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Yamaha TT 600R 2WD

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Chronology of 2WD development
Yamaha Motor Europe initially studied 2WD back in 1992. First of all the company considered the more obvious mechanical systems such as shaft or chain drive to the front wheel. However, after initial testing it became obvious that mechanical front wheel drive was not a realistic solution. These systems were just too heavy and also suffered from high frictional losses that soaked up too much of the machine’s power output. In addition to these problems the shaft and chain drive designs adversely affecting the motorcycle’s steering characteristics, and so development of a mechanical 2WD system was shelved. YAMAHA then commissioned Öhlins to develop a prototype hydraulic drive system.

Based in Sweden, Öhlins is a part of the Yamaha Group, and has extensive experience with hydraulics for shock absorbers and other applications.

The Swedish Engine: ers soon came up with a simple but effective solution using a compact hydraulic drive unit, and in 1998 two YZ250 motocross machines equipped with 2WD entered the Swedish National Gotland Rally, where Yamaha test rider Torleif Hansen won his class on one of the new 2WD prototypes.

The next success for Yamaha’s new system came at the Sardinia rally, where the Italian Belgarda Yamaha Team entered a 2WD TT600R. Again the machine won its class with rider Antonio Colombo, demonstrating the enormous potential of the new system.

More in the future
It is no wonder that Yamaha’s product planners are already thinking about the many different applications for 2WD in the near future, and some Enduro models would undoubtedly benefit from the system. Just imagine how these concepts would set new benchmarks in the world of motorcycling!

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