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New Yamaha DS why don't Honda address this catagory
« on: September 26, 2010, 07:19:48 AM »
 I think I might just like this MC! Looks like a good one up touring bike also. :drool:

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Re: New Yamaha DS why don't Honda address this catagory
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2010, 08:28:23 AM »
I had a 650 Yamaha long ago that had a engine a lot like that. It was a good bike, but it vibrated bad at any highway speed. I could never use the mirrors at speed. I hope this one is better, it looks good, a test ride may be in order if the price is right.
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Re: New Yamaha DS why don't Honda address this catagory
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2010, 08:51:16 AM »
it's nice to see that they are going to bring this bike to the states
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Re: New Yamaha DS why don't Honda address this catagory
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2010, 05:02:38 PM »
Serves a purpose, but I can't see my fat az making over 100 miles on it.  :redcard: :simmadown: :popcorn:
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Re: New Yamaha DS why don't Honda address this catagory
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2010, 05:29:08 PM »
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Engine
Type 1199cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke 2-cylinder DOHC
 
Bore x Stroke 98.0 x 79.5mm
 
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
 
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T
 
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
 
Transmission Constant mesh, 6-speed
 
Final Drive Shaft
 
 
Chassis
Suspension / Front Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.48-in travel
 
Suspension / Rear Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.48-in of travel
 
Brakes / Front Dual 310mm hydraulic disc, ABS/Unified Brake System
 
Brakes / Rear 282mm single disc
 
Tires / Front 110/80R 19M/C
 
Tires / Rear 150/70R 17M/C
 
 
Dimensions
Length 88.6 in
 
Width 38.6 in
 
Height 55.5 in
 
Seat Height 33.26 or 34.25 in
 
Wheelbase 60.6 in
 
Rake (Caster Angle) 28.0°
 
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal
 
Fuel Economy** N/A
 
Wet Weight*** 575 lb
 
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