Cycle Torque Jan/Feb 2017
The combined January and February 2017 issue of Cycle Torque features heaps or road and dirt bike tests, features and much, much more - there's something here for every motorcyclist, absolutely FREE.
The combined January and February 2017 issue of Cycle Torque features heaps or road and dirt bike tests, features and much, much more - there's something here for every motorcyclist, absolutely FREE.
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NEWS TORQUE cycletorque.com.au JAN/FEB <strong>2017</strong> I 12<br />
Second lap for<br />
YZF-R3 Cup<br />
Yamaha Australia has announced it will continue its<br />
one-make YZF-R3 Cup series in <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
The competition will be held over five rounds in<br />
conjunction with the ASBK series, with the final<br />
round being held at the iconic Phillip Island circuit<br />
with headline sponsors YMF and YMI again joining<br />
the party.<br />
Steven Cotterell, YMA General Manager and Director said, “the huge success of the 2016 R3<br />
Cup has made the decision to go again for <strong>2017</strong> a no-brainer.<br />
“This entry level competition emphasises the enjoyment of riding and competing on equal<br />
and cost effective machinery.<br />
“Yamaha is continuing to introduce new riders to the sport in order to help build a more solid<br />
future for Australian road racing.”<br />
The YMF/YMI R3 Cup is aimed at entry-level road racers and junior MX, short circuit and<br />
dirt track riders. YMA is subsidising the cost of the race-kitted bikes in order to assist riders<br />
wanting a low cost, hassle free introduction road racing.<br />
$7900 buys a YZF-R3 in road trim with the addition of a full race kit, which gives the option to<br />
return the bike into road-going form if desired.<br />
The race kit consists of racing fibreglass bodywork, including bellypan oil catch tray and<br />
plugs; a decal kit featuring the associated contingency brands; Mupo rear suspension unit and<br />
Mupo front fork springs and internal damper assembly; Oxford rear wheel race stand; rear-set<br />
footpegs, a range of sprockets; Akrapovic Racing exhaust system; muffler mounting bracket<br />
to enable pillion foot rest removal; handlebar repositioning kit; axle and fairing crash knobs;<br />
stand pickups; chain guard; engine case protection set; Radiator mesh guard; Yamalube<br />
Service kit and CD with parts book and service manual.<br />
The customer may also purchase the racing-YZF-R3 using YMF finance.<br />
Repayments amount over a 12 month term would be $168 per week; or over a 24 month term<br />
- $88.<br />
Four of the five planned rounds need to be competed to be eligible for the YMF/YMI R3 Cup<br />
Championship - as well as the considerable prize and contingency packages which will be on<br />
offer.<br />
YMF/YMI R3 Cup prizes and contingencies are once again focused on the lower grades and<br />
newcomers.<br />
Past champions, ‘A graders’, internationals, and VIPs will be welcome to compete but will not<br />
be eligible for points or prizes. n
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