Ducati Monster Diesel 2

Engine:
Type: L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement: 1078cc
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 71.5mm
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Power: 100hp (73.5kW) @ 7500rpm
Torque: 76lb-ft (10.5kgm) @ 6000rpm
Fuel injection: Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers

Transmission:
Gearbox: 6-speed
Clutch: Wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Chassis:
Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension: Marzocchi 43mm fully adjustable usd forks
Front wheel: 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x17
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Rear suspension: Progressive with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear wheel: 10-spoke in light alloy 5.50x17
Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Front wheel travel: 130mm (5.1in)
Rear wheel travel: 148mm (5.8in)
Front brake: 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial calliper with ABS
Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper with ABS
Instrumentation: Digital unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, time, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, warning ABS, overrev, DTC, immobilizer. Ready for DDA system.

Dimensions and weight:
Dry weight: 169kg
ABS wet weight: 188kg
Seat height: 810mm
Wheelbase: 1450mm
Rake: 24°
Trail: 87mm
Fuel tank capacity: 13,5 L

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SUZUKI GSV-R

 

Suzuki GSV-R is the name of the series of 4-Stroke V4 prototype motorcycles developed by Suzuki to compete in the MotoGP World Championship. GSV-R replaced Suzuki's 500 cc 2-Stroke V4 RGV500.

The GSV-R was introduced on 2002 with codename XRE0. Using the chassis and fairings that were previously made for the 2-Stroke RGV500 engine, XRE0 was hampered by many stability issues. Despite that, XRE0 was able to taste its first podium on the opening round at Suzuka and sacked 3rd place at Rio in the same year. XRE0 achievements however were inconsistent, as the riders often fell down, crashed, or were forced to retire by technical failures. The top XRE0 rider by the end of The 2002 MotoGP Championship was Kenny Roberts, Jr. in 9th place overall.

For 2007, MotoGP rules were changed to allow a maximum displacement of 800 cc. Suzuki introduced an 800 cc version of the GSV-R also known as GSV-R800. The GSV-R800 was codenamed XRG0 because of its newly redesigned engine based on displacement limitations. The new XRG0 engine was based from the layout of the 2006 990cc GSV-R however, the XRG0 engines bore, stroke, and cylinder pitch had been redesigned to better suit the 800cc engine displacement. The Factory Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team stated the new engines aim was to ‘achieve the best possible horsepower and reliable high rpm operation, and to provide the riders with user friendly power delivery and predictable engine character.’ The XRG0 was also equipped with a redesigned Engine control unit supplied by Mitsubishi, capable of producing 220 horsepower at 17,500rpm. The Chassis layout and wheelbase length from the 2006 GSV-R XRE4 used in the 2006 MotoGP season remained on the new model, however the fairing design had been updated to better accommodate high speed stability.

The 2008 MotoGP season brought another redesigned GSV-R800 that Suzuki codenamed XRG1 as the successor to the XRG0 of the previous year. This second generation 800cc four-stroke prototype was the most complex and technically advanced racing motorcycle Suzuki had ever produced at its time. The XRG1 had been developed closely with team riders Chris Vermeulen and Loris Capirossi and the feedback from the MotoGP team and Suzuki test engineers. A key focus area in refining the XRG1 was improving acceleration. This was accomplished by refining every detail of the 2007 XRG0 engine and an updated Mitsubishi ECU. The resulted engine redesigning provided lower fuel consumption and increased usability. Further refinements of the XRG0 chassis for the 2008 XRG1 allowed for better cornering performance and change of direction. Along with the chassis refinements, a newly designed fairing was developed to reduce wind resistance to enhance handling characteristics.

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YAMAH YZF-R7

The Yamaha YZF-R7 OW02 is a race homologation motorcycle of limited production run of only 500 units. It was designed to compete in the Superbike World Championship and Suzuka 8 Hours endurance races. It has a 749 cc, 20-valve (5 valves per cylinder) inline-four engine DOHC producing 107 hp (80 kW), or 139 hp (104 kW) when the other, unused bank of fuel injectors is activated, and over 162 hp (120 kW) in race trim.

The R7 was built for racing 'out of the box', implied by the chassis, which was derived from information and geometry from the YZR500 machines of the period. The R7 was specified with Öhlins suspension components, a shortened Deltabox II frame and weight of just slightly over the 162 kg (360 lb) minimum of superbike regulations.

The intentions of the R7 were further underlined, with its designation of "OW-02" and the lack of any pillion/passenger provision.

Specifications:

Production: 1999–2002

Predecessor: Yamaha YZF750

Class: Sport bike (homologation special)

Engine: 749cc 4-stroke In line four

Power: 106.00 HP (77.4 kW) @ 11000 RPM

Torque: 72.10 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.2 ft·lbf) @ 9000 RPM

Brakes: Front: 320 mm (12.6 inches) Dual disc

Rear: 245 mm (9.6 inches) Single disc

Tires: Front: 120/70-ZR17

Rear: 180/55-ZR17

Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 inches)

Dimensions:

Length: 2,060 mm (81.1 inches)

Width: 720 mm (28.3 inches)

Seat height: 840 mm (33.1 inches)

Weight: 176.0 kg (388.0 pounds)

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Honda International Bikes: "ST1300"

ST1300: Sport Touring Motorcycle

Price: starting from $14,599

Building a motorcycle that’s part supersport performer and part long-distance tourer is no easy feat. Satisfying the rider who demands an impeccable combination of both can be even harder. Which is why for years serious sport-touring pilots have turned to one machine: Honda’s ST1300. Inspired by our class-leading Gold Wing and CBRs, the ST1300 seamlessly pairs comfort—sleek, wind-cheating bodywork, huge, detachable saddlebags, an electronically adjustable windscreen—with a powerful V-4 engine and lightweight chassis delivering performance usually reserved for the sportbike set. Exactly the kind of class-leading machine you can count on from Honda.

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Honda International Bikes: XR650L

Honda XR650L: Dual Sport Motorcycle

Price: Starting from $5,999

Whether you ride on dirt or on the road, power is everything. Especially when you ride the XR650L. Its bulletproof 644cc overhead cam engine produces huge torque and power, thanks to the Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber. While the gear-driven counterbalancer reduces tiring vibrations. Thanks to a chassis that is strong and exceptionally agile, the XR650L makes short work of long rides whether they’re on the road or off.

It all starts in the engine room, where the XR’s potent, Baja-bred 644cc OHC powerplant uses Honda’s patented Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVC) to put out huge torque and power. From there, a gear-driven counterbalancer minimizes vibrations, while a light, rigid chassis and long-travel suspension soak up the bumps and deliver superb handling on pavement and off. Handy electric starting simply makes it all that much easier.

Specifications

Engine

Engine Type: 644cc air cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke

Compression Ratio: 8.3:1

Induction: 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor

Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Front Suspension: 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel

Rear Suspension: Pro-link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel

Front Brake: Single Disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear Brake: Single Disc

Front Tire: 3.00-2.1

Rear Tire: 4.60-18

Dimensions:

Rake: 27.0 degrees

Trail: 102.0mm (4.0 inches)

Wheelbase: 57.3 inches

Seat Height: 37.0inches

Ground Clearance: 13.0 inches

Curb Weight: 346 pounds

Fuel Capacity: 2.8 gallons, including 0.6 gallons reserve

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