Yamaha XV950 Racer MY 2015, the new dimension of the Sport Classic range [PHOTO]

Yamaha XV950 Racer MY 2015 - "Inspired by the past, built for the future". The new Yamaha XV950 is ready to continue this tradition. Its timeless design combines with the great driving pleasure and excellent performance guaranteed by the V-twin engine.

The new Yamaha XV950 Racer MY 2015 It allows for customization that has already been demonstrated through projects Yard Built, created by the most famous customizers in the world, such as XV950 “Boltage”, a bare-bones special built by the Benders brothers, and today the new model, the Yamaha XV950 Racer, which takes inspiration from the “El Ratón Asesino”, a café racer created by the German trainer Marcus Walz. The new XV950 Racer combines custom V-twin styling with a timeless café racer personality. The engine is an air-cooled V-twin, the frame is compact and easy to handle, the handlebars and the rearset footrests. Its pure, minimalist and original style is influenced by café racer design.

Il 60° V-twin it reaches maximum torque of 8,1 kg at 3.000 rpm and maximum power of 52,1 HP at 5.500 rpm and offers excellent acceleration right from low revs. The long and low frame guarantees agility, both in the city and outside. What distinguishes Yamaha XV950 Racer it is the forward-leaning riding position, which offers the rider a feeling of total symbiosis with the bike, for a sporty riding experience. Another distinctive feature of the bike are the new aluminum number holder side tables, characterized by three holes that suggest weight reduction. Together with the front fairing and the seat cover, the side number plates underline the café racer soul of the new XV950 Racer and enhance its pure mechanical beauty. Yamaha He developed a wide range of accessories, designed exclusively for the new one XV950 Racer, such as the Rizoma handlebar rear-view mirrors, the Rizoma billet footrests, Rizoma sprocket covers, billet clutch and brake levers, license plate holder, fork stabilizer, sports air filter and Akrapovic exhaust muffler. The new XV950 Racer will be available starting since the end of April 2015 in the Glacier Blue and Matt Gray colors, at the price of 9.490 euro.

The new Yamaha XV950 Racer it is one of the concrete examples that confirm the "Special" vocation of the Japanese twin-cylinder. In fact, there are different "degrees" of customization for the XV950 thanks to the wide range of original accessories and three tuning forks dedicated to it. Until May 31, 2015, customers who purchase a Yamaha XV950 will be able to choose, included in the price, to accessorize their motorbike with genuine Yamaha accessories for a maximum value of 1.200 euro. Lovers of the bobber style will be able to choose the setup “Bobber Style” which includes: Bobber saddle with visible springs, fork sliders, custom knobs with brass ends, brass air filter cover, LED turn signals and rear light repositioning kit. Alternatively you can choose the layout "Custom" which offers: windshield, fork sliders, side bag set and rear light repositioning kit. Finally, you can choose to select the original Yamaha accessories as you like for a total value of €1.200 (VAT included), and thus decide how to customize your Yamaha XV950, based on your own style.Classic