Thursday, June 13, 2013
2011 Can Am Spyder RT Audio
2011 Can-Am Spyder RT Audio Technical Specifications
Engine
Manufacturer BRP-Rotax®
Type 998cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4
Bore & Stroke 3.82 in. (97 mm) x 2.68 in. (68 mm)
Injection Multi-point EFI system with 2 in. (51 mm) throttle body
Power 100 hp (71 kW @ 7500 RPM)
Torque 80 lb.-ft. (104 Nm @ 5000 RPM)
Transmissions 5-speed manual (SM5) with reverse OR
5-speed semi-automatic (SE5) with reverse
Magneto 650 Watts
Starter Electric
Battery 12 volts / 21 amps/hour, sealed maintenance-free
CHASSIS
Frame SST Spyder
Front suspension Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel 5.94 in. (151 mm)
Rear suspension Swing-arm with pneumatic adjustable preload
Rear suspension travel 5.71 in. (145 mm)
Brake type Foot-operated, fully-integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front Brake 4-piston calipers with (250 mm x 6 mm) discs
Rear Brake Single-piston sliding pins caliper with (250 mm x 6 mm) disc
EBD Electronic Brake Distribution
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
Parking brake Electro-mechanical system engages the rear caliper
Tires/Front 165 / 65 R14
Tire/Rear 225 / 50 R15
Front wheel Aluminum 6-spoke Metallic Silver 14 x 5 in. (355 mm x 127 mm)
Rear wheel Aluminum Metallic Silver 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)
SAFETY & SECURITY
VSS Vehicle Stability System
SCS Stability Control System
TCS Traction Control System
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
DPS Dynamic Power Steering
DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 105 x 61.9 x 58 in. (2,667 x 1,572 x 1,473 mm)
Wheelbase 67.2 in. (1,708 mm)
Seat height 30.4 in. (772 mm)
Ground clearance 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight 929 lb. (421 kg)
Total storage capacity 41 US gal. (155 l)
Front load capacity 35 lb. (15.9 kg)
Maximum vehicle load 525 lb. (240 kg)
Fuel capacity 6.6 US gal. (25 l)
FEATURES
Instrumentation Multi-function dot-matrix/dual analog gauge: digital speedometer,
tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position,
temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
Anti-theft system D.E.S.S. (Digitally Encoded Security System)
Lighting 2 halogen headlamps (60W) with tail light/brake light
Touring windshield Push-button electric height adjustment
Wind deflectors 2 driver wind deflectors
Cruise control Electronic
Heated grips Heated driver handlebar grips, High/Low/Off
Touring saddle Ultra comfort saddle with passenger backrest & driver lumbar support
Passenger floorboard Manually adjustable
Passenger armrests Standard on all Spyder RT Audio and Convenience models
RECC Roadster Electronic Command Center with LED accent lighting
Power outlet 12V lighter type, in rear cargo area
Trailer lock Barrel for RT-622 trailer (Trailer optional)
Warranty 2 years
Transmission SM5 – 5-speed manual with reverse
Colors Available: Pure Magnesium Metallic, Orbital Blue Metallic
Monday, June 10, 2013
2013 Yamaha XT250 Eqquiped Injection Engine
Friday, June 7, 2013
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Review Specs Pictures
Kawasaki Motorcycles : 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Review, Photos, Specifications At One Motorcycles
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Specsifications
IDENTIFICATION | |
---|---|
Model Type | Touring |
BASE MSRP(US) | $16,499.00 |
Dealers | Kawasaki Dealers |
Warranty | 36 |
Insurance | Get a Quote |
Finance | |
ENGINE: | |
Engine Type | V Twin |
Cylinders | 2 |
Engine Stroke | 4-Stroke |
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm) | 108 / 146.4 |
Torque RPM | 2750 |
Cooling | Liquid |
Valves | 8 |
Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
Valve Configuration | SOHC |
Bore (mm/in) | 102 / 4.02 |
Stroke (mm/in) | 104 / 4.09 |
Displacement (cc/ci) | 1700 / 103.7 |
Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
Starter | Electric |
Fuel Requirements | Regular |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Fuel Injector | Yes |
Fuel Injector Size (mm) | 42 |
Carburetor | No |
Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected |
