New Euro Yamaha

NEW EURO YAMAHA

Yamaha's 10-valve Twin, first seen in the now-discontinued TDM850, is expected to power a more sporting motorcycle said to be the Japanese answer to the Ducati 900SS, according to European sources. The bike is expected to appear at the Cologne Show in October.

Also expected at the show is a 900cc version of Yamaha’s 600cc Seca II. Substantial European sales of the bike, dubbed the Diversion there, led Yamaha to make a bike similar in appearance, with greater touring capabilities. There’s no word on U.S. availability for either bike.