Showing posts with label Motorcycles. Show all posts
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Monday, January 7, 2013

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650



 


The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 offers a package that is both fun and easy to ride and matches its street performance with aggressive Ninja Supersport styling. The new 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 enables riders to experience the fundamental joy of motorcycling. Redesigned exhaust system features a new connector pipe, a higher volume 3 chamber muffler assembly for improved mid-range while maintaining peak top end power, and a higher quality finish. The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has revised suspension settings and increased wheel travel front and rear offer improved ride comfort while offering excellent compliance in varying situations. 



 Features and Benefits


Smooth, Torquey, Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine
• Liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve fuel-injected twin cylinder engine delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to medium-rpm range
• Strong mid-range power produces exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance, to help make even commuter traffic more enjoyable
• A 180-degree crankshaft-driven balancer shaft minimizes vibration and pulls double-duty as the water pump drive
• Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the underside of the pistons to aid cooling
• Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space
• High-capacity radiator for optimum cooling efficiency
• Engine coolant travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for minimum external plumbing and a simplified cooling system 


Digital Fuel Injection


• Fuel injection settings boost the engine’s bottom-end power while still letting it rev freely
• Sub-throttle valve equipped 38mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability
• Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI® system’s ECU for precise throttle response
• Auto fast-idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly
• Lightweight fuel pump is mounted inside the fuel tank 

Compact Engine Design


• Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimensions of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim twin-pipe perimeter frame 
• Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine dimensionally short front-to-back • Transmission input shaft, output shaft and gear-change drum are contained in a cassette-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance • Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height • Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim • Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine dimensionally short front-to-back • Transmission input shaft, output shaft and gear-change drum are contained in a cassette-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance • Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height • Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim 


Low Emissions


• Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass stringent Euro III emissions regulations
• 300-cell catalyzer is compact and light 
• 300-cell catalyzer is compact and light 

Rigid Twin-pipe Perimeter Frame






• Slim, low, lightweight, rigid and compact frame design is narrow at the knees and footpegs for optimum rider comfort and control
• The strong steel perimeter frame wraps around the engine for optimum rigidity, rivaling that of all-aluminum designs
• Optimal frame rigidity is achieved through extensive computer analysis, which translates to superb handling
• The frame and swingarm designs flow together aesthetically, and work with the suspension components to offer maximum wheel control
• Short front-to-back engine dimensions allow for a longer swingarm and a shorter wheelbase, which contributes to the Ninja’s light and nimble handling
• Under-engine muffler placement aids mass centralization and yields a low center of gravity
• Clean frame joint welds highlight the bike’s overall quality and attention to detail 





Stylish Twin-Pipe Swingarm


• Swingarm is tuned to complement the frame’s flex and rigidity characteristics
• Swingarm’s upper right tube has a D-shaped cross section for strength and light weight
• Swingarm shape and design contributes to the Ninja 650’s high-quality appearance 


Suspension


• Settings on the 41mm conventional fork and preload-adjustable laydown shock offer optimum ride comfort without sacrificing wheel control during sport riding
• Fork lowers wrap-around the axle shaft adding to the bike’s high-quality image 

Triple Disc Brakes
• Dual 300mm front petal-shaped disc brakes with twin-piston calipers and a single 220mm rear petal-shaped disc deliver plenty of braking power
• Front brake master cylinder features a 14mm piston for smooth actuation 


Sleek, Supersport-inspired Bodywork


• A dual headlight design within the fairing’s angular upper section features multi-reflector bulb hoods and twin position lights – like its Ninja supersport brethren
• A 3-way adjustable windscreen deflects air away from the rider, creating a still-air envelope and reducing wind buffeting at higher speeds
• Large capacity fuel tank meshes perfectly with the radically shaped fairing
• Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements enhance the Ninja 650’s sporty image and compact appearance
• Integrated front turn signals feature clear lenses and amber bulbs
• A sleek tail cowl featuring a thin LED taillight accentuates the bodywork’s radical appearance
• Inner rear fender helps keep the underside of the tail cowl clean
• Turn signals also function as flashing hazard lights
• A front fender minimizes water splash, while its shape matches the Ninja 650’s bodywork styling
• Supersport-type mirrors – like those on Kawasaki’s ZX-10R and 6R – accentuate the bike’s aggressive styling 