TRANSMISSION: | |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Number Of Speeds | 6 |
Overdrive | Yes |
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) | Belt |
Reverse | No |
WHEELS & TIRES: | |
Wheels Composition | Aluminum |
Tube / Tubeless | Tubeless |
Front Tire Width | 130 |
Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 90 |
Front Wheel Diameter | 16 |
Rear Tire Width | 170 |
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 70 |
Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 |
Front Tire (Full Spec) | 130/90 R16 |
Rear Tire (Full Spec) | 170/70 R16 |
BRAKES: | |
Front Brake Type | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm) | 11.8 / 300 |
Rear Brake Type | Disc |
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm) | 11.8 / 300 |
SUSPENSION: | |
Front Suspension Type | Telescopic Fork |
Front Suspension Size (in/mm) | 1.8 / 45 |
Front Travel (in/mm) | 5.5 / 139.7 |
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No |
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No |
Front Central Suspension Strut | No |
Steering Damper | No |
Rear Suspension Type | Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Rear Travel (in/mm) | 3.1 / 78.7 |
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load | No |
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | Yes |
Number Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 |
Rear Suspension Material | Steel |
Air Adjustable | Yes |
STEERING: | |
Steering Control | Handlebar |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: | |
Length (ft) | 8.23 |
Width (in/mm) | 38.2 / 970.3 |
Height (in/mm) | 50.8 / 1290.3 |
Wheelbase (in/mm) | 65.6 / 1666.2 |
Length (ft/ft) | 8 |
Length (ft/in) | 3 |
Wet Weight (lbs/kg) | 835.7 / 379.1 |
Fuel Capacity (gal/l) | 5.3 / 20.1 |
Performance | Standard |
SEATS: | |
Seat Type | One-Piece |
Adjustable | No |
Seat Material | Vinyl |
Seat Location | Driver and Passenger |
Folding | No |
Seat Height (in/mm) | 28.7 / 729 |
Number Of Seats | 2 |
Grab Rail or Strap | Standard |
EXTERIOR: | |
Frame | Steel |
Floor Board Location | Driver and Passenger |
Hand Grips | Standard |
Foot Peg Location | Passenger |
Adjustable | No |
Chain Guard | No |
Drive Shaft Guard | No |
Engine Case Guard | Yes |
Fork Guards | Yes |
Saddle Bag Guard | No |
Tank Guard | No |
Belt Guard | No |
Hand Guards | No |
Brush Guard | No |
Light Guard | No |
Side Cover | Yes |
Front Fender | Standard |
Rear Fender | Standard |
Stand Type | Kick |
Handlebars | Standard |
Upper Fairing | Standard |
Wind Deflector | Standard |
INSTRUMENTATION: | |
Digital Instrumentation | Standard |
Clock | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard |
Trip Odometer | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard |
Speedometer | Standard |
Temperature Warning Type | Gauge |
Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge |
PRICING: | |
Warranty (Months/Condition) | 36 / Limited |
IDENTIFICATION: | |
Generic Type (Primary) | Touring |
Manufacturer Country | Japan |
Introduction Year | 2011 |
NADATrimID | 81318 |
Display Name | Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero™ |
AUDIO & COMMUNICATION: | |
Radio | Standard |
Number Of Speakers | 2 |
MOUNTS: | |
Saddle Bag Mounts | Standard |
Windshield Mounts | Standard |
PAINT & FINISH: | |
Paint | Standard |
GLASS: | |
Rearview Mirrors | Standard |
Windshield Lowers | Yes |
Height Adjustable | Yes |
Tinted | Yes |
Height | Low |
STORAGE: | |
Side Case Material | Vinyl |
Number Of Side Cases | 2 |
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l) | 10 / 44 |
Location | Left and Right Side |
Side Storage Mount | Standard |
Underseat Storage | Standard |
Lockable Storage | Standard |
Helmet Storage | Standard |
Glove Box / Dash Storage | Standard |
LIGHTS: | |
Halogen Headlight (s) | Standard |
CONVENIENCE: | |
Cruise Control | Standard |
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Photos and Pictures
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
BMW Motorcycle History
- 1913 : Bayerische Motoren Werke is incorporated. The company produces aircraft engines.
