Friday, January 30, 2009

2009 Hayabusa



Specs
Engine:
1340 cc (81.8 cu.in), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore Stroke:
81.0 mm (3.189 in) x 65.0 mm (2.559 in)
Compression Ratio:
12.5:1
Fuel System:
Fuel injection
Lubrication:
Wet Sump
Ignition:
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission:
6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive:
RK GB50GSV Z4, 114 links
Overall Length:
2190 mm (86.2 in)
Overall Width:
735 mm (28.9 in)
Overall Height:
1165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Ground Clearance:
120 mm (4.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1480 mm (58.3 in)
Curb Weight:
260 kg (573 lbs)
Suspension Front:
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear:
Linky type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front:
Disc brake, twin
Brakes Rear:
Disc brake
Tires Front:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear:
190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity:
21.0 L (5.5/4.6 US/Imp gal)
Color:
Black/Gray, Gray/Silver, White/Silver

2009 GSX-R600



Specs
Engine:
599 cc (36.5 cu. In), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore Stroke:
67.0 mm (2.638 in) x 42.5 mm (1.673 in)
Compression Ratio:
12.8 : 1
Fuel System:
Fuel injection
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Ignition:
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission:
6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive:
RK525SMOZ8, 114 links
Overall Length:
2040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall Width:
715 mm (28.1 in)
Overall Height:
1125 mm (44.3 in)
Seat Height:
810 mm (31.9 in)
Ground Clearance:
130 mm (5.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1400 mm (55.1 in)
Curb Weight:
196 kg (432 lbs)
Suspension Front:
Inverted, telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear:
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front:
Disc brake, twin
Brakes Rear:
Disc brake
Tires Front:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear:
180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity:
17.0 L (4.5/3.7 US/Imp gal)
Color:
Black, Blue/White, Orange/Black, White

2009 GSX-R750



Specs
Engine:
750 cc (45.8 cu. In), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore Stroke:
70.0 mm (2.756 in) x 48.7 mm (1.917 in)
Compression Ratio:
12.5 : 1
Fuel System:
Fuel Injection
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Ignition:
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission:
6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive:
RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Overall Length:
2040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall Width:
715 mm (28.1 in)
Overall Height:
1125 mm (44.3 in)
Seat Height:
810 mm (31.9 in)
Ground Clearance:
130 mm (5.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1405 mm (55.3 in)
Curb Weight:
198 kg (437 lbs)
Suspension Front:
Inverted, telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear:
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front:
Disc brake, twin
Brakes Rear:
Disc brake
Tires Front:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear:
180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity:
17.0 L (4.5/3.7 US/Imp gal)
Color:
Black/Matte Black, Blue/White, White/Silver

2009 GSX-R1000



Specs
Engine:
999 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore Stroke:
74.5 mm x 57.3 mm
Compression Ratio:
12.8 : 1
Fuel System:
Fuel Injection
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Ignition:
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission:
6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive:
N/A
Overall Length:
2045 mm (80.5 in.)
Overall Width:
710 mm (28.0 in.)
Overall Height:
1130 mm (44.5 in.)
Seat Height:
810 mm (31.9 in.)
Ground Clearance:
N/A
Wheelbase:
1405mm (55.3 in.)
Curb Weight:
203kg (448 lbs.)
Suspension Front:
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Suspension Rear:
Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Brakes Front:
Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Brakes Rear:
1-piston caliper, 220 mm disc
Tires Front:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear:
190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity:
17.5 L (4.6 US gal)
Color:
Black/Matte Black, Blue/White, Red/Black

2009 VMAX



Type
1679cc liquid-cooled 65° V-4, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
90.0mm x 66.0mm
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Fuel Delivery
Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition
TCI
Transmission
5-speed, multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive
Shaft

2009 V Star 250



Type
249cc air-cooled, SOHC 60-degree V-twin, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
49 x 66mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Carburetion
26mm Mikuni®
Ignition
TCI
Transmission
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Chain

