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Friday, September 3, 2010

Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Picture Design

General information
Model:	Vulcan 2000 Classic LT
Year:	1992
Category:	Custom / cruiser
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	399.00 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Twin
Stroke:	4
Power:	45.00 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Bore x stroke:	70.0 x 51.3 mm (2.8 x 2.0 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor. Keihin
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Coil
Starter:	Electric
Lubrication system:	Wet Sump
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Belt
Clutch:	Wet Plate
Physical measures
Dry weight:	182.0 kg (401.2 pounds)
Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions:	100/90-19
Rear tyre dimensions:	140/90-15
Front brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Exhaust system:	Double
Speed and acceleration
Top speed:	150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
Power/weight ratio:	0.2473 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	10.00 litres (2.64 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles):	5.00 litres (1.32 gallons)
Color options:	Black / Blue
Comments:	Excellent entry level cruiser though systems are a little dated
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Saturday, August 28, 2010

KAWASAKI Z1300 Picture Design

KAWASAKI Z1300 Picture design

Not only is it less common, when is the last time you saw one that’s gone the custom route, wide rear tire and all?Most readers here are familiar with the Honda CBX, the inline 6 that remains popular in the classic market but another inline 6 you don’t see very often is the Kawasaki Z1300.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Kawasaki ZX-10R Pictures Gallery Design

General information
Model:	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Year:	2009
Category:	Sport
Rating:	70.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line four
Stroke:	4
Torque:	112.81 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.2 ft.lbs) @ 8700 RPM
Compression:	12.9:1
Bore x stroke:	76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	TCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS)
Starter:	Electric
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Dry weight:	208.0 kg (458.6 pounds)
Seat height:	831 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall length:	2,111 mm (83.1 inches)
Overall width:	711 mm (28.0 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,415 mm (55.7 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):	25.5°
Trail:	109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension:	43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension:	Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	190/55-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Front brakes diameter:	310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	17.03 litres (4.50 gallons)
Color options:	Ebony, Candy Burnt Orange/Flat Super Black, Special Edition Lime Green/Metallic Diablo Black
Further information
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Monday, June 28, 2010

2009 Kawasaki Ninja zx 14 Picture Design and Review

"I like Misano; it is one of my favourite circuits" Laverty

PARKALGAR HONDA World Supersport Championship contender Eugene Laverty is looking forward to Misano in Italy and the eighth round of the World Supersport Championship this weekend as it is one of his favourite circuits and he wants to notch up his fifth win of the year.

Miguel Praia is glad the series is back in Europe and will be aiming for his best ever result on the second Parkalgar Honda race bike. There is practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday before the race takes place at 1330 CET on Sunday 27th June.

Eugene: "I like Misano, whatever bike I ride on at the circuit I am quick, whether a 250cc GP bike or my Parkalgar Honda. It is one of my favourite circuits and I genuinely get on well with it. It makes a difference when you go into a race weekend with a positive attitude. I think it will be the usual three at the front - me, Kenan Sofuoglu and Joan Lascorz - and Chaz Davies is starting to be more regular at the front as well. I am looking to add to my tally of wins and take points off Kenan in the Championship; it's as simple as that."

Miguel: "Misano has been good for the team so far and I especially like to race in Europe. Recently with all the travelling it interrupts my training regime but now after a break I am back to normal. I have been training very hard and I am fully motivated to have a strong second half of the season. I think the amount of my training and focus means I have a good chance of equalling or bettering my 10th place result from last year."

Simon Buckmaster, Parkalgar Honda Team Manager: "Eugene has taken 95 points out of the last 100 and Misano is a really good track for Parkalgar Honda. There are six races to go and we are looking for a win this weekend and to pull points back on Kenan. We could do with Lascorz finishing second to Eugene so that we can leave leading the World Championship - or even better if Pirro was to beat Kenan at his home track it could be a Honda 1-2-3. Miguel scored a 10th at Misano last year and we hope he will bounce back after a disappointing result at the last round with a new personal best in Italy, he and the team are certainly motivated enough. Miguel and I have discussed that he needs to work on focus and concentration in every session in order to help us achieve that. There are 27 starters for this weekend's race which is a bigger grid and that is good for the Championship."