- 1918 : The Prussian army orders 2,000 BMW model IIIa aircraft engines
- 1919 : A plane powered by an updated model IV engine sets an altitude record at over 32,000 feet. Just a few weeks later, the Treaty of Versailles is signed and Germany is forbidden to manufacture airplanes. BMW turns its focus to motorcycles.
- 1920 : The 2-stroke 148cc Kurier motor is developed.
- 1921 : The M2 B15 is developed. It’s BMW’s first flat-Twin – aka ‘Boxer’ – motorcycle. The motor is based on an earlier aircraft design.
- 1922 : The first light-alloy cylinder head is developed.
- 1923 : Legendary BMW designer Max Friz sequesters himself in his house and draws the plans for an all-new motorcycle. The 486cc R 32 is shown at the Paris “Salon.” It is a big improvement over the M2 B15 and reaches a top speed of about 60 mph.
- 1925 : A racing version of the R 32 – the R 37 – is introduced. Also, the R 39 debuts and front brakes are added to the R 32.
- 1927 : BMW develops the R 47, which would go on to replace the R 32, R 37 and R 39.
- 1928 : BMW releases its biggest motorcycle to date – the 750cc R 62, with a top speed of 71 mph.
- 1929 : Paul Köppen wins the 500cc class at the famed Targa Florio road race in Sicily. BMW will win the next two years’ races, as well. Ernst Henne uses a supercharged, 750cc “kompressor” (supercharged) on a closed stretch of Autobahn to set a new land-speed record of over 134 mph.
- 1930 : An economic downturn in Germany leads BMW to produce a smaller bike, the 198cc R 2. This commuter bike was the first to use a one-piece ‘tunnel’ crankcase. Smaller motorcycles (under 200cc) did not require licenses in Germany, and the R 2 went on to sell more than 15,000 units.
- 1932 : The R 4, with a 398cc single-cylinder overhead-valve engine, is released.
- 1933 : The German army commissions BMW to produce R 4s, helping the company to stay in business despite the Great Depression.
- 1935 : The 745cc R 12 is introduced. It is the first production model with hydraulically dampened front forks.
- 1936 : The R 5 is introduced, which is BMW’s first bike with rear-plunger suspension. Also, the 500cc R 7 is released, which can reach 87 mph. Otto Ley wins the Swedish 500cc Grand Prix on another “kompressor.” The supercharged BMWs will be the dominant force in Grand Prix racing until WWII. (After the war, the FIM bans forced-induction motors. Some people interpret the rule as punishing the Axis, since the most successful supercharged racing motorcycles were German and Italian. The single-cylinder bikes favored by British manufacturers were conventionally aspirated.)
- 1937 : A Bavarian motorcycle cop and off-road racer, Georg Meier, tries a BMW road racer and pulls off after a few laps, saying he’s afraid to go fast.
- 1938 : Beginning with the R 61, BMW has introduced rear suspension on all production models. Six new models are introduced this year, including the R 23, R 51, R 66 and R 71. The R 71 is the last BMW bike to feature a side-valve engine.
- 1939 : Georg Meier wins the Isle of Man Senior TT on a BMW. With the start of World War II, BMW turns its attention back to airplane production.
- 1941 : BMW introduces the R 75, which was designed for war use. Weighing a whopping 925 pounds, the R 75 featured 750 cc engine, large gas tank, two seats and a sidecar. It could also be fitted with a machine gun. The U.S. Army is impressed with the R 75 and similar Zundapp models. Captured German bikes are sent back for Harley-Davidson and Indian to copy. Up to 1,000 prototypes are built, but those motorcycles never see action.
- 1946 : With the war over, BMW is forbidden to manufacturer motorcycles and turns its attention to making bicycles. To add insult to injury, German patents are taken in war reparation, and the French company CMR (later known as Ratier) begins making a BMW clone.