2009 Stratoliner S



Type
113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
100mm x 118mm
Compression Ratio
9.48:1
Carburetion
Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection;throttle position sensor
Ignition
TCI
Transmission
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Belt

2009 Roadliner Midnight



Type
113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
100mm x 118mm
Compression Ratio
9.48:1
Carburetion
Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection;throttle position sensor
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Belt

2009 Royal Star Venture



Type
79-cubic-inch (1294cc) liquid-cooled 70° V-four; DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
79mm x 66mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Carburetion
(4) 32mm Mikuni CV
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission
5-speed, wide-ratio w/5th-gear overdrive; hydraulic clutch
Final Drive
Shaft

2009 V Star 1100 Classic



Type
65-cubic-inch (1063cc) air-cooled 75° V-twin; SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
95 x 75mm
Compression Ratio
8.3:1
Carburetion
(2) 37mm Mikuni®; throttle position sensor
Ignition
TCI
Transmission
5-speed, multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Shaft

2009 Warrior



Type
102-cubic-inch (1670cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
97mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio
8.36:1
Fuel Delivery
Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission
5-speed close-ratio; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Belt

2009 Midnight Warrior



Type
102-cubic-inch (1670cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
97mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio
8.36:1
Carburetion
Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission
5-speed close-ratio; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Belt

2009 Road Star



Type
102-cubic-inch (1670cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
97mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio
8.36:1
Carburetion
Fuel injection
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission
5-speed, wide-ratio; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Belt

2009 Road Star S



Type
102-cubic-inch (1670cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
97mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio
8.36:1
Carburetion
Fuel injection
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission
5-speed, wide-ratio; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Belt

2009 Road Star Silverado



Type
102-cubic-inch (1670cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
97mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio
8.36:1
Carburetion
Fuel injection
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission
5-speed, wide-ratio; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Belt

2009 Road Star Silverado S



Type
102-cubic-inch (1670cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke
97mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio
8.3:1
Carburetion
Fuel injection
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission
5-speed, wide-ratio; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive
Belt

Yamaha, Bajaj Auto super bikes at 2008 Auto Expo


A look at the Yamaha pavilion spoke volumes on what is in store in the coming days. Superbikes ruled Pragati Maidan all through the week. Bajaj, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki were showcasing their global models. In fact, Bajaj Auto went a step further and announced plans to launch a Kawasaki Ninja 250R and a range of sports bikes by European sports bike manufacturer KTM.

The Embrio


Designer: Canadian multinational BombardierEngine : Complex hydrogen fuel cellStatus : PrototypeCredibility: Single wheeled, emits only water vaporThe Embrio from Bombraider is a prototype, which could become avirtual reality somewhere around 2025 for this technology is too ultramodern considering the present generation bikes. It sports a single wheel and is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which creates power by mixing hydrogen and oxygen, creating only water as a by-product.

The Renovatio


Designer : Ed JacobsEngine: 135 hp, V-twin engine, specially designed by KatechStatus : Pre –ProductionCredibility: Easy to upgrade and reconfigureConfederate Motorcycles lead designer Ed Jacobs designed this drastic bike concept with large attachment points easily available on the engine ensuring improvements and assorted configurations at ease. Powered by a V-Twin engine, it produces 135 hp at 125ft/lbs of torque. Confederate is confident about this unique concept it has developed and it plans to produce it some time this year.

The V-Rex


Designer : Tim CameronEngine: Harley Davidson Revolution V-Twin engineStatus : Being Mass-ProducedCredibility : It took a leap from the computer screen to metal and rubberFor Tim Cameron, the Australian designer of this bike, it was a mere ‘dream bike’ for he thought dreams were the only place where he would ride it, but as they say destiny drives us all, this bike had to become a reality. Tim Cameron’s dream were given realistic proportions by the 200mph ‘Y2K’ jet turbine-powered bike fame Christian Travert and now the experts dub it as the most startling motorcycle design ever seen .

