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Yamaha has unveiled the livery for its factory team at this year’s Suzuka 8 Hours.
The factory Yamaha Suzuka 8 Hours bike’s livery has been revealed, drawing inspiration from Yamaha’s rich history. This year marks Yamaha’s 70th anniversary, and the livery pays homage to the original Yamaha R7. The distinctive red, white, and black colors adorn the #21 Yamaha Racing Team machine, echoing the design seen on the YZR-M1 bikes at Assen. Yamaha has a tradition of using retro-inspired liveries for the Suzuka 8 Hours, with previous designs based on iconic schemes like the Tech21 livery from 1985. Rider Andrea Locatelli will debut at the event alongside Jack Miller and Katsuyuki Nakasuga, the latter being a four-time Suzuka 8 Hours winner. The 2025 race will see a special one-off factory effort from Yamaha, returning after the YART Endurance team’s role since the race’s post-2022 Covid return.
