2011 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX-10R Specs, Engine Features and Overview

Posted in Kawasaki, Motorcycle, Ninja ZX-10R on May 1st, 2011 by jess

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX-10R modern Japanese high-performance superbike.  It’s powered by a 998cc, liquid-cooled, horizontal in-line four-cylinder DOHC engine with two fuel injectors per cylinder.  Output is rated 197 bhp which is claimed to be boosted to 207 bhp by the Ram Air system, with a torque of 83 lbs.ft.  Engine is arranged to work with the twin-spar cast aluminum chassis, for a more centralized mass.  Suspension employs 43mm up-side down big piston fork, steering damper, and a rear horizontal back link gas-charged shock (with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload).  The 2011 ZX-10R motorcycle is equipped with an advance Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)  to optimize rear wheel spin and engine acceleration.  There are three power modes to chose from – track use with racing tires, general sport riding, wet or slippery surfaces, and can be disabled completely.  Other highlights include titanium-header exhaust system, 3-spoke 17” gravity cast wheels, 32-inch low seat, adjustable footpeg, and high visibility race-oriented instrumentation including LED bar-graph tachometer.

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2011 Victory Vision™ Tour Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in Motorcycle, Victory, Vision Tour on April 30th, 2011 by jess

2011 Victory Vision Tour The 2011 Victory Vision™ Tour is a sleek-styled luxury touring motorcycle equipped with state of the art features, weighting at 869 pounds.  It’s driven by a new 106 cu.in. counterbalanced V Twin engine that delivers 92 bhp and 109 pound-feet of torque through a 6-speed gearbox.  Braking system is enhanced with employment of Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) that’s a standard in this bike.  Plush and ergonomically built, it comes with features including power windshield mounted atop a full coverage frame fairing, large HID Xenon headlight, pulled-back handlebar, AM/FM four speaker audio system that’s compatible with MP3 player or an optional satellite radio, well-padded two-up saddle with lumbar support, dual-zone heated seats and handgrips, and spacious 19-gallons of trunk and saddlebag capacity.  A comprehensive multi-function instrument panel is another highlight in the 2011 Vision Tour with two trip meters, odometer, clock, air temperature, average speed, current and average MPG, and remaining fuel range.

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