Yamaha Says So Long To The
Inline-Four in MotoGP
Y
amaha officially announced
its transition of its YZR-M1
from the iconic inline-four engine
to the V4 configuration for the
2026 MotoGP season.
"Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. con
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firms that the YZR-M1 machines
will be powered by the V4 engine
starting from the 2026 MotoGP
season," says Yamaha. "This
decision aligns with Yamaha's
earlier stated intentions to tran
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sition, underlining the continuity
and transparency of Yamaha's
engine development strategy."
Yamaha says that its inline-
four engine has competed in
429 Grands Prix, won 125 races,
stood on 350-plus podiums,
and helped Yamaha claim eight
riders titles, seven team titles,
five manufacturer titles and five
MotoGP triple crowns."
"As MotoGP evolves, Yamaha
embraces the challenge of adapt
-
ing to new technical demands
while preserving its DNA," says
Yamaha. "The move to the V4
marks a significant milestone in
Yamaha's pursuit of performance
and innovation. The new con
-
figuration is expected to deliver
improved acceleration, better
handling under braking, and
greater adaptability to the most
recent tires and aerodynamics
requirements. The quick develop
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ment process over the course of
the 2025 season reflects Ya-
maha's commitment to be at the
forefront of MotoGP technology
while honoring its heritage."
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IN THE
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Yamaha says that its
inline-four engine has
competed in 429 Grands
Prix, won 125 races, stood
on 350-plus podiums,
and helped Yamaha claim
eight riders' titles.
