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YAMAHA YZF600R
Even back when this bike was introduced as Yamaha's full-on supersport replica middleweight, it still had a softer edge than most of its competition. This isn't a bad thing, either, especially now that the R6 has taken over repli-racer duties, leaving the 600R to fulfill a more street-oriented role. Make no mistake, though, the fully adjustable suspension and zingy, 599cc Four are plenty capable; but the slightly more-upright riding position and more-protective fairing make this a sportbike for the long haul. Think of it as a lightweight alternative to Honda's VFR800.
YAMAHA YZF-R6
In 2003, this was Cycle World's Ten Best winner in the hotly contested 600cc Supersport class. For good reason, too, as it combined a 100-horse inline-Four with the best-handling chassis you could get. What really put it over the top, though, was the easy-to-roost nature of this beast, providing a very high level of performance that riders with wide-ranging skill levels are able to access. The R6 returns this year basically unchanged, as do all of its competitive counterparts-save Suzuki's new GSX-R600. Liquid Silver paint with flames elevates the price by $100.
YAMAHA YZF-R1
The heat has been on in the liter-class sportbike realm in recent years as superbike racing shifts toward 1000cc Fours taking over as the top dogs. The all-new YZF-R1 is Yamaha's answer to the call. The frame, engine, suspension and styling have all been substantially reworked for 2004 to improve performance and power. The engine is claimed to produce at least as much stomp as Suzuki's all-conquering GSX-R1000, and there's no doubt the tuning fork folks have done everything in their power to make the R1 handle better than ever. Just check out that beautiful braced swingarm!
YAMAHA VIRAGO 250
The sole-surviving Virago is about as basic as things get in Yamaha's cruiser lineup. It's a tidy little package with its 250cc V-Twin engine and diminutive overall size, which makes it a great bike for rank beginners. The low seat height ensures that shorter riders can still plant foot firmly to earth at stops, and the easy-to-manage powerplant makes learning clutch and shift action about as simple as any bike can allow. It's hard to believe you can buy a streetbike for so little money.
YAMAHA V-STAR SILVERADO
Here's your basic entry-level V-Twin cruiser that actually isn't so entry-level. Thank the special "Silverado" treatment, which adds to the standard 650cc Twin a mid-size adjustable windshield, studded seat (with passenger backrest), plus good-size, soft leather saddlebags with big, chromed buckles. Just like the Classic, you get fat tires on spoked rims, valanced fenders, a wide seat and a pullback handlebar for good comfort.
YAMAHA V-STAR CUSTOM
If you're looking for a Star-line Yamaha cruiser, here is the level of entry into the class. The bobbed fenders and skinny front wheel give the bike its "Custom" moniker, but it's the same user-friendly, low-maintenance package as its stablemates. The seat height is low and the weight is lower than that of the Classic models, making it one of the easiest-to-ride middleweight cruisers going. Color is a black-and-white decision, because those are your choices, Raven or Pearl White.
YAMAHA FZ6
A brand-new model this year, the FZ6 is meant to meld the sporty nature of a 600cc supersport bike with the easy gait of a standard. It uses a fuel-injected, tuned-for-midrange YZF-R6 engine hung in a chassis with more relaxed rake-and-trail figures, as well as a longer wheelbase, to emphasize stability. Still, Yamaha worked hard to make sure the bike handled quickly by optimizing engine placement to reduce steering effort, and equipping it with top-level tires. If you like sport riding but also favor comfort (for you and a passenger), the FZ6 should satisfy your needs.
YAMAHA FZ1
If you like a swift riding pace but don't like being turned into Pretzelboy after a half-hour in the hunched-over saddle of a full-on repli-racer, the FZ1 provides a fine alternative. It's got major R1-sourced horsepower, but riding in a plush, good-handling chassis with a "normal" sit-up-and-beg riding position. The tubular handlebar is wide, the seat comfy and the suspension adjustable, meaning you can tune up for a backroad roost or tune down for a long day on the Big Road. It's one of the nicest naked bikes you can buy. Yamaha Blue is the cheaper model, with duo-tone paint running an extra C-note.
YAMAHA FJR1300/FJR1300 ABS
Apologies to Yamaha-and, we guess, to Suzuki, too-but the FJR1300 is basically the Hayabusa of sport-touring rigs. The overmuscled engine bursts with power and torque, available in spades at virtually any rpm, shooting the comfortable, good-handling machine down the road like no luggage-equipped bike before it. The saddlebags are excellent, easy to remove and larger than you expect. Faired-in front turnsignals, a larger (still electrically adjustable) windscreen and a fairing storage pocket are new this year. Also available: An ABS-equipped version (a $1000 premium), although its 320mm front-brake upgrade is shared by both models.
V-STAR 1100 SILVERADO
The Silverado edition returns this year, keeping the primped and touring-ish-equipped V-Star a little more upmarket than its big-bore budget-cruiser stablemates. It keeps the same twin-carb, 1063cc engine that, like the other V-Star 1100s, started life way back in the days of the Virago, but adds a medium-size windscreen, two-tone paint, saddlebags and studded seat with passenger backrest. Nicest thing, though, is all this for such a low price, as it isn't easy to find a big-bore cruiser thus equipped for less than $10,000
V-STAR 1100 CLASSIC
If you're short on cash but long on desire for a full-size V-Twin cruiser, the V-Star 1100 could be your bike. Okay, at 1063cc, it's not quite up to the mammoth-motor standards set by the new breed of 2-liter cruisers such as Kawasaki's new Vulcan 2000, but then again, this bike costs about half as much. You get ample, lively power, a decent-handling chassis and a comfortable riding position, plus all the retro-style you can handle with the valanced fenders, large saddle and staggered dual exhausts. A pair of two-tone-paint models are available this year, plus monochrome black.
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