6-Spoke Aluminum Wheels


• Attractive six-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike’s lightweight look and reduce unsprung weight for superb suspension action 



Instruments/Controls


• Multi-function instrumentation includes a fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters, economical riding (ECO) indicator, and an analog tachometer above the LCD info-pod
• Clock and trip meter can be viewed simultaneously
• Easy-to-read LCD screen offers riders quick, at-a-glance information on a variety of systems
• Ignition switch is located at the top of the tank assembly, which gives a clearer view to the Ninja 650’s instruments


Sunday, January 6, 2013

Superbike 848 EVO Corse SE




The Ducati Superbike 848 EVO Corse SE has been equipped with DTC (Ducati Traction Control) and quick shifter (DQS) units, and given an Öhlins rear shock absorber and 330 mm brake discs. The 849.4cc engine has vacuum die-cast crankcases that were formed using Vacural technology, which will save you a sizeable amount of weight


The 848EVO now further enhances Ducati's most impressive lightweight Superbike ever with more power from the Testastretta engine and more braking power from Brembo’s incredible Monobloc brake technology combining to provide an even more exciting way to enter the world of Ducati Superbikes.


Testastretta Evoluzione engine

The 848EVO is powered by a liquid cooled, L-Twin, Desmodromic engine producing 140hp (103kW) @ 10,500rpm and a high-accelerating 72.3lb-ft (10kgm) of torque @ 9,750rpm. The 94mm x 61.2mm bore and stroke breathes through 4 valves per cylinder fed by revised inlet port shapes and racing-style elliptical throttle bodies, which have an equivalent diameter of 60mm. The EVO's piston crown and combustion chamber shape improves burn efficiency, while the 13.2:1 compression ratio and performance-driven camshafts provide 13mm of valve-lift and 257° of inlet duration.
Electronically injected and ignited by Marelli, the super-efficient power unit then exhausts through a lightweight 2-1-2 system equipped with a catalytic converter and to twin lambda probes for smooth mapping and Euro3 conformity. Terminating in twin under-seat silencers, the system delivers that unmistakable signature sound of the Desmo 90° L-Twin.
The highly advanced 848 engine was the first Ducati Superbike to introduce vacuum die-cast crankcases, formed using Vacural® technology, a process that achieves a significant weight saving and ensures consistent wall thickness and increased strength.

Chassis

The 848EVO chassis and suspension are the result of a 'performance-first' priority approach to development, in which the goals are always to achieve lightweight with high strength and rigidity to manage the highpowered Testastretta Evoluzione engines. Developed in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the lightweight Trellis frame features 34mm main section tubes with a material thickness of 1.5mm.
The lightweight Trellis frame and single-sided swingarm enable a compact and weight-saving rear suspension linkage system, which features separate lower pick-up points for the push-rod and fully adjustable Showa single shock suspension unit. This 'tandem' design effectively reduces stress around the linkage pick-up area of the Trellis frame. The 848EVO Corse Special Edition raises the specification even higher with a fully adjustable Öhlins rear shock offering enhanced feel for performance-hungry sport riders.The lightweight Trellis frame and single-sided swingarm enable a compact and weight-saving rear suspension linkage system, which features separate lower pick-up points for the push-rod and fully adjustable Showa single shock suspension unit. This 'tandem' design effectively reduces stress around the linkage pick-up area of the Trellis frame. The 848EVO Corse Special Edition raises the specification even higher with a fully adjustable Öhlins rear shock offering enhanced feel for performance-hungry sport riders.


