Big dog Ridgeback (2005)

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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

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