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Harley Davidson EL 1200 Type 74 (1941)

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The Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin engine and OHV. It has a capacity of 1207 cc or 74 cu-in and a bore and stroke of 86.3 x 101.6 mm. The cooling system is air-cooled, and the induction is done with a single Linkert carburetor. The ignition is battery and coil. The bike can produce a maximum power of 53 hp or 39.5 kW at 6000 rpm. It has a 4-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The front suspension consists of Springer forks, while the rear is rigid. The brakes are drum brakes both in the front and rear. The bike weighs 258 kg or 569 lbs. It was manufactured in 1941.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead

Year: 1941
Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV
Capacity: 1207 cc / 74 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 86.3 x 101.6 mm / 3.4″ X 4″
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Single Linkert carburetor
Ignition: Battery and coil
Max Power: 53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Springer forks
Rear Suspension: Rigid
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Weight: 258 kg / 569 lbs

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Ducati 125T / 125TV (1956-60)

admin — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 21:09:23 +0000

The Ducati 125T/TV motorcycle was produced from 1956 to 1960. It had a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHV, pushrod engine with a capacity of 124.4cc or 7.6 cubic inches. The bore and stroke were 55.2 x 52mm, and the compression ratio was 7.0:1. The bike used air cooling and a dry sump lubrication system, and came in two variations: T with a Dell’Orto MA18B carburetor, and TV with a Dell’Orto ME20B carburetor. The ignition was a 6V, 25W generator, coil with a kick start. The maximum power output was 4.8 kW or 6.5 hp at 6500 rpm. The transmission had four speeds with a chain final drive. The front suspension used hydraulically-damped telescopic forks, and the rear suspension was a swingarm with dual chocks. The brakes were 118mm drums at the front and rear. The bike had 2.50 x 17 front tyres and 2.75 x 17 rear tyres, and a dry weight of 95 kg/209 lbs. The fuel capacity was 14 litres or 3.7 US gallons/3.1 Imperial gallons, and the top speed was 86km/h or 53mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 125T / TV

Year: 1956 – 60
Engine: Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHV, pushrod
Capacity: 124.4 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 55.2 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Dry sump
Induction: T: Dell’Orto MA18B carburetor TV: Dell’Orto ME20B carburetor
Ignition: 6V, 25W generator, coil
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Hydraulically damped telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual chocks
Front Brakes: 118 mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 118 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2.50 x 17
Rear Tyre: 2.75 x 17
Dry Weight: 95 kg / 209 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
Top Speed: 86 km/h / 53 mph

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Honda CBR1000RR-SP Fireblade Black (2017)

admin — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:32:57 +0000

The Honda CBR 1000RR-SP Fireblade is a motorcycle model released in 2017. Its engine is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder with a capacity of 999cc and a bore x stroke of 76 x 55.1mm. Its compression ratio is 13.0:1, and it has a liquid cooling system with wet sump lubrication. The induction is injection, and it has computer-controlled digital transistorized ignition with 3-D mapping. The bike has a maximum power of 141 kW/189 hp @ 13,000rpm and a maximum torque of 116 Nm/85.5 lb-ft @ 11,000rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiplate with diaphragm spring, and it has a 6-speed transmission with a final drive of #530 O-ring-sealed chain. The frame is diamond; aluminum composite twin-spar, and the bike has a Telescopic inverted fork and a Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged TTX36 Smart-EC ~Ohlins damper. The bike has hydraulic disc brakes, electronically controlled ABS, and a combined fuel capacity of 16 Litres/4.2 US gal. The seat height is 820 mm/32.3 in, and the ground clearance is 129mm/5.1 in. The wet weight is 195 kg/430 lbs, and the dimensions are Length 205 mm/81.7 in Width 720 mm/32.3 in Height 1125 mm/44.7 in with a wheelbase of 1405 mm/55.3 in.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBR 1000RR-SP Fireblade

Year: 2017
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 999 cc / 60.9 in cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooling
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: Injection. Programmed Dual Stage Fuel Injection (PGM-DSFI) with 46mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 141 kW / 189 hp @ 13000rpm
Max Torque: 116 Nm / 85.5 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with diaphragm spring
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring – sealed chain
Frame: Diamond; aluminium composite twin spar
Front Suspension: Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 43mm, and a NIX30 Smart-EC ~Ahlins Front Fork with preload, compression and rebound adjustments
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged TTX36 Smart-EC ~Ahlins damper featuring preload and compression and rebound damping adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 132 mm / 5.2 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320 mm hydraulic disc with Tokico radial mounted calipers and high performance track ready pads Rear.
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc, Combined ABS and sintered metal pads
ABS: Electronically controlled ABS
Front Tyre: 120/70ZR17 58W
Rear Tyre: 190/50ZR17 73W
Rim Size Front: 17 x MT3.50
Rim Size Rear: 17 x MT6.00
Rake (Caster Angle): 23 degrees2
Trail: 96.2 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions: Length 205 mm / 81.7 in Width 720 mm / 32.3 in Height 1125 mm / 44.7 in
Wheelbase: 1405 mm / 55.3 in
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in
Ground Clearance: 129mm / 5.1 in
Wet Weight: 195 kg / 430 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal

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Velocette MAF (1941)

admin — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:35:03 +0000

The Velocette MAF is a 1941 motorcycle of which only 947 units were used by the defense force out of 1200 produced. It has a four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV engine with a capacity of 349cc, and a compression ratio of 6.0:1. The bike is air-cooled and uses a dry sump lubrication system. The maximum power output is 11 kW or 15 hp at 6300 rpm. It has a three-plate clutch, a 4-speed foot change gearbox, and a chain final drive. The frame has single top and front down tubes and a twin tube cradle. It measures 2159mm in length, 711mm in width, and 1016mm in height. The front suspension is of the pre-war Webb girder style, and the rear suspension uses hydraulic shocks. The front and rear brakes are 7 inches and 6 inches, respectively, and the wheels have 19-inch spokes. The bike can reach a top speed of 105km/h or 65 mph and has a fuel capacity of 11.4 L or 3 US gal. The colour of the bike is British RAF blue.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Velocette MAF

Year: 1941
Production: 1200 units, only 947 were used by the defense force
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 349 cc / 21.3 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 68.5 x 68.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 6.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Carburetor: Amal needle-type
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Single, megaphone chrome silencer
Ignition: Lucas K2F magneto
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 11 kW / 15 hp @ 6300 rpm
Clutch: Three-plate
Transmission: 4 Speed, foot change gearbox
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single top and front down tubes and twin tube cradle
Dimensions: Length: 2159 mm / 85 in. Width: 711 mm / 28 in. Height: 1016 mm / 40 in.
Wheelbase: 1321 mm / 52 in.
Seat height: 700 mm / 27.5 in.
Front Suspension: Pre war: Webb girder style
Rear Suspension: Hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes: 7 in., sls drum
Rear Brakes: 6 in., sls drum
Front Wheel: 19 in., spokes
Rear Wheel: 19 in., spokes
Front Tyre: 3.25 x 19 in
Rear Tyre: 3.50 x 19 in
Fuel Capacity: 11.4 L / 3 US gal
Top Speed: 105 km/h / 65 mph
Colours: British RAF blue
Source: Wikipedia, Auctionsamerica

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