Yamaha Motorcycle History

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CQ50E Box'n -1985

The Box'n was the first vehicle to be equipped with a storage compartment for helmets, etc., beneath its seat that is now standard on most scooters, and possessed unique styling overall. With a combination of a 5.8 horsepower engine and a V-belt style automatic transmission, it had both a sporty and easy-to-handle riding feel. It was destined to win widespread popularity.
 
XT225 Serow -1985

Named for the Serow, a Japanese deer, this model brought the added power of a 250cc engine to the 200cc class on a lightweight, slim, low-seated body with increased handlebar turning angle that was just the right size to take riders deep in the great outdoors with the grace and nimbleness of a deer. The relative ease with which one could handle this bike came from its outstanding overall balance and it quickly came to be loved by a wide range of people, from women and beginners to experienced riders.
 
TZR250 -1985

This ultimate racer replica drew on all the know-how of the YZR500 factory machine to produce a true Super Sports 250cc model. The 2-stroke liquid-cooled parallel twin engine took its crankcase reed valve intake system from the YZR. Featuring a high rigidity aluminum Deltabox frame, 17-inch wheels front and rear and large-diameter floating disk brakes, this model was a huge success in FIII production road racing.
 
FZ250 Phazer -1985

A "Super Quarter" designed much like the "FZ750" (also released in 1985), this model was based on Yamaha's unique 4-stroke "Genesis" performance concepts. Its DOHC 16-valve design was the first for a 250cc production bike, and it produced an astonishing 45 horsepower, comparable to a 2-stroke of the same class. Its lightweight, compact body as well as its hybrid shaped cowl, which combined the fairing and tank cover, gave it a fresh look admired by many fans.
 
SRX600 -1985

With its simple and Spartan styling, its lightweight, slim and compact body, the appealing presence of its mechanical features, and the pulse and riding feel unique to the big single, this model represented a tasteful Super Sports motorcycle for people who sought a profound motorcycling experience. Its SOHC 4-valve, single-cylinder engine adopted the YDIS system.
 
FZ750 -1985

The FZ750 was quick to draw attention at the Cologne motor show in Germany in the autumn of 1984. Its world's first 5-valve DOHC parallel 4-cylinder, 45-degree forward-inclined engine, was the product of Yamaha's pursuit of increased power output and vehicle stability. This "Genesis" concept has been passed on from the FZ to the FZR, and still continues to evolve.
 
YSR50 -1986

Looking like a reduced-scale replica of the YZR500, the YSR50 was developed with the aim of giving riders a fun experience of a bike with the look and feel of a works racer. But, with its full-fledged racer features including a spirited 7ps single-cylinder 2-stroke engine, front disc brake and an authentic return-type 5-speed transmission, this model became an exciting main player in the "mini-bike" races and MP12 races that were popular at the time.
 
CX50 B'WS -1988

Ten years after the release of the Yamaha Passol, the scooter world had expanded dramatically, to the point that young people were using them for touring and racing and even offroad riding. The BW'S was developed as a "Play (fun riding) scooter" for these young people. With features like wide flat-block pattern tires and long-stroke front and rear suspensions, this model can be use for offroad riding.
 
FZR750R -1989

Inheriting the "OW" in-house designation for Yamaha's factory machines for its nickname, the FZR750R was a production model with many features fed back directly from the Yamaha YZF750 works machine that competed in the TT-F1 4-stroke road racing class. It was a full-fledged works replica with a DOHC 5-valve, parallel 4-cylinder engine with titanium connecting rods.
 
V-Max 1200 -1990

The VMAX12 model that had debuted on the U.S. market in 1985 had enjoyed years of popularity for its unique styling and its distinctive, powerful running performance. The model that was introduced in 1990 to offer Japanese riders a fun cruising model with the same kind of distinctive riding experience, was the VMAX1200. With a liquid-cooled V-4 1200cc engine and dynamic styling deriving from the structural beauty of the engine and the various other independent components, this model has won a strong following among Japanese motorcycle fans.
 
FJ1200A -1991

The European Sports Tourer FJ with its liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve parallel 4-cylinder engine mounted on a high-rigidity lateral frame with Yamaha's unique vibration reducing Orthogonal Mounting, made its debut as a 1100cc machine in 1984. Winning a big following among veteran European riders who really knew their motorcycles, the FJ was scaled up to 1200cc in 1986. Then, in 1991 it was re-released in Europe and Japan as the FJ1200A, mounting a state-of-the-art ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).
 
GTS1000A -1993

Packed full of the most advanced technologies, the GTS1000 made its debut in 1992 as a new-generation sports tourer that achieved a fine balance of qualities that enabled enjoyment of both serious sports riding and comfortable touring. The liquid-cooled DOHC 5-valve parallel 4-cylinder 1,000cc engine featured electronic fuel injection and a 3 Way catalyzer for cleaner emissions. Also, a newly developed omega-shaped aluminum frame and a front wheel assembly separated sterring function and suspension function greatly improved handling stability.
 
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