Yamaha WR450F Ben Spies Custom
Yamaha WR450F Ben Spies Custom | |
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Class | Enduro |
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Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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Yamaha WR450F Ben Spies Custom
amaha Motorcycles in conjunction with its performance line GYTR (Genuine
Yamaha Technology Racing) accessories and Roland Sands Design debut a custom
crafted Yamaha WR450F Supermoto bike for the 2010 MotoGP Rookie of the year Ben
Spies.
Former Yamaha AMA 250cc GP National Champion Roland Sands, world-renowned for
his custom designed motorcycles, was commissioned by Spies to build a bike for
"quick runs to the grocery store."
The bike features a host of genuine Yamaha GYTR accessories and a host of
other high performance motorcycle accessories was unveiled at the Long Beach
California Motorcycle Show (IMS).
"Ben is a tremendous talent and this is proven by his MotoGP Rookie of the
Year award," said Roland Sands, "and we feel this design best fits his
determined riding style and drive."
"Ben joined the Yamaha family just two years ago and immediately won the
First World Superbike Championship for our company," said Bob Starr, Yamaha
National Communications.
"This special WR450F we are presenting to him today is a small token of our
appreciation for what he has accomplished in such a short time."
The stock 2011 Yamaha WR450F has a YZ-bred aluminum frame-carefully
engineered from castings, forgings and extrusions-enhances handling while
retaining legendary Yamaha feel and characteristics.
The Yamaha 449cc liquid-cooled DOHC four-stroke with five titanium valves
delivers more broad power than ever, with high over-rev capacity and crisp,
linear throttle response.
The off-road motorcycle starts with the push of a button and has a cool
digital enduro computer that offers speedometer, clock, tripmeter and more in
basic mode-or in race mode the pace management functions such as timer,
distance-compensating tripmeter, average speed and more kick-in.
The 2011 Yamaha WR450F is green sticker approved for California, in case
MotoGP rookie Ben Spies gets the itch to ride before he returns to Texas.
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