The 2016 Yamaha YXZ1000R special edition UTV recently for sale on eBay is a tribute to Kenny Roberts, the American motorcycle road racer known as “King Kenny.”
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Potent Package
Yamaha introduced the YXZ1000R in 2016 as the first sport UTV equipped with a manual transmission. The sporty model boasts a 998-cc inline-triple engine matched to a five-speed sequential shift gearbox to deliver exhilarating performance.
Reports about the machine’s horsepower numbers range from 112 to 120 ponies. The top speed straight from the showroom floor was about 80 miles per hour. There are more powerful models today, but when Yamaha released the YXZ1000R in 2016, it was one of the most impressive performance-oriented side-by-side models.
But the Yamaha YXZ1000R is more than raw horsepower. The On-Command 4WD system provides unparalleled traction and simple transitions between 2WD, 4WD, and full differential lock modes. Switching to 2WD mode allows a driver to maneuver more efficiently. The 4WD mode can be used for rugged terrain with maximum traction at lower speeds.
A UTV for a Motorcycle Champion
In 1978, Roberts became the first American to win a Grand Prix Motorcycle Road Racing Championship. He won two more world titles, permanently etching his name into the record books.
Roberts is one of only four riders in American motorcycle racing history to win the AMA Grand Slam title. He accomplished this feat by winning these races in one season: US Pro flat track racing in the mile, half-mile, short-track, and TT, and an AMA Pro road-racing event.
The Roberts family name has multi-generational prestige. Kenny Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps to claim the 2000 500-cc Grand Prix Road Racing World Championship. Kenny Jr.’s younger brother Kurtis won two AMA Formula Xtreme Series (in 1999 and 2000) and the 2000 600-cc Supersport titles.
Given this history, Yamaha chose the right family to honor with the special Kenny Roberts YXZ1000R side-by-side for sale on eBay. It’s a UTV with the performance, handling, and style worthy of a champion.
Revolutionary Suspension
Kenny Roberts Special Edition YXZ1000R comes in bright yellow. The vibrant hue, “Yamaha Yellow,” represents the company’s racing heritage in the United States. In the 1970s, the company showcased its racing products with attention-grabbing yellow and black graphics resembling a motorcycle chain.
The vehicle’s handling is enhanced by a front and rear suspension system featuring adjustable FOX 2.5 Podium RC2 Shocks that offer 16.2 inches of front-wheel travel and 17 inches at the rear.
Add 27-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 radial tires mated to 14-inch cast aluminum wheels. Combine that with the long-travel suspension and electronic power steering (EPS). The result is a UTV with exceptional ride quality, traction, and durability.
Put it all together to create the 2016 YXZ1000R Kenny Roberts Replica. It’s a fitting tribute to Yamaha’s legacy of racing and innovation. There are only 81 miles on the odometer.
