We are now working with all makes of cycle engines.

Who are we?

Gaerte Micro Motors is a joint effort, put together by Dean Gaerte. We have assembled the best and brightest minds in the cycle engine building community. For this task there was no were else to look to but Yoshimura R&D of America. We also felt there was a lack of attention in the micro sprint community for those running the Suzuki GSXR 600. We have developed components such as billet oil pans, custom engine mounts, and any other needs you may have for the Suzuki GSXR 600. Gaerte Micro Motors has also been developing Titanium brake rotors. Our company mission is to produce engines with quality and horsepower unmatched by any other cycle engine builder in the world at an affordable price.

Who is Yoshimura?

Starting back in 1954, the success of Yoshimura as one of the world’s largest performance aftermarket sportbike exhaust companies didn’t happen overnight. Founded by Hideo Yoshimura, or “Pops”, as he was known by, he started out with a few dedicated employees working in a small race shop. The shop was quick at pumping out fast race car and bike motors, the reputation of “Yoshimura-built” motors grew and he soon created a cult-like following among racing enthusiasts. With this momentum Pops turned his attention to the U.S.

In the mid 70’s, Yoshimura R&D of America Inc. was up and running and the new American division was building a reputation just as strong as its parent company had in Japan. In the early days of Yoshimura R&D, legendary tracks such as Daytona and Loudon were the proving ground for the “new kids on the block.” The granddaddy of them all, Daytona, was where the Yoshi crew staked its claim. The bikes held up to the punishing high banks of Daytona and the power was there!

Senior Vice President, Don Sakakura, has been running the racing efforts for many years now. Starting as a mechanic, Don rose through the ranks to the level where today he is running one of the largest racing efforts in America. Don oversees the day to day operation of the Team Yoshimura Suzuki Road Race Team with riders Mladin, Spies, and Hayden. Don also oversees Yoshimura’s motocross and supercross collaboration with Team Suzuki, Team Honda support, Team Rockstar Suzuki and Team 199 with rider Travis Pastrana. Don has been instrumental in the many championships that Yoshimura has won over the years. Don is now focusing that same attention to detail towards the development of the GSXR 600 micro sprint engines for Gaerte Micro Motors. There are many more races to be won on the horizon due to Don’s involvement.

Pops son Fujio took up the reins helping to further solidify the Yoshimura name in the history books of American roadracing. Through the late 70’s and early 80’s, Fujio’s creative foresight and innovative design helped Yoshimura R&D of America Inc. to become a leader in the art and science of sportbike performance technology.

Why are we in business?

As many of you may know Dean Gaerte has been in the Micro sprint community for over 10 years and understands what it means to race on a tight budget. We believe if you are going to spend your hard earned dollars on a race engine it should be reliable and top the charts on the dyno. Another strong feeling we have is that if you have purchased the best engine available it should remain competitive for many years only needing a very inexpensive freshening.

When will they be available?

Gaerte Micro Motors currently offers STG1 (stock), PA legal, and STG2 (stock bottom built head) contact us for details. STG3 "2MILL OVER FULL RACE PORT" NOW AVAILABLE So stay tuned we will keep you updated. Sell that R6 while it still has value “YOU’VE GOT ANOTHER THING COMIN”.