{"title":"Yamaha Jersey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy has Yamaha blue become one of the most recognisable colours on the circuits? Because for decades it has been worn by some of the greatest riders in history. Wearing a \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means joining a tribe of enthusiasts who can spot a YZR-M1 at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand is one of the pillars of the grid presented in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maillot-motogp\" title=\"Motogp jersey – elite fanstore\" aria-label=\"Motogp jersey – elite fanstore\" data-original=\"\/en\/collections\/maillot-motogp\"\u003eMotoGP jersey\u003c\/a\u003e collection, up against the other Japanese and European manufacturers. Here, everything is dedicated to Yamaha Racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom tuning forks to the track\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three tuning forks in the logo recall the group’s musical origins: it was founded at the end of the 19th century to make instruments. The motorcycle branch, Yamaha Motor, was born in 1955 with the YA-1, a 125cc nicknamed “Akatombo”, the red dragonfly. Twenty years later, Giacomo Agostini gave the brand its first title in the premier class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA record written in blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1975\u003c\/strong\u003e: Agostini wins Yamaha’s first 500cc title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1978 to 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kenny Roberts claims three crowns in a row, in the famous yellow and black livery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1990 to 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wayne Rainey completes a hat-trick of his own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2004 to 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e: Valentino Rossi joins the brand, wins his very first race with it and takes four titles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010 to 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jorge Lorenzo adds three more championships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fabio Quartararo becomes the first French world champion in the premier class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will find in the collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor race days as well as everyday life, the range comes in three families. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/veste-yamaha\" title=\"Yamaha jacket – elite fanstore\" aria-label=\"Yamaha jacket – elite fanstore\" data-original=\"\/en\/collections\/veste-yamaha\"\u003eYamaha jackets\u003c\/a\u003e range from lightweight models to track-style leather jackets; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/casquette-yamaha\" title=\"Yamaha cap – elite fanstore\" aria-label=\"Yamaha cap – elite fanstore\" data-original=\"\/en\/collections\/casquette-yamaha\"\u003eYamaha caps\u003c\/a\u003e work at the circuit and in town alike; and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/t-shirt-yamaha\" title=\"Yamaha t-shirt – elite fanstore\" aria-label=\"Yamaha t-shirt – elite fanstore\" data-original=\"\/en\/collections\/t-shirt-yamaha\"\u003eYamaha T-shirts\u003c\/a\u003e remain the simplest way to show your colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great champion always needs a rival to match. For years, that role was played by the other Japanese giant: the duels between Rossi and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maillot-honda\" title=\"Honda jersey – elite fanstore\" aria-label=\"Honda jersey – elite fanstore\" data-original=\"\/en\/collections\/maillot-honda\"\u003eHonda\u003c\/a\u003e riders are among the finest chapters of the championship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/elite-fanstore.com\/en\/collections\/maillot-yamaha.oembed","provider":"ELITE FANSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}