Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

When purchasing a cruiser, authenticity and tradition are paramount considerations, and this is there the competition falls short. Yamaha offers two mid-sized cruisers that embody the classic look mos people are looking for in a motorcycle; the Virago 535 and 535 Special. t The Yamaha cruisers have genuine V-twin engines, low-slung frames, stylish chromed looks and a distinct bass exhaust note. The plush, raked-put front forks, theforward mountedfootpegs andthe lowseatput theriderin theclassiccruising position. Other standard Virago tech features include a low-maintenance shaft drive, worry-free electronic ignition and dual-piston front disc brakes. And to add styleto the cruisers are real ,-.,..-., . chrome wire-spoke wheels,dual bobbed exhaust and a fat rear tire. Such features combined with the chromed rear brake plates and the highly polished engine componentsmakethe Virago a verydes irable ride. . The Virago Special includes extra features such as polished and chromed engine cases, clutch lever, brake lever, hom and carburetor covers. It also sports adeeply upholsteredseat and adetailedtwo-tonedcolor scheme. The 1996 Virago 535 comes in Fire Red while the 535 Special is two-tone Traditional BluelWhite.Both are available at participating Yamaha dealers nationwide. Since Its Inception, the Yamaha FZR600™ has remain a favorite among 600cc sport bike ed enthusiasts. When the road ge twisty, the FZR shines. Thanks to Yamaha's race-developed Deltabox ts frame and swingarm design, the FZR possesses unmatched precision steering and handling. With the FZR's trademark agility and suspension feedback, the riderfeels confident either when uprightand at speed or when heeled over in atum. . The heartof the machine is Its power plant, a liqUid cooled 599cc enginewith Yamaha's raceproven, Genesis design. With smooth, controllable power provided byforward inclined cylinders which arefed by fourstraight-Intake 32mm Mlkuni carburetors, the FZR is a model of efficiency. To keep all of this power and speed in check the FZR600 comes with dual 298mm disc brakes up front, and a 245mm disc in therear. Surrounding all of this high-tech super-sport hardware is one of the most comfortable sport bikedesigns around. In paying as much attentionto ergonomics as to per1ormance, Yamaha produced a bike that is as accommoda ting on the freeway and in the city as it is carving up twisty canyons and backroads. In the end, potential buyers are given one ofthe best sport bike values available . In 1996 the FZR600 is offered in WhitelRed/Purple and Dark Sliver/Red/Black color schemes and Is availableat participating Yamaha dealers nationwide. ROSWEU Roswell Fun Machines 11270 Elkins Road Roswell. GA 30076 (770)442-8460 or (800 281-8292 ) SH REWSBURY Perlonnance Cycle s 939BasIon Tpke (At 9) Shrewsbury, MA 01845 (800 )61U332 ILLINOIS MICHIGAN CANTON S1alght's Yamaha Con ter - P.O. BOI 498, 2061 N. Main Cant n,IL 61520 o (309 7-5546 )64 FAIRAELD LeMond's Yamaha At.4S South P.O. Drawer B. Fairfield, IL 62837 (618)642-9166 HOFFMAN ESTATES Wood field Cycle Conter 85 E. GolfRd. HoffmanEsta IL 60173 tes, (847)88S-7525 LANSING HYRO Yamaha 01RiverOaks 19528 Burnham Ave. lansing, IL 60438 (7OB)89S-SSOO UBERTYVIUE Banzai Motorsports -Homeof Banzai Rac ing" 611 N. MilwaukeeAWl . Ubertyvllle, IL 60048 (847)302-7110 OnAWA Leipold Motor Sales At 116 Easl 01tawa,IL 61350 (81S)433-0713 INDIANA MERRIUVILLE loomi s Cycle & Marine Ats. 30& 51 Merrillville, IN 484 10 (800 )5944970 VALPARAISO Budl 's Powersports 393 E. us, Hwy #30 . Va lparaiso IN 48383 , (219)447-4700 KENTUCKY CO VINGTO N New Ray's Cycle Co. 160t ScottBlvd. CoVington, KY 41014 (606)291·3225 MASSACHUSEnS EVERm Part

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