yamaha family.”

For more information concerning Yamaha’s price reduction and a complete list of changes, please click here:

 





King Kenny Roberts Will Ride Yamaha YZF-R1 At Laguna Seca, The Bike Will Be Auctioned Off For Charity At Mecum

20 07 2011

CYPRESS, CA – July 19, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is very pleased to announce a special opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts around the world to bid on a one-of-a-kind YZF-R1 as ridden by “King” Kenny Roberts around the famed Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit. This special GYTR-equipped R1 features a unique 50th anniversary Red/White paint scheme and many Genuine Yamaha custom performance accessories.

The bike will be sold at no reserve to the highest bidder as part of Mecum’s Motorcycle Auction segment during Pebble Beach weekend, scheduled for Thursday evening, August 18 in Monterey, California. Serving as designated “auctioneers” for this R1 will be none other than Jay Leno, who will also be joined on stage by “King” Kenny himself.

“The proceeds for this Yamaha R1 will go directly to Bailey’s Café, a fantastic school of the arts for kids in the Bronx,” said Jay Leno. “Once the bidding is over, I’m sure that the performance of this R1 will only be matched by that of the kids in this great school!

“This auction is another great part of our activities for Yamaha’s 50th Anniversary of World GP Racing,” said Bob Starr, General Manager of Communications for Yamaha’s Motorsports Group. “To have both Jay and Kenny involved in such a worthy cause is a great way to celebrate!”

For more information on Bailey’s Café please go to www.baileyscafe.org.

For more information on Mecum’s Motorcycle Auction in Monterey go to http://www.mecum.com.

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