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Yamaha Motor Relocates Headquarters from California to Georgia
The motorcycle and watercraft manufacturer is moving its corporate operations to Kennesaw after over 45 years in Cypress, California.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 6:23pm
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Yamaha Motor Corporation, a subsidiary of the Japan-based Yamaha Motor Company, has announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Cypress, California to Kennesaw, Georgia. The company, known for producing motorcycles, WaveRunners, and other motorized vehicles, has had a presence in Cypress since 1979 but will now sell its 25-acre office and warehouse complex there as part of a broader restructuring effort.
Why it matters
Yamaha's move is the latest in a string of high-profile companies leaving California in recent years, citing factors like high costs and a challenging business environment. The relocation underscores the ongoing challenges the state faces in retaining major corporate headquarters and jobs.
The details
Yamaha cites U.S. tariffs and changes in the market environment as driving the need for structural reforms to improve the profitability of its U.S. operations. The company plans to complete the headquarters move to Kennesaw, where it already has a presence for its marine and motorsports business units, by 2028.
- Yamaha first opened an office in Cypress, California in 1979.
- Yamaha moved its marine business to Kennesaw, Georgia in 1999.
- Yamaha later moved its motorsports business units to Kennesaw as well.
- Yamaha announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Cypress to Kennesaw in 2026.
- The headquarters move is expected to be completed by 2028.
The players
Yamaha Motor Corporation
A subsidiary of the Japan-based Yamaha Motor Company that produces motorcycles, WaveRunners, and other motorized vehicles.
Kennesaw, Georgia
The city in Georgia where Yamaha Motor Corporation is relocating its headquarters after over 45 years in Cypress, California.
What’s next
Yamaha plans to complete the sale of its 25-acre property in Cypress, California by 2028 as it fully transitions its headquarters to Kennesaw, Georgia.
The takeaway
Yamaha's decision to relocate its U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia reflects the ongoing challenges the state faces in retaining major corporate operations. The move underscores the factors, like high costs and a difficult business climate, that are driving more companies to seek opportunities outside of California.
