On waters throughout the world, people use and love Yamaha outboards. The history of Yamaha outboard development has been a history of taking on one new challenge after another, all with the same aim: to build outboards that continue to deliver the performance customers want and the unbeatable durability and reliability they have come to expect from Yamaha. Here are stories about how Yamaha created its outstanding manufacturing expertise, introduced innovative new technology and developed the now-legendary models that the brand is built on today.
50 Years of Yamaha Outboard Motors
Introducing the 50-year history of Yamaha outboard motors (1960-2010)
- Part 1 A history of Yamaha “spirit of challenge”
- Part 2 Yamaha outboards forged in demanding overseas
- Part 3 Yamaha Motor’s “Creating Kando”
Historic Models and Technologies
Introducing epoch-making Yamaha outboard models and technology

