Yamaha’s five recognized classic motorcycles, each one worthy of being handed down from generation to generation

As one of the four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, Yamaha not only possesses extremely sophisticated and meticulous motorcycle manufacturing techniques, but also relies on unique and creative design concepts to create many classic models that will last forever; today We have sorted out five classic models from Yamaha for all car fans, and let’s review these classics in the torrent of history.

1.FZR750R (OW01)

FZR750R (OW01).

In 1985, Yamaha, which did not yet have a large four-stroke sports car model at the time, launched the painstaking masterpiece "FZ750" in order to win the event. In 1985, in order to participate in the TT-F1 level of the Suzuka Eight-Hour Endurance Race at that time, Yamaha built the FZR750 (OW74) racing car based on the FZ750, and recruited well-known WGP players Kenny Roberts and Tadahiko Taira to represent "SHISEIDO Tech21 "In the competition, although it led all the way during the competition, a mechanical failure occurred at 6 minutes and 58 seconds of the competition, and the vehicle emitted a large amount of white smoke. In the end, it had no choice but to retire, but this did not affect the performance of the FZR750 during the competition. The audience was shocked and the FZR750’s heroic fighting spirit has long been deeply imprinted in the hearts of fans.

Subsequently, in 1987, Yamaha launched the commercially available version of the FZR750R (OW01), which used an aluminum alloy frame and a newly imported FAI system. It was a pure imitation of Yamaha’s first 750c.c. Racing model, five-valve design, short connecting rod, ultra-high speed setting, and titanium alloy piston connecting rod. The materials used can be said to be comparable to the factory car level, without mercy, and it is named after the factory car code "OW" , and hanging the number "01" symbolizes the extraordinary status of this car.

2. YZF-R1

1998 model YZF-R1.

The FZR1000, which began in 1986, was unable to cope with the emergence of its powerful rival Honda CBR900RR. Therefore, Yamaha began to develop the next generation of four-stroke imitation racing models, that is, the YZF-R1. First of all, in the engine part, the first-generation R1 effectively shortened the length of the straight-four engine by raising the position of the gearbox axis, achieving a compact design. This design also became the target of imitation by various imitation racing models in the future. Equipped with a Kehin CV 40mm carburetor, the 998c.c. straight four engine had the strongest engine output at the time, with a maximum horsepower of 150ps@10,000rpm, a maximum torque of 108Nm@8,500rpm, and the highest dry weight at the time. Light 177kg.

As the engine is shortened, the frame is also reduced. Equipped with the Delta Box II frame, the YZF-R1 can shorten the wheelbase to 1385mm without affecting the length of the rocker arm. With a small angle Forward camber creates stunning cornering performance. The KYB? 41mm inverted fork that became standard as early as the FZR1000 is naturally still used. It continues to be the only car in the Japanese liter-class imitation competition equipped with an inverted fork. Today, YZF-R1 has developed into the eighth generation model. The latest R1 is equipped with a large number of electronic control technologies devolved from the MotoGP arena. No matter how many times it has been revised, the only thing that remains unchanged is its The status of a leading sports car and the heritage of track technology.

3.V-MAX

VMAX.

The first-generation VMAX came into the automotive industry in 1985 as an export model for the North American market. The development concept of VMAX at that time was "street drag racing". The first-generation VMAX, developed based on the idea of ??Yamaha USA, was equipped with the "large-displacement V-type engine" that was representative of the American motorcycle industry at that time, and became a model that showed the appearance and courage of an American heavy machine. .

VMAX’s V-shaped 4-cylinder DOHC? 4-valve 1198c.c. engine, with high-tech equipment such as the “V-Boost? forced air intake system” that uses dual carburetors to exert engine power, is the first The first-generation VMAX used the world's strongest 145ps power at the time, allowing the huge 265kg car body to go from 0 to 400m in just 10 seconds. VMAX has subverted the existing common sense of American and cruise models so far. With its unique and strong personality and overwhelming power performance, VMAX is enthusiastically loved by knights in North America. Due to North America's love for VMAX, it has ignited the flames of the world sales market of VMAX, becoming a well-known long-selling model in the car industry, with a cumulative sales volume of more than 100,000 units.

4.SR400

SR400.

The SR model made its debut in the second half of the 1970s. At that time, it was already changing from two-cylinder to four-cylinder, from OHC to DOHC, and from air-cooling to water-cooling. The engine was rapidly and continuously performing high performance. In the era of modernization, under this trend of high performance, it is SR that appears in the opposite direction.

Similar to the car models of the 1960s, it exudes a classic sense of aging. It has won the first and second "Paris-Dakara Rally" consecutively, and is one of the off-road vehicle models XT500 with dazzling results. The engine was adjusted and in compliance with the Japanese driver's license system, two versions, the SR500 and the SR400 with reduced stroke and displacement, were launched, with maximum horsepower of 32ps and 27ps. Such power performance may seem a bit outdated by today's standards. But to this day, the single-cylinder air-cooling is still maintained, and it is also equipped with a hair lever, wire spoke wheels, electroplated accessories, etc. Except for the change to computer injection control, none of the classic elements have been reduced. I want to experience the same feeling that has been going on for 40 years. For romance, except for the SR400, there may be no more suitable choice. It is the evergreen car in the car world.

5.TMAX

TMAX.

TMAX is the first large scooter to reach a displacement of 499c.c., and also the first large scooter to adopt a dual-cylinder configuration. Even though the wheelbase is as long as 1575mm, its sports performance is very high. Excellent, the official even claims that the usable tilt angle reaches an exaggerated 50 degrees! When it came out, it overturned everyone's established impression of large-scale pedals in the past and shocked the racing world. It undoubtedly set a benchmark for today's large-scale sports pedal market. Starting from TMAX, it also laid the foundation for the Yamaha MAX family's spiritual slogan "Nothing?but" ?the?MAX", the development concepts of future MAX family models will be inherited from its design DNA.

Summary

Although Yamaha is ridiculed by riders as the brand with “the most crooked technology tree”, in fact, this also represents Yamaha’s spirit of courage to try and continuous innovation, and "Revs? Your? Heart" is the core concept of the brand. It is the unchanging purpose to move people's hearts through the instigation of the engine. FZR, TZR, R1 and other sports car models that pursue ultimate performance, or like TMAX, These new-level models have repeatedly subverted the public's existing imagination. Today, Yamaha still shocks the racing world with more unique models and continues to create racing legends that will go down in history.

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