The Hyanide


Designer : Oliver Keller and Tillman SchlootzEngine: 60hp, 500cc liquid-cooled single-cylinderStatus : One fifth of a scale model / currently not going into productionCredibility : Potent for any terrain, courtesy of its flexible rubber treadsDesigned for last years Michelin Design Challenge, the Hyanide impressed on and all with its amazing ability to conquer any terrain. Its flexible rubber treads could pull the machine through, even if its slightest part is touching the ground. We have had no news of it since then but we are just hoping that the Germans decide to send it to the production floor.

Detonator V4 6.0


Designer : Daniel SimonEngine: 6 liter, 4 CylinderStatus: Concept/SculptureCredibility: Bears no semblance to any existing conceptsThe, ‘too hot to handle’, Detonator V4 6.0, is a mere sculpture with no intention of being a functional bike. This machine looks like a crossover between a chopper and an automotive soldered android and hmmm! It reminds me of those big pizza cutters.

The Dacoit




Designer: Nitin KhosaStatus: Concept bikeCredibility: Devil PersonifiedNitin Khosa designed this amazing concept to satiate a thirty plus individual who was looking to redeem his attitude and youth with a stunning, aggressive, and evil looking bike. Khosa answered his cause by creating the Dacoit (a class of robbers in India who act in gangs and are usually armed and dangerous). The face of the bike depicts an evil figure whose eyes/headlights are peeping from underneath the hood.

BMW IMME 1200


Designer : Nicolas Bubar and Yves Dufeutrelle from ISDStatus: PrototypeEngine : A 150 hp engine based on the BMW 1200 BoxerCredibility: A startling concept evolved by two rookie designersNicolas Bubar (22) and Yves Dufeutrelle (24) are design students at the international school of design and they thought that a sports bike based on the BMW 1200 boxer would be good idea. Tell you what folks; it definitely was a good idea for the IMME 1200 would now be presented at the next Munich Motorcycle Show at BMW stands.

Peraves Monotracer


Designer: Swiss Manufacturer PeravesStatus : Being limitedly produced (100 units each year)Engine: BMW 1200 CC, 130 hpCredibility: Combines the aptitude of a car and a bikeThe Peraves Monotracer combines the features of a sports bike and a sports car and if any of you doubt it, just as a substantiation, it took Peraves some 90 prototypes and 12 million kilometers to be sure that they live up to the rumored repute . When the driver dives into a corner a retractable stabilizer wheel is positioned in less than a half a second, enabling the bike to lean up to 52 degrees more, than most sport bikes in their lifetime.

Chrysler Tomahawk


Designer: Daimler ChryslerStatus: Production readyEngine: V 10Credibility: A sculpture that can be riddenChrysler Tomahawk for me is the ‘Big Daddy’ of all motorcycles. You ask me a reason and I have one many; for a V10 engine, which makes it capable of producing 500 horses powers it, is the foremost of them all. With a capacity of 8.3 liters and a ten-cylinder engine, it can literally fly at 400 mph. Hats off to Daimler Chrysler for making this bike reach the production floor !

TOP 10-6 BIKES


Designer: Paul Yang and Larry NagelStatus : Project MotorcycleCredibility: It was a first time project, which only took seven months for completionPaul Yang wasn’t a designer by profession and he merely fluked it to join hands with the famous Larry Nagel but the amateur status of Paul did not prove to be a hindrance by any means. Indeed, a first time project bike conventionally takes 18 to 24 months for completion and these two managed to produce a moving guzzler mere seven months which talks highly about the efficiency and dedication of this Duo .

Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 178mph (286 km/h)


Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, Easy operational error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1997 and the last year of production was 2006. The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, stealing the crown from Kawasaki

Yamaha YZF R1 176mph (283 km/h)


The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first significant motorcycle in the true litre class (1,000 cc) "handling arms race" between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities.

Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille 175mph (281 km/h)


The RSV Mille and limited-edition RSV Mille Factory are high performance V-twin powered motorcycles made by Aprilia with a 143 HP 998 cc engine built by the Austrian company Rotax. For 2006. the RSV Mille Factory won the Maxisport category for Masterbike 2006 and overall Masterbike of the year.

Ducati 1098s 169 mph (271 km/h)


The Ducati 1098 is a 1099 cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 8, 2006 for the 2007 model year and replaces the 999. The 1098 makes a manufacturer claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torque, and weighs 173kg. These figures gives the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.

BMW K1200S 167 mhh (268 km/h)


With enough raw power to shock even the most seasoned adrenaline junky, the K 1200 S hurls you from a dead stop to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds. Once you're over the whiplash, you'll keep climbing, topping out at speeds that run neck-and-neck with the fastest production motorcycles in the world.

The Fastest Production Motorcycles In The World


The philosophy behind the Superbike category, which was created half-way through the 1970s, was to race bikes that were very powerful but were in any case similar to production models on sale to the general public. The possibility for the general public to identify themselves with the bikes in this championship that were so close to production models has been the basis for the success of the Superbike category.These are some of the most powerful and fastest Superbikes available in the market ranked by its maximum speed:

MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K 227 mph (365 km/h)


MTT Turbine Superbike, also known as Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the world's second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc. Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turboshaft engine, producing 238kW (320hp), this motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (365 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "Most powerful production motorcycle" and the "Most expensive production motorcycle".Unlike other contemporary motorcycles(such as the Hayabusa), 2001 and later models of MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE do not have the 300 km/h speed limit self-imposed by Japanese manufacturers.

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 190 mph (305 km/h)


The Suzuki GSX1300R, also known as the Hayabusa, is a hypersport motorcycle introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1299 cc inline-4 engine rated 175 bhp (129 kW), and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world. The name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed, and perhaps a joke at the expense of the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird which was the fastest production motorcycle prior to the Hayabusa: the Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common blackbird.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (ZZR1400) 186 mph (300 km/h)


The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, named Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Europe and Japan, is the flagship model in Kawasaki's sport bike lineup and their most powerful model.The Ninja can accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour (62mph) from a standing start in under 2.5 seconds, and is capable of completing a standing quarter mile in about 9.83 seconds.

MV Agusta F4 1000 R 185 mph (299 km/h)


The F4 1000 R was released in 2006 and came with a 174 horsepower (128 kW) engine. The F4 1000 R also has upgraded Brembo Monobloc radial brakes, forged black Brembo wheels, a carbon-nitride coated Marzocchi upside down fork and a upgraded Sachs rear shock absorber (compression & rebound damping adjustable in high & low speed range). The F4 1000 R engine does not utilize the TSS system. A 1+1 (Biposto) version is available that adds a pillion for a passenger. In August of 2006 an F4 1000 R was used to set a record for the fastest production class 1000 cc motorcycle of 185 mph (299 km/h) at Bonneville Salt Flats.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Biaggi Impressed By Compact Aprilia RSV4


Max Biaggi happy with Aprilia RSV4 in testing In 2009 Max Biaggi will ride a factory Aprilia RSV4 his third format of WSB machine in three years. He started on a 1000cc -in-line Japanese Suzuki on 2007, then swapped that for a 1200cc Italian Ducati, and now he returns with Italian equipment, but this time on [...]

Thursday, January 22, 2009

1962 the first full motorcycle


In 1962 the first full motorcycle to carry the Kawasaki name was produced. This was the B8 model, a 125cc two stroke single. However Kawasaki did not forget how important Meguro was to the - the symbol is still used today on packaging and signage.

Chicago, USA, was formed in 1965


this vast country, but in readiness of the launch of the A1-model 250 Samurai, Kawasaki moved office to Los Angeles and in March of 1966, 'America Kawasaki Motors' was established.