BMW Krauser MKM 1000 Archives - MotorcycleSpecifications.com Find your motorcycle specifications Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:58:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 BMW Krauser MKM 1000 (1980) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/bmw-krauser-mkm-1000-1980-specs/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:03:57 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=45571 The BMW Krauser MKM 1000 was a 1980 motorcycle equipped with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed boxer engine with a capacity of 980 cc. It had a maximum power output

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]]> The BMW Krauser MKM 1000 was a 1980 motorcycle equipped with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed boxer engine with a capacity of 980 cc. It had a maximum power output of 70 hp at 7500 rpm and a top speed of 222 km/h. Its front suspension used BMW modified forks while the rear suspension consisted of Boge dual shocks. It had a dry weight of 212 kg and a fuel capacity of 17.5 liters. Its average fuel consumption was 4.7 L/100 km, 21.3 km/l or 50 US mpg. The Krauser MKM 1000 had two front 259mm discs and a single rear disc brake. Its standing 1/4 mile time was 12.3 seconds. It was reviewed by BIKE Magazine and featured in the Krauser MKM 1000 brochure as a superbike motorcycle.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW Krauser MKM 1000

Year: 1980
Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 980 cc / 59.8 cu in.
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 70.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Induction: 2 x 40mm Bing carburetors.
Ignition: Single points, single coil
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 75.4 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 55.7 ft/lb @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 36mm BMW modified forks
Front Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.3″
Rear Suspension: Boge dual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel: 124.5 mm / 4.9″
Front Brakes: 2 x 259mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 3.50-V19
Rear Tyre: 130/80 V18
Dry Weight: 212 kg / 467.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 4.7 L/100 km/ 21.3 km/l / 50 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec
Top Speed: 222 km/h / 137.9 mph
Road Test: BIKE Magazine Krauser MKM 1000 Brochure Superbike Motorcycle Sport Cycle Guide

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]]> Piaggio MP3 500 (2012-13) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/piaggio-mp3-500-2012-13-specs/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:16:02 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=37376 The Piaggio MP3 500 is a motorcycle model that was made in 2012 and 2013. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder Piaggio MASTER engine with a capacity of 492.7 cc. The

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]]> The Piaggio MP3 500 is a motorcycle model that was made in 2012 and 2013. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder Piaggio MASTER engine with a capacity of 492.7 cc. The engine is liquid-cooled and has electronic injection and ignition systems. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 29.4 kW and a maximum torque of 42.2 Nm. It has an automatic centrifugal dry clutch and a twin cradle made of high tensile steel. The final drive is a belt, and the frame is a double cradle made of high strength steel tubes. The front suspension is a parallelogram with four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. The rear suspension has dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load. The front brakes consist of two 240mm discs with one disc brake per wheel and a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 240mm disc. The front tire is a dual 120/70-12, and the rear tire is a 140/70-14. The motorcycle has a height of 1350mm, a length of 2160mm, and a width of 775mm, with a wheelbase of 1549mm and a seat height of 790mm. The dry weight is 244kg, and the fuel capacity is 12 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Piaggio MP3 500

Year: 2012 – 13
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed
Capacity: 492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 71 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Electronic injection system
Ignition: Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Toque: 42.2 Nm / 31.2 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm
Clutch: Automatic centrifugal dry
Transmission: Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Double cradle in high strength steel tubes
Front Suspension: Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers.
Front Wheel Travel: 85 mm / 3.3 in
Rear Suspension: Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load,
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: 2x 240mm discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc
Front Tyre: Dual 120/70 -12
Rear Tyre: 140/70 -14
Dimensions: Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width: 775 mm / 30.5 in
Wheelbase: 1549 mm / 61.0 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight: 244 kg / 537.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal

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