2009 March MOTORCYCLES
$2899
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 124cc
Carburetion: 26mm Mikuni
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 48.4 in.
Seat height: 29.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.2 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 240 lb.
Like the neo-retro styling of the 49cc Vino Classic but want something with a little more power? Don’t need the speed (and weight and expense) of the Majesty or TMax? Yamaha’s got you covered with the Vino 125. It has almost three times the engine displacement of the Classic at half the price (and then some) of the bigger scoots. You also get the stopping power of a front disc brake, as well as a bigger seat with room for a passenger. Factor everything in, and as long as your commute doesn’t include freeway miles, the Vino Grande is a logical choice.
$2199
Engine type: two-stroke Single
Displacement: 49cc
Carburetion: 14mm Teikei
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 50.2 In.
Seat height: 30.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.S gal.
Claimed wet weight: 207 lb.
As a 50cc two-stroke, the Zuma’s got a bit more snap than its four-stroke counterparts. New carburetor settings and exhaust catalyzers keep emissions low, while the Autolube oil-injection means you don’t have to pre-mix oil and gasoline. A dual seat extends an invitation to passengers, and ample underseat storage makes hauling stuff a snap. Balloon tires and a motorcycle-style fork give it good handling around the campground, racetrack pits or your local neighborhood. Cheap fun.
$2099
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 49cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: belt
Front brake: drum
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 50.4 in.
Seat height: 28.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.2 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 198 lb.
Think of this as the world’s coolest footlocker, a clever box on wheels that will take you a long way on a single 1.2-gallon tankful. The rear bodywork is in essence a rectangular container with a hinged top, and the rider sits on the padded front portion of the lid. Inside, there’s room for 2080 cubic inches (9 gallons, if that helps with the visual) of stuff, hence the C3, or “C cubed” model name. Simple concept, but beneath the box, the running gear is anything but rudimentary. The motor is a four-stroke with a three-valve cylinder head, liquid-cooling and even electronic fuel-injection, the latter a first for a 50cc scooter sold in the U.S.
$28,999
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1731cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: belt
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 65.7 In.
Seat height: 26.5 In.
Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 882 lb.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary of business. Victory has produced a fully accessorized limited-edition (100 total) model based on the 2009 Victory Vision Tour. The paint scheme of Antares Red with Black Metallic accents and gold pinstripes includes essentially the same colors as on the first Victory ever built a decade ago. There’s much more than a tribute at work here, with loads of chrome and amenities including CB and Communication System, XM radio and GPS navigation system. The flagship model also comes equipped with reverse-an accessory option for other Vision-based models.
$2049
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 49cc
Carburetion: 14mm Teikei
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: belt
Front brake: drum
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 45.7 in.
Seat height: 28.1 In.
Fuel capacity: 1.2 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 1781b.
Old enough to remember the Audrey Hepburn-Gregory Peck scooter scenes in the 1950s romantic comedy Roman Holiday? Probably not, but it doesn’t matter. All you need to know about the Vino Classic is that it wraps retro Italian styling around Japanese technology, all for an affordable price. Always chintzy with fuel, the little Vino four-stroke engine just goes and goes on its barely-more-than-a-gallon of gas; Yamaha claims 115 mpg! Hey, use the savings to update your DVD library and see for yourself where the styling came from!
$7499
Engine type: tout-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 63.4mm
Displacement: 449cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 11.8 in.
Rear wheel travel: 12.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.1 gal.
Seal height: 38.6 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed wet weight: 271 lb.
Yamaha’s big enduro bike has long been an off-road contender. Its YZ-bred aluminum frame carries a five-titanium-valve Single-cylinder engine with class-competitive power and excellent tractability. Fully adjustable suspension front and rear is set up for the full rigors of the trail. Convenience features include electric start and a digital enduro computer that includes “pace-management” features so you can make your enduro checkpoints right on time. The WR450F is also green-sticker approved for California.
$6699
Engine type: tour-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 53.6mm
Displacement: 250cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 11.8 In.
Rear wheel travel: 12.2 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.1 gal.
Seat height: 38.6 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed wet weight: 260 lb.
There’s a lot of the YZ250F motocrosser in the WR250F, which runs camshaft profiles and valve timing intended to provide strong, hard-hitting low-end and midrange power that enduro and hare-scrambles riders really appreciate. They also like the close-ratio transmission that has small steps between third, fourth and fifth gears, the better to keep the high-revving, five-valve engine on the boil. The 250 has a YZ-bred aluminum frame with a hefty skidplate. Like the 450F, the 250 has both electric and kick starters.
$24.999
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1731cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: bell
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 65.7 in.
Seat height: 26.5 In.
Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 804 lb.
This special limited-edition model is based on the Victory Vision Street and has been personally styled by customizing legend Arlen Ness. The bike’s black base showcases a custom paint scheme designed by Ness along with numerous special Ness features including custom billet Hot Rod Wheels, handgrips and engine covers, It also has a custom-stitched leather seat that rides an inch lower than the stock Victory Vision saddle and is designed to use individual driver and passenger backrests (sold separately). Plus, the custom Ness short windscreen is electrically height-adjustable.
$19,999/20,499/22,699
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1731cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: belt
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 65.7 in.
Seat height: 26.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 849 lb.
