Article by Thomas Haugen
The victorious colours and graphics on Valentino Rossi’s super bike which has been used in his championship seasons can now be yours in the new 2010 Yamaha R1 LE. According to Yamaha, the motor company are obviously having an impressive year in racing with great numbers on the charts for the past seasons. MotoGP is no surprise dominated by the Doctor, Valentino Rossi while on the other hand; all season long, Ben Spies has been setting lap records and just brought home the world renowned SBK Championship lead. What a year indeed for Yamaha.As a result of Yamaha’s recent series of accomplishments and dominance in motorsports world, it’s no surprise that they have decided to take advantage of their winning moment by launching and offering the 2010 Yamaha R1 LE in a limited edition with Valentino Rossi’s racing colours. Believe it or not, the 2010 R1 is almost unchanged from the 2009 base model with the exclusion of the Limited Edition getting the racing graphics, SOQI forks and rear shock. According to some of the reviews, this R1 bike is packed with awesome components along with a tremendous works on the suspension. Everything has gone harmoniously starting of with the Rossi colours down to its monster like performance.Check out the Specifications:MSRP* ,500 (Fiat Yamaha Team Graphics) Available from January 2010EngineType 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-cylinder DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valvesBore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mmCompression Ratio 12.7:1Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled IgnitionTransmission 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
ChassisSuspension/Front 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel Suspension/Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travelBrakes/Front Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston callipersBrakes/Rear 220mm disc; single-piston calliperTires/Front 120/70-ZR17Tires/Rear 190/55ZR17DimensionsLength 81.5 in Width 28.1 inHeight 44.5 in Seat Height 32.8 inWheelbase 55.7 inRake (Caster Angle) 24.0°Trail 4.0 inFuel Capacity 4.8 galDry Weight 454 lbThe 2010 Yamaha R1 LE is about to surface limited dealerships next year. With the bike’s spectacular qualities and unique features, there is no doubt that the R1 LE will be a sure hit in 2010. To all the R1 bike enthusiasts out there, now’s the time to get your racing colors on.
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By:Thomas HaugenOnline Marketer http://r1shop.com/
motogp 2010
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