Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

..;aCf.ftl When purchasing a cruiser,authenticity andtradition areparamount considerations, and this is there the competition falls short. Yamaha offers two mid-sized cruisers that embody the classiclookmostpeople arelooking for in a motorcycle; the Virago 535 and535 Special. The Yamaha cruisers have genuine V-twin engines, low-slung frames, stylish chromed looksanda distinct bass exhaust note. The plush, raked-put front forks, the forward mountedfootpegs and the low seat put theriderin the classic cruising position. Other standard Virago tech features include a low-maintenance shaft drive, worry-free electronic ignition anddual-piston front disc brakes. Andto addstyleto the cruisers are real chrome wire-spoke wheels, dua bobbed exhaust anda fat rear tire. l Such features combined with the chromed rear brake plates and the highly polished engine components make the Virago a very desirable ride. The Virago Special includes extra features such as polished and chromed engine cases, clutch lever, brake lever, hom and carburetor covers. It alsosports a deeply upholsteredseat and a detailedtwo-toned color scheme. The 1996 Virago 535 comes in Fire Red while the 535 Special is two-tone Traditional BlueiWhite. Both are available at participating Yamaha dealers nationwide. Since its inception, the Yamaha FZA600™ has remained a favorite among 600cc sport bike enthusiasts. When the road gets twisty, the FZR shines. Thanks to Yamaha's race-developed Deltabox frame and swlngarm design l the FZR possesses unmatched precision steering and handling. W the FZA's trademark ag and suspension feedback, therider feels confident either when ith ility uprightand at speed orwhen heeled over in a tum. The heart of the machineIs Itspower plant, a liqUid cooled 599cc engine with Yamaha's raceproven, Genesis design. With smooth, controllable power provided by forwardinclinedcylinders. which are fed byfour straight-intake 32mm Mlkunl carburetors, the FZR is a model of efficiency, To keep all of this power and speed In check the FZR600 comes with dual 298rnm disc brakes up front, and a 245mm disc In the rear. Surrounding all of this high-tech super-sport hardware Is one of the most comfortable sport bikedesigns around. Inpayingasmuch attention to ergonomics asto performance, Yamaha produced a Ilike that Is as accommodating on the freeway and In the city as it is carving up twisty canyons and backroads. In the end, polentlal buyers are given one ofthebest sport bike values available. In 1996 the FZA600 is offered in W /Red/Purple and Dark Silver/RedJBlac color schemes hite k and Is available at partcipatingYamaha dealers nationwide. i ROSWELL Roswell FunMachines 11270 ElkinsRoad Roswel ~ GA 30076 (770}442-8460 or (800 281-8292 ) SHREWSBURY Performance Cycles 939Boston Tpke (At9) . Shrewsbury,lIA 01545 (800 )61U332 ILLINOIS MICHIGAN CANTON Slaighl'sYamaha cenler P.O. Box 498, 2061 N. Main Centon,IL 61520 (309)647-5546 PAWPAW Paw Paw CyCle & lIarine 134 Ampe Rd. y Paw Paw, MI 49079 (616)657-2574 or (8001618-6760 SUSSEX Sussex Motorsports 446 Route 123, P.O. Box 385 Sussex, NJ 07461 (201)675-3540 FAIRFIELD LeMond's Ya maha RI.45Sou P.O. Drawer B. th Fairiield, IL 62837 (618)842·91 66 HOFFMAN ES TATES Woodfield Cycle Cenler 85E. Golf Rd. Hoffman Esta IL 60173 les, . (847)885·7525 LANSING HyroYamaha 01 RiverOaks 19528 Bumham Ave. Lansing. IL 6043B (708)895-5500 LIBERTYVIllE i Banza Motorsports "Home of Banza Racing" i 611 N. Milwaukee Ave . lIbertyvUIe, IL 6OO4B (847)362·7110 OnAWA Leipold Moto Sales r At. 16 East Ottawa,IL 61350 (815)43U7 13 INDIANA MERRILLVILLE LoomisCycle & lIarine Rts. 3O & 51 Merriliville,lN 46410 (800 )594-4970 VALPARAISO Buck's Powersporis 39 E.U.S. Hwy. #30 3 Valparai o, IN 463B3 s (219)44 700 7-4 NEW MEXICO MISSOURI ALBUQUERQUE Bobb J's Yamaha Inc. y 4n4 Menaul Blvd.NE. Albuqu erque NM 87110 , (505)884-3013 FESTUS Surdyke Ra cing 1305 Highway 61 Fest s, MO 63028 u (8oo)741l-RIDE(7433) SANTA FE Santa Fe Motor Sporis illos Rd. 2731 Cerr Sanla Fe NM 67505 , (505)43B-1B6B MONTANA NEW YORK BILLING S Hi·TechMotor SporU 6540 S. FronlageRd. Billings, lIT 59101 (406 )652-0090 or (800) 735-9356 BROOKLYN King Cycles, Inc. 657AtieaAve. Brookl n, NY 11203 y (718) 73-22 7 79 NEW HAMPSHIRE FUL N TO Wheel · A • Way 1I010rsporis Route 481 Fulfon, NY 13069 (315)592·531 1 HUDS ON Hudson Cycle center, Inc . 2 Flagstone Or. Hudson, NH 03051 (603)882· 573 1 NEW YORK EGG HARBO RTOWNSHIP lIoti on Enterprises Yamaha 2907 Fire Road EggHarbor Township, NJ 08234 (609 5-8 )64 181 HAMMONTON MotionEnterprises Yamaha 629 WhileHorsaPike Ha mmonto NJ 08037 n, (609)561-8181 HIGHLAND FALLS BC& II Vamaha Inc. At 9W HighlandFalls, NY 10928 (914)446-4034 or (800) 367-G773 NORTH CAROLINA SHELBY Shelby MotorsporU 1715 E. OIxon Blvd. (Hwy. 74 Bypass) Shelby, NC28152 (704)48 2·5946 OHIO NORTH ROYALTON Breyley Vamaha Inc. 11035 SlateRoad North Royalton, OH 44133 (216)237 -4543 KINGSPORT Yamaha Cycle cenler, Inc. 2405 E.StoneDrive Kingspo TN 37660 r1, (423)247-85 61 RIPLEY Ayers Yamaha 15S. Second SI. RlpleY, OH 45167 (5131 392,9400 TEXAS BRIDGEPORT Bridgepori Marne & Spori Center i RI. 2 Box 173 Bridgepori, TX 76426 (817)683-4 580 OREGON FORT WORTH Fort Worih Yamaha 3052 AltaMere Drive Fori Worth, TX 7611 6 (817)244 ·1047 Fax: (817)244-1048 GRESHA M Zims Ya maha Sporis Plaza 22301 SESiork Gresham, OR 97030 (503)666-9438 MARSHALL H&WYamaha 3709 E.EndBlvd. S. Marshall, TX 75670 (903)938-9461 PENNYSLVANIA ALUSONPARK Gibsonia Cycle Center 4684Rt.8 AllisonPark, PA15101 (412)487·2803 SAN ANTONIO JoeHarrison Molor SporU 9710 LH. 35North San Antonio, TX 78Z33 (210)656-9400 CAIIPHILL Yamaha of Cemp Hill 1101 SlaleHill Rd. Cemp HOI. PA 17011 (717)761 -6192 CEDAR CITY DALLAS Kunkle Mo tors R.A. 1 Box3B6 Dallas, PA .18612-9739 (717)675-1546 Cedar Ridge Yamaha 1014 S. Main Cedar City, lIT 84720 (601)58&-8272 DRAPER South Valley lIo torsporis 11553 S. Stale St. Draper, lIT 54020 (60 6-1899 1)57 GALETON Larry'sSpori Center us, At.6 West Ga leton, PA 16922 (814)435-8548 VIGINIA LAN CASTER B&B Sales & Se rvice T91 Flory Mill Rd. Laneaster, PA 17601 (717)569-5764 WAYNESBORO Wayne Cycl Shop e RI340 North Waynesboro,VA 22980 (540)943-1 111 or (540)666-1 111 LODI Bargen Spori Cycles 30Route 46 East Lodi, NJ 07644 (201)64 )l oo 1-( CINCINNATI Beec hmonl Motorsporis 600Mt.MoriahDr. Cincinnati OH 45245 , (513)752;)088 CO VINGTON New Ray Cycle Co. 's 1601 ScoffBlvd. Covington, KY 41 014 (606)291·3226 MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLETOWN Monmouth Cycles 656 Hwy #35 Middletown, NJ O 48 n (908)671·1073 MT VERNON . MId-Dhlo Yamaha P.O. Box887 494 HarcourtRd. Mt.Vemon, OH 43050 (614)397' 5272 ATHEUS Motor Sport Cycle Co. s 615 CongressPkwy. Mheus, TN 37303 (4231 745-6305 ISSAQUAH ~90 MolorsporU 200 N.E.GlfmanBlvd. Issaq uah, WA 98027 (206)391 -44 90or (600)883-9987 EVERrn Parkway Cycle 1865 ReveraBa ach Parkway Everett, MA 02149 (617)389-7000 RA MSEY Ramsey CycleSporis 995 Rt. 17 Ramsey, NJ 07446 (201)825-3333 MAUMEE Yama East ha 1230 Conant St. lIaumee OH 43537 , . (419)891·1230 COOKEVILLE MId-Stale 1Io10rsporis, Inc. 1191 Bunker Hili Rd. Coot

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