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FEATURES & BENEFITS
New for 2004:
- New, lightweight 46mm inverted Kayaba cartridge fork features 11.8 in. of travel with compression and rebound damping adjustability. Special coating on fork reduces stiction and also gives “factory” appearance.
- New lightweight aluminum kickstand flips up 20° higher for less interference with rider.
- Rear shock refinements include improved linkage for greater durability.
- New front and rear suspension settings for greater comfort.
- Light-weight front and rear calipers with aluminum pistons and revised front master cylinder, combined with 250mm fully floating front and 245mm rear disc, deliver strong stopping power with progressive control and feel.
Engine:
- Liquid-cooled, 249cc, 5-valve, DOHC, 4-stroke with trick, factory team-spec titanium valves produces tremendous, hard-hitting low- and mid-range torque and a broader powerband tuned specially for enduro/off-road performance needs.
- The industry’s most powerful and most advanced 250cc 4-stroke enduro machine features electric starting.
- Large-capacity radiator and louvers ensures maximum cooling efficiency.
- Stratospherically high, 13,500-rpm redline means incomparable, competition-crushing pulling power.
- Digital CD ignition system delivers more precise spark and monitors engine speed to ensure optimal timing for faster, stronger response during hard acceleration.
- Lightweight exhaust system with specially shaped header angle maximizes engine power and allows hassle-free replacement of oil filter.
- Aluminum exhaust silencer looks trick and reduces weight.
- Slick-shifting, wide-ratio, 5-speed transmission with heavy-duty, multi-plate clutch geared specially for broad, off-road/enduro power delivery and features an involute spline set-up for smoother shifting and instant hook-up.
- Dry sump lubrication system uses frame as oil tank, helping to create a more compact engine and chassis for superb handling performance.
- Magnesium cylinder head cover helps shave weight.
- Trick, works-style clutch lever features race-spec barrel adjuster for on-the-fly adjustability.
- Automatic decompression system and convenient handlebar-mounted hot start lever ensures easy restarts.
Chassis/Suspension:
- Super-strong twin-spar frame is lightweight with great lateral rigidity for minimal flex and scalpel-sharp handling.
- Removable aluminum rear subframe constructed of square-section pipe for reduced weight.
- Weight savings come via, two-piece (part aluminum, part plastic) engine protector plates and thinner-walled engine guard construction.
- Tapered swingarm is lightweight and rigid for compliant rear suspension action.
- Rear suspension system features fully adjustable Kayaba shock with 12.4 in. of travel and separate adjusters for high- and low-speed compression damping.
- Lightweight 21 in. front and 18 in. rear rims provide exceptional durability and help reduce unsprung weight for optimal suspension performance.
- Premium Dunlop 739 knobbies offer unbeatable, competition-spec traction and excellent wear.
Additional Features:
- Enduro-legal lighting front and rear increase versatility by maximizing nighttime and low-light visibility.
- Large, 2.6-gallon fuel tank ensures excellent range.
- Resettable tripmeter allows rider to keep track of both mileage and fuel reserves.
- Cleated rear brake lever and folding shift lever tip offer superb grip and excellent durability.
- Stylish Team Yamaha-inspired two-tone (black/blue) seat.
- Repackable exhaust silencer.
- Durable, comfortable handlebar grips.
- Stainless steel clutch cable for longer life.
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