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The ¥ZF-RC Radical. Re\lDlutionary. Brilliant. Sexy. The bike
that all sport bikes are measured against. For three years
now, the magazine experts have been scouring their thesauruses searching for new superlatives with which to
capture the essence of this awe-Insplrlng machine. Us.
well, we like to think of the RI as absolutely perfect
because, frankly, there's simply no other sport bike like
It. State-of-the-art engine and chassis tech wrap
99Bcc and 150 horsepower In a package smaller and
lighter than most 6005. while sleek, wlnd-tunnelsculpted bodywork creates a pruflle as stunning as
It Is slippery. The ¥ZF-RI. Dpen-class supersport
machine wlth-out peer. And
I:ycle World Magazine.
~proof."
~at
according to
there's no such thing
as too much perfonnance."
They used to call them standards. Stili do. In
certain circles. We, on the other hand, prefer
naked bike. Naked and nasty. Besides, all It takes
Is one look at the all-new FZI to know there's nothing standard about this machine. Starting with Its
full-blooded, RI-sans-the-bodywork pedigree that's
taken the best of Yamaha's flagship open-c1asserthe engine. suspension. brakes and styling - and
forged
B
completely new animal that's equal parts
classic superblke and sport-tourer. Maybe we
should call It a Supersport-Tourer? Nah, we stili
like naked. And this one. the all-new-for-2001 FZI.
Is nastier than ever.
LeBard & Underwood, Inc.
321 E. Imperial Hwy.
La Habra, CA 90631-73%
(714) 879-8252
Marina Yamaha
4082 Lincoln Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 306-7906
A.V. Yamaha
400 W. Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-1019
Merced Powersports
265 W. 15th SI.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-8055
Lemon Grove Motorcycles
7345 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 465-5023
Yamaha Of Modesto
1302 9th St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 527-5603
Long Beach Motor Sports
3291 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 427-2779
Temecula Motorsports
26860 Jefferson Ave. #A
Murrietta, CA 92562
(909) 698-4123
re. yDIIT1JIcBI1IIId ~ In a contJuIIed -*rmment
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SIdBt1d InsIructIt1n allllibf1le.
Fastrack Riders has been designed to provide a place for motorcyclists of
varying skills an opportunity to ride their motorcycles as fast or slow as they
want to, without speed limits or other problems found on the public highways.
Fastrack has four different skill levels available: Super Stree~ Intermediate,
Advanced and Formula. Depending on your lap times, there is a group with
you in mind. Riding a motorcycle fast has always been a lot of fun. Now you
can have as much fun as you want. Fastrack Riders also has special advanced
one-on-one riding sessions available by reservation. Refreshments provided.
Tom Sera
APRIL 4. 2001 •
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Malcolm Smith Motorsports
7563 Indiana Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(909) 687-1300
Grand Prix
2360 EI Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(800) 4-NEW-BIKES
Yamaha Of No. Hollywood
5626 Tujunga Ave.
N. Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-6134
Capitol Yamaha
4622 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 485-9200
Jim & Jim's of Santa Rosa Inc.
910 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1672
Motopro
1425 S. Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 433-4333
PCP Yamaha
6500 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(800) 575-9933
Yamaha Sports Center
1717 Fremont Blvd.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2401
Chaparral Motorsports
555 S. "M" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 889-2761
Redding Yamaha
3119 Twin View Blvd.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7300
Pasadena Yamaha
2270 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 577-3000
Fun Bike Center
4689 Convoy 51.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-6635
Simi Valley Cycles
2902 L.A. Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-3434
Yamaha Powerhouse
1401 Park St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 237-8913
Motoworld Of E1 Cajon
660 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92020
(619) 442-