Cypress, CA (6/8/2016)
- Yamaha introduces the new 2017 YXZ
1000R SS (Sport Shift), the first and only SxS
vehicle to combine pure-sport driving performance
with an exciting and high-tech paddle shifting
experience.
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2017 Yamaha
YXZ 1000R SS Sport Shift
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Boasting the same industry-first 3-cylinder
998cc engine and unparalleled direct-connection
feeling as the original YXZ, the YXZ1000R SS
features Yamaha’s all-new confidence-inspiring
Sport Shift transmission. The SS technology
is defined by a 5-speed sequential shift manual
transmission boasting an advanced automatic
clutch and pure-sport inspired paddle shifters
– eliminating the need for both the clutch
pedal and taking your foot off the gas during
shifting.
The pure-sport inspired paddle shifters on
the YXZ1000R SS are mounted to the steering
column and are synched to the Yamaha Chip Controlled
Shift (YCC-S) technology, an advanced automatic
clutch system that eliminates the need for a
clutch pedal. This allows a wide range of enthusiasts
on a variety of terrain to enjoy the pure sport
performance and direct connection of the world’s
first and only manual transmission SxS.
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 YXZ1000R
SS delivers a fun and exciting experience beyond
what one would find in everyday automobiles
with paddle shifters. The Sport Shift system
incorporates features that complement the overall
pure sport SxS experience – an auto downshift
feature assists by automatically downshifting
to first gear when the vehicle comes to a stop,
even if the driver has not done so manually.
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2017 Yamaha
YXZ 1000R SS Special Edition models
come with industry-first twin-wall FOX®
2.5 Podium X2 Shocks
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Another exciting and innovative feature on
the YXZ1000R SS is the all-new “Launch
System,” which is exclusive to the Sport
Shift experience provides an exciting high-acceleration
feeling from stop – similar to “dropping
the clutch” in a manual vehicle with a
clutch pedal – adding to the direct connection
experience and exhilaration.
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2017 Yamaha
YXZ 1000R SS SE Sport Shift
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New for 2017, the Special Edition YXZ1000R
and YXZ1000R SS acquire industry-first twin-wall
FOX® 2.5 Podium X2 Shocks®. These unparalleled
shocks were developed in tandem with Yamaha
specifically and exclusively for the new Special
Edition YXZ models. They provide ultimate slow
speed comfort without sacrificing performance
during aggressive driving situations combined
with unprecedented adjustability to suit a variety
of driving types and preferences. A new level
of performance and comfort are achieved by creating
completely independent high and low speed compression
and rebound adjustment, combined with huge 16.2-inches
of front and 17.0-inches of rear travel. Additional
features of the X2 shocks include dual adjusters
on the upper cap and twin tube structure, dual
rate springs with coupling and crossover adjustment,
position sensitive damping, and more.
