Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Motorcycle Reviews Honda Gold Wing

Motorcycle Reviews Honda Gold Wing

Honda Gold Wing debuted in 1975 and went to become one of the most popular motorcycles in the history. Gold Wing, which was intended as a road bike, gained tremendous popularity a touring bike. It was the first motorcycle that had airbag system. Gold Wing featured some of cutting-edge technology including water cooled engine (only the second to have it after Suzuki GT750), first motorcycle ever to have a fuel pump, shaft drive and transmission underneath the engine instead of behind it.
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First model of Gold Wing was GL1000 was listed as a touring bike and was made from 1975 to 1979. GL1100 was the next model that was more or less same as GL1000 except minor improvements such as 1985 cc Cylinder and air adjustable suspension system. GL1200 was introduced in 1984, which had 1182 cc brand new engine. GL1200 turned out to be an immediate hit. GL1500 with lots of new changes came out in 1988, which outclassed all the competitors. After a gap of 13 years, GL 1800 with 1832cc size and fuel injection system was introduced in 2001.
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Friday, February 13, 2009

Motorcycle reviews Honda VTX 1800

Honda VTX 1800

Honda VTX series is a line of V-Twin cruiser motorcycles inspired Zodiac concept show at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. When Honda introduced VTX 1800 in 2002, it was the largest displacement V-Twin engine in the world and it had the largest pistons ever produced for a car or motorcycle. Although the model did not last long but the race for larger displacement continues even today. Torque of 160 N-M at only 3500 rpm makes one of the most powerful engine.

Specifications

• Engine
52-degree, V-Twin, SOHC, 3-Valves per Cylinder, Displacement - 1,312 cc, Bore x Stroke - 101 x 112 mm, Compression Ratio - 9:1, Transmission - 5-Speed Final Drive Shaft, Liquid cooled, Carburetor - Single 38mm constant-velocity, Ignition - digital with three dimensional mapping, Spark Plugs – 2 per cylinder
• Chassis
Weight – 804 pounds, Fuel Capacity - 5.3 gallons including 1-gallon reserve, Wheelbase – 67.5 inch, Seat Height – 27.4 inch, Rake- 32-degree caster angle, Trail – 6.4 inch
• Suspension
Front – 41mm inverted fork, 5.1 inches travel, Rear – Dual Shocks adjustable with 5-position spring pre-load, 3.9 inches travel, Front Brake – Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper, Rear Brake – Single 296 mm disc with single-piston caliper, Front Wheels/Tires – 140/80-17 radial, Rear Wheel/Tires – 170/80-15 radial

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Motorcycle Reviews Honda VTX 1300

Honda VTX 1300
Honda VTX 1300 is a motorcycle from the giants of motorcycle sport manufacturer Honda. It is one of the best products for the lovers of cruisers. The model has an enormous 1795 cc V-Twin engine is the ultimate choice for the riders looking out for 'bigger is always better'. Honda' VTX (V-Twin Extreme) engine offers superb displacement and power.










Specifications

• Engine
52-degree, V-Twin, SOHC, 3-Valves per Cylinder, Displacement - 1,312 cc, Bore x Stroke - 89.5 x 104.3 mm, Compression Ratio - 9.2:1, Transmission - 5-Speed Final Drive Shaft, Liquid cooled, Carburetor - Single 38mm constant-velocity, Ignition - digital with three dimensional mapping, Spark Plugs – 2 per cylinder
• Chassis
Weight – 708 pounds, Fuel Capacity - 4.8 gallons including 1-gallon reserve, Wheelbase – 65.7 inch, Seat Height – 27.35 inch, Rake- 32-degree caster angle, Trail – 5.7 inch
• Suspension
Front – 41mm fork, Rear – Dual Shocks adjustable with 5-position spring pre-load, Front Brake – Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper, Rear Brake – Single 296 mm disc with single-piston caliper, Front Wheels/Tires – 140/80-17 Dunlop D404, Rear Wheel/Tires – 170/80-15 Dunlop D404

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Motorcycle Reviews Honda CBR600RR

Honda CBR600RR

Honda' CBR series, born in 1987, have been well-known as sport bikes. Honda CBR600RR has remained as one of the most successful motorcycles in the recent history. CBR600RR is a powerful and sporty bike that offers the best agility with which you can ride extremely fast practically in any conditions and in any surroundings. Like the bigger CBR1000RR, CBR600 is a proof of how good a motorcycle can be.

Specifications

• Engine
Valve Train - DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder, Displacement - 599 cc, Bore x Stroke - 67 x 42.5 mm, Compression Ratio – 12.2:1, Transmission – Close Ratio 6-Speed Final Drive O-Ring Sealed Chain, Liquid cooled, four cylinder, Dual Stage Fuel Injection with 40mm throttle bodies and Denso 12-hole injectors, Ignition – computer controlled digital transistorized with three dimensional mapping, Spark Plugs – 2 per cylinder
• Chassis
Weight – 410 pounds, Fuel Capacity - 4.8 gallons including 1-gallon reserve, Wheelbase – 53.9 inch, Seat Height – 32.3 inch, Rake - 23.5-degree caster angle, Trail – 3.8 inch
• Suspension
Front – 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring pre load 4.7 inches travel, Rear – Unit Pro-Link Single Shock with spring pre load adjustable 5.1 inches travel, Front Brake – Dual radial mounted four piston with 310mm disc with optional Honda combined ABS, Rear Brake – Single 220 mm disc with optional Honda combined ABS, Front Wheels/Tires – 120/70ZR-17 radial, Rear Wheel/Tires – 180/55ZR-17 radial

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Sunday, February 8, 2009

Motorcycle Reviews Honda CBR1000RR

Honda CBR1000RR

Honda' CBR series, well-known as sport bikes, is one of the highest selling segment in the middleweight machines in the twentieth century. CBR100RR is a powerful sports bike that allows you to maneuver your ride smoothly and swiftly in any surroundings.


Specifications

• Engine
Vvalve Train - DOHC, 4-Valves per Cylinder, Displacement - 999 cc, Bore x Stroke - 76 x 55.1 mm, Compression Ratio – 12.3:1, Transmission – Close Ratio 6-Speed Final Drive O-Ring Sealed Chain, Liquid cooled, four cylinder, Dual Stage Fuel Injection, Ignition – computer controlled digital transistorized with three dimensional mapping, Spark Plugs – 2 per cylinder
• Chassis
Weight – 439 pounds, Fuel Capacity - 4.7 gallons including 1-gallon reserve, Wheelbase – 55.4 inch, Seat Height – 32.3 inch, Rake - 23.3-degree caster angle, Trail – 3.8 inch
• Suspension
Front – 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring pre load 4.3 inches travel, Rear – Unit Pro-Link Single Shock with spring pre load adjustable 5.4 inches travel, Front Brake – Dual radial mounted four piston with 320mm disc, Rear Brake – Single 220 mm disc, Front Wheels/Tires – 120/70ZR-17 radial, Rear Wheel/Tires – 190/50ZR-17 radial

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