2009 kawasaki ninja zx 14 picture design and review

Sylvain
At least, I have raced at Misano before, so I will not have to start the first practice learning a new track, as has been the case so many times this year. Also we tested here recently and that has given me more track information and knowledge. I’m hoping that all of this means that I will not be chasing the rest of the riders on the first day of practice and I will be more more competitive right from the start.
I want to get back to the way I was at the start of the season and be on it right from day one and qualify well. Poor qualifying has held me up quite a few times this season, so it’s about time I did the business on Friday and Saturday and got myself ina good position (on the grid) on raceday.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

2010 Kawasaki Versys Picture Design

2010 kawasaki versys picture design

More miles in the saddle would probably negate that complaint, but that was my first impression. ER-6n is one of those bikes that looks entirely current, mean and badass right now -- and will probably look silly and out of date in a few short years. Only time will tell. ER-6n comes in Metallic Flat Spark Black paint only, with a suggested retail price of $6,699.It's fashionable to tout 650s as "beginner bikes," but any one of these three Kawasakis has enough potential to serve experienced riders well. Some owners have even outfitted their Versyses (Versailles?) for solo touring. For riders of average or smaller stature, the Ninja 650R and ER-6n represent excellent choices for all-around riding, from commuting to weekend romps through the countryside. The Versys would be my choice of the bunch for utility, fun and comfort.Switching over to the Ninja 650 provided some contrast. It took me a few miles and a few slow starts to find my footpegs on a consistent basis. The Ninja's riding position is not quite superbike, but it definitely demands a good degree of bend from longer legs. I also found the non-adjustable footpegs and foot controls to be decidedly small for my size 14 boots -- I'd have to go to the aftermarket or to a fabricator to make the Ninja fit. Once I got settled in to the Ninja, though, I found a lot to like. A very clear digital speedometer with big numbers shares space with a digital tachometer that indicates rpm with a bar, and quick glances gave me all the information I needed during my ride. I experimented with the transmission, running the bike up in the rev range versus short-shifting. The Ninja didn't seem to much care -- it just pulled at most any rpm above 3,000. Ninja's full bodywork is very current, and super attractive. I especially like how the underseat muffler tucks in, leaving the rear wheel out in the wind. Ninja 650R comes in Ebony, Metallic Island Blue and Candy Lime Green -- the only color a true Kawasaki acolyte would want -- starting at $7,099.

Somewhere in the middle, between the Versys and the Ninja, sits the ER-6n. Basically a naked derivative of the Ninja, the ER-6n made its US debut in 2009, and returns fundamentally unchanged for 2010. Of the three 650 variants, this one was my least favorite, by a hair. The ER-6n lacks the wind protection that the Ninja's tiny screen and bodywork provides, while maintaining a similar compact riding position. I guess the Ninja's bodywork just fit me better, giving me smoother points of contact. Your fit may vary. I also found the ER-6n's instrument panel less useful, as the digital tachometer/analog needle speedometer always required more than a glance to read. More miles in the saddle would probably negate that complaint, but that was my first impression. ER-6n is one of those bikes that looks entirely current, mean and badass right now -- and will probably look silly and out of date in a few short years. Only time will tell. ER-6n comes in Metallic Flat Spark Black paint only, with a suggested retail price of $6,699.It's fashionable to tout 650s as "beginner bikes," but any one of these three Kawasakis has enough potential to serve experienced riders well. Some owners have even outfitted their Versyses (Versailles?) for solo touring. For riders of average or smaller stature, the Ninja 650R and ER-6n represent excellent choices for all-around riding, from commuting to weekend romps through the countryside. The Versys would be my choice of the bunch for utility, fun and comfort.

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