1. Product Outline
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has developed the “05A” sports model under the development concept of “a superbike you can ride every day.” It mounts a newly developed 249cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line 2-cylinder, fuel-injected engine and will be launched as a 2015 model into markets throughout the ASEAN region and others.
With all-new engine and chassis designs based on the development concept above, the 05A sports a solid combination of class-leading power and a lightweight body that achieves high levels of riding performance and styling worthy of the “superbike” moniker. At the same time, it offers the nimbleness and easy-to-use character for daily use as well as riding excitement in a variety of usage scenes.
The primary points of focus during development were:
1. Engine performance that makes riding at higher speeds and riding through suburbs a breeze (class-leading engine performance).
2. As a part of Yamaha’s R-Series, it must have a design that makes it identifiable as a supersport model at a glance.
3. It must have a lightweight and slim chassis.
4. Sporty and agile handling performance.
5. Be easy to use for riders of all experience levels