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Yamaha's
New 2011 Special Edition YFZ450R ATV |
Cypress, CA (9/2/2010)
- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announced today
its 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X sport ATVs, completing
the industry's strongest sport ATV line-up for
the coming year. With superior power, comfort
and handling, Yamaha's high-revving YFZ450R
and 450X are specifically designed for pure
performance and get new color and graphics in
2011.
Both the YFZ450R and X have proven Yamaha performance
and durability with
long-travel adjustable suspension, a no-weld
aluminum with steel hybrid
frame, and a powerful fuel injected engine.
These two ATVs have a lot in
common, but their subtle differences have a
major impact on their
performance in different riding situations.
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Yamaha's
New 2011 Special Edition YFZ450R &
YFZ450X ATV both come in the Blue/White
& Red/Black color combination options |
The YFZ450R is a motocross-ready ATV at 48.8 inches wide. It is also set up perfect
for wide-open trails, desert terrain and sand
dunes. The YFZ450X is tweaked to be a tight-trail
machine at 46.1 inches wide and optimized suspension
settings. Both machines have proven to be championship
caliber and customer favorites.
"Yamaha started the high-performance 450
sport ATV class with the original
YFZ450, and we continue to dominate this class
with the best options no
matter where you race or ride," said Mike
Martinez, Yamaha ATV and
Side-by-Side Vehicle Group General Manager.
"Yamaha has the strongest
sport ATV line-up because of our ability to
constantly push performance to
new levels while maintaining a customer focus
and durability in our
products that's superior to anything else in
the industry."
Both Yamaha models have powerful 5-valve DOHC
liquid cooled single cylinder
449cc engines. Yamaha's electronic fuel injection
features a 42mm
Mikuni(r) throttle body, 12-hole Denso injector
system and a Mitsubishi 32
bit ECU providing exceptional atomization of
the fuel for maximum power,
unrivaled throttle response and automatic altitude
and temperature
adjustment.
The superior suspension on both YFZ450R and
X models comes from the 44mm
KYB shocks in front that have Kashima coating
for smooth operation and
impact absorption. The 450R has 9.8 inches of
wheel travel while the 450X
has 9.4. In the back, the gravity-fed cast aluminum
swingarm is matched to
a fully adjustable 46mm KYB piggyback shock
affording the rear wheels 11
inches of travel on both models.
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Yamaha's
New 2011 Special Edition YFZ450R &
YFZ450X ATV |
Yamaha designed the YFZ450R and X models to
not only provide superior power and performance,
but also the comfort and ergonomics to keep
riders in the seat longer. When the all-new
450R was first introduced in 2008, it included
the new lighter chassis with a T-shaped seat,
flexible side panels, adjustable ProTaper(r)
handle bars, and custom-designed Dunlop(r) tires
measuring 21 inches in front and 20 in back.
"When you're riding for fun with your
buddies or flat out in a race, one
fast lap isn't all you need," said Travis
Hollins, Yamaha's ATV and
Side-by-Side Vehicle Product Planning Manager.
"You want to be able to
ride all day and consistently pull fast times.
That's only possible if
you're comfortable on the machine - if you fit
and work together as one
unit. That's what we built into the YFZ450R
and YFZ450X."
The 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X both come in Team
Yamaha Blue and White for
$8,599. The 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X Special
Edition models, at $8,949,
get aggressive new colors with a Black Metallic
base, red accents and
unique SE graphics. These Special Editions also
have quick-release
fasteners for no-tools installation and removal
of the front and rear
fenders, a black swingarm and a dealer-installed
GYTR(r) black front grab
bar. They will be in dealerships starting this
November. More details,
photos and videos are at: www.Yamaha-Motor.com<
More information on all of Yamaha’s
2010-2011 model year ATVs can be found at www.yamaha-motor.com.
About Yamaha:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader
in the motorsports market, offers the toughest,
most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side
vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding
line of products also include motorcycles, outboard
motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats,
outdoor power equipment, race kart engines,
accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products
are sold through a nationwide network of more
than 4,000 dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, Yamaha
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.
www.yamaha-motor.com
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