The 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback is a powerful motorcycle that features a four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1916 cc. The engine is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.6:1. The Ridgeback has a six-speed transmission with a belt-driven final drive. The frame is made up of an 8-inch downtube and a 4-inch backbone, with a rake of 37 degrees. On the front, it has a 41mm telescopic fork suspension and on the rear it has a spring-loaded seat (instead of suspension). The Ridgeback has a single disc PM braking system for both the front and the rear. It is fitted with aluminum wheels, an MH90-21 tyre on the front, and a 300/35-18 tyre on the rear. The bike is 2719mm long and has a seat height of 622 mm. Its weight is 297kg, and its fuel tank capacity is of 14.4 L with a 1.5L reserve capacity as well as an oil capacity of 3.3 L. The Ridgeback’s design features two-into-two chrome exhaust pipes and a sleek look, making it a popular choice for riders seeking both power and style.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Big Dog Ridgeback
| Year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1916 cc / 117 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 104.8 x 111.1 mm / 4 1/8 x 4 3/8 ” |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | Two-into-two, chrome |
| Induction | S&S carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic single fire |
| Battery | 270 cca |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed, Baker |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Frame | 8″ Downtube, 4″ backbone |
| Rake | 37 degrees |
| Front Suspension | ~A41 mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | None, spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes | Single disc PM, 4 piston caliper, differential bore |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc PM, 4 piston caliper |
| Wheels | Aluminium |
| Front Tyre | MH90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 300/35-18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2719 mm / 107 in |
| Wheelbase | 2083 mm / 82 in |
| Seat Height | 622 mm / 24.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 297 kg / 654 lbs |
| GVWR | 492.2 kg / 1085 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.4 L / 3.8 US gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 1.5 L / 0.4 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 3.3 L / 0.4 US gal |