And our totally newYZ465,
based on the dirt-eatingOW41 .
works bike, cranks out tremendous horsepower and torque
over a broad power band
More muscle isn't all that's
new.W'eve also developed
betterways to get the power to
the dirt. Like new transmissions,
designed to shift easiet Shorter
drive chains. Improved rear
sprockets. And ne\v, highperformance tires.
devised. And weve got the num- ofthe competition Including
ber"l"plates to prove it
the imitators.
This year, the MonoA STRONGER CAGE
shock will h~ve eve!1
FOR THE BEAST.
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nitrogen and oil. The aluminum and lighter. The ~et:we found ]
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prevents shock fade and gives tube better
than a double
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the Monoshock more travel.
Race-proven innovations
cradle.
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Less weIght
GIVE THE COMPEIITION like these keep us way ahead
and more power.
A LITTLE SHOCK.
That's just one
ofthe new engineering concepts
Our exclusive Monoshock is the
that will make ourYZ's the
best rear suspension eyer
machines to beat in 1980. And
The Monoshock is outside the
in January you'll see all the other
frame tube thisyear, for better
tricks up our sleeve.
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coolingand reduced weight
And it's been turned upside
down for less unsprung weight
The swingann is longerfor a
smoother; more stable ride.
let there's 1W signifzcant
ina-ease in weight.
New gear ratios andgeardog
angles mean easierandfaster
shifting tYn ourfive and sixspeed racing transmissions.
