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Suzuki Hayabusa

September 10th, 2009 bmx No comments

Suzuki Hayabusa
Suzuki Hayabusa
Suzuki Hayabusa
Suzuki Hayabusa
Suzuki Hayabusa

With performance credentials that establish it as the hottest sportbike on the planet, the Suzuki Hayabusa is designed for serious sport riders who will settle for nothing less than the best. Its combination of unsurpassed power, crisp handling and superb aerodynamics creates the ultimate sportbike.

The Suzuki Hayabusa (also known as the GSX1300R in some countries) is a hyper sport motorcycle originally introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1298 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 engine and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world before the 2001.

Price: $13,199

Engine

  • 1340cc, DOHC liquid-cooled engine with 16-valves, Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers provides 11% higher performance and smoother operation
  • High efficiency curved radiator now features dual electric fans controlled by the ECM for increased cooling capacity. Oil cooler now has 10 rows cores for increased heat dissipation
  • Ion plating treatment utilizing PVD (physical vapor deposit) method is applied to piston rings providing a smoother surface treatment for increased durability, reduced friction loss and reduced oil consumption
  • Large volume 4-2-1-2 exhaust system with a large capacity catalyzer, dual triangular canisters and closed loop system that meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 regulations
  • Lightweight aluminum alloy pistons feature a revised shape and a higher compression ratio of 12.5:1 for maximum performance in all conditions
  • Lightweight titanium intake and exhaust valves with narrow 14 degree valve angle for high combustion chamber efficiency
  • SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electro-chemical Material) plated cylinders minimize cylinder size and improve heat dissipation and new hydraulic cam chain tensioner for reduced mechanical noise
  • S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) allows the rider to choose from three different engine settings depending on riding conditions or rider preferences
  • Shot-peened chrome-moly steel connecting rods for maximum durability
  • Slick shifting 6 speed transmission working in conjunction with an innovative back torque limiting clutch for smooth and controlled downshifts
  • Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox
  • Ventilation holes at the cylinder skirt for reduced pumping losses and increased performance

Chassis Feature

  • Aggressive aerodynamic fairing design with low drag coefficient retains it’s signature Hayabusa look and features an updated, muscular look to work with the new more powerful engine and updated chassis
  • Bridged aluminum alloy swingarm features a new cross-sectional shape for increased rigidity and to cope with improved rear tire grip and increased engine output
  • Fuel tank height is lowered to allow riders helmet to tuck in and windscreen height is increased for improved wind protection and optimum aerodynamic efficiency with the rider in place
  • Fully adjustable inverted front fork featuring DLC coated inner tubes for minimal friction resistance and outstanding suspension performance over a variety of riding conditions
  • Fully adjustable rear shock absorber with a 43mm piston and 14mm rod diameter Lightweight and rigid twin-spar aluminum frame minimizes weight while maintaining high torsional strength
  • Instrument cluster features four analog meters for speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and water temperature with a S-DMS mode indicator, gear position indicator and adjustable engine rpm indicator
  • LED taillight utilizes a double lens structure with a clear inner lens and a red outer lens for maximum visibility and a high quality finish
  • Lightweight single piston rear brake caliper working in conjunction with a new larger 260mm rear brake disc
  • Passenger seat and rear subframe are lowered for improved passenger comfort
  • Radial-mount front brake calipers for maximum braking performance and allows for smaller 310mm front brake rotors resulting in reduced unsprung weight and improved handling
  • Vertically stacked twin headlights provide increased light intensity, improved light distribution and match the elegant flow of the new Hayabusa styling
  • Wheels mounted with high performance Bridgestone BT-015 tires for unmatched handling and control

Specifications

Chassis:
Brakes Front Disc brake, twin
Brakes Rear Disc brake
Color White/Silver, Black/Grey, Grey/Silver
Curb Weight 260kg (573 lbs)
Dry Weight 220 kg (485 lbs)
Final Drive RK GB50GSV Z4, 114 links
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L (5.5/4.6 US/Imp gal)
Ground Clearance 120 mm (4.7 in)
Overall Length 2190 mm (86.2 in)
Overall Width 735 mm (28.9 in)
Seat Height 805 mm (31.7 in)
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Tires Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tires Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Wheelbase 1480 mm (58.3 in)
Engine:
Bore Stroke 81.0 x 65.0mm
Compression Ratio 12.5 : 1
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Fuel System Fuel injection system
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Wet sump
Starter Electric
Warranty:
Warranty 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.

