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FIRST LOOK! YAMAHA'S GRAND PRIX BIKES:

Up Close And In Detail; YZ450F of David Philippaerts and YZ250F of Gautier Paulin; Plus Two Other Yamaha Sponsored Teams



    

YRRD (Yamaha Rinaldi R&D) have been sharpening this formidable piece of equipment since the summer of 2009 and some modifications and slight adjustments will form David Philippaerts factory steed for the 2010 calendar:

GP YZ450F HIGHLIGHTS
  • Ohlins suspension (front and rear)
  • Ported GP cylinder head YRRD specification
  • YRRD Camshaft
  • YRRD - GET Programmable ECU
  • Arrow Exhaust pipe and silencer: GP FIM specification
  • Hydraulic clutch
  • MG ignition cover
  • CRM Carbon fiber sub-frame / fuel tank / chain guide / rear brake master cylinder protection / front sprocket protection / skid plate
  • Xtrig triple clamps
  • YRRD rear brake pedal
  • Titanium footpegs / footpeg brackets / bolts


The 2010 Yamaha Monster Energy Motocross Teams have broken cover for the upcoming season with the new YZ450 and 250Fs boasting a radical and fresh design. The 2010 machinery has received a modern look to completely reflect the innovative technology housed beneath.

David Philippaerts and Gautier Paulin will ride the YZ450 and 250Fs in the FIM Motocross World Championships.







Ken De Dycker (MX1-GP), Loic Larrieu and Alessandro Lupino (MX2-GP) will represent the Yamaha Monster Energy Ricci MX squad.

For the first time since 2005 the Yamaha Monster Energy MX Team will divide their attentions between factory MX1 and MX2 machinery. 2008 World Champion Philippaerts begins his third year with the crew and will be hoping to show race fans across the globe the potency of the 2010 YZ450F and the renowned technical touch of the Rinaldi Group. The 25-year-old Italian divided his winter time between cross-country training in the snowy mountains of northern Italy as well as riding in Belgium. He now believes he is ready to chase another title.





    “I feel good and I am really enjoying the new bike. We will keep on working through the season and although the level of the competition will again be high and there will be some surprises – as every year – I know I am in a good position. I must avoid mistakes and keep consistent with the points. The standard motorcycle is already very good and the team have taken steps to personalise the race bike for me. Every time I ride it I am satisfied; it feels light and very responsive. We still have to see our level compared to the others but I am very positive,” said Philippaerts.


David Philippaerts and Gautier Paulin.

In the 250 GPs Gautier Paulin will join the team. The Frenchman finished 3rd in the 2009 series – only his second full GP season – and is expected to launch a valid campaign for the crown that Yamaha won in 2005 and 2007 on the revised YZ250F.  “I stayed in America for two months and all the motocross and supercross riding and training I did there really helped my mental and physical state, I am so excited to get started. I was happy when I knew the team were interested in me and as soon as I tested the bike I wanted to sign the contract. The team is already pushing and supporting me so much and I have never had anything like that,” said Gautier.

THE OTHER YAMAHA TEAMS



Yamaha Monster Energy Ricci MX Team will race the 450 class this year with the addition of Ken De Dycker. The Belgian has been part of the tussle for the crown in the premier class since 2007 and is feared for his capabilities in the sand. A Grand Prix winner each year since 2007, De Dycker said, “This is a bit of a change for me but I am already feeling quite comfortable in the team and its family atmosphere. I feel really good on the bike. David won the title in his first year with Yamaha and the manufacturer certainly has won many titles so all this can help me this season."


Ken De Dycker.

Under the stewardship of Ilario Ricci, the Ricci also have the 250 services of teenager Loic Larrieu. The French youngster begins his second GP term after taking a sensational podium result at his home round at Ernee last summer.

THE THIRD YAMAHA TEAM

A new team joining the World Championship paddock in 2010 will be Yamaha Gariboldi Monster Energy. The Italian outfit will bring highly-rated European Champion Frenchman Christophe Charlier and Finn Harri Kullas to the Grand Prix circuits.



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