Contemporary new look revealed for Yamaha 2023 MotoGP marketing campaign

2023 Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP

Underlining the significance of the South-East Asian connection to each Yamaha and MotoGP, Yamaha selected their Indonesia Motor Manufacturing’s ‘3S Supplier Assembly because the event to disclose the colors that the Yamaha MotoGP crew will race in through the 2023 MotoGP World Championship.

Indonesia is the largest market on the earth for Yamaha, and their MotoGP personnel have been launched and interviewed on stage by Indonesian presenters, however as a result of world viewers proceedings have been carried out in English, which meant that among the assembled crowd in Jakarta needed to be prompted in Indonesian to cheer on the proper moments.

The brand new look was designed by Italian Aldo Drudi, who’s in fact very well-known because of his work on the helmets of Valentino Rossi proper again to the beginning of the presigious profession of #46.

Yamaha additionally introduced the renewal of their long-term sponsorship settlement with Monster Vitality.

All through the 2023 racing season the YZR-M1 will proceed to function the slogans of Yamaha Motor Philippines and PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing, ranging from the IRTA MotoGP Official Pre-Season Assessments held from 5-7 February and 10-12 February.

Takahiro Sumi
Normal Supervisor, Motorsports Improvement Division
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd & President, Yamaha Motor Racing

“Because the Valencia Take a look at, YMC’s Motorsports Improvement Division labored tirelessly to make additional steps. Utilizing the suggestions of riders and the crew, now we have made enhancements with the purpose to contend for the MotoGP World Title once more this yr. We thank our loyal supporters in addition to all Yamaha staff for his or her Kando* spirit. We’re beginning this season with a clean slate and a constructive mindset. We all know that the extent of MotoGP is increased than ever, and with 42 races the calls for on the riders and the bikes attain new ranges, however we’re prepared for the problem. Fabio Quartararo, Franco Morbidelli, and their Manufacturing unit Workforce crews are absolutely motivated, so we expect a number of thrilling racing to thrill MotoGP followers world wide.”

Lin Jarvis
Yamaha Motor Racing Srl’s Managing Director
Monster Vitality Yamaha MotoGP Workforce Principal

“Final yr our crew achieved quite a few successes while going through high-level competitors and challenges. One of many highs that stood out, nevertheless, was the extension of our partnership with Monster Vitality Firm on the Catalan GP, which Fabio went on to win. In that second, we weren’t solely delighted to precise our thanks for Monster Vitality’s steady help and their religion in our crew, however we additionally felt excited to look to a future exploring new alternatives to make the bond between Yamaha and Monster Vitality even stronger. This yr, we’re coming into our eleventh yr with Monster Vitality as our sponsor and our fifth season with them as our title sponsor. This event deserved a brand new livery and a contemporary begin that matches our military-like focus as we combat for the 2023 MotoGP title.

“As part of the sturdy world alliance between Yamaha and Monster Vitality, the brand new look-and-feel may even be adopted by Yamaha’s manufacturing unit groups in MX and Supercross, displaying our unity. We’re additionally grateful to our official crew sponsors, companions, and suppliers, lots of whom now we have had long-term partnerships with. Competing on the top-tier of motorbike racing has by no means been tougher than the approaching yr, and it’s because of the dedication and enthusiasm of our sponsors that we will focus on bringing the trophy residence once more. A full-on race calendar and extra dash races imply we should be centered, adaptable, and environment friendly proper from the beginning of 2023 MotoGP testing.”

Fabio Quartararo

“My winter break didn’t absolutely go as deliberate as a result of I injured my hand throughout motocross coaching. However I’ve saved working continuous. I’ve achieved a variety of cardio to ensure I’m 100% match for the 2023 season.

“My hand harm is absolutely recovered now too, so I really feel able to combat for the title once more. We’ve the brand new camouflage livery, which is a pleasant change. I like the brand new look, and it’s good to modify it up a bit.

“However extra importantly, I’m trying ahead to begin using once more. I’m very curious to check the 2023 YZR-M1 in Sepang. We are going to work onerous this season, as we all the time do.

“We’ve realized rather a lot in 2022, and now I simply need to combat for the title once more. My followers have been very supportive, sending me a number of messages over the winter. I’m excited to see them on the tracks once more this season. We may have some enjoyable!”

Franco Morbidelli

“We’re making a contemporary begin right now, with a brand new look. The whole lot has gone again to zero and something is feasible this season, so that’s an thrilling prospect.

“We’ve ended 2022 with an improved feeling. Now it’s vital that we do a great job on the upcoming winter checks, so we will likely be prepared to begin the season in March with the primary race in Portugal.

“There’s a brand new race format, which can take some getting used to for the riders and the groups, however I see it as a constructive change as a result of it’s one thing that the followers will take pleasure in.

“I need to thank the Indonesian followers who we noticed at right now’s vendor assembly for his or her help. Their enthusiasm has given us a lift, and I can’t wait to begin the 2023 season in one of the best ways attainable.”

*Kando: A Japanese phrase for the simultaneous emotions of deep satisfaction and intense
pleasure that we expertise after we encounter one thing of remarkable worth.

2023 Yamaha YZR-M1 Specs

• Engine – 1000 cc, liquid cooled, in-line, four-cylinder, cross-plane crank
• Transmission – Six-speed cassette with different ratios out there
• Suspension – Öhlins the other way up entrance forks and Öhlins rear shock
• Rims – Cast Magnesium 17” entrance and rear
• Brakes – Brembo, two 320/340/355 mm carbon entrance discs, two four-piston callipers. Single stainless-steel rear disc, twin/four-piston calliper
• Energy – Over 240 hp, 176 kW
• Chassis – Aluminium twin tube Delta Field with multi-adjustable steering geometry. Aluminium/CFRP swingarm
• ECU – By Marelli, in accordance. with FIM Laws
• Weight – Over 157 Kg, in accordance with FIM Laws

2023 MotoGP Calendar

1. March 26 – Portugal, Portimao
2. April 2 – Argentina, Termos de Rio Honda
3. April 16 – Americas, COTA
4. April 30 – Spain, Jerez
5. Might 14 – France, Le Mans
6. June 11 – Italy, Mugello
7. June 18 – Germany, Sachsenring
8. June 25 – Netherlands, Assen
9. July 9 – Kazakhstan, Sokol (Topic to homologation)
10. August 6 – Nice Britain, Silverstone
11. August 20 – Austria, Pink Bull Ring
12. September 3 – Catalunya, Catalunya
13. September 10 – San Marino, Misano
14. September 24 – India, Buddh (Topic to homologation)
15. October 1 – Japan, Motegi
16. October 15 – Indonesia, Mandalika
17. October 22 – Australia, Phillip Island
18. October 29 – Thailand, Chang
19. November 12 – Malaysia, Sepang
20. November 19 – Qatar, Lusail
21. November 26 – Valenciana, Valencia

MotoGP 2023 Rider Entry Checklist