Yamaha G1

The G1 is Yamaha's first production car.  The G1 was available in both gas and electric.  A distinguishing feature of the G1 is the entire body, including seats, lifts up and back to reveal the engine or motor.

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Yamaha G2

The G2 and the G9 are very similar in appearance.  The best way to distinguish the two cars is by the dash trim.  The G2 has aluminum trim around the dash.

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Yamaha G3

The G3 is known as the "Sun Classic".   Unfortunately, there is no easy way to tell the difference between the G3 and the G5 due to many similarities in appearance.  If you are unsure as to which you have, consult both the G3 and G5 serial number locators.

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Yamaha G5

The G5 is known as the "Sun Classic".  Unfortunately, there is no easy way to tell the difference between the G5 and the G3 due to many similarities in appearance.  One difference between the two cars is the G5 has an air vent in the roof.

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Yamaha G8

The G8 was made from 1990 to 1994.  It was available with a gas engine or an electric motor.  The G8 had a rounded body, a long front bumper and the seat lifts out of the car.

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Yamaha G9

The G9 and G2 are almost indentical in appearance.  The only way to easily distinguish these cars is by the dash trim.  The G9 has a rubber trim around the dash.

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Yamaha G11

The G11 was Yamaha's first utility vehicle.  It was in production for about ten years before being replaced by the G21.  If you are unable to locate your serial number from this model, take a look at the G21's serial number location.

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Yamaha G14

The G14 came with either a single cylinder, 4 cycle, gas engine or a 36 volt electric motor.  The air filter housing on a G14 is cylindrical in shape and is located under the driver's side seat.   The body style is identical to that of the G16 and G19.  If you are unable to find your serial number from this locator, try the G16 and G19 serial number locators.

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Yamaha G16

The G16 looks identical to the G14.  However, the G16 gas has a large visible muffler and an "L" shaped air filter housing located under the seat.  If you are unable to find your serial number from this locator, try the G14 and G19 serial number locators.

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Yamaha G19

The G19 is only offered with a 48 volt electric regenerative braking system.  The G19 has a Tow/Run Switch located in the middle of the seat wrap underneath the seat.  The body style is identical to the G14 and G16.  If you are not sure what model you have, it may be neccessary to consult the G14 and G16 serial number locators.

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Yamaha G20

The G20 is known as the "Concierge".  It is a stretched vehicle and has two rows of seats facing forward.

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Yamaha G21

The G21 is the utility vehicle that replaced the G11.  Please note that the body styles are very similar.  The G21 has a 357cc, 11.4 hp, 4 cycle engine.  If you are unable to find your serial number from this model's serial number locator, try the G11.

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Yamaha G22

The G22 is Yamaha's newest car available.  It comes in both gas and electric. It features a McPherson Strut front suspension and a rack & pinion steering system.

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