2011 BMW F 800 R Specs, Engine Features and Overview

Posted in BMW - Motorrad, F 800 R, Motorcycle on April 26th, 2011 by jess

2011 BMW F 800 RThe 2011 BMW F 800 R  is an attractive medium naked bike that seats two  people on its two-up 31.5-in. low saddle (adjustable to raise by 1 inch).  It gets its power from a water-cooled, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder DOHC engine that generates 87 hp and 63 pound-feet of torque delivered through a six-speed constant mesh transmission.  The motorcycle has a new throttle valve kinematic system and achieves good sprinting power. The compact engine gives a slim waist and the fuel tank located beneath the seat contributes to a more distributed weight.  Rider is positioned in an upright stance with an aluminum handlebar that has a good rearward sweep.  Instrumentation comprised of a stacked tacho and speedometer with LCD display.  The bike also sports a unique compact headlight cluster (a rectangular and a mini round lens) and 17” wheels.  Fuel consumption is rated an economical 65.34 mpg.  This BMW F800 R roadster uses 43 mm front fork and rear twin sided swingarm with adjustable shock / spring preload and adjustable rebound damping.

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2011 Aprilia Sportcity 50 Scooter Specs, Engine Feature and Overview

Posted in Aprilia, Motorcycle, Sportcity 50 on April 26th, 2011 by jess

2011 Aprilia Sportcity 50 The 2011 Aprilia Sportcity 50 is a compact size, stylish scooter offering practicality and riding agility.  It is designed with protective front windshield, wide seat for two, passenger grab handle, flat platform, and a roomy underseat storage compartment.  The bike is driven with a 50cc 4-stroke single-cylinder SOHC engine, delivering 2 bhp @ 7000 rpm through a CVT automatic transmission.  The engine features carburetor fuel system, forced air cooling, and catalytic converter.  With ultra efficient combustion, Aprilia Sportcity 50 scooter is economical to run, running over 25 miles on 1 liter of fuel.  14” light alloy wheels are fitted to a classical open cradle frame in high strength steel tube.  Front hydraulic fork suspension has a wheel travel of 85 mm, while at the rear end engine-transmission assembly acts as swingarm and is damped by an adjustable shock absorber with a generous 84 mm of wheel travel.

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