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September 1988
Yamaha BW's shown at Tokyo Motor Show for the Japanese market.
1990
BW's for the first time on sale in Europe under the names of BW's for Yamaha brand, and Booster for MBK brand.
April 1994
First model evolution named BW'S R. It offers a hydraulic front fork with a front disc brake and aluminium 6-spoke wheels replace former steel wheels. Street type tyres replace the knobbly off-road tyres. Transmission has been improved and a lock-attachment ring welded to the frame.
Next Generation: bigger and more modern
BW's Original, a timeless classic
SPY, Yamaha's first supersports scooter
June 1995
New model named BW's Next Generation is launched. Design is completely new, the model is slightly bigger in size, and the rear part includes a helmet trunk under the seat. And as homologation was then possible, it features a real twin headlamp.
The original model continues to be sold, recognised as a "living legend" and renamed BW's Original from model year 1996.
September 1995
Yamaha SPY is introduced as a sports type scooter, built on Next Generation base but with 12' wheels, special front fender and F1-style mini spoiler on the tail. The name SPY stands for 'Sports Performance by Yamaha'.
Bump: offroad specifications all over
May 1996
BW's Bump emphasizes the off road ability of the model with reinforced long-stroke suspensions, real off-road tyres, longer front fender, grille, special seat texture and special air filter.
July 1997
S.A.S. version (Special Antitheft System) is introduced, equipped with an immobilizer, a new technology for the French Market to prevent theft.
Next Generation redesigned in 1999
1999
More powerful, now silver-coloured engine with a new kick pedal for the complete range.
1999
BW's Next Generation gets an important overhaul, with a redesigned front part, new headlamps, larger front discs, longer suspension stroke and a reinforced frame.
Super-controllable Naked handlebar version
2004 model: completely changed
2001
Variation of the Original model with 12 inch wheels, named 'BW's 12'. Road-type wheels and tyres replace the 10 inch wheels with their balloon tyres.
2003
Another variation comes to the market when BW's 'Naked' version is launched. The naked handlebar takes the minimalist concept again a step further: it makes the scooter even lighter and more agile, fast & easy to drive. Interesting for males and females alike!
2004
The year that sees a completely renewed version of the original model. The originality and the compactness are kept; the comfort, riding qualities and practicality improved. The sympathetic model now features a huge rear tyre with a width of 15cm! The cult continues….
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