1993 Yamaha street bikes.
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The strength in the rest of Yamaha's
street line lies in a trio of 600cc class
machines. The entry-level Seca II
returns mechanically unchanged, but
is now available in a new, dark green
color. The original red color scheme
is still available, and the price of the
machine jumped $200 to $3999.
Answering the call in the 600cc sport
category is the FZR600, which received
a dual halogen headlight and two new
color schemes, while the Virago 535
cruiser returns to the Yamaha lineup
after a two-year absence. The Virago 535
was dropped from the American lineup
after poor sales in 1990, but since then
(Above) The Virgo 535 returns to Yamaha's lineup after a
two-year absence and answers the call for a 600cc class cruiser.
(Right) The TDM850 features a new color scheme, more
chrome components and greater engine detail than its
predecessor.
has proved to be the all-around bestselling motorcycle in Europe. The '93
edition of the smallest Virago is mechanically unchanged from the '90 version,
and still sports the same four-stroke VTwin motor. The FZR600 costs $5299,
while the Virago matches the Seca II's
$3999 price tag.
NEW BIKES ~
The V-Max, Yamaha's 119&c V-4powered machine, received larger front
forks for added rigidity and better
handling, and a larger, FZRloo0-style
front disc and four-piston front brake
caliper. The V-Max is available in a
new black color and its suggested retail
price is $8299.
The Venture Royale touring motorcycle returns completely unchanged
and costs $11,499, as does the $8399
FZRIOOO sport bike. The FJ1200ABS
sport touring bike returns unchanged
and costs $8999. The non-ABS FJ1200
was dropped from the lineup.
The Virago 750 and 1100 cruisers
are both available in new colors, but
remain mechanically unchanged
with $4999 and $6599 price tags,
.respectively.
The TDM850 sport touring motorcycle features more chrome components, as well as a new color scheme
and engine detailing. The TDM850
costs $6999.
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(Left) The V-Max sports larger front forks, a larger front
brake disc and a four-piston front brake caliper. (Below) The
FZR600 sportbike received a dual halogen headlight and two
new color schemes.
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