Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Ducati GT1000 Sport Bikes Classic

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The world had first seen Ducati’s GT models in the 1970s and, by simply looking at the bike, it is easy to understand that this 2010 model year pays a tribute to original Classic GTs. While the engine is all about performance and retaining that clean look of the cylinders, the 17-inch chrome spoked wheels and chrome fenders are as retro as they get.
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Monday, May 27, 2013

2011 Kawasaki Street Sport Ninja 250R

2011 Kawasaki Street Sport Ninja 250R2011 Kawasaki Street Sport Ninja 250R

Kawasaki Ninja® 250R sportbike has consistently been a abundant advantage to start. Its low bench acme and active agent construe into hours of fun for both novices and veterans. Though its agent may be compact, its eight-valve butt arch agency a addition can choke every bit of amusement from anniversary aberration of the throttle, from abandoned to redline. And with aciculate administration that matches its supersport siblings, the Ninja 250R looks fast alike while continuing still. Best of all, the 250R is a abundant value, with an affordable acquirement amount and accomplished ammunition economy.

The fun begins with its 249cc liquid-cooled agent that thrives on high-rpm excitement. The parallel-twin is acquainted for active ability commitment that’s both bland and predictable, authoritative for a abecedarian affable motorcycle. A silky-smooth six-speed manual lets riders accomplishment the 250R’s powerband from that low-end balance to the army adorable and active top-end rush. Just like the supersports, it uses blade disc brakes. And the failing Ninja provides affluence of ball from the antecedent acquirements ambit to beyond.

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Bimota Tesi 3D Sport Bikes

Bimota Tesi 3D right side view
2009 Bimota Tesi 3D Motor Sport
Bimota Tesi 3D left side view
Bimota Tesi 3D engine
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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Honda DN 01 Bikes Manual

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The DN-01 is powered by a version of the Honda Deauville’s 680cc v-twin lump. We dyno’d our long-term test DN-01 and it makes 51bhp at the wheel, which is enough to take it to just over 100mph. The steady motor is married to Honda’s Human Friendly Transmission (HFT) which gives you three modes: automatic – twist & go, sport – twist & more go, and a steptronic mode that lets you change gear using a toggle switch on the bars.

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Friday, May 24, 2013

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

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The Super Tenere is a street bike designed to fuse the touring and off-road worlds, giving motorcyclists a machine that can go virtually anywhere and do anything. This powering-it-all machine is fuel injection and liquid-cooled 1199cc Parallel Twin, Yamaha chose a special configuration because of its compact size. Each slide has a piston in the cylinder bore and stroke measuring 98.0 x 79.5mm and compression ratio of 12.0:1 fuel. The firing order engine has been adjusted so that the two cylinders fire closely together so that the powerband that mimics that of a large single cylinder engine, which they claim to increase power transmission to the ground. A two-axis primary counter-balancer reduce unwanted engine vibration. This machine uses an eight-valve cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts valvetrain operation. Similar to its sportbike line, employing edge of the Tenere Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) rose-by-wire systems as well as D-Mode, a switch on the handlebar which allows the rider to switch between the two engine maps based on road conditions or increased preference. The technology comes in the form of the traction system of three-way adjustable controls. Engine power is transferred through manually driven clutch cable, 6-speed transmission and shaft final drive, which was chosen for the all-around durability and relatively low maintenance.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark

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The Thunderbird Twinspark will be the first model to feature Royal Enfield’s revolutionary Unit Construction Engine. Royal Enfield is an Indian Motorcycle Manufacture that specifically produce classic motorcycles with modern engine. All the well loved features of the Thunderbird have been retained and enhanced in some cases. Also, the twin benefit of improved performance and engine efficiency makes this motorcycle hard to beat in terms of pure riding pleasure and visual delight. The evolutionary mix of old and new features in this motorcycle will surely delight its owners.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

2012 Harley Davidson XL1200N Nightster Specs and Review

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impresses me a 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster is that we eventually have a Sportster that is low sufficient as well as nimble sufficient for beginners confidence, however, has good charisma, character as well as energy – qualities mostly sacrificed in an entry-level bike . And that is a reason to adhere to prolonged after 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster feels he has overcome. Despite carrying a same 25.3-inch chair tallness as a Sportster else in a family, a Baja 883, a 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster has some-more energy that is utterly remarkable. Not usually is a engine banishment of 1200 cc instead of 883cc, a 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster is about twenty pounds lighter. More power, lighter – good multiple to have upon a motorcycle. In addition, a retro character as well as collapsed components that heed it from alternative 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightsterline. That’s because we similar to this bike.

