Yamaha Shares IMS Plans

Yamaha will display its 2017 model lineup – including the redesigned YZF-R6 – this weekend at the International Motorcycle Show at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.

Other models on display include the FZ-10, FZ-09, SCR950, and several “Yard Built” custom bikes, including a reimagined VMAX, XSR900, SCR950, and SR400.

Also on display will be two-time and defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier’s #1 Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Factory Racing YZF-R1 Superbike, MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Garrett Gerloff’s #1 Yamaha Extended Service/Graves/Yamaha R6, and two-time AMA Supercross West Champion Cooper Webb’s #1 Yamalube/Star Racing/Yamaha YZ250F.

Fans can meet Yamaha riders Cameron Beaubier, Garrett Gerloff, and Cooper Webb Friday from 6-6:45 pm and again on Saturday from 11:15 am to noon. They will be signing autographs and greeting fans at the Yamaha Display Area. Free posters will be provided for the riders to sign and hand out to fans in attendance.

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Demo rides at the Center parking will be Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. Available models are the 2017 FZ-10, SCR950, and the 2016 V Star 1300 Deluxe, Stryker, FJR1300ES, FJR1300A, Super Ténéré, YZF-R1S, Bolt R-Spec, XSR900, FZ-09, FJ-09, FZ-07, YZF-R6, or YZF-R3. (To take a ride, you’ll need a valid motorcycle license , a DOT-approved helmet, long pants, enclosed shoes, a shirt, and eye protection. To ride an FZ-10 or R1S, you also must be at least 25 years of age.

In a random drawing from all entries received in the “Yamaha R1S Urban Ops Sweepstakes,” Yamaha will select one winner of a one-of-a-kind 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1S, tricked out with a complete assortment of Genuine Yamaha Accessories, select aftermarket upgrades, special graphics, and custom lighting. See the bike in person this weekend at the IMS in Long Beach and enter online.

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