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Written by Editorial Team
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Friday, 25 September 2009 22:30 |
Star Stratoliner and Victory Cross RoadsTyler Hopper
AllAboutBikes.com Staff Writer
Are they brothers from a different mother? Seriously, Star Motorcycle’s 2010 Stratoliner looks strikingly similar to something in Victory’s lineup called the Cross Roads. Starting at the front, these bikes look like twins, well maybe distant cousins. But you can still tell they are related.
The front fender of the Stratoliner appears meek and timid compared to the mammoth installed on the Cross Roads. The headlights, while they are both designed to light your way in the darkness, have totally different personalities. Depending on the model (S or Delux), the Stratoliner’s headlight either appears to be attached to the front of something you would find on an F1 racer, or it is trimmed in chrome and rounded in the front. The Cross Roads’, however, looks like driving at night would result in a trip to the hospital after being blinded by the reflection off the front fender. |
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Written by Editorial Team
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Sunday, 20 September 2009 23:46 |
Recalls on FJR1300, FZS600 and YZF-R1 built in 2005Press Release
Yamaha has recalled three 2005 motorcycles due to throttle position sensor failure, which can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash.
The throttle position sensor can fail on the FJR1300, FZS600 and YZF-R1. These bikes were manufactured between October 2004 and April 2005. Yamaha Motor Corporation said 180 motorcycles are affected.
Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charger. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 7, 2009. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-714-761-7300. |
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Written by Editorial Team
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Saturday, 12 September 2009 01:11 |
2010 Yamaha: New model, new features, better performancePress Release  Yamaha rolled out an all-new YZ450F, and the facts confirm a number of the rumors and speculation that have lit up the Internet for months. The new machine features a rearward-slanted cylinder that's designed to maximize mass centralization by concentrating inertial mass toward the center of the machine. The design also swaps traditional intake and exhaust positions, putting the lightweight airbox and throttle body out front and the relatively heavy exhaust closer to the center of the bike. This contributes to mass centralization for nimble handling while also achieving a straight intake tract for better combustion efficiency. In addition, the cylinder is offset so the connecting rod is vertical at the moment of greatest combustion force, minimizing piston friction against the cylinder wall that could rob power. The goal is quicker throttle response. |
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Written by Yvonne McAvoy
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Tuesday, 08 September 2009 23:36 |
Yamaha’s 2010 YZF-R1 LE: Same bike, different look…a true tribute to “The Doctor” Valentino Rossi
Yamaha unveils its 2010 YZF-R1 Limited Edition Valentino Rossi/Fiat Yamaha replica this week, complete with “46” and “The Doctor” logos, including a replica of Valentino Rossi’s signature on the fuel tank.
The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE has actually changed little from last year’s model, aside from the aforementioned graphics. The difference is that last year you had to pay around $2500 for the FIAT racing replica plastics, and you had to install them yourself. This year, for an extra $1210, you get the replica plastics already installed.
The previous year’s YZF-R1, the first ever production motorcycle to have the crossplane crankshaft, took the prestigious 2009 Motorcycle of the Year Award from Motorcyclist Magazine. |
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Written by Editorial Team
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Thursday, 30 July 2009 04:21 |
Yamaha: Josh Coppins gives the new YZF250F a work out in BerghemPress Release 
Yamaha MX rider Josh Coppins was the perfect choice to give the new 2010 YZF250F a workout on the tough New Seven Hills track in Berghem, Netherlands, last week. The world class rider was clearly impressed with the machine which features a new aluminum bilateral frame and redistributed radiator and fuel tank for a more centralized bike mass. Handling has also been improved with developments to the suspension including damping valves and inner rods at the front and a repositioning of the rear suspension unit. The result means riders now experience better feel on fast turn-ins and better cushioning performance on the bumps. Coppins was also impressed with the engine improvements, the liquid cooled 4-stroke DOHC single cylinder engine has been updated with revised carburetor settings and improved ignition characteristics which offer more linear power delivery through the rev range for more control. |
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Written by Web Master
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Saturday, 07 February 2009 22:24 |
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The new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion is the half-faired version of the Yamaha XJ6.
It's more powerful, better handling and prettier than the trusty old Diversion of the late 80s and early 90s. But just like that old original, it offers practical, fun and above all, affordable biking. It’s easy to ride, so it’s perfect for new riders looking for their first ‘big’ bike, it’s comfy enough to make a superb workhorse, and for those who just want to let their hair down and have a bit of fun, it’ll handle that too. This is a retuned version of the engine you’ll find in the current Yamaha FZ6, which in turn is an old-school R6 lump. It gets a new cylinder head, softer-performance camshafts, reshaped inlet ports, new forged pistons and a one-piece crankcase and cylinder block. |
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Written by Web Master
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Tuesday, 27 January 2009 15:34 |
R1 2009 Yamaha’s not letting Honda get away with calling itself a technology leader for 2009 - the new ‘Blade might pack a fully electronic brake-by-wire combined ABS system, but the 2009 R1 boasts all the juicy technology from previous years - variable length air intakes, fly-by-wire YCCT electronically managed throttle inputs and the like - plus a completely redesigned engine, frame, chassis and bodywork.
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