Shizuoka, Dec. 1 -- Yamaha Motor held the "World Technician Grand Prix" at its HQ in Shizuoka Prefecture.

It aims to keep a high level of mechanical skill. From 19 countries, 22 mechanics who are winners of each country's preliminary contest participated.

Yasushi Hanakura from Yamaha Motor said, "Yamaha Motor organises to raise the capability of technicians with sales shops. It aims to get credibility to be aware of customers. Recently, electronic control bikes have been increasing. Diagnostic technology for repairing has become a high-level of PC use. In this event the skill to utilize such a diagnosis tool is important.

Participants are challenged to 2 competitions.

Diagnose the vehicle's trouble and repair it. In this competition, ...