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 theclassic look most people are looking for in a motorcycle; the Virago 535 and 53~ SPecial. The Yamaha cruisers have genuine V-twin engines, low-slung frames, stylish chromed looksand a distinctbass exhaust note. The plush, raked-put front forks, the forward mountedfootpegs and thelowseat put the riderin the classic cruising position. Other standard Virago tech features include a low-maintenance shall drive, worry-free electronic ignition and dual-piston front disc brakes. And to add style to the cruisers are real chrome wire-spoke wheels, dualbobbed exhaust and a fat rear tire. Such features combined with the chromed rear brake plates and the highly polished enginecomponents make theVirago a very desirable ride. The Virago Special includes extra features such as polished and chromed engine cases, clutch lever, brake lever, horn and carburetor covers, It also sports a deeply upholstered seat and a detailed two-toned color 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 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 swingarm design, the FZR possesses unmatched precision steering and handling. With the FZR's trademark agility and suspenslcn feedback, the rider feels confident either when upright and at speed orwhen heeled over in aturn. 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 upfront, 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 as much attention to ergonomics asto performance, Yamaha I?roduced a bikethat is as accommodating on the freeway and in the city asit is carving up twiSty cany'ons and backroads. In the end, potential buyers are given one of the best sport bike values available. In 1996 the FZR600 Is offered in White/Red/Purple and Dark SliverRed/Black color schemes / and Is available atparticipatingYamaha dealers nationwide. ROSWELL Roswell Fun llachines 11270 Elkins Road Rosw GA 30076 ell, (770)44 2-8460 or (600) 281-8292 SHREWSBURY Pertonnance Cycles 939BoslonTpke (At9) Shrewsbury, lolA 01545 (600 )61U332 ILLINOIS MICH IGAN CANTON S1aighrs Yamaha Center P.O. 801498, 2061 N. Main Centon,lL 61520 (309)647·5546 PAWPAW PawPawCycle & Ma rine 134 Ampey Rd. PawPew loll 49079 , . (616)65 7·257 or (600) 618-6760 4 FAIRFiELD LeMond's Yamaha RL45 Soutl1 P,O Drawer a, . Fairfield, IL 62837 (618)842'9166 HOFFMAN ESTATES Woodfield CycleCenter 85 E.Gall Rd. Halfman Estates, IL 60173 (847)885-7525 LANSING HYRO Yamaha of River Oaks 19528 Burnham Ave. Lanslng IL 60438 , (708)895-55OO UBERTYVlLLE Banzai lIotorsports -Homeof Banzai Rac ing" 611 N. Milwaukee Ave . Ubertyville IL 60043 , (847)362·711 0 OTTAWA LeipoldMotorSales Rll/6 East onawa,lL 61350 (8 1 5~1 3 INDIANA MERRILLVILLE LoomisCycle& Marine Rts.30 & 51 Merrillvllle,lN 464 10 (600)594-4970 VALPARAISO BucI<'s Powerspons 393E.U.S. Hwy .13O Valparaiso,lN 46383 (219)447-4700 KENTUCKY COVINGTON NewRay CycleCo. 's 1601 Scali Blvd. Covington, KY 41014 (606)291-3226 MASSACHUSETTS EVERm Par1

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