Yamaha YFZ450

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A new larger displacement model was added to the range, the 350 cc two stroke twin R-1.

. 1965 saw the release of a 305 cc two-stroke twin, the flagship of the company's lineup. Yamaha launched their first four-stroke motorcycle, the XS-1/650 which was a 650 cc four-stroke twin, a larger and more powerful machine that equaled the displacement and performance of the popular British bikes of the era, such as the Triumph Bonneville and BSA Gold Star. Yamaha continued on with b…

With the legendary CB750 four-stroke four-cylinder cycle. In early 1969, Yamaha added reed-valve induction to its previously piston-ported designs to produce the twin-cylinder RD and single-cylinder RS families, with variants in a number of capacities.

. Kawasaki, who had considerable success throughout the 1970s with their two-stroke triples of 250 cc, 350 cc, 400 cc, 500 cc and 750 cc ended production of road-going two strokes

Again with shaft drive. Despite being heavier and more touring oriented than its rivals it produced an impressive string of victories in endurance racing.

. By 1980 the combination of consumer preference and environmental regulation made four strokes increasingly popular.

. Yamaha bucked this trend and continued to refine and sell two-strokes for the street into the 1980s.

The FZ750. It was an innovative 750 cc four-stroke inline four cylinder model. As a two-stroke naked sport bike, related to the Yamaha RX-135 and Yamaha RD-135, borrowing its chassis and platform. Originally equipped with a five speed transmission and a solid front disc brake rotor with rear drum brakes, it was popular in Malaysia and Singapore.

Yamaha announced the creation of Star Motorcycles, a new brand name for its cruiser series of motorcycles in the American market. In other markets, Star motorcycles are still sold under the Yamaha brand.

Yamaha marketed a 1000 cc four cylinder road bike called the YZF 'R1', this model introduced a new style of gearbox design which shortened the overall length of the motor/gearbox case, to allow a more compact unit. This, in turn allowed the motor to be placed in the frame further forward, designed t…

With the rear lights being borrowed by the Yamaha Y125Z and a new headlight. It was also installed with a catalytic converter, which reduced its horsepower to 19bhp.

After 26 years, it was discontinued.