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The fact is that one can get a C5 at a steal of a deal. Tony, if you want it, buy it. Don't listen to the haters here. With the prices being offered to move them, you're getting a ton of car for the money.
Sometimes I get really annoyed at folks believing that the S is the "end-all-be-all" vehicle. I still believe if one rolls up in an S and another person rolls up in a Vette, the Vette wins the "presence" award.
SKIP, please understand I am NOT a VETTE hater.
I LOVE CORVETTES, all of 'em!!!!
I just think the C6 is soo superior, I wouldn't want the C5. Just me personally.
And you should know that the I don't think the S is the end-all-be-all. I like my S, mostly because it is one of the few 'verts that isn't a girls car. Also, because it is an engineering marvel!
So TONY, no offense on the C5. I love Corvettes. And I can't afford a C6, right now, either But someday
The '99 Yamaha YZF-R7 is a factory machine that takes as its base Yamaha's YZF-R7 production model to which modifications have been made to further increase race competitiveness. It has been developed to have winning competitive performance in the World Superbike Championships, the All Japan Superbike Championships and the Suzuka 8-hour World Endurance Race.
The new liquid-cooled, DOHC 5-valve, 4-stroke forward-inclined in-line 4-cylinder engine adopted on this model is designed with the same compact design concept used on the production models YZF-R1 and YZF-R6. Mounted on an aluminum Deltabox II frame, it achieves handling stability and competitive performance unheard of in its class .
Main Features of the '99 Model
Engine
Base production model modified for greater competitiveness
Building on the basic engine characteristics and performance of the power unit on the new production model YZF-R1 designed along the same concept line as the other models of the new Yamaha "R Series," absolute power output from the middle to top rpm range has been increased through modifications including 1) increasing intake air volume, 2) modification of the intake/exhaust system for high-speed operation, 3) increasing the upper end rpm limit and 4) minimizing horsepower loss.
SPECIFICATIONS
Name '99 Yamaha YZF-R7 OW-02
Engine Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC,
5-valve type
Cylinder layout Forward-inclined, in-line 4-cylinder
Displacement 749 cc
Bore x Stroke 72.0 x 46.0 mm
Max. power output Over 170 ps
Ignition system CDI
Carburation Electric Fuel Injection
Lubrication system Wet sump
Clutch type Dry multiplate
Transmission 6 speed
Final drive Chain
Tire size (front) 17 in.
Tire size (rear) 17 in.
Suspension (front) Telescopic
Suspension (rear) Monocross
Brakes (front) Dual disc
Brakes (rear) Single disc
Frame type Deltabox II
Fuel tank capacity 24 liters
Weight Over 162 kg (In accordance with
FIM regulations/ Sprint spec.)
Chassis
Adoption of GP race-proven aluminum Deltabox II frame with long rear arm
This model adopts the YZF-R7's new-design lightweight, high-rigidity aluminum Deltabox II frame featuring technology fed back from Yamaha's World GP factory machine YZR500 and a long rear arm that characterizes the "R Series" models. To this, an Ohlins suspension with expanded setting range has been added for a further improvement in handling performance and rear traction.
Others
New aerodynamically superior form
The unique new styling of the YZF-R7 with its outstanding aerodynamic characteristics design boosts high-speed performance.
sorry A-dawg . .. . .I just don't get to use that pic enough
Nice picture Rob, but I wouldn't care too much either normally.....not until one came up for sale by a coworker for a great price. I'm thinking about picking it up as a beater/AutoX car
03-01-2005 | 01:49 PM
But someday 