Producing a front sub-frame in magnesium underlines the attention to weight-saving detail Its construction provides secure support for the headlamp, instruments and fairing, and the weight-saving around this high, forward position contributes considerably to overall 'feel' and control of the machine.
The dual construction technique used for the single-sided swingarm allows the main operational components to use individual aluminium castings so as to ensure strength around the pivot points, wheel hub and suspension links, while lightweight, fabricated aluminium sections are used to complete the construction into a single, beautifully engineered component. The 848EVO swingarm is then presented in a sophisticated black-anodised finish.
The lightweight front wheels used on all Ducati Superbike models substantially reduces the moment of inertia, enabling a faster change of direction and enhanced acceleration and braking performances. The 848EVO is equipped with Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels finished in black and mounted with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tyres.
The 848EVO features fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks with radial brake calliper mountings, which provide superior road holding and precise feedback. A control-enhancing steering damper maintains perfect frontend stability, inspiring supreme control and confidence alongside the increased power output.

EQUIPMENT

Lighting - The horizontal twin headlamps, a signature Ducati style from the iconic 916, are modernised with the latest lighting technology. Two polyellipsoidal units light the way with a powerful beam while maintaining an aggressive look to the front of the machine in pure Ducati Superbike tradition. The rear light employs a specially designed strip of LEDs enhanced by a high diffusion lens shaped into the sleek lines of the tailpiece. The same LEDs are intensified for brake lights. The directional indicators also use the latest in LED technology for illumination. The frontal indicators are beautifully integrated into the rear view mirrors.
                                                                                       

DTC uses the same software logic developed and used by Ducati Corse for their World Championship-winning MotoGP and World Superbike motorcycles and offers a choice of eight settings developed by their professional test riders and racers.

Accessible from the left-hand switchgear and displayed on the digital instrumentation, the system offers a choice of eight profiles, each one programmed with a wheel-spin tolerance matched to progressive riding levels of skill graded from one to eight. While level eight administers a confidence-building, high level of interaction from the system by activating upon the slightest amount of wheel-spin, level one offers a much higher tolerance and, therefore, much less intervention for highly competent riders.

DTC uses the same software logic developed and used by Ducati Corse for their World Championship-winning MotoGP and World Superbike motorcycles and offers a choice of eight settings developed by their professional test riders and racers.
Accessible from the left-hand switchgear and displayed on the digital instrumentation, the system offers a choice of eight profiles, each one programmed with a wheel-spin tolerance matched to progressive riding levels of skill graded from one to eight. While level eight administers a confidence-building, high level of interaction from the system by activating upon the slightest amount of wheel-spin, level one offers a much higher tolerance and, therefore, much less intervention for highly competent riders.

Accessible from the left-hand switchgear and displayed on the digital instrumentation, the system offers a choice of eight profiles, each one programmed with a wheel-spin tolerance matched to progressive riding levels of skill graded from one to eight. While level eight administers a confidence-building, high level of interaction from the system by activating upon the slightest amount of wheel-spin, level one offers a much higher tolerance and, therefore, much less intervention for highly competent riders.


GP-derived instruments - This pure racing digital instrumentation originating from Ducati's MotoGP project has no switches or buttons to compromise its clean, minimalist lines. Instead, information additional to the default read-outs is managed from the left-hand handlebar-mounted switch gear, allowing the rider to scroll through and select from various menus. The display, which has a bright white LED back lighting, presents rpm and speed, with the former displayed across the screen in a progressive bar graph. Optionally, the rpm and speed can be displayed in numeric values. Additionally, it displays lap times, DTC level selected (if activated on 1198) time, air temperature, coolant temperature, battery voltage, two trips and a trip that automatically starts as the fuel system goes onto reserve. Warning lights illuminate to signify neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, low oil pressure, fuel reserve, DTC intervention (if activated on 1198 S, 1198 S Corse and 1198 R Corse) and scheduled maintenance. The instrument display is also used as the control panels for the DDA (DDA kit supplied as standard on 1198 S, 1198 S Corse and 1198 R Corse) and DTC systems as well as listing lap times recorded by using the high-beam flash button as a stopwatch.

Controls - 848EVO is equipped with adjustable levers that operate Brembo radial-type master cylinders with remote reservoirs. Add easy-to-use switchgear with stopwatch function and DTC and DDA management (where applicable) and it becomes clear that functionality plays a major role alongside performance.


