Bimota DB4 Half fairing Archives - MotorcycleSpecifications.com Find your motorcycle specifications Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:46:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Maico 490 Sand Spider (1983) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/maico-490-sand-spider-1983-specs/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:07:19 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=40368 The Maico 490 Sand Spider is a motorcycle that was produced in 1983. It boasts a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 488cc/29.8cub in. It has a recommended

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]]> The Maico 490 Sand Spider is a motorcycle that was produced in 1983. It boasts a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 488cc/29.8cub in. It has a recommended lubrication of Bel-Ray MC1+ and 0.60L/0.63 US quarts of oil capacity. The fuel system is Bing V54 with a 40mm carburettor, and its spark plug is either the Champion N-2 or NGK B9ES. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 39 kW/53 hp and a wide-ratio transmission with a five-speed gearbox. Its brakes are single-leading shoe drums with the front measuring 136mm and the rear measuring 160mm. The motorcycle has a chrome-molybdenum frame, telescopic fork front suspension of 42mm that measures 310mm/12.2in, and a single ~Ahlins shock rear suspension that measures 325mm/12.8in. Both front and rear tyres are Metzeler 4-ply with the size of 3.00 x 21in and 4.50 x 18in respectively. The motorcycle weighs 110kg/243lbs and has a fuel capacity of 13L/3.5 US gal. It has a ground clearance of 372mm/14.6in and a seat height of 1010mm/40.0in, with a wheelbase of 1490mm/58.7in. The Maico 490 Sand Spider was reviewed in Dirt Bike Magazine in May 1983.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico 490 Sand Spider

Year: 1983
Engine: Single cylinder, two stroke
Capacity: 488 cc / 29.8 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 86.5 x 83 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Oil in fuel, pre-mix
Recommended Oil: Bel-Ray MC1+
Oil Capacity: 0.60 L / 0.63 US quarts
Exhaust: Upswept, right side
Fuel System: Bing, V54, 40 mm carburetor
Spark Plug: Champion N-2, NGK B9ES
Ignition: Motoplat
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 39 kW / 53 hp
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc
Transmission: 5-Speed, wide ratio
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.35 / 2nd 2.71 / 3rd 1.30 / 4th 1.04 / 5th 0.84:1
Frame: Single down tube, split cradle, chrome-molydenum
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, 42 mm, air assited
Front Wheel Travel: 310 mm / 12.2 in.
Rear Suspension: Single ~Ahlins shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 325 mm / 12.8 in.
Front Brakes: Single leading shoe, drum 136 mm
Rear Brakes: Single leading shoe, drum 160 mm
Wheels: Aluminum alloy, laced spokes
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 21 in., Metzeler, 4-ply
Rear Tyre: 4.50 x 18 in., Metzeler, 4-ply
Rake: 27 degrees
Trail: 119 mm / 4.70 in.
Wheelbase: 1490 mm / 58.7 in.
Ground Clearance: 372 mm / 14.6 in.
Seat Height: 1010 mm / 40.0 in.
Wet Weight: 110 kg / 243 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 L / 3.5 US gal
Review: Dirt Bike, May 1983

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]]> Bimota DB4 Half fairing (1998) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/bimota-db4-half-fairing-1998-specs/ Sat, 25 Mar 2023 23:36:07 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=31518 The Bimota DB4 is a rare and special edition motorcycle produced in 1998, with only 264 units made. It features a four-stroke L twin cylinder engine with desmodromic 2 valves

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]]> The Bimota DB4 is a rare and special edition motorcycle produced in 1998, with only 264 units made. It features a four-stroke L twin cylinder engine with desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, 904cc capacity, and a maximum power of 58.3 kW at 7000 rpm. The DB4 also has a six-speed transmission, a chain final drive, and comes with adjustable front suspension and fully adjustable rear suspension. The front brakes are twin discs, while the rear has a single disc. The bike weighs 165 kg and has a fuel capacity of 20 liters, achieving an average consumption of 5.1 liters per 100km. The DB4 can reach a top speed of 212 km/h and a quarter-mile standing time of 12.1 seconds. The bike has a distinctive design, equipped with a half fairing, and a high-quality construction that contributes to the price of this luxury motorcycle.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota DB4

Year: 1998
Production: 264 units
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 904cc / 55.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2x 38mm Mikuni carbs
Ignition: Electronic inductive
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 58.3 kW / 80 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 81 Nm / 8.3 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Lubrication: Wet sump
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic fork with 43mm stanchions and preload adjustments
Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable monoshock absorber, swingarm
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 23 degrees
Wheelbase: 1370 mm / 53.9 in.
Seat height: 800 mm / 31.5 in.
Dry Weight: 165 kg / 363.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.1l /100km / 46.1 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec
Top Speed: 212 km/h / 131 mph

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