Yamaha will unveil its new PW-LINK System on the opening day of Eurobike, ahead of its full consumer launch in spring/summer 2026. Whilst there are a number of points of interest with the PW-LINK, it’s likely that “Full and simple connectivity to external, third-party components” is the part which will …
Read More »Yamaha launches direct-to-dealer eBike Systems Service platform
Yamaha Motor Europe has launched its new Yamaha eBike Systems Service platform to streamline and enhance its aftersales support. Yamaha says this initiative supports its ambition to become a center of excellence for eBike drive units and system customers, as well as its dealers. After a trial phase that started …
Read More »Yamaha Motor acquires Brose’s bicycle eKit business unit
Brose – the Coburg, Germany-headquartered business that is the exclusive provider of e-bike motors for Specialized and partner for SRAM Powertrain – has agreed the sale of its e-bike business unit to Yamaha Motor. The announcement confirms that “Yamaha Motor has signed an agreement with Brose, a German automotive parts …
Read More »Yamaha opens ‘E-Ride Base’ to showcase electric assist bicycles
Yamaha has announced the upcoming opening of a dedicated E-Ride Base, designed as an experiential e-bike showroom. Located in Yokohama, and operated by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. the dedicated showroom – scheduled to open on June 6 – offers people the opportunity to experience Yamaha’s e-bikes, with visitors getting a …
Read More »Yamaha strengthens e-bike motor lineup with lightweight PWseries C2
Yamaha’s line up of compact drive units has been further strengthened with the launch of the new PWseries C2, a lightweight e-bike motor aimed at the urban and commuter segments. Developed from the PW-CE, the new PWseries C2 delivers 10% more torque than the previous model – giving increased all-around …
Read More »Yamaha to be presenting sponsor of CABDA Expo’s new E-Mobility Showcase
Yamaha will be the presenting sponsor of CABDA Expo’s new E-Mobility Showcase, the organisers have announced. CABDA show director Jim Kersten said: “We are thrilled to have Yamaha on board as the showcase sponsor at our 2023 events. I think dealers across the country have been waiting long enough to …
Read More »The hottest products in the bike trade this October
BikeBiz takes a look at the latest products from across the cycling trade, this month featuring Bianchi, Volt, Canyon, Zwift, Yamaha, Gusset, Frog Bikes, Oxford, Zéfal, Acid and Topeak
Read More »Yamaha launches own-brand e-bikes in MTB, gravel and urban sectors
Japanese motor industry giant Yamaha has expanded its e-bike offering to include three own-brand electrically assisted cycles, covering the mountain, gravel, and urban sectors.  Yamaha, already a leader in e-bike motor systems, has now branched into new e-bike sectors with the Moro 07, Wabash RT, and Crosscore RC models, which …
Read More »Yamaha launches new PWseries S2 drive unit and Display B
Yamaha has launched the new PWseries S2 drive unit and the new Display B. Developed with the philosophy that ‘less is more’ the PWseries S2 drive unit is lighter and more powerful than the PWseries ST, that was launched in 2018. The new PWseries S2, built on the strengths of …
Read More »BikeTrax for Yamaha is now available
BikeTrax for Yamaha is now available at all BikeTrax dealers and in the PowUnity online store. BikeTrax for Yamaha engines can be retrofitted directly by end customers. With the help of the enclosed step-by-step instructions, the GPS tracker installed is ‘invisible’ to thieves from the outside. The BikeTrax theft protection …
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