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[[Image:1955 Yamaha YA-1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1955 Yamaha YA-1]] | [[Image:1955 Yamaha YA-1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1955 Yamaha YA-1]] | ||
First [[Yamaha]] [[Motorcycle]] model ever produced. Sold in Japan in its first year of production (1955). The 125cc, single cylinder, [[2-stroke]], [[streetbike]] had unique features including a cantilever seat, a plunger rear suspension system and a glove compartment in the fuel tank area. In Japan it was called the '''Red Dragonfly'''. It like many other post World War II bikes was based on the German [[DKW RT125]]. | First [[Yamaha]] [[Motorcycle]] model ever produced. Sold in Japan in its first year of production (1955). The 125cc, single cylinder, [[2-stroke]], [[streetbike]] had unique features including a cantilever seat, a [[plunger rear suspension system]] and a glove compartment in the fuel tank area. In Japan it was called the '''Red Dragonfly'''. It like many other post World War II bikes was based on the German [[DKW RT125]]. | ||
The bike achieved early racing victory in the 1955 Asama road race, helping to boost its reputation. | The bike achieved early racing victory in the 1955 Asama road race, helping to boost its reputation. | ||