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The 90's were Yamaha's. It was the decade that Yamaha won an unprecedented seven Paris-Dakar Rally's, six by Stéphane Peterhansel on his XTE and XTZ. It was also a year where we further enhanced market winners such as the VMAX to make them even more successful in different markets around the world.
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1990
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VMAX 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-cooledV-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.
- 'Overall length x width x height: 2,300 mm x 785mm x 1,175mm
- Weight: 264kg
- Engine-type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve Ｖ4-cylinder 1,197cc
- Maximum power output: 97ps/7,000rpm
- Maximum torque: 113kg-m/6,000rpm
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1991
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FJ 1200A (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ﾕ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 1989. 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).
- 'Overall length x width x height: 2,200mm x 780mm x 1,240mm
- Weight: 250kg
- Engine-type: Air-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve 4-cylinder 1,188cc
- Maximum power output: 97ps/8,000rpm
- Maximum torque: 9.3kg-m/6,000rpm
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1993
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GTS 1000A (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 1000cc 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 steering function and suspension function greatly improved handling stability.
- 'Overall length x width x height: 2,165 mm x 700mmx 1,255mm
- Weight: 251kg
- Engine-type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 5-valvesDOHC 4-cylinder 1,002cc
- Maximum power output: 100.6ps/9,000rpm
- Maximum torque: 10.8 kg-m/6,500rpm
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