Wednesday, November 3, 2010

First Look:2011 Honda V4 Crossrunner


WELL HERE it is: the 2011 Honda Crossrunner V4 800.

With a 782cc V4 liquid-cooled engine housed in an aluminium twin-spar frame, the new Honda looks set to take on the new wave of adventure sports machines currently flooding the market.
It's chain-driven, six speed, weighs 240kg and has a seat height of 816mm.
No mention of many hi-tech gizmos in the information we've received but we'll keep you updated as the story develops.
What's the verdict? Looks very 'Honda', doesn't it?

Monday, November 1, 2010

Suzuki GSX-R-1000 Specifications

GSX-R 1000 SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and Weight Overall length 2,045mm (80.5in)
Overall width 720mm (28.3in)
Overall height 1,130mm (44.5in)
Wheelbase 1,405mm (55.3in)
Ground Clearance 130mm (5.1in)
Seat height 810mm (31.9in)
Curb Mass 205kg (452lbs)
Fuel Tank 17.5 litres (4.6 US gallons)

Engine
Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement 999 cm3 (cc)
Bore x Stroke 74.5 mm x 57.3 mm
Compression ratio 12.8:1
Ignition Type Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh

Suspension
Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Brake
Front Disc, twin
Rear Disc

Tyres Size
Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless