Whatever it is, I don't think it's "Coming to America" anytime soon....
What can it be? We have until 6/11 to speculate!
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True Grip said:
AVGeek said:
I dunno'... Maybe so. Maybe not.
But when I sent the story and video to my local Yamaha dealer buddy he replied with the following:
"I will be there in person then so I can let you know what it is..."
Apparently Yamaha USA is having a dealer meeting to show some new models, and that's one of them.
Just FYI...
Dallara
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I'll take something like this!
...with a top case and saddle bags. 8)
...with a top case and saddle bags. 8)
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Would this please anyone...
.... and under 10K otd?
398lbs wet, 150hp = Hell Yeah!
PS: Fake stats! Just dreaming. :'(
.... and under 10K otd?
398lbs wet, 150hp = Hell Yeah!
PS: Fake stats! Just dreaming. :'(
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Love it - but it's a two-stroke (one reason to love it!), so it's not going to happen...JJ - Cars Suck said:
yes, fake stats - too heavy! I had a 1985 RG500 that weighed 343lbs/95hp. So weight around 350 and 150 hp would not be unrealistic for a modern road-registerable two stroke. So sad they are gone!
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Two-strokes are alive and well in both the snowmobile and outboard boat engine segments. I have an order for a 2014 Skidoo with a direct-injected two cylinder, two-stroke 800cc, 160+hp that meets all EPA requirements. So it is not inconceivable that we might see a two- stroke street bike again.
Yes I've been watching those developments, and some people have tried adapting snowmobile engines to bikes (the Tularis race bike is one) but never seen a very successful adaptation. Something to do with engine packaging, powerband, and lack of a conventional gearbox? Would like to see one of the manufacturers have a good go. Why not Polaris? They already have a company producing throwbacks (Victory), why not a produce engines of the future based on light, powerful, clean two-strokes. Now that would be a "Victory"!Wolf said:
isn't it June 11th in Japan already? Geez, maybe it is for here? Probably NOT!!!
June 11, 15:00. (CET) That is on the European site. CET = GMT + 2:00.HoebSTer said:
Where I live that makes it 23:00 or 11PM June 11
9AM Eastern Daylight Time (US) June 11.
Looks like it would eat the FZ8 alive. Weighs about 50 lbs. less and way more torque. Looks like fun but it's not coming here it doesn't look like, not a word about it on the USA site.
greg the pole
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I'm not so sure about that.
The market for it would be here.
Honda wants way too much for the cb1000r, the street/speed triple are pricey, but selling well.
If the price is right, the gizmo's look pretty good, and the 850 slots in nicely power wise for the NA market.
Time will tell.
The market for it would be here.
Honda wants way too much for the cb1000r, the street/speed triple are pricey, but selling well.
If the price is right, the gizmo's look pretty good, and the 850 slots in nicely power wise for the NA market.
Time will tell.
US Yamaha dealer show starts tomorrow. My mole isn't positive on the US getting the MT this year. He does hold hope for several other good product announcements though. I guess we shall see by week end.
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My guesses for 2014-Firefight911 said:
A totally redesigned XT230
New Cruisers
Done.
Ah they brought back the old xs850 in shiny new clothes.
An FZ-09 in the USA at $7,990 MSRP...Replacing the Yamaha FZ8 and 53 lbs lighter. WTF!! YAMAHA has had a brain hemorrhage.. 
It's got V-Max bits - variable-length intake funnels. No it doesn't. That should read "Varied" length
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2014-yamaha-fz-09-mt-09/#more-44248
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2014-yamaha-fz-09-mt-09/#more-44248
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Wow - Its on Yamahas website to. Its really coming here-
http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/products/modelhome/685/0/home.aspx
http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/products/modelhome/685/0/home.aspx