Stopwatch - The digital display is programmed with a stopwatch function that, when enabled, can be triggered by using the high-beam flash button and each recorded time stored in a memory. After your journey or track session, the times or lap times can be recalled from the memory and scrolled through by using the instrumentation buttons on the left-hand switchgear.

DTC - Ducati were the first manufacturer to introduce a true competition-level traction control system on a production motorcycle. The Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system further underlines Ducati's technology flow from racing to production and demonstrates how solutions developed for the track can be applied to enhance performance safety on the road.

DDA Ready - The instrument display also doubles as a control panel for the activation of the Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system, which is available as an accessory from Ducati Performance. The bike has been built ‘system-ready’ for the data acquisition kit, which consists of special DDA software and a memory key that slots into a plug under the seat. The same plug also doubles as the connection for a handy new battery charger available as an accessory from Ducati Performance.

Mirror extension kit - All Superbike mirrors come with an optional spacer kit enabling an extension of 30mm over the standard mirror stem length.







Saturday, December 22, 2012

2013 yamaha royal star venture s

Get all of the style and gratifaction of a complete dressed visiting bike in a surprisingly reduced price. The 2013 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S functions classic climate beating body-work and lots of visiting amenities. It is guaranteed to make heads turn. Did all of us mention the actual 5-year warranty as 
well

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  • 79 cubic-inch liquid-cooled, V-four tuned to put out class-leading power — 97hp @ 6000 rpm and maximum torque at 89 ft.-lb. @ 4750 rpm — for incomparable touring performance.
  • Four heated 32mm Mikuni carburetors with TPS deliver seamless throttle response and greater power across the entire rev range.
  • Compact design, dual-intake system enhances performance without sacrificing fuel tank capacity.
  • Large-capacity radiator ensures superior engine cooling for maximum efficiency.
  • Single-axis internal counterbalancer reduces engine vibration.
  • Wide-ratio, five-speed transmission with 5th-gear overdrive geared for both highway passing power and lower-rev cruising speeds.
  • Low-maintenance hydraulic clutch actuation and strong, low-maintenance shaft drive for touring convenience.

  • Four-into-two exhaust system puts out a throaty exhaust note and creates a long, low profile that’s easily customizable.

   
Engine Type79-Cubic-Inch (1294cc) Liquid-Cooled 70° V-Four; DOHC, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Bore X Stroke79mm X 66mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Fuel Delivery4) 32mm Mikuni® CV Carburetors
Ignition TCITransistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission5-Speed, Wide-Ratio W/5th-Gear Overdrive; Hydraulic Clutch
Final DriveShaft
Suspension / FrontTelescopic Fork; Air-Assist, 5.5-In Travel
Suspension / RearSingle Shock; Air-Assist, 4.1-In Travel
Brakes / FrontDual Hydraulic Disc, 298mm
Brakes / RearHydraulic Disc, 320mm
Tires / Front150/80-16 71H
Tires / Rear150/90B15M/C 74H
Wheels7-Spoke Cast
Length104.5 In
Width35.4 In
Height61.6 In
Seat Height29.5 In
Wheelbase67.1 In
Fuel Capacity6.1 Gal
Fuel Economy**39 Mpg
Wet Weight***869 Lb
Warranty5 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
MSRP*$20,590 (Charcoal Silver/Raven) Available From September 2012





Additional Features:


•Low-maintenance, 18 amp sealed battery ensures easy, reliable starting.

•Self-canceling turn signalswith stylish clear lens.


•Incomparable Star fit and finish includes flawless paint with extensive chrome and brushed stainless steel accents, and deep valanced steel fenders.


•Ignition switch, with integrated steering lock, and accessory position is mounted at the front of fuel tank for extra convenience.


•12 volt cigarette lighter-style fairing mounted DC outlet


•12 volt DC connector located under the rider seat for additional accessories


•Chrome engine guards, fender trim and 3-D Venture front fender mascot highlight unparalleled styling and attention to detail.


•Chrome handlebar switches


•Padded passenger grab rails


•Extra wide clutch and brake levers


•Blacked-out engine block with polished cooling fin edges


•Chromed front fork assembly


•3-D Venture fuel tank emblem
Exclusive Royal Star 5-year unlimited mileage warranty