Yamaha Motor Vietnam is organizing the second phase of the PG-1 Art Contest program, themed "PG-1 Street Tour," which will take place during the summer. This follows the successful first phase held during Tet (Lunar New Year). The event is dedicated to the Yamaha PG-1 motorcycle line, aiming to connect free-spirited explorers with a unique style associated with this model.

Participants are invited to create and retell their stories with the Yamaha PG-1 through paintings. For this second season, the organizers encourage broad creativity, placing no limits on materials, formats, or storytelling methods. A representative from the organizing committee stated, "The 'Street Tour' theme allows each person to step out and observe the city from their unique perspective, with spontaneous splashes of color. From energetic cities to sunny, windy coastal roads, all can serve as inspiration for participants to tell their stories through their artwork."

Yamaha PG-1 and entries at the PG-1 Art Exhibition. *Photo: Yamaha*

The PG-1 Art Contest season two features total prizes exceeding 250 million dong, along with over 100 gifts. These include a Yamaha PG-1 ABS motorcycle, an iPad Air 5 M1, and a Wacom device set. Participants must submit their entries via the official registration portal and post their work on social media, using the hashtags specified by the organizers.

According to Yamaha Motor Vietnam, the competition gathers 12 universities and training institutions nationwide. These include: Arena Multimedia, Da Nang University of Architecture (DAU), Duy Tan University (DTU), and University of Arts – Hue University (HUA). The panel of expert judges includes Doctor, artist Duong Thanh Ngoc; Master Hoang Van Tung; illustrator Tu Na; and Nguyen Minh Duc, founder of Art Workout Creative and Flow Artelier.

Young people visit the art exhibition to admire entries from season one. *Photo: Yamaha*

Previously, the first season of this competition, themed "Tet Wanderlust," received over 300 entries, narrating the spirit of adventure through art. Many works utilized traditional painting to depict journeys of discovery. Others opted for modern illustration reflecting contemporary vibes, or offered personal, everyday perspectives that evoked emotion through their uniqueness.

The Yamaha PG-1 model at the art exhibition. *Photo: Yamaha*

The Yamaha PG-1 is a retro-styled urban motorcycle with a distinct personality. Its design highlights include a round headlight, separate turn signals, an exposed handlebar cluster, and wide, high handlebars for a comfortable riding position. The standard version measures 1,980 x 805 x 1,050 (mm) in length, width, and height, respectively. The premium and limited editions are 5 mm taller. The motorcycle weighs 107 kg (standard) and 109 kg (premium and limited). With a seat height of 795 mm and ground clearance of 190 mm, it appeals to young people who enjoy exploration and off-road adventures.

This distinctive model features a 115 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, producing 8,8 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 9,5 Nm at 5,500 rpm. It is equipped with a 4-speed chain-driven transmission. The fuel tank has a capacity of 5,1 liters, with a fuel consumption rate of 1,76 liters/100 km.

The Yamaha PG-1 is priced at 30,9 million dong for the standard version. The premium version costs 34,4 million dong, and the limited edition is 34,8 million dong.

Quang Anh