Yamaha Motor and Semba unveil special furniture converted from real parts of the famous SR400 and YZF-R25

Yamaha Motor and Semba, a space producer, have unveiled new specially made furniture utilizing motorcycle parts at their co-creation center " Ligerabo " in Yokohama. This second project embodies Yamaha's advanced manufacturing technology and the passion of its craftsmen in the form of furniture. The items boldly incorporate the traditional paint and suspension parts of famous vehicles.

R25 model with forged table and real front fork for a taste of metal texture

The Yamaha Motor Regenerative Lab, for which Semba produced the space, is a facility established for the purpose of restoring nature and communities to a better state. The second theme developed this time focuses on the motorcycle business, which is the core of Yamaha Motor. Several pieces of furniture have been created that allow visitors to experience the behind-the-scenes craftsmanship and precision parts that are usually hidden from view behind the cowl.

The first of these is a specially made table that visualizes the forging technology that supports manufacturing. The metal internal parts manufactured by forging are poured into highly transparent resin in a five-layer structure to create a three-dimensional formative beauty. 50 mm thick, the table has a mechanism that changes the arrangement of the parts to create a variety of expressions depending on the angle of view. The surface of the piece is not impregnated with resin, leaving an area where the unique texture of the metal can be directly touched. For the table named "YZF-R25 Model," the front fork, the front wheel support component used on the actual vehicle, was used for the legs. The playful use of a structural component of a motorcycle for a piece of furniture, while expressing the sense of speed of a wind-swept vehicle in the design of the tabletop, was made possible by the strong collaboration between the two companies. .

Sunburst paint that marks the history of SR and gear chain lighting that conveys the heartbeat of the engine.

The table series using the sunburst paint that has been cultivated over the years was created to preserve for the future the advanced handiwork that only a limited number of craftsmen in the company can carry. The homage to the famous SR400, the new table features the iconic coloring of the 7th anniversary, 40th anniversary, and final edition, and the golden ratio, symbolic of the SR, is incorporated into the design to create a leg with historical value. Also a must-see is the gear chain lighting that allows visitors to touch and learn about the engine's functional beauty: the mechanism of a real 4-stroke engine is mounted on a base made of 8mm-thick integrally-molded aluminum. When the handle is turned by hand, the gears engage and the piston moves back and forth, and the gimmick of the LED lights up in sync with the actual timing of compression and explosion. For the shades that diffuse light, hanging hangers used in the painting process are used as a framework, and scrap materials from tank decals are arranged like a patchwork. The irregular light leaking from the gaps between the scraps creates a space that dramatizes the powerful pulse of the engine. These fascinating items are actually installed in the "Ligerabo" cocreation space in Yokohama. Currently, admission is by invitation only in advance, and various events and workshops are scheduled to be held in the future. Ligerabo (Yokohama Co-Creation Space)https://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/regenerative-lab/ Visit the gallery (7)