2011 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in Motorcycle, Suzuki, V-Strom 650 ABS on April 16th, 2011 by jess

2011 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS The 2011 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS is a middleweight adventure motorcycle excelling in low to midrange torque.  Handling is versatile and agile with its lightweight chassis. It is equipped with an 8-valve 90 degree V-Twin engine that displaces 645cc, featuring high efficiency liquid cooling system with compact oil cooler, and Suzuki Pulsed Air-Injection (PAIR) that helps reduce emission.  Transmission system employs a smooth shifting six-speed.  Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) comes standard to support dual disc front with 310 mm rotors and dual-piston caliper, and a single disc rear with 260 mm rotor and single-piston caliper.  The bike comes with comfortable suspension with the front adjustable preload, rear adjustable rebound damping, and knob operated hydraulic preload.   Other features are high mounted stainless steel exhaust, large 5.8 gallon fuel tank, large multi-reflector headlight, height adjustable windshield, a compact and slim fairing, and a wide rear luggage rack.

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2011 Ducati Multistrada S Pikes Peak Special Edition Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in Ducati, Motorcycle, Multistrada S Pikes Peak on April 12th, 2011 by jess

2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak The 2011 Ducati Multistrada S Pikes Peak is a special edition versatile adventure and sport motorcycle born to perform on all-terrain. It was developed in celebration of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race victory, thus it embodies a racing spirit.  Engine is a powerful 150 hp 1198 cc L-twin.  It is equipped on the basis of the Multistrada Sport Edition, but with extra style and attitude.  The bike receives an exclusive carbon fiber highlights and exterior finish including for the silencer, Coarse color scheme, black engine guard, Ducati performance exhaust (for EU countries), front mudguard, magnesium front subframe, passenger foot-peg hangers, and adjustable race style low screen made from carbon.  Other features fitted as standard are Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) automatic Ohlins suspension adjustment system, and an extra safety function given by the Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS).

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