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Yamaha GTS1000A 1994 Parts & Accessories

Introduced in 1993, the Yamaha GTS1000 was a visionary sport-touring motorcycle that introduced radical engineering concepts to the production market. Its defining feature was the Single-Sided Front Swingarm (RADD system) designed by James Parker, which completely eliminated traditional front telescopic forks to separate suspension movement from braking forces. Powered by a retuned 20-valve inline-four engine adapted from the FZR1000, the GTS1000 was also among the early production motorcycles to feature electronic fuel injection, a catalytic converter, and optional ABS within an unconventional Omega-shaped aluminum frame chassis.

• 1,002 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 20-valve transverse inline 4-cylinder engine
• Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) with single-point catalytic converter
• Omega-shaped aluminum main chassis frame
• RADD single-sided front swingarm with single hub-center steering shock absorber
• Link-type Monocross rear monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping
• Single vented 330 mm front hydraulic disc brake with 6-piston caliper and single rear disc brake (ABS optional)
• 5-speed manual transmission with wet multi-plate clutch
• 20-litre (5.3 US gal) fuel tank capacity