- 1948 : BMW begins motorcycle manufacturing again with the R 24. The company’s first post-war bike, the R 24 is powered by a 250cc engine, the maximum allowed at the time.
- 1949 : BMW introduces the R 50/2 and R 51/2. Both are seen as inferior as the main rear bearing had been moved into the crankcase and needed to be replaced every 10,000 miles.
- 1950 : The R 25 with plunging rear suspension is introduced.
- 1952 : BMW produces the 600cc R 67, outfitted with a sidecar.
- 1953 : BMW begins production of the RS Series, which features a swinging arm rear suspension and Earles forks. Also, the R 25 is redesigned and released as the R 25/3. The RS54 Rennsport production racer is unveiled.
- 1954 : The team of Wilhelm Noll and Fritz Kron win the sidecar World Championship. Their victory marks the start of an incredible run; BMWs will win 19 of the next 21 world titles!
- 1955 : The R 50, which also features a rear swingarm and leading-link front fork, replaces the R 51/3.
- 1956 : Walter Zeller finished second in the 500cc World Championship, behind John Surtees; it is BMW’s best “solo” result in the modern era.
- 1957 : Motorcycle production falls from 23,531 in 1955 to just 5,429 in 1959 due to an economic decline.
- 1960 : The classic R 69 S is introduced. It is the fastest Boxer available at the time, reaching a top speed of 109 mph. Also, the R 27 is released, which features a rubber-mounted engine to cut down on vibration.
- 1967 : Special United States export versions of the R 60 and R 69 are built, but no new models are released from 1961 through 1968.
- 1969 : The /5 Series is launched and features electric starters. The R 50/5, R 60/5 and R 75/5 are all released with telescoping front forks.
- 1973 : BMW celebrates its 50th anniversary and the 500,000th BMW motorcycle rolls off the line. The R 90 S is released, featuring a 900cc engine. The /6 Series is also introduced, with 600, 700 and 900cc variations.
- 1974 : For the first time, BMW offers five-speed gearboxes on production motorcycles.
- 1976 : BMW introduces the /7 1000cc R 100/7. The R 100 RS is also released, featuring the same 1000cc engine and a top speed of 125 mph. It is the first production bike to feature a full fairing. Helmut Dähne wins the Isle of Man Production (1000cc) TT. Reg Pridmore becomes the first-ever winner of the AMA “Production Superbike” championship, on an Udo Geitl-tuned R90S entered by Butler & Smith, the U.S. BMW importer.
- 1977 : The R80/7 is introduced and becomes a favorite of police forces.
- 1978 : The luxury-touring R100RT is introduced and features a full-touring fairing. The 473cc R 45 is also introduced.
- 1980 : The 800cc R80G/S is introduced, which features a single-sided swingarm. The initials stand for Gelände/Strasse, which is “offroad and street” in German.
- 1981 : Hubert Auriol wins the third edition of the Paris-Dakar race on an R80G/S prepared by HPN, a German specialist tuner that is still in the business of equipping BMWs for rough country.
- 1982 : BMW introduces a road version of the R80G/S – the R80RT.
- 1983 : The K100 is introduced – the first of the water-cooled K series. It is the first production bike with electronic ignition and fuel injection and has a top speed of 132 mph. A racing version called the K100RS is also introduced.
- 1985 : BMW designs its first three-cylinder motorcycle – the K75. This bike shares much in common with the K100 but consumes less fuel and is has more nimble handling.
- 1986 : BMW re-launches the R100RS with Monolever rear suspension and a 60 hp engine.
- 1987 : The R100RT is re-launched with Monolever rear suspension and a smaller engine. BMW also debuts its double-jointed single-sided swingarm Paralever system this year. The 1000cc K100LT luxury cruiser is also introduced.
- 1988 : The R100G/S goes into production and is known as the ‘largest dirt bike in the world’ thanks to its 463-pound weight.
