Yamaha unveils future vision with three-cylinder engine

Updated: 20 November 2014

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Yamaha has unveiled its on-going commitment to motorcycle innovation this morning at the Cologne Show, by revealing its new three-cylinder P3 engine.

Along with the expected unveiling of an updated FJR1300 and FZ8, plus new Aerox scooters, Yamaha has provided one of the talking points of the cologne Show with the unveiling of this all new three cylinder engine, which will form the basis of at least one new bike in the very near future.

They acknowledged that although there had been seemingly little activity from them in recent years they are more committed to motorcycling than ever.

The new engine, dubbed P3, is the first three cylinder from Yamaha since the XS750 from the late 1970s, and is claimed to herald a new direction for the Japanese firm.

Andrew Smith, Vice-President Sales and Marketing Yamaha Motor Europe, told show goers ‘Here Yamaha’s commitment to motorcycling starts again.’

By Richard Newland

Group Editor - With over 40 years of riding experience and 21 years as a bike journalist, Rich has ridden nearly every new bike of the past two decades and many historical models dating back to the 1930s. He is particularly passionate about sportsbikes from the 1990s and early 2000s, and he loves big bikes that handle well and are suited for long-distance travel. Rich enjoys challenging rides, such as a non-stop 1703.5-mile trip from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back. In his personal collection, Rich owns a 2007 Honda VTR1000 SP-2, a 1998 Ducati 996, a 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 ‘Slabby’, a 1998 VFR800FiW, and a 1975 Honda CB750 SOHC Dunstall.