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Wikipedia

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

September 5th, 2009 bmx No comments

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (also known as ZZR1400) is a hyper sport motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and is currently their most powerful sport bike.  It was introduced at the Tokyo 2005 show and released for the 2006 model year as a replacement for the ZX-12R. Its direct competitor in the hyper sport segment is the Suzuki Hayabusa.

It is capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 186 mph (299 km/h). This limit has been in effect on both Kawasaki and Suzuki sport motorcycles since 2001 when both companies realized that the speed war between them would only serve to bring about government regulation.  However, the Ninja also has been reported at speeds of 210 mph with its limiter removed.

Price: $12,099 – $12,399

Features

1,352cc Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine
• Tuned to provide smooth power across a very wide rev range, while producing impressive horsepower numbers
• Chrome composite plated aluminum cylinder bores are lightweight, durable, and quickly carry heat away from the combustion chamber and piston for supreme durability at high power outputs
• Carefully planned engine design is compact and narrow Low mechanical noise via special piston profile and urethane insulation sheet on the inside of the magnesium chain cover
Exhaust
• Airflow into the exhaust from the large secondary air ports in the cylinder head and head cover, plus a third honeycomb catalyzer in the collector help meet strict Euro III emissions standards
• Internal silencer construction minimizes impact of emissions regulations while maintaining impressive top-end power
• Exhaust connecting tube entrances are designed to enhance low rpm torque characteristics
Gear-Driven Dual Engine Balancers
• Already in perfect primary balance, dual secondary balancers virtually eliminate unwanted vibrations for extremely smooth engine operation and reduced rider fatigue
Ram Air Induction
• Central ram air duct draws the cooler, higher-pressure air from the face of the fairing and efficiently guides it through the air cleaner and into the engine for maximum power output
Digital Fuel Injection
• 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies are fitted with sub-throttle valves, controlled by the ECU to provide precise response, make DFI® performance smoother, and help meet Euro III emission requirements
• Intake porting optimizes flow characteristics
• Injectors deliver lateral spray at a 20 degree angle to disperse the finely-atomized fuel over a wider area
• Fine-atomizing injectors produce 75µ droplet size
• 32-bit ECU works with dual throttle valve system to further enhance throttle response and control
Digital Ignition
• Digital Timing Advance enhances low-and mid-range power
• Individual spark plug-mounted ignition coils fire each of the four sparkplugs independently to achieve the optimum timing for that cylinder at that instant
• ECU includes an idle speed control system for easier starting and warm-up
Radial Pump Clutch Master Cylinder
• Hydraulic clutch features a radial-pump clutch master cylinder for smooth and precise clutch engagement and feel
Next-Generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame
• Lightweight, monocoque frame is a hollow aluminum box that arches over the engine from the steering head to the swing arm pivot. It is narrow, strong, rigid and very light
• Frame’s cast aluminum sections
• steering head and swing arm pivot areas – are produced with a die casting process for further weight savings
• Rigidly mounted engine is a stressed frame member, which increases the frame’s torsional rigidity and saves approximately four pounds
• Engine positioned forward in the frame, with the wheelbase and front/rear weight balance carefully designed to achieve high-speed stability and responsive handling
• Massive head pipe casting contributes to frame rigidity
• Frame houses the air box and air filter in a space-saving design that simplifies air cleaner maintenance
• Battery is also housed within the frame and has simple access through the back side of the frame
Suspension
• Inverted 43mm cartridge type front fork utilizes damping rates that offer stiff initial action to resist front-end dive when braking
• Stepless damping adjustment improves suspension performance
• Excellent control and feedback from fully adjustable bottom-link Uni-Trak® rear suspension
• Linkage rates provide linear suspension action
• Bottom-link design concentrates helps create a lower center of gravity, which makes the motorcycle more nimble
• Wheel rim center ribs are slightly offset so tire balance weights can be located precisely along the wheel’s centerline
Radial Mounted Petal Front Disc Brakes
• Radial mounted four-piston front brake calipers offer greater rigidity than traditional caliper mounting, to improve brake feel
• A separate brake pad is used for each piston. Individual pads provide increased cooling efficiency and can absorb more heat without deforming, so they maintain a consistent brake feel longer
• Petal design brake discs provide better cooling and warp resistance
• Radial-pump front brake master cylinder improves brake performance and lever feel
Wind Tunnel-Designed Bodywork
• Monocoque frame goes over the engine so the sleek fairing is uninterrupted by protruding frame spars, adding to the extremely long and low styling
• Both the front and rear turn signals are integrated into the bodywork and have clear lenses to enhance the appearance
• Quadruple projector beam headlights give the ZX-14 a distinctive front fairing. The outer lights contain position lamps and the high beams, while the low beams are in the center lamps
• Lightweight Denso radiator with high-density cores provides maximum cooling efficiency
Full Instrumentation
• White faced dual analog speedometer and tachometer are easy to read
• Multi-function LCD digital display includes an odometer, two trip meters, fuel gauge, gear position indicator and a clock
• Programmable shift indicator lamp illuminates at pre-set rpm to signal rider upshift
• Programmable clutch engagement lamp illuminates at pre-set rpm to signal the rider to engage the clutch
• Controller Area Network (CAN) interface between the gauges uses fewer wires yet allows a greater volume of information, such as estimated fuel mileage, to be exchanged

