LET’S RIDE: Eager to test ride the new Yamaha YZ450F are Matt Edwards (left) of Toowoomba Yamaha and Toowoomba Motor Cycle Club president Craig Choice. Kevin Farmer MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts have the rare chance tomorrow to test ride the latest offering from Yamaha which will be launched at the Toowoomba Motor Cycle Club's Manufacturers Open Day.
The Yamaha YZ450F will make its first public appearance during the day at the TMCC grounds off Kherim Rd, Murphys Creek.
"It will be the first time anywhere in Australia that members of the public will be able to test ride the YZ450F," said Matt Edwards of Toowoomba Yamaha.
"The bikes will not be released for sale until the first of September."
Among many updated features, the YZ450F's newly designed transmission and shift mechanisms provide quicker, smoother shifting under power with less effort.
Toowoomba Motor Cycle Club president Craig Choice said all motorcycle brands would be on offer to test ride at tomorrow's open day with all local motorcycle businesses invited to participate.
"It's a good opportunity for anyone looking at buying or upgrading their motorcycle to have a test ride," Mr Choice said.
"We have 500 acres (202ha) so there is plenty of room and we have marked out loops for test rides.
"They are all off-road bikes so all the riders have to do is bring their safety gear and have a test ride.
"The day is not just for adult riders, the boys and girls can enjoy a ride as well. All ages and abilities are catered for."
The 102-year-old club is in the process of building a multi-purpose facility worth about $160,000 at the Murphys Creek site.
"We're a family friendly club and we have between 1200 and 1300 members," Mr Choice said.
"If anyone would like to join the club they can simply go to the club website at http://www.tmcc.org.au and join online."
The TMCC open day will run from 9am to 3pm and a barbecue and drinks stall will run on the day as well.
The Toowoomba Motor Cycle Club will be holding a trail ride on the weekend of September 14 and 15. Details on the club website.
Toowoomba Motor Cycle Club Manufacturers Open Day
- Sunday from 9am to 3pm
- on the club grounds off Kherim Rd, Murphys Creek
- test rides available from peewees for the kids to the full range of Enduro and Motocross bikes.
- test ride for the first time the new Yamaha YZ450F.
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