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Yamaha Announces 2010 ATV Models
Proven,
Class-Leading Performance Remains Focus of
Yamaha Utility and Sport ATVs
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 8 --
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., today announced the
full 2010 model year ATV product line including
a new sport ATV designed specifically with the
trail rider in mind, the YFZ450X. In total
Yamaha will produce 17 ATV models for 2010
including class-leading, best-selling models
from its Grizzly utility line and Raptor and YFZ
sport lines.
2010 YAMAHA SPORT ATV LINEUP
The YFZ450X is new to Yamaha's line of top
performing sport ATVs and replaces the original
YFZ450 as the best new ATV for tight, technical
woods and trail riding. This new trail machine
is 46.1 inches wide (versus the MX track width
YFZ450R introduced last fall) with optimized
suspension, fuel injection, and Yamaha's
exclusive cast aluminum-steel hybrid frame. The
light and nimble 450X is designed to carve
through tight trails, over tree roots, rocks and
almost anything else riders might encounter on a
tough GNCC course or weekend trail ride. Both
the new YFZ450X and YFZ450R feature the powerful
5-valve DOHC liquid cooled single cylinder 449cc
engine and highest sport ATV performance
technologies available.
The Raptor legacy continues in 2010 with four
models providing a range of size and
performance: the Raptor 700R (best selling big
bore sport ATV*), the Raptor 350, the Raptor 250
(all-around best selling sport ATV*), and Raptor
90 (best selling youth ATV*).
Bridging the gap between pure sport ATV action
and utility ATV capability is the Wolverine 450
4x4. The Wolverine is one of the most popular
sport utility ATVs offering riders a nimble
off-road machine with a sporty feel and
push-button 4x4 capabilities.
2010 YAMAHA UTILITY ATV LINEUP
Yamaha's Grizzly 700 FI EPS, which introduced
the first ever Electric Power Steering (EPS) on
an ATV, continues to be the best selling big
bore utility ATV**. This leading utility machine
has won numerous awards and shoot-out
comparisons with leading features like Yamaha
Fuel Injection, Ultramatic® automatic
transmission and On Command® 2WD/4WD/4WD with
differential lock - all set atop a comfortable
ride with fully independent suspension.
The Grizzly 700 FI was the platform for the
Grizzly 550 FI EPS introduced last year, which
quickly became the best-selling 550-class
utility ATV***. Other popular models in the
Grizzly line include the Grizzly 700 FI
(non-EPS), Grizzly 550 FI (non-EPS), Grizzly 450
4x4 IRS, Grizzly 350 4x4 IRS, Grizzly 350 4x4,
Grizzly 350 2WD and Grizzly 125.
Yamaha's Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS sets itself apart
with ITP Mud Lite tires and a semi-automatic
five-speed transmission allowing the rider to
choose the right gear for the conditions.
More information on all of Yamaha's 2010 model
year ATVs can be found at
www.yamaha-motor.com.
About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
(YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes
the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and
Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding
product offerings 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, YMUS 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.
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