2024 Yamaha Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2024 Yamaha Vibe

Welcome to the peak of the digital age, where Yamaha's "Dark Side of Japan" aesthetic has officially taken over the streets. Whether you're leaning into a corner on an R1 or prowling the city on an MT-09, the 2024 vibe is all about moody, high-contrast aggression. We've focused our lineup on the colors that actually define this fleet: the deep, soul-searching Black Cherry and the legendary, ultra-slick Raven (DBC 906478). These aren't just colors; they're the stealth suit for the modern rider.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold, hard truth from the booth: we are living in the Thin Paint Era. Those factory robots in 2024 are programmed for "efficiency," which is just a fancy way of saying they're spraying clear coats thinner than a cafe racer's seat pad. It looks like a mirror in the showroom, but out in the real world, that microscopic layer is a magnet for road shrapnel. I've seen brand-new tanks coming off the truck with chips because a breeze blew too hard. If you catch a pebble at highway speeds, it's going straight through the Raven and into the primer before you can blink.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on these modern Yamahas, you have to fight "Robot Efficiency" with patience. Because the factory finish is so incredibly thin, the biggest mistake you can make is trying to fill a hole in one go. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. If you drop a giant bead of paint into a chip, it'll dry into a visible welt that sticks out like a sore thumb. Instead, use a fine-tip applicator to dab a thin layer, let it flash off, and repeat until you're level with the surface. You're looking to mimic that tight, factory-sprayed look, not a 3rd-grade art project.