Specifications

Engine Type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement 1352 cc
Bore x Stroke 84.0 x 61.0 mm
Maximum Torque 154 N/m {15.7 kgf/m} 113.5 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Fuel Injection DFI with Mikuni 44mm Mikuni Throttle Bodies (4)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission 6-Speed
Final Drive X-Ring Chain
Rake/Trail 23 degrees / 94 mm.
Front Tire Size 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase 57.5 in.
Overall Height 46.1 in.
Overall Length 85.4 in.
Overall Width 29.9 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.8 in.
Front Brake Type Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type Single 250mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.8 gal.
Seat Height 31.5 in.
Curb Weight 566.7 lbs.
Colors Candy Lime Green / Flat Super Black, Special Edition Candy Burnt Orange / Metallic Diablo Black
MSRP Standard $12,099 / Special Edition: $12,399
Warranty 12 months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

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Wikipedia

Honda Interceptor

September 5th, 2009 bmx No comments

Honda Interceptor
Honda Interceptor
Honda Interceptor
Honda Interceptor
Honda Interceptor

Interceptor is a street bike with  a fuel-injected, VTEC-equipped V-4, the sophisticated twin-spar all-aluminum chassis design, and Combined Braking System (with an optional Anti-lock Braking System) for starters.

If you’re looking for a bike that puts the “sport” in sport-touring, look no further than the Interceptor. Its potent V-4 VTEC® engine and excellent handling make this the long-range bike of choice for those who hunt out twisty backroads.

Price: $11,999 – $12,999

Key Features:

Power @ RPM: 108 hp 80 kW @ 10500 rpm
Engine:    V4 781 Cc
Transmission:    6-speed
Top Speed:    +/-135mph mph
Torque:    80 Nm 59 ft-lb @ 8750 rpm
Energy:    Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection [PGM-FI] with automatic enricher circuit

Unique Features:

  • Revolutionary VTEC combines the power characteristics of both two- and four-valve cylinder-head designs. The engine runs on two valves per cylinder below 6400 rpm, then switches to four valves per cylinder to deliver significantly stronger low-end and mid-range torque while maintaining the Interceptor’s impressive high-rpm power delivery.
  • Unique Pro Arm® Rear Suspension (see Technology Section).
  • Pro-Link® Rear Suspension (see Technology Section).
  • Unique center-up exhaust system incorporates two stainless-steel mufflers tucked beneath the Interceptor’s tail section.
  • Large-diameter 43mm Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) cartridge front fork provides enhanced handling under all riding conditions (see Technology Section).
  • Combined Braking System (CBS) (see Technology Section).
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) model available (see Technology Section).
  • Four brilliant multireflector headlights employ two centrally positioned H4 low/high beams positioned under two widely spaced H7 high beams for brilliant nighttime illumination.

Engine

Engine Type 782cc liquid-cooled 90° V-4
Bore And Stroke 72mm x 48mm
Induction PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, 36mm throttle bodies, and 12-hole injectors
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Compression Ratio 11.6:1
Valve Train VTEC DOHC; four valves per cylinder


Drive Train

Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain


Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Front Suspension 43mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability; 4.3 inches travel
Rear Suspension Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Front Brake Dual full-floating 296 mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
Rear Brake Single 256 mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 180/55ZR-17 radial


Dimensions

Rake (Caster Angle): 25.3°
Trail 100mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase 57.4 inches
Seat Height 31.7 inches
Curb Weight 540 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 5.8 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve


Other

Emissions Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Available Colors Black
Model Id VFR800
NOTE Sleek, aerodynamic bodywork


FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

One Year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan

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