Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R

 

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

The Ninja ZX-10R is a Kawasaki sport bike and the follow-up to the ZX-9R. It was originally released in 2004 with minor revisions in 2005. It combines an ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes. In 2004 and 2005 the ZX-10R won Best Superbike from Cycle World magazine and the prestigious international Masterbike competition.

Class:                          Sport bike

Engine:                       998 cc (60.9 cu in), 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valves

Bore/Stroke:              76.0 × 55.0 mm (2.99 × 2.17 in)

Transmission:            close-ratio 6speed, slipper clutch

Wheelbase:                 54.7 in (1,390 mm)

Seat height:                32.5 in (830 mm)

Weight:                       386 lb (175 kg) (dry)/432 lb (196 kg) (wet)

Fuel capacity:            17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)

Fuel Delivery:            Fuel Injection

Front Suspension:     43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs

Rear Suspension:      Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring.

Front Brakes:            Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with semi-floating 300 mm (11.8 in) petal discs

Rear Brakes:             Single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc with single-piston caliper

Front Tire:                 120/70ZR-17

Rear Tire:                  190/50ZR-17   190/55ZR-17

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Suzuki GSV-R

 

Suzuki GSV-R is the name of the series of 4-Stroke V4 prototype motorcycles developed by Suzuki to compete in the MotoGP World Championship. GSV-R replaced Suzuki's 500 cc 2-Stroke V4 RGV500.

The GSV-R was introduced on 2002 with codename XRE0. Using the chassis and fairings that were previously made for the 2-Stroke RGV500 engine, XRE0 was hampered by many stability issues. Despite that, XRE0 was able to taste its first podium on the opening round at Suzuka and sacked 3rd place at Rio in the same year. XRE0 achievements however were inconsistent, as the riders often fell down, crashed, or were forced to retire by technical failures. The top XRE0 rider by the end of The 2002 MotoGP Championship was Kenny Roberts, Jr. in 9th place overall.

 

For 2007, MotoGP rules were changed to allow a maximum displacement of 800 cc. Suzuki introduced an 800 cc version of the GSV-R also known as GSV-R800. The GSV-R800 was codenamed XRG0 because of its newly redesigned engine based on displacement limitations. The new XRG0 engine was based from the layout of the 2006 990cc GSV-R however, the XRG0 engines bore, stroke, and cylinder pitch had been redesigned to better suit the 800cc engine displacement. The Factory Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team stated the new engines aim was to ‘achieve the best possible horsepower and reliable high rpm operation, and to provide the riders with user friendly power delivery and predictable engine character.’ The XRG0 was also equipped with a redesigned Engine control unit supplied by Mitsubishi, capable of producing 220 horsepower at 17,500rpm. The Chassis layout and wheelbase length from the 2006 GSV-R XRE4 used in the 2006 MotoGP season remained on the new model, however the fairing design had been updated to better accommodate high speed stability. 

The 2008 MotoGP season brought another redesigned GSV-R800 that Suzuki codenamed XRG1 as the successor to the XRG0 of the previous year. This second generation 800cc four-stroke prototype was the most complex and technically advanced racing motorcycle Suzuki had ever produced at its time. The XRG1 had been developed closely with team riders Chris Vermeulen and Loris Capirossi and the feedback from the MotoGP team and Suzuki test engineers. A key focus area in refining the XRG1 was improving acceleration. This was accomplished by refining every detail of the 2007 XRG0 engine and an updated Mitsubishi ECU. The resulted engine redesigning provided lower fuel consumption and increased usability. Further refinements of the XRG0 chassis for the 2008 XRG1 allowed for better cornering performance and change of direction. Along with the chassis refinements, a newly designed fairing was developed to reduce wind resistance to enhance handling characteristics.

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Honda ST1300

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Honda International Bikes: XR650L

Honda XR650L: Dual Sport Motorcycle

Price: Starting from $5,999

Whether you ride on dirt or on the road, power is everything. Especially when you ride the XR650L. Its bulletproof 644cc overhead cam engine produces huge torque and power, thanks to the Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber. While the gear-driven counterbalancer reduces tiring vibrations. Thanks to a chassis that is strong and exceptionally agile, the XR650L makes short work of long rides whether they’re on the road or off.

It all starts in the engine room, where the XR’s potent, Baja-bred 644cc OHC powerplant uses Honda’s patented Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVC) to put out huge torque and power. From there, a gear-driven counterbalancer minimizes vibrations, while a light, rigid chassis and long-travel suspension soak up the bumps and deliver superb handling on pavement and off. Handy electric starting simply makes it all that much easier.

Specifications

Engine

Engine Type: 644cc air cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke

Compression Ratio: 8.3:1

Induction: 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor

Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Front Suspension: 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel

Rear Suspension: Pro-link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel

Front Brake: Single Disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear Brake: Single Disc

Front Tire: 3.00-2.1

Rear Tire: 4.60-18

Dimensions:

Rake: 27.0 degrees

Trail: 102.0mm (4.0 inches)

Wheelbase: 57.3 inches

Seat Height: 37.0inches

Ground Clearance: 13.0 inches

Curb Weight: 346 pounds

Fuel Capacity: 2.8 gallons, including 0.6 gallons reserve

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Honda International Bikes: CRF230L

Honda CRF230L: Dual Sport Motorcycle

Price: Starting from $4,549

It’s hard knowing where to begin when describing the CRF230L. First and foremost, it’s a dirtbike that happens to be street-legal, so it has the goods—torquey 223cc single-cylinder engine, six-speed gearbox, lightweight chassis, Pro-Link® rear suspension, head- and taillights and turn signals—to take you anywhere, on-road or off. Add to that a low, confidence-inspiring seat height, no-fuss electric start and great gas mileage, and you’re looking at the perfect dual-sport machine for conquering your commute... or your favorite trail.

Imagine a serious dirtbike made street legal. That’s the versatile CRF230L. It’s got a torquey 223cc single-cylinder engine inside a lightweight frame, an agile suspension with lots of suspension travel and a box section aluminum swingarm.

But for the street it also features full lighting and turn signals, as well as a keyed ignition for its convenient electric starter. And unlike a dirt-only machine, it’s also set up for a passenger.

Plus in a recent major magazine test, the CRF230L scored some really impressive mileage figures.

So if you can’t decide between trail or street, don’t. With the CRF230L you get both.

Specifications

Engine Type: 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

Ignition: CD

Transmission: Six-speed

Front Brake: Single 240mm disc

Rear Brake: 220mm disc

Front Tire: 2.75-21

Rear Tire: 120/80-18

Wheelbase: 52.75 inches

Seat Height: 31.9 inches

Ground Clearance: 9.5 inches

Curb Weight: 267 pounds (Includes all standard equipment)

Fuel Capacity: 2.3 gallons, including 0.7 gallon reserve

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