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S1E3 Banshee-Powered Yamaha YZF-R3 Goes Racing

Jan 16, 2019 Season 1 Episode 3 Documentary, Sport

The thrill of a two-stroke engine is something every motorcycle enthusiast cherishes, yet these iconic machines are becoming rare. In this episode of Throttle Out, hosts Ari Henning and Zack Courts embark on a bold quest to integrate a 1987 Yamaha Banshee engine into the frame of a contemporary YZF-R3. Will their creation, dubbed the "R-Shee," successfully bring back the exhilarating essence of two-stroke motorcycles?