2011 Honda CBR® 250R Specs, Engine Feature and Overview

Posted in CBR250R, Honda, Motorcycle on March 28th, 2011 by jess

2011 Honda CBR250R The 2011 Honda CBR® 250R takes on the fun side of entry-level sport motorcycle.  This easy to ride bike is equipped with an efficient 249cc liquid-cooled single cylinder DOHC engine featuring four valve, engine counter balancer, and programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) that gives good fuel economy.  Chassis has a non-adjustable 37mm fork and Pro-Link rear suspension with preload adjustment.  Steering geometry consists a 25° rake and 3.74 in. trail.  It’s small structure of steel frame and plastic body material rolls on a 17” wheels.  Optional combined Anti-lock Brake (ABS) can be had to the standard disc brakes.  Other features include a layered fairing, analog tach on a digital speedometer behind the tallish windscreen, 3.05 in. low vinyl seat,  separate passenger seat with grab rail and standard footpegs, and underseat storage.

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2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster® XR1200X Specs, Engine Feature, and Video

Posted in Harley-Davidson, Motorcycle, Sportster XR1200X on March 20th, 2011 by jess

2011 Harley Davidson Sportster XR1200X The 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster® XR1200X race inspired sporting motorcycle is driven by a spirited 1201cc Evolution® V-Twin engine and 5-speed transmission that claims to achieve 73.9 lb.ft. torque at 4000 rpm.  Aluminum heads and cylinders are used to lighten the bike’s weight and improve air-cooling efficiency.  The new styling is bold – with the black out treatment including for the powertrain and dual upswept exhaust, and three spoke cast aluminum black wheels with orange rim pinstripe.  Also revised are the suspension, with Showa’s fully adjustable 43mm Big Piston Fork and 36mm fully adjustable Showa® shock.   The strong dual, four-piston Nissin calipers front brakes and single piston rear are unchangeable.  Other features include a 29° rake, two-piece stepped saddle, Dunlop® qualifier tires, wide low-rise handlebar, and XR750-inspired fuel tank with throwback graphics that’s integrated with the air intake underneath.

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