Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

The fairing does a fine job keeping the wind blast off the rider; the windshield is quite taU. Even the rear view mirrors are placed well and do a good job letting the rider know what's going on behind him. Instrumentation is first-rate. The panel fea tures all the usual information, including two tripometers, a clock and a fuel gauge. All of the readouts are analogue, except for a few warning lights. The front tum signals are built into the fairing to minimize wind resistance. A small.storage compartment is incorporated into the top of the gas tank and is great for holding change, maps, wallets, etc. There's also a small area underneath the locking seat. Back to reality Even with the Omega chassis, electronic fuel injection, anti-lock braking system, futuristic styling and beautiful red paint, it's hard to overlook the nearly $13,000 price tag of the GTS1000A. One dealer we talked to said he had refused a GTS, fearing that the hefty price tag would scare potential buyers away. But after rolling off more than 200 miles on the odometer, we feel it's worth the price if you have a spare 13 grand burning a hole in your pocket. Don't be surprised if five years from now, every sport, sport-touring and touring motorcycle has an Omega-type suspension de ign. No less an authority than three-time World Champion Wayne Rainey has gone on record as saying, "It's the future." We agree. It's definitely the hottest thing since the Monoshock. Well done, Yamaha. CN • GIIMe{. MOTORCYCLE Ittee~ FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 7 fll:lff. "'J --.~ ~~~~~~~~fNY~ _(J ...... SATURDA~ MARCH 6 . ALSO••• THE 52nd DAYTONA 200 SYARJtI SUNDAY, MARCH 7 • ARAI TWIN 50's SUPERBIKE QUALIFIERS • HARLEY-DAVIDSON TWIN SPORTS S~calion Yamaha GTS1000A Engine type: Uquid-eooled 4-stroke, OOHC Cylinder arrangement: Forward inclined parallel4-eylinder Displacement: 1002cc Bore x stroke: 75.5>66.0 Compression ratio: 10.8;1 Starting system: Electric L'Ilbrication: Wetsump Transmission: constant mesh ,s-, speed. . Primary reduction ratio: 68/41 (1.659) Secondary reduction ratio: 47/17 (2.765) dutch type: Wet, multipl~isc F'Uel pump: Electrical Ignition system: TCI (digital) Gen!!J'ltor system: A.C. gene.fator Battery capacity: 12V 12L\H Chassis: Omega Overall length: 85.4 in. Overall width: 27.6 Overall height: 52 in. Wheelbase: 58.9 Ground Clearance: 5.31 in. Caster angle: 20 degrees Trail: 3.94 in. Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal. Reserve: .~ gal.Front suspension: Swing axle Shock absorber: Coil spOng!oil PLAN AHEAD SUYYOUR RESERVED SEATS NOW! $25· $30 DAYTONA BEACH MUNICIPAL STADIUM Short Track Races $12 - $25 THURSDAY· SATURDAY, MARCH 4 • 6 FEATURING The Daytona Budweiser 600cc National FRIDAY, MARCH 5 And The AMA ·GRAND NATIONAL DIRT TRACK KICKOFF SATURDAY, MARCH 6 RACING ACTION STARTS AT B P.M. -• ••• - AMA -•• • -1M For Ticket 'nformation Call 904·253·RACE DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 2801 Daytona Beach, FL 32120-2801 SANCTIONED Three time 750 Supersport end 1992 AMA Superbike Champion Scoee Ru_1I wishes to thank the follOWing sponsors and friends for their help in making the 1992 season a huge success. • -C Kavmsaki £,DUNLOP :po; SIJi* IMIh (Is damper Damping adj.: Compression & rebound Front wheel travel: 4.57 in. Rear suspension: SWingarm (link Sllspension) Shock absorber:. Coil spOng/oil dampet .. Damper adj.: Rebound Rear wheel travel: 5.12 in. Tire/wheel size: Front 130/60 ZR17 Rear 170/60 ZR17 Front brake type: Single disc Disc outside diameter: 320mm Rear brake type: Smgle disc DiSC outside diameter; 267mm T!KliI7ESE 1~1I!III11HIIIIIIIIIIII .(SHOE.) ~ ~ f.Oi\ PERFORMANCE \[.Y MACHINE, INC. I~OWERI MIST _FIJE!.S t

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