Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

When purchasing a cruiser, authenticity andtradition are paramount considerations, and this is there the competition falls short. Yamaha offers two mid-sized cruisers that embody the classic look mostpeople are lookingfor in a motorcycle; the Virago 535 and535 Special. 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, the forward mounted footpegs and the low seat put the rider In the classic cruising 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 style to the cruisers arereal _ ......z-.. chrome wire-spoke wheels, dual bobbed exhaust anda fat reartire. Such features combined with the chromed rear brake plates and the highly polished engine components make theViragoa verydesirable ride. The Virago Special includesextra features such as polished and chromed engine cases, clutchlever, brake lever, hom andcarburetor covers. It also sportsa deeply upholstered seat and a detailed two-tonedcolor scheme. . The 1996 Virago 535 comes in Fire Red while the 535 Special is two-tone Traditional BluelWhite. Bothareavailableat participating Yamaha dealers nationwide. Since its inception, the Yamaha FZR600'M has remained a favorite among 600cc sport bike enthusiasts, When the road gets twisty, the FZR shines. Thanks to Yamaha's race-developed Dellabox frame and swingarm design, the FZR possesses unmatched precision steering and handling. With the FZR's trademark agility and suspension feedback, the rider feels confident either when upright and at speed or when heeled over in a tum. The heart of the machine is its power plant, a liquid cooled 599cc engine with Yamaha's raceproven, Genesis design. With smooth, controllable power provided by forward Inclined cylinders which are fed byfourstraight-Intake 32mm Mikuni 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 the rear. Surrounding all of this high-tech super-sport hardware is one of the most comfortable sport bikedesigns around. Inpaying asmuch attentionto ergonomics asto performance, Yamaha pr.oduced a bike thatis as accommodating 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 WhiteIRedlPurple and Dark SilverlRedlBlack color schemes and is available at participating Yamaha dealers nationwide. ROSWEll Roswell Fun Machines 11270 Bldns Rood Roswell. GA 30076 (77 0)442-84&1 or(800 28101292 ) SH REWSBURV Performance Cycles 939Boston Tpke (Rt 9) Shrewsbury. MA 01545 (800)613-6332 ilLINOIS MICHIGAN CANTON S1aighl's Vamaha ce_ P.O. Box 498. 2061 N. Main Can ton.IL 61520 (309)647·5546 PAWPAW PawPawCycle & Marine 134Ampe Rd. y PawPaw MI 49079 , • (616)657-2574 or (800) 61U760 SUSSEX Sussex Motorspons 446 Route,zl. P.O. Bol38S Sussex, NJ 07461 (201)875-3640 FAIRF IELO LeMond'. Yamaha Rl45 Soutll P.O.Dra B. wer Fairfield, IL 62837 (618)842 ·9166 HOFFMANESTATES Woodfield CycleCenter 85E.GolfRd. HoffmanEstates. iL 60173 (847)885-7525 LANSING HVRO Vamaha of River Oaks 19528 BurnhamAve. Lansing IL 60438 . (708)895-5500 UBERTYYILLE Banzai Molorsports -Home of Banzai Racing. 611 N. Milwaukee Ave Ubertyvine. IL 60048 (84 7)362·7110 OnAWA Leipold Motor Sa le. Ill. 16 East Ottawa. IL 61350 (81 ~3 INDIANA MERRILLVILLE loomis Cycle & Marine RlI. 30 & 51 Merrilville, lN 46410 l (800)594-4970 VALPARAISO Buck's Powerspons . 393E. U.S Hwy• • 30 Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219)4!l7-47oo KENTUCKY COVINGTON New Ray's Cycle Co. 1601 Scoff Blvd. Covington. KV 41014 2 (606) 91-3226 MASSACHUSETIS EVERETI Pa rkwayCycle 18 Revere Beach Par1tway 65 Everett, MA 02149 (617)389-7000 NEW MEXICO MISSOURI ALBU OUEROUE Bobby J'. Vamahalnc. 4724 Menaul Blvd. NE . Albuquerq NM 871 10 ue. (505)884-3013 "FESTUS SUrdykeRacing 1305 Highway 61 Fest s. MO 63028 u (8oo)748-RIOE (7433) SANTA FE San Fe Motor Sports ta 2731 cerrillos Rd. Senta Fe. NM 87505 (505)438-1888 MONTANA NEW YORK BILUNGS HI-Tech MotorSpons 6540 S. Frontage Rd. Billings. Mr 59101 (406)652-0D90 or(800) 735-9356 BROOKLVN King Cycles. Inc. 657 Atica Ave. Broo!

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