- 1989 : The K1 goes into production. At the time, BMW was obeying a voluntary 100-hp limit on engine power. In order to maximize performance without exceeding that limit, the designers create a striking, all-encompassing aerodynamic body that allows the 600+ pound machine to reach 140+ mph. It features the first ever digital engine electronics system on a production bike. It’s far too strange for BMW’s (then) conservative riders, and as a result it will be was discontinued after a few years of underwhelming sales.
- 1990 : A four-valve version of the K100RS is introduced. ABS is now standard on all K series bikes.
- 1991 : The 1,000,000th BMW motorcycle is produced – a three-cylinder K75RT. BMW begins outfitting its motorcycles with three-way catalytic converters. BMW also re-releases its R100R.
- 1993 : The R1100RS sports tourer is introduced. The bike is powered by a fuel-injected, eight valve, twin-cylinder engine.
- 1994 : BMW’s first single is released in 30 years, the F650 Funduro, plus the first four-valve GS, the R1100GS.
- 1995 : This is the last year that the two-valve traditional Boxer is produced.
- 1996 : The powerful four-cylinder, liquid-cooled K1200RS is introduced.
- 1997 : BMW introduces its first chopper/cruiser – the R1200C. It’s the choice of James Bond, but that’s not enough to make it very popular. It will be discontinued a few years later.
- 1999 : Richard Sainct wins the Paris-Dakar on a race-tuned 650cc single-cylinder “Funduro.” Officially, the bike’s designated the F650RR. The only stock part on the entire machine is the taillight!
- 2000 : BMW releases its R1150GS, as well as a new luxury-tourer, the K1200LT.
- 2004 : An all-new, lighter and more powerful Boxer Twin motor equips the R1200GS. The K1200S is a radical new machine for the venerable manufacturer. It features an across-the-frame four-cylinder motor making a claimed 167 horsepower. It is the first time in years that BMW has shown a willingness to compete head-to-head in the marketplace with the world’s biggest motorcycle companies.
- 2007 : The company leaks news of the S1000RR, a four-cylinder literbike that it plans to race in the 2009 World Superbike Championship.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Yamaha X Max MOMODESIGN Introduced
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
2012 Suzuki Hayabusa Battery Specifications
The Suzuki Hayabusa is arguably the premier sport motorcycle in the world. Debuting in 1999, it set a latest benchmark for performance, especially in the top speed of a road-legal motorcycle. The first generation Suzuki Hayabusa came out until 2008, when the second generation appeared. Second generation Suzuki Hayabusa had a slight increase in engine size and power. Suzuki Hayabusa owners may want to know specifications to select the right unit when displacing a worn battery.
FIRST GENERATION BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS (1999-2007)
The First Generation Suzuki Hayabusa utilizes a YT12A-BS model battery that has a 12-volt capacity, 36 kC (10 Ah)/10HR. Battery voltage readings from a voltmeter should read between 12.5 and 12.6V of direct current (DC).
SECOND GENERATION (2008 and UP) BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
The Second Generation Suzuki Hayabusa requires the same specifications as the previous models, but it is a YTX12A-BS model battery that has a 12-volt capacity, 36 kC (10 Ah)/10HR. Standard electrolyte has a specific gravity of 1.320 at 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
A reading of under 12V requires a charging, which with a 5A charger will take one hour, and with a 1.2A charger will take five to 10 hours. You will need a maintenance charge every month when you are not using the motorcycle regularly.
Source by article by : http://www.ehow.com/list_7792209_suzuki-hayabusa-battery-specifications.html
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
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2010 Honda Shadow Phantom Specs
Honda’s Shadow line of cruisers was kind of falling behind the competition both in terms of performance and looks, so urgent measures were required to refresh the famous name and even add more salt and pepper to it. The solution comes with the all new 2010 Honda VT750C2A Shadow Phantom.
First the Fury, now the Phantom. Honda again looks to give its cruiser motorcycles a tougher image with the introduction of its blacked-out 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom.
“We have a new cruiser that offers a whole new look for Honda,” said Honda Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino.
