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Kawasaki Specs

Written by AllAboutBikes Editor March 30, 2009 0

Kawasaki Ninja ZX – 14

2009 Ninja ZX - 14

The 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX – 14 boasts a 1,325cc engine developed for low mechanical noise and vibrations. Ram air induction, digital fuel injection and coil-on-plug ignition enables the ZX – 14 to produce 113.5 lb. ft of torque at 7,500 rpm. A lightweight aluminum frame holds the heart of the ZX – 14 in place, while the power is transferred through the six speed transmission and into an x-ring chain smoldering the 120/70 ZR17 rear tire.

Engine	1,325 cc, Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve, inline-four
Bore/ Stroke	84.0 x 61.0 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0: 1
Fuel System	DFI with Mikuni 44mm Mikuni Throttle Bodies (4)
Ignition	TCBI with Digital Advance
Horsepower	N/A
Torque	154 N/m {15.7 kgf/m} 113.5 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm

MSRP	Standard $12,099 / Special Edition: $12,399
Color	Candy Lime Green / Flat Super Black, Special Edition Candy Burnt Orange / Metallic Diablo Black
Brakes Front	Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers
Brakes Rear	Single 250mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper
Curb Weight	566.7 lbs.
Final Drive	X-Ring Chain
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.8 gal
Ground Clearance	N/A
Overall Length	85.4 in.
Overall Width	29.9 in.
Seat Height	31.5 in.
Suspension Front	43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 in.
Suspension Rear	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.8 in.
Tires Front	120/70 ZR-17
Tires Rear	190/50 ZR-17
Transmission	6-speed
Wheel Base	57.5 in.

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Buell Specs

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Buell 1125CR Specs

The Buell 1125CR combines Superbike technology and capabilities with the comfort of a street bike. The 1125CR utilizes an Intuitive Response Chassis, which is made of lightweight aluminum and is the stiffest chassis ever built by Buell. This chassis enables the bike to better hold a line and allows minimal flexing or bending. A longer cast-aluminum swing arm with its pivot shaft going through the engine cases creates a stiffer connection between the rear wheel and the rest of the chassis. These enhancements to the frame and suspension are meaningless if the bike is lacking in the engine department. That’s why the Buell 1125CR is powered by a Buell Helicon 1125cc V-Twin engine. The 1125cc v-twin is the most powerful Buell street engine combining just the right bore and stroke combination to deliver 146 Horsepower and 82 foot pounds of torque.

Engine	999cc, 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
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication	Wet sump
Starter	Electric

MSRP	$12,899
Color	Black/Matte Black, Blue/White, Red/ Black
Brakes Front	Radial Mount, 4-piston Calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Brakes Rear	1-piston caliper, 220 mm disc
Curb Weight	203kg (448 lbs.)
Final Drive	Chain
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 L (4.6 US gal)
Ground Clearance	5.1 in. (130 mm)
Overall Length	2045 mm (80.5 in.)
Overall Width	710 mm (28.0 in.)
Seat Height	810 mm (31.9 in.)
Suspension Front	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable
Suspension Rear	Link type, oil damped, coil spring, fully adjustable
Tires Front	120/70ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear	190/50ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Wheel Base	1405mm (55.3 in.)

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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9

Written by AllAboutBikes Editor March 26, 2009 0

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Zero Motorcycles set World Record

Written by AllAboutBikes Editor March 25, 2009 0

Zero Motorcycles to set World Record for 24 Hour All-Electric Vehicle Endurance Race

Innovative Santa Cruz Company Races into History Books With Never-Before Attempted Event

Press Release from Zero Motorcycles
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (March 23, 2009) – Zero Motorcycles will make history again the weekend of April 4-5, when they host the Zero Motorcycles’ 24 Hours of Electricross. The event will be the first international endurance competition for off-road all-electric vehicles and is a landmark moment in the electric vehicle industry. Teams from across the United States and around the world have signed on to be a part of making history and for a chance to be included in the Guinness World Records.

“This event is pulling together an incredibly diverse group of people from around the world. Everyone from lifelong motorcyclists to environmentally-conscience trend setters are fielding teams. Some are traveling thousands of miles at their own expense for this opportunity to make motorcycle history,” said Neal Saiki, inventor and founder, Zero Motorcycles.

Motorcycle Purchasers Save

Written by AllAboutBikes Editor March 23, 2009 0

From a Press Release from the AMA

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Vehicles eligible for the motorcycle tax deduction added to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are likely to include on-road and dual-sport motorcycles, as well as motorscooters and mopeds, according to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). The tax deduction -- first reported by the AMA on Feb. 14 -- was added at the eleventh hour to the landmark $787 billion stimulus package that President Barack Obama signed into law on Feb. 17.