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Cycle News 1996 05 15

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-gF~ ;'n 9 dJ;'nance Since making Its debut as one of thetop values In motorcycling dollar-wlse, and one of the most vef$ltlle bikes available perfonnance-wlse, Yamaha's SECA II ill has continued to move as quickly offtheshowroom floorasit does on twisty back roads. In 1996, Yamaha has taken the SECA II's already sleek styling and enhanced the look by adding a lower cowl as standard equipment. The genesis Inspired engine, cradled by a large diameter frame, sports truedowndraft carburetors for superb torque, a loftyrev-range and exceptional smoothness throughout theentire powerband. With this combination of engine and frame, the SECA Ills ascomfortable cruising thehighway asit Is ontightcountry back roads. The SECA II has the precision handling of Its super-sport brethren courtesy of Its advanced frame and performance-minded 38mm front forks. In therear theSECA II utilizes an oval section swlngarm for strength to keep the rider In control while employing IInk·type single shock rear suspension. Tocomplement thebike's superbly engineered versatility Isa comfortable seat thatleaves the riderwith anagile seating positionwhich is comfortable enough for long cruises and easy two-up riding. Combine this with a fuel tank sufficient for long·range cruising and a low·profile slotted windscreen for wind'protection and style, aridercan goa long way ontheSECA II. In 1996, the SECA II will be offered in Black or Red color schemes and is available at particlpating Yamaha dealerships nationwide. . ALABAMA AUBURN TwinCitiesYamaha 851 Stage Rd. Auburn. AL 36830 (334)821-0439 DOTHAN Oolhan Powersports 1760 RossClarkCircle.S.E. Oolhan. AL 36301 (800)444-4502 CALIFORNIA AZUSA BertsMotorcycle Man 900WestFoothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702 (818)334-1288 BURBANK Yamaha of Burba nk 1801 W.Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 91506 818)845-8n8 1 CU CAMON GA Yamaha of Cucamon ga 9760 Foothill Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987· 411 2 ELCAJON EI Cajon Yamahe 660 EICajonBlvd. EICa jon, CA 92020 (619)442 -ll941 FAIRFIELO Fairfield CvcleCanter 1370HolidayLn. Felrfleld, CA 94533 (707)422·7680 GOLETA Yamaha In Goleta 5718 Hollister Ave. Goleta, CA 93117 (805)967·9898 HAYWARO Hayward Yamaha 27185 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 (510)537 ·2257 LAGUNA NIGUEL Mission Yamaha 25891 Crown Valley Parl

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