A head-turning luxury touring bike from America’s “other” motorcycle company, the Vision Tour takes touring style and function into uncharted territory. The Tour’s svelte, swooping body integrates a whopping 29.2 gallons of storage capacity, while cruise control, a four-speaker sound system and a manual, adjustable-height windscreen are all standard. Also available: The Vision Tour Comfort with power windshield, healed seal and grips; the Premium adds high-intensity headlight, billet wheels and a chrome upgrade.
$3499
Engine type: four-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 70.0 x 58.0mm
Displacement- 223CC
Transmission speeds: 6
Front wheel travel: 9.5 in.
Rear wheel travel: 8.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.1 gal.
Seat height: 34.2 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Claimed wet weight: 256 lb.
Lei’s call this a serious off-road playbike. It’s got an electric starter so newbies can simply hit the button and go, but it’s also been given considerable suspension travel and a foot of ground clearance, meaning experts can have fun, too. A YZ-type, six-speed gearbox and a heavy-duty clutch get the dohc, four-valve Single’s power to the ground. The Team Yamaha blue/white bodywork includes a 2.5-gallon gas tank so extended rides are part of the TT-R’s mission statement. The generously padded scat doesn’t hurt long-range capabilities, either. Winning enduros isn’t in the TT-R’s bag of tricks, but just about everything else is.
$5999/6899
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 244cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: gear
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 54.9 in.
Seat height: 31.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.4 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 322 lb.
“It looks like a wasp.” someone said six decades and 16 million scooters ago, and thus the Vespa (Italian for “wasp”) was born. That distinctive shape is still with us today in the top-of-the-line Granturismo Sport. Nothing retro about its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine, though, which pushes the GTS to almost 80 mph. A luggage rack comes standard, and the well-padded dual seat opens to reveal a spacious storage bin. Also available: For real Vespaholics, a limited-edition GTV model is available for an added $900, celebrating early Vespas with a low, fender-mounted headlight and special Portofino Green or Siena Ivory paint.
$18,999/21,699
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1731cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds. 6
Final drive: bell
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 65.7 in.
Seat height: 26.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 804 lb.
The cool and cut-down Vision Street is geared for less-touring-oriented riders by omitting the top trunk and rear speaker system while retaining the 14.6-gallon capacity of the integrated side storage compart¬ments. Like the Vision Tour, the Street is powered by Victory’s next-generation 106-cubic-inch Freedom engine with a six-speed overdrive to provide a broad spread of torque ideal for two-up cruising. Also available: The Vision Street Premium with power windshield, healed seat and grips, more chrome, an HID headlight and cool illuminated side badges.
$2999/2699
Engine type: four-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 54.0 x 54.0mm
Displacement: 124cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 7.1 in.
Rear wheel travel: 6.6/6.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Seat height: 31.7/30.5 in.
Front brake: disc/drum
Rear brake: drum
Claimed wet weight: 198 lb.
“Fun” is a playbike’s recipe for success, and in the case of the TT-R125LE. Yamaha felt that fun could use a dose of seriousness. So the suspension is stiffer than your average playbike’s, with a fully adjustable rear shock working on an aluminum swingarm. Big-for-little-bike 19/16-inch wheels roll over obstacles more easily than smaller hoops. Electric starting gets it going and a front disc brake gets it to stop. Also available: The TT-R125E is essentially the same machine, but a 17-/14-inch wheel combo and shorter rear suspension travel lower the seal height, and a drum front brake instead of a disc-helps reduce the E’s list price.
$24,499
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1731cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 66.3 in.
Seat height: 25.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 649 lb.
Each year, Cory Ness-son of renowned custom guru Arlen Ness-applies his unique styling touch to a Victory model. For 2009, Cory has given the Vegas Jackpot a distinctive pearl white/monochromatic treatment. Black CNC-machined Ness “Landshark” billet wheels, extra chrome and select pieces that include Ness handgrips, mirrors, engine covers, foot controls and hand levers offer quality custom trimmings. Mechanically, the bike is a Vegas Jackpot, but visually, it’s a true Cory Ness custom.
$10,899 to $13,999
Engine type: ohv opposed-Twin
Displacement: 745cc
Carburetion: (2) 22mm Keihin
Trans, speeds: 4 plus reverse/4
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 58.0 in.
Seat height: 29.5 to 30.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.0 to 5.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 551 to 739 lb.
This Russian reproduction of a WWII BMW has literally stood the test of time. Over the past few years, Ural has improved the bike’s lighting and ignition with modem Denso electronics and switches, and engine performance has been upgraded through the use of Keihin carburetors. Pictured is the Gear-Up, a military-like camouflage model. It’s a sidecar rig with on-demand two-wheel drive, reverse gear, a leading-link fork and a Brembo front disc brake. Also available: Ural offers numerous variations on the basic sidecar platform that include the Retro, the Tourist and the Patrol, plus a two-wheel cruiser dubbed the Wolf.
$18,499
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1731cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 66.3 in.
Seat height: 25.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 649 lb.
Long and low, the Vegas Jackpot cashes in on styling cues taken from the Vegas and Hammer models. Its head-swiveling custom-cruiser appearance begins with a raked-out, chrome-plated fork and 21-inch front wheel, and it ends with a super-fat 250mm-widc rear tire. But what good is a custom that looks like the rest? Victory’s Custom Order Program allows you to specify options and colors when the bike is built. More big news as the Jackpot and Hammer models offer added performance with the 106-cubic-inch Freedom V-Twin equipped with Stage 2 cams.
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