Nothing had altered in a 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster for not adding latest paint options 2009. For 2009, all Sportster others right away competition a low form front buffer hugs a tire was initial introduced in the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster in 2008. The Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster, however, still retains a back buffer cut exposing some-more of a tires in a rear. That, as well as a automobile chair to a retro bobber Nightster to appear. Almost each member is a Sportster chrome others such as handlebars, swingarm, wheels as well as engine insurance that is embellished black upon the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster. What is energy coated black with a gray finish. The Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster is a initial of a “darkness” of Harley, that right away embody a Cross Bones as well as Night Rod Special.
The Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster – as a handlebars have been placed underneath a chair as well as a chair is placed upon a footrest, as well as how a brackets have been placed upon a handlebars – is ideal. There is a little desire in a bars put a supplement in a some-more active opposite a loose though really gentle as well as tiny framed riders should have no complaint doing a Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster. If ever there was a Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster written for not as big people that’s all. The cuffs have been a 1 / 4 in. not as big than a rest of a Harleys as well as a force of a purchase is easy, distinct a Harley clutches for years.
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2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster - USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price:
Vivid Black $9,999, Solids $10,299, Two-Tones $10,509 USD

Dimensions
  • Length 85.8 in. (2179 mm)
  • Overall Width 36.4 in. (925 mm)
  • Overall Height 43.6 in. (1107 mm)
  • Seat Height:
  • - Laden2 25.7 in. (653 mm)
  • - Unladen 26.9 in. (683 mm)
  • Ground Clearance 3.9 in. (99 mm)
  • Rake (steering head) 30.5°
  • Fork Angle 30.5°
  • Trail 4.6 in. (117 mm)
Wheelbase 59.8 in. (1519 mm)
  • Tires (Michelin® Scorcher® “31” front and rear):
    - Front – Scorcher® “31” 100/90B19 57H
    - Rear – Scorcher® “31” 150/80B16 77H
    Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal. (12.5 L) (warning light at approximately 0.8 gal.)
    Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qts. (2.6 L)
    Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Weight:
  • As Shipped 545 lbs. (247.2 kg)
  • In Running Order 562 lbs. (254.9 kg)
  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
  • Gross Axle Weight Rating
  • Front 335 lbs. (152.0 kg)
  • Rear 665 lbs. (301.6 kg)
Engine
  • Engine Air-cooled, Evolution®
  • Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
  • Bore x Stroke 3.5 in. x 3.812 in. (88.9 mm x 96.8 mm)
  • Displacement 73.3 cu. in. (1200 cc)
  • Compression Ratio 9.7:1
  • Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
  • Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
  • Lubrication System Dry-sump
Drivetrain
  • Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
  • Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
  • Clutch Multi-plate, wet
  • Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
  • 1st 9.315
  • 2nd 6.653
  • 3rd 4.948
  • 4th 4.102
  • 5th 3.517
Chassis
  • Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
  • Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
  • Front Forks 39 mm
  • Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
  • Wheels4: Black Steel Laced
  • - Front 19 in. x 2.5 in. (483 mm x 64 mm)
  • - Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406 mm x 76 mm)
Brakes:
  • Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
  • Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
  • Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292.1 mm x 5.1 mm)
  • Rear 10.24 in. x .28 in. (260.1 mm x 7.1 mm)
Suspension Travel:
  • Front Wheel 3.62 in. (92 mm)
  • Rear Wheel 1.63 in. (41 mm)
Performance
  • Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
  • - North America 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 RPM (107 Nm @ 4000 RPM)
  • Lean Angle (per J1168):
  • - Right 29°
  • - Left 30°
Fuel Economy
  • (EPA urban/highway test) 48 mpg (4.9 L/100 km)
Electric
  • Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
  • Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
  • Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
  • Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
  • Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
  • Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
  • Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lights 8W/28W per lamp
  • Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system7 (optional)
Warranty
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval9 First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter
  1. Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation. Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information. All models feature 6-speed transmission (V-Rod® models and Sportster® models are 5-speed) and carbon fiber belt final drive; multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath; and 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.
  2. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
  3. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
  4. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
  5. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
  6. The combined fuel economy numbers were derived using a combination of estimated city and highway values. Fuel economy estimates are derived from US EPA exhaust emission certification data on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family under ideal laboratory conditions. Your actual fuel economy will vary depending on your personal riding habits, road and driving conditions, vehicle condition and maintenance, tire pressure, vehicle configuration (parts and accessories), and vehicle loading (cargo, rider and passenger weight). Break-in mileage may vary.
  7. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
  8. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
  9. Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2500 mile (4000 km) intervals. See Owner’s Manual for full details.
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