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Street Machine Summernats 36, held in Canberra, Australia, was the largest car show ever staged in the country, attracting a record-breaking attendance of 130,000 people over five days. The event showcased 2,500 high-quality cars and featured activities such as the Meguiar's Great Uncover, driving events, and the Burnout Masters competition. The entertainment lineup included performances by Grinspoon and The Screaming Jets. Organizers expressed pride in the event's success and it had a significant economic impact, bringing in $35 million to the ACT region. The text also mentions the City Cruise, which allows the community to experience the event without purchasing a ticket, and the Fringe Festival in Braddon, which attracts a large number of attendees. The John Peterson Burnout Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have contributed to the sport. [Extracted from the article]

TOYOTA WORE THE STINK OF APPLIANCE-GRADE TRANSPORTATION WITH PRIDE FOR A LONG TIME. To get a Corolla body up to GR status, Toyota adds nine feet of structural adhesive and a whopping 349 additional spot welds, not to mention additional underfloor bracing. With a 10.5:1 compression ratio and a tiny turbo generating up to 25.2 psi of boost in the Core and Circuit models, it's not without lag - the GR Corolla's 5-to-60- mph time is 6.4 seconds - but it isn't even the slightest bit offensive. [Extracted from the article]

Indian tech stocks are expected to have a down day as Asian shares are in the red, with a focus on AI stocks ahead of Nvidia Corp.'s earnings. Despite a rally in India's IT stocks, analysts have actually cut their one-year forward earnings estimates, raising concerns about a correction. In the micro-listing segment, a tiny IPO for a company with only two Yamaha motorcycle dealerships and eight employees attracted oversubscription of 400 times, defying market concerns. Ola Electric's IPO has spurred Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor to boost their presence in the e-scooter market, leading to gains in their shares. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the author's experience with restoring a Yamaha HT1 motorcycle and the unexpected journey it took him on. It also mentions the Swenco front end, a unique aftermarket part that was added to the bike, and the joy of restoring a bike for personal enjoyment rather than for profit or prestige.

The article explores the author's attempt to revive a timeworn, 5,100-mile Yamaha YDS2 twin motorcycle through a process of using various products and practices. The author tests over three dozen products from different brands to restore the bike's chrome, aluminum, paint, rubber, and vinyl, ultimately achieving significant improvements in the bike's appearance.

In its appeal of the 2019 state court decisions to the U.S. Supreme Court, Ford had argued that the used vehicles involved in those two cases were designed, manufactured, distributed, and sold in states other than the forum states. Ford argued that its extensive presence in the forum states did not provide a basis for personal jurisdiction in the lawsuits because the claims themselves did not "arise out of or relate to" that conduct, urging the Court to require a causal relationship. The plaintiff alleged that a design flaw in the borrowed motorcycle caused severe injuries from the accident, and the plaintiff sued Yamaha in South Carolina, her home state. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes Yamaha's first liter-class sport bike, the 1983 XJ900 Seca, and the business issues. It mentions that In comparison with the competition, the bike was regarded underpowered and featured an obsolete suspension kit. It focuses on the creation of the 1000cc SOHC triple engine, which experienced hurdles although ultimately succeeded.

The article focuses on the 1989 Honda Transalp and classification as a dual-sport bike. It describes the evolution of motorcycles from being all dual-sport to the development of special-purpose dirt bikes. It mentions the Yamaha DT-1 as a popular dirt bike that led to the creation of enduros, lightweight street-legal motorcycles based on dirt bikes. It highlights the Honda CL series and the BMW R80 G/S as notable motorcycles with off-road capabilities.

The article focuses on the hunt for the historic Ace Cafe Ltd., a favorite gathering place for motorcycle riders in the 1960s. It states that the history of the original Ace Cafe in England, which was famed for sporty motorbikes and distinctive features. It describes how they purchased a historic Yamaha YDS2 motorcycle on a ride to discover their own Ace Cafe. It emphasizes the value of the journey rather than the destination.

The article reviews the Bultaco Matador and Yamaha DT-1 as influential enduro bikes of the 1960s.

The article evaluates several motorcycles and automobiles which include the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R1M motorcyle from Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., 2019 Mazda MX-5 (Club) convertible car from Mazda Motor Corp., and the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R hatchback car from Mercedes-Benz AG.

The article offers brief information on Yamaha YZ250FX and YZ450FX from Automobile firm Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

The article presents information on snowmobile and all terrain vehicle maker Polaris Industries Inc. which in 2011 acquired the Indian Motorcycles company. Polaris also manufactures the Victory motorcycle, the number two brand in sales behind Harley-Davidson as of 2013, but is focusing its efforts on the Indian, pouring energy and resources into new models to improve quality and performance. Polaris Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Wine anticipates that its revenues, share prices, and profit margins will all be up in 2013, especially based on its successful track record of having the Victory line surpass Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki.

The article evaluates the GTS1000 sports motorcycle from Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

The article presents brief profile of racer Justin Barcia. Topics discussed include participation of Barcia in the Monster Energy Cup of motorcycle racing; hiring of Davi Millsaps for the Monster Energy/Knich/ Yamaha Factory Racing team in the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Series; and opportunity of Barcia in anticipating 2018 Yamaha YZ450F race bike.

The article offers information on 2018 Transworld Motocross 250 Shootout. Topics discussed include contenders return to 2018 such as motorcycles Yamaha YZ250F and Suzuki RM-Z250; competing of Honda motorcycles; and fitting of motorcycles with Dunlop MX3S tries to eliminate variances in traction as a deciding factor.

The article reviews several motorcycles including the 1991 Honda NSR250R MC21 from Honda, the 1991 Suzuki RGV250 VJ22 from Suzuki, and the 1991 Yamaha TZR250 3XV from Yamaha.

The article evaluates the motorcycles including Kawasaki KX450F from Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, KTM 450 SX-F from KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG and Yamaha YZ450F from Yamaha from Yamaha Corp.

The article reviews motocross used in the 450 MX Shootout including CRF450R motorcycle by company Honda, company Yamaha's YZ450F, and KX450F by company Kawasaki.

The article compares the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R motorcycle and the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle.

The author presents a personal narrative of his experiences of using the Purvines DA8 Racing Yamaha YZ250F racing motorcycle associated with racer Destry Abbott for participation in the Enduro Cross Race; and analysis of the motorcycle features for racing.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of winning the 125 Dream Race Invitational Triple Crown Series motorcycle racing; and usage of the 2017 Yamaha YZ125 racing motorcycle by him for racing in the event.

This section features motorcycles which may be considered as alternatives to the Honda Super Cub motorcycle which include the 1963-1984 Suzuki M30 and 1960-1965 Yamaha MF-1.