Cycle Torque Jan/Feb 2017

QUAD TORQUE NEWS
cycletorque.com.au JAN/FEB 2017 I 71
Paddle shift YXZ
announced
Yamaha Motor Australia has announced the
2017 YXZ1000R SS SE will feature high-tech
paddle shifting and launch control.
The five-speed sequential shift manual
transmission YXZ1000R SS SE with new Sport
Shift features pure-sport inspired paddle
shifters mounted to the steering column for
ultimate driver control and connection.
The paddle shifters are synched to Yamaha
Chip Controlled Shift (YCC-S) technology,
an advanced automatic clutch system,
eliminating the need for the clutch pedal.
This allows a wide range of enthusiasts on a
variety of off-road terrain to enjoy the pure
sport performance and direct connection of
the YXZ manual transmission.
The shift sequence – shift up with the right
paddle and shift down with the left paddle –
is designed to be highly intuitive for drivers,
even if they are not familiar with operating a
manual transmission.
The Sport Shift system incorporates features
that complement the paddle shifting
variation and overall pure sport experience.
The other big feature is launch
control, which is exclusive to
the Sport Shift experience
and provides an exciting highacceleration
feeling from stop
– similar to dropping the clutch
in a manual vehicle with a clutch
pedal.
An automatic downshift
feature also assists drivers by automatically
downshifting to first gear when the vehicle
comes to a stop, even if the driver has not
done so manually.
The special-edition YXZ also acquires
industry-first twin-wall Fox 2.5 Podium X2
shocks.
The shocks were developed in tandem with
Yamaha specifically and exclusively for the
new Special Edition model, which Yamaha
says provides “ultimate slow speed comfort
without sacrificing performance during
aggressive driving situations.”
The shocks feature independent high and low
speed compression and rebound adjustment,
combined with 411mm of front and 432mm
of rear travel.
Additional features of the X2 shocks include
dual adjusters on the upper cap and twin
tube structure, dual springs with coupling
and crossover adjustment, position sensitive
damping, and more.
The new YXZ1000R SS SE comes in new
special edition Matt Black additionally
featuring painted bodywork, cast aluminum
beadlock wheels
The model also comes with a suntop
and features coloured seat stitching and
embroidered seats.
It is assembled at Yamaha’s US factory in
Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution
and is currently on sale in Australia at $32,999
RRP inc GST. n