Spesifications :
Model: VT750C2A
Engine Type: 745cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Bore and Stroke: 79mm x 76mm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 34mm throttle body
Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Transmission: Wide-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Suspension
Front: 41mm fork; 4.6 inches travel
Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability; 3.5 inches travel
Brakes
Front: Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear: Drum
Tires
Front: 120/90-17
Rear: 160/80-15
Wheelbase: 64.5 inches
Rake (Caster angle): 34o
Trail: 161mm (6.3 inches)
Seat Height: 25.7 inches
Fuel Capacity: 3.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
Colors: Black
Curb Weight*: 549 pounds
Alien Style Motorcycle Modified in Bali
Bali deserves two thumbs signals in terms of modifications. Their work, especially for motorcycles, has a value of very high art. Maybe you still remember the Honda Vario diamond studded or low-rider Honda Beat Kompas.com displayed.
This time, theres nothing more powerful, the work I Dewa Gede Agus Umbara. Incidentally, Agus was an artist. No doubt, Honda Supra 1999 production was constrained ogoh-ogoh alien style. Agus so called results of this hand skills.
Of view, the process needed a calm, precision, and patience and a bit complex because so many details. "We did keep his alien form perfect, such as the bone loss, legs, and head," he explained.
Deserves praise back to Agus because he uses the waste, not the new components. Lyrics of the tail and head. He said that the use of waste from the fence combined with a motor component unused. He took the example of shockbreker front, gear, until the chain.
Fuel tank is made of a tube in the middle of the rod. Admittedly, filling stations must use the small tube. Then, several former shockbreker made hand and foot.
Although the form of many doubtful if these aliens can walk, Agus ensure made able to slide. Only, he says that for the new will take, he had to adapt because the bike was heavy. Then, buttocks feel uncomfortable because sitting on hard metal.
2012 Yamaha FZ8 Specs and Review
2012 Yamaha FZ8 |
- The 779cc engine combines top end components, including ceramic-composite-coated cylinders and forged aluminum pistons, with a carefully optimized crankshaft to deliver the perfect power curve and torquey performance character for this category.
- The FZ8 fills the gap for sport riders who feel a 600cc is too small and a 1000cc is too big.
- Muscular, naked bike styling gives an aggressive, mass-forward stance. This bike screams attitude.
- Comfortable, upright riding position with a compact design that contributes to the bike’s first-rate handling. This bike simply excels, both in the morning commute and on that spirited weekend ride on a twisty back country road.
- Cast aluminum frame and Controlled-Fill aluminum swingarm is lightweight and provides the ideal rigidity balance for outstanding cornering performance.
- New 779cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, inline 4-cylinder, 4-valve engine delivers smooth power delivery and gobs of torque in the low to mid rpm range. But this engine also lets loose with eye-opening horsepower when the revs climb toward redline.
- Fuel-injection with 35mm diameter throttle bodies has optimum intake efficiency and smooth throttle response. Provides precise fuel/air mixtures for awesome power delivery across the rpm range.
- Compact, pent-roof combustion chamber with a high 12.0:1 compression ratio with 26mm intake valves and 22mm exhaust valves contributes both to the superb torque and high-rpm power of this engine.
- Intake funnels for cylinders 2 and 3 are 25mm longer than the two outside cylinders. This tuning trick helps maximize the engine’s punchy torque delivery.
- The FZ8 inherits proven R1/FZ1 technologies, including forged aluminum pistons, fracture split carburized connecting rods, and ceramic-composite-plated cylinders.
- The 68.0mm bore and 53.6mm stroke specifications were carefully chosen to maximize the strong torque characteristics, as was the new crankshaft with optimized inertial mass.
- Wide-ratio 6-speed transmission has ideal ratios for the engine’s performance character.
- 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system looks great and includes a catalytic converter and O2 sensor. Short muffler is mounted low for great looks and excellent mass centralization.
- Cast aluminum frame uses the engine as a stressed member and allows for optimal rigidity balance, light weight, and superb handling. Six engine-mounting points help provide superb longitudinal rigidity.
- Controlled-Fill die-cast aluminum swing arm saves weight and is tuned for excellent handling.
- 43mm inverted fork and a link-type Monocross shock with adjustable preload for light and neutral handling characteristics.
