2011 Triumph Speed Triple Specs, Engine Features, and Video

Posted in Motorcycle, Speed Triple, Triumph on March 30th, 2011 by jess

2011 Triumph Speed Triple The 2011 Triumph Speed Triple is a streetfighter / track bike with a powerful 1050cc in-line three-cylinder DOHC engine that has been upgrade with new airbox, larger inter-cylinder air transfer holes that reduces pumping loss, latest generation ECU software, and modified exhaust system.  It achieves a claimed 133 bhp @ 9400 rpm and 82 ft.-lbs. of peak torque @ 9400 rpm.  Chassis is an all-new, more compact aluminum twin spar frame with single sided swingarm design.  The shocks of its suspension provides adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping.  This high performance motorcycle gets a modern and aggressive look with twin pentagonal headlights, LED taillight, muscular gas tank with new radiator side cover, and muffler with oval profile that exits up high in the back.  Features also include coded key immobilizer for added security, LCD instrument pack with digital speedometer and gauges, alloy handlebars, narrower one-piece seat, and optional ABS.

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2011 Honda CBR® 1000RR Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in CBR1000RR, Honda, Motorcycle on March 28th, 2011 by jess

2011 Honda CBR 1000RR The 2011 Honda CBR® 1000RR is a sport bike that combines lightweight aluminum chassis and muscular body shape with a high horsepower engine.  Its powerhouse is a 999 cc liquid-cooled in-line 4-cylinder engine with a compression ratio of 12.3 to 1.  Designed to be the ultimate street bike, the CBR 1000RR offer an available electronically controlled Combined ABS (C-ABS) for enhanced braking power along with stiff radial front-brake caliper, and Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD).  Unit Pro-Link™ rear suspension offers agile handling and better traction by eliminating the frame-mounted top shock mount.  Other highlights include slipper clutch with cam-assist, idle air control valve, and MotoGP style exhaust with lowboy muffler.

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