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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 classic look mostpeople arelooking for 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. Theplush, raked-put front forks, the forward mountedfootpegs and the low seat put the rider in theclassiccruising position. Other standard Virago tech features include a low-maintenance shaft drive, worry-free electronic ignition anddual-piston front disc brakes. Andto add style to 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 components make theVirago 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 upholstered seat and a detailedtwo-tonedcolor scheme. The 1996 Virago 535 comes in Fire Red while the 535 Special is two-tone Traditional BluelWhite. Both areavailable at participating Yamaha dealers nationwide. Since its inception, the Yamaha FZR600™ has remained a favorite among 600cc sport bike enthusias ts. When the road gets twisty, the FZR shines. Thanks to Yamaha's race-developed Deltabox frame and swlngarm design, the FZR possesses unmatched precision steering and handling. W the FZR's trademark agility and suspension feedback, the rider feels confdent either when ith i upright and at speed orwhen heeled over In aturn. The heart of the machine is Its power plant, a liquid cooled 599cc engine withYamaha's raceproven, Genesis design. With smooth, controllable power provided by forward inclined cylinders which are fed byfour straight-intake , 32mm Mikunl 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 bike designs around. In payingasmuch attention to ergonomicsasto performance, Yamaha produced a Dike that is 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 of thebesl sport D values Ike available. In 1996 the FZR600 is offered in White/Red/Purple and Dark Silver/Red/Black color schemes and is available at participatngYamaha dealers nationwide, i " ROSWEU Ro swell Fun Machines 11270 Sk ins Road Ro swell, GA 30076 (770)442-8460 or (BOO) 281-8292 ' SH REWSBURY Performance Cycles 939Boslon Tpke (At 9) Shrewsbury, MA 01545 {800 )613-6332 ILLINOIS MICHIGAN CANTO N Slaight's Yama haCen ter P.O Box 498 2061 N. Main . , Can ton,lL 61520 (309)647'5546 PAWPAW Pa PawCycle 0 Marine w 134 Ampey Rd. PawPa loll 4907 w. 9 (616)657-257 or (BOO) 618-6760 4 SUSSEX Sussex Motorsports 446Rout m , P.O.Box 385 e Sussex, NJ 07461 (20 1)875-3640 FAIRAELO LeMond's Yamaha At.45South P.O. Drawer B. Fairfield, IL 62837 (618)842-9166 HOFFMAN ESTATES Woodfield CycleCen ter 85E. Golf Rd. HoffmanEstates,lL 60173 (847)885 -1525 LANSING HYRO Yamaha 01River Oaks 19528 Burnham Ave, Lansing IL 60438 , (708)895-5500 LIBERTYVlUE Banzai Molorsports "Home 01 Banzai Racing611 N. 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