- 310mm front discs, squeezed by monoblock four-piston calipers, and a single 267mm rear disc offer strong stopping power.
- Aggressive chassis geometry with supersport-inspired 51 percent front wheel weight bias. Provides light, nimble handling.
- The generous 4.5 gallon fuel tank, is short front to back, and slender where it meets the rider. The foot pegs and handlebars are also placed for a compact, rider-forward riding position that contributes to the bike’s excellent handling.
- 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels contribute to the light and neutral handling character. This bike sports a 120/70 ZR17 radial tire up front, and a 180/55-ZR17 rear radial to complete the look and serve up the traction.
- “Mass-forward” naked bike styling is accentuated by the headlight design.
- FZ1-style instrument cluster features a great looking tachometer with a white face.
2012 Yamaha FZ8 |
MSRP* $8,690 (Matte Gray/Matte Black) Available from October 2011
- Type 779cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves
- Bore x Stroke 68.0 x 53.6mm
- Compression Ratio 12.0:1
- Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection
- Ignition Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
- Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate clutch
- Final Drive O-ring chain
- Suspension / Front 5.1-in travel
- Suspension / Rear 5.1-in travel
- Brakes / Front Dual 310mm hydraulic discs
- Brakes / Rear 267mm disc
- Tires / Front 120/70-ZR17
- Tires / Rear 180/55-ZR17
- Length 84.3 in
- Width 30.3 in
- Height 41.9 in
- Seat Height 32.1 in
- Wheelbase 57.5 in
- Ground Clearance 5.5 in
- Rake (Caster Angle) 25.0°
- Trail 4.3 in
- Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal
- Fuel Economy** 39.8 mpg
- Wet Weight*** 467 lb
- Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
2012 KTM 250 XC Specifications
ENGINE
- Design 1-cylinder 2-stroke engine, water-cooled, with reed intake and exhaust control
- Displacement 249 cm³ (15.19 cu in)
- Bore 66.4 mm (2.614 in)
- Stroke 72 mm (2.83 in)
- Starting aid Kick starter and electric starter
- Gearbox 6-gear, claw shifted
- Primary transmission 26:72
- Secondary ratio 14:50
- Clutch Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated
- Ignition Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan
CHASSIS
- Frame Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
- Fork WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC
- Shock absorber WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC
- Suspension travel Front 300 mm (11.81 in)
- Suspension travel Rear 317 mm (12.48 in)
- Brake system Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings
- Brake discs - diameter Front 260 mm (10.24 in)
- Brake discs - diameter Rear 220 mm (8.66 in)
- Chain 5/8 x 1/4"
- Steering head angle 63.5°
- Wheelbase 1,495±10 mm (58.86±0.39 in)
- Ground clearance unloaded 395 mm (15.55 in)
- Seat height unloaded 992 mm (39.06 in)
- Total fuel tank capacity, approx. 11.5 l (3.04 US gal)
- Super unleaded gasoline, mixed with 2-stroke engine oil (1:60)
- Weight without fuel, approx. 104 kg (229 lb.)
2011 Kawasaki Versys Specs
For 2010, the new Versys is built on the strengths of its predecessor, with renewed force and a number of upgrades intended to make more practical and enjoyable to ride than ever before! Cosmetic revisions to the new Versys provide a sharper appearance and help reflect the agile, sporty nature. Improved vibration damping and improved accommodation and comfort of passengers increased touring two-up, while the revised mirrors, new tie-down hooks and a host of other detail upgrades mean that more ready than ever to provide maximum rider enjoyment.
A platform that is really versatile and can maximize the enjoyment of some kind of ride, Kawasaki Versys ™ is difficult to explain and impossible to categorize. One ride is all that is needed to prove the Versys is much more than the sum of its parts.
Bumps and holes are a reality in every riding day, so the long journey ahead fork Versys and damped rear shock both to overcome this challenge. Its upright ride position and wide handlebars provide a very comfortable place to spend a day on the road, while his 17 "wheels and tires sport becomes an excellent choice for aggressive riding. The end result is a machine that really offers compliance suspension of dual sport , response and grip sportbike and comfort throughout the day from tourer light.