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

Sunday, 01. May 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 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE Specs, Engine Features and Video

Tuesday, 26. April 2011 by jess

2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE The 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE is a 1000 cc sport superbike packed with state of the art technology.  Engine is a liquid-cooled 16-valve 65-degree V-four DOHC with a 13 to 1 compression ratio.  Power output is an impressive 180 bhp and 85 pound-feet of peak torque.  It’s self adjusting electronic system includes Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) with eight different setting that runs in conjunction with a ride-by-wire throttle, three different Aprilia Wheelie Control (AWC) and Aprilia Launch Control (APL) mode).  This track ready yet street legal motorcycle also gets a quick shifter, and a Road or Race instrument cluster dual display mode.  Other features include top-spec fully adjustable Ohlins suspension with steering damper, 17” wheels with ultra wide 200 mm dual blend rear tire, Brembo monoblock radial type, and lightweight 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust with advanced butterfly valve management system.

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