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Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator (1986-91)

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The Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator was produced from 1986 to 1991 and was equipped with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with DOHC and four valves per cylinder. With a displacement of 592 cc, the bike had a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and came standard with a 4x 30mm Keihin CV induction system and solid-state digital ignition. The motorcycle produced a maximum power of 74 hp and maximum torque of 53.8 Nm.

The bike had a six-speed transmission coupled with a shaft final drive. The front suspension was equipped with 37mm Kayaba air-assisted forks, and the rear suspension featured dual shocks adjustable for rebound and preload damping. The stopping power was provided by a single 280mm disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. The front and rear wheels had a tyre size of 100/90-18 and 150/80-15 respectively.

The Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator had a seat height of 715 mm and a wet weight of 209 kg. The bike had a fuel capacity of 12 litres and, on average, had a fuel consumption of 43 mpg. It was capable of reaching a top speed of 181.6 km/h and completing a standing quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at a speed of 106.7 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator

Year: 1986 – 91
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 592 cc / 36.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 60 x 52.4 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: 4x 30mm Keihin CV
Ignition: Solid state digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 74 hp / 54 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 53.8 Nm / 39.7 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 37mm Kayaba air assisted forks
Front Wheel Travel: 137 mm / 5.3 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks adjustable for rebound and preload damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 89 mm / 3.5 in
Front Brakes: Single 280mm disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 150/80-15
Seat Height: 715 mm / 28.1 in
Wet-Weight: 209 kg / 460.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 43 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.2 sec / 106.7 mph
Top Speed: 181.6 km/h / 112.8 mph

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bmw_r1200gs-iconic.htm (2016)

admin — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 08:54:58 +0000

The BMW R1200GS is an iconic adventure motorcycle that has gone through significant changes in 2016. The bike has been updated with a new water-cooled motor that replaces the previous air-cooled engine. The new motor is smaller, lighter, and produces 125 hp and 92 lb-ft of torque. The bike also features an upgraded suspension system from the previous model, boasting a 37 mm inverted fork and an aluminum swingarm. The R1200GS comes with BMW’s proprietary ABS, which uses a twin-disc system, and features adjustable traction and stability control.

The motorcycle has various riding modes with on-the-fly adjustment capabilities, including rain mode, road mode, dynamic mode, and enduro mode. The new R1200GS also has optimized ergonomics with an adjustable seat height of up to 35 inches. Moreover, the bike has a TFT digital display that can be customized to show various information. The R1200GS retains its classic appearance but comes with new modern features like LED lighting and a redesigned fairing. Overall, the BMW R1200GS is an iconic adventure bike that has been improved to offer better performance, rideability, and safety features.

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Yamaha XV750 Virago (1986-91)

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The Yamaha XV750 Virago is a motorcycle model produced from 1986 to 1991. It has a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with a 748 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 8.7:1, as well as a 34mm Keihin carburetor and transistorized ignition. The bike has a maximum power output of 55 hp and a maximum torque of 64.7 Nm. It has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission with a final drive shaft. Suspension is provided by a 38mm telescopic front and mono shocks preload adjustable rear system. Braking is handled by a single 298mm disc with two-piston calipers at the front and a 200mm drum at the back. The bike has a wheelbase of 1520 mm and a seat height of 710 mm, along with a dry weight of 225 kg and a wet weight of 238 kg. It has a consumption average of 16.9 km/lit and can brake from 60 to 0 in 14.1 m or from 100 to 0 in 40.4 m. Its standing quarter-mile time is 13.8 seconds, with a top speed of 178.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 750 Virago

Year: 1986 – 91
Engine: Four stroke, 75 degrees-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 83 x 69.2 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 34mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Transistorize
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55 hp / 41 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 64.7 Nm / 47.74 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Mono shocks preload adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes: Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 200mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Rake: 32.0 degrees
Wheelbase: 1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height: 710 mm / 28.0 in
Ground clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs
Wet Weight: 238 kg /; 524.7 lbs
Consumption Average: 16.9 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.1 m / 40.4 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.8 sec / 149.6 km/h
Top Speed: 178.8 km/h / 111.1 mph

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Kawasaki ZL400 Eliminator (1986-91)

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The Kawasaki ZL400 Eliminator was manufactured from 1986 to 1991. It has a liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a capacity of 398cc and a maximum power of 54 hp at 12000 rpm. The compression ratio of the engine is 11:0:1, with an induction of 4x 30mm Keihin CV and CDI ignition. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks, while the rear has dual shocks, and the front brakes have a single disc, with drum brakes at the rear. It has a seat height of 705mm and a dry weight of 192 kg, with a fuel capacity of 13 litres. The front tyre size is 100/90-18 and the rear is 150/80-15.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZL 400 Eliminator

Year: 1986 – 91
Engine: Four stroke, four cylinder. DOHC
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56 40.4 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: 4x 30 mm Keihin CV
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 54 hp / 40.2 kW @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque: 3.4 kgf-m / 24.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 150/80-15
Seat Height: 705 mm / 27.7 in
Dry Weight: 192 kg / 423 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal

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