Yamaha IT490 information
The IT465 was a big improvement over the IT425, the IT 490 however was a quantum leap! Vastly improved chassis suspension set up from the work motocross machinery, plus a more powerful engine, especially in the middle range, where for enduro riding, it is so important. Introduced in 1983 with fabricated aluminium swing-arm and 43mm forks giving a full 300mm movement each end, this machine dominated enduro racing for a number of seasons, until water cooling, with it’s improvement in reliability, as well as allowing the engine to develop more power and, importantly, sustainable power, finally ruled the two stroke roost.
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Yamaha IT490
Yamaha IT490 owners
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