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Kawasaki GPX400R (1987-90)

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The Kawasaki GPX 400R or EX400 Ninja was a motorcycle model produced from 1987 to 1990. It had a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 398cc or 24.3 cu-in. The bore x stroke was 70 51.8 mm, and it was liquid-cooled. The compression ratio was 10.7:1, and lubrication was via a wet sump. The carburetor provided the fuel, and the ignition was controlled by transistor. It had a maximum power of 50 hp or 36.5 kW at 10500 rpm and maximum torque of 3.6 kgf-m at 9000 rpm. The clutch was wet, multiple discs, cable-operated, and the transmission had six speeds. The final drive was chain. The frame was iron, double cradle frame, and the front suspension was 38mm telescopic forks. The front wheel travel was 130 mm or 5.1 in, and the rear suspension was swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload. The rear wheel travel was 100 mm or 3.9 in. The front brake had two discs, and the rear brake had a single disc. The front tire was 110/70-17, and the rear tire was 130/70-17. The dry weight was 177 kg or 390 lbs, and the fuel capacity was 16 liters or 3.9 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPX 400R / EX400 Ninja

Year: 1987 – 90
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70 51.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 3.6 kgf-m @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Iron, Double cradle frame
Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x discs
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 110/70-17
Rear Tyre: 130/70-17
Dry Weight: 177 kg / 390 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 3.9 US gal

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URAL Red October (2009)

admin — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:21:04 +0000

The Ural Red October motorcycle was produced in limited quantity in 2009, with only 30 units made. It features a four-stroke twin flat boxer cylinder engine, with a 749cc capacity and 8.6:1 compression ratio. The engine is air-cooled and has twin KEIHIN L 22 AA carburetors with 32mm induction. The motorcycle has both electric and kick starting options, and a maximum power of 30.6 kW / 41hp at 5500 rpm. The clutch is dry and double-disc, while the transmission is a 4-speed with reverse. The sidecar drive is engageable with a shaft final drive ratio of 4.62:1. The front suspension includes a leading link with Sachs hydraulic shock absorbers, while the rear suspension has Sachs hydraulic shock absorbers. The sidecar suspension features a single sided swing-arm with Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorber that has five adjustable settings. The front and rear wheels come with aluminum rims and spokes that are sized at 2.5 x 19, with Duro HF-308 tires that are 4.0~A19”. The bike has a Brembo front brake with full floating disc and a rear mechanical drum brake, as well as a sidecar brake with a mechanical drum. The Ural Red October has a length of 2581 mm/101.6 in, width of 1699 mm/66.9 in, and height of 1100 mm/43.3 in. Its ground clearance is 150 mm/5.9 in, and seat height is 785 mm/30.9 in. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 335 kg/739 lbs and a maximum permissible weight of 601 kg/1325 lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 18.9 L/5.0 US gallons with a fuel reserve of 3.8 L/1.0 US gallon. The bike is only available in red.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ural Red October

Year: 2009
Production: 30 units
Engine: Four stroke, twin flat boxer cylinders, OHV, 2 valve percylinder
Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 78 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Twin KEIHIN L 22 AA Carburettors, 32 mm
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric & kick
Spark Plug: NGK BPR6HS
Max Power: 30.6 kW / 41 hp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque: 56.9 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 ft-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Clutch: Dry, double disc
Transmission: 4 speed with reverse
Final Drive: Shaft
Sidecar drive: Engageable, shaft
Final Drive Ratio: 4.62:1
Front Suspension: Leading link w/Sachs hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension: Sachs hydraulic shock absorbers
Sidecar Suspension: Single sided swing-arm with Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorber, 5 x adjustable
Front Wheels: Aluminium rims with spokes, 2.5 x 19
Rear Wheels: Aluminium rims with spokes, 2.5 x 19
Front Tyres: Duro HF-308, 4.0~A19”
Rear Tyres: Duro HF-308, 4.0~A19”
Front Brakes: Brembo with full floating disc
Rear Brake: Mechanical drum
Sidecar Brake: Mechanical drum
Dimensions: Length: 2581 mm / 101.6 in Width: 1699 mm / 66.9 in Height: 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight: 335 kg / 739 lbs
Max Permissible Weight: 601 kg / 1325 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18.9 L / 5.0 US gal
Fuel Reserve: 3.8 L / 1.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.7 L/100km / 14.9 km/l / 35 US mpg
Colours: Red

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Vespa 125 GTR (1968-78)

admin — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:21:02 +0000

The Vespa 125 GTR, produced from 1968 to 1978, had a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 123.4cc/7.5 cub in, producing a maximum power of 4.6 kW/6.3 hp at 5000 rpm. It had a Dell’Orto SHB 16/16 carburetor, disc valve induction, and contact breaker and coil ignition. With a four-speed grip-shift, constant mesh transmission, it had a direct drive final drive. The frame was a pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure. The Vespa 125 GTR had front and rear drum brakes, and interchangeable wheels. The dimensions were 1795 mm/70.7 in in length, 710 mm/30.0 in in width, and had a wheelbase of 1220 mm/48.0 in. It weighed 90 kg/198 lbs, and had a fuel capacity of 7.7 L/2.0 US gal. With an average consumption of 2 L/100 km/50 km/l/117 US mpg, it had a top speed of 92 km/h/57 mph. The Vespa 125 GTR was available in blue, China blue, coral red, metallic moon white, and polaris grey. A total of 45,658 units were produced.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa 125 GTR

Year: 1968 – 78
Production: 45 658 units
Engine: Two stroke, ingle cylinder
Capacity: 123.4 cc / 7.5 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 52.5 x 57 mm
Compression: 7.3:1
Carburetor: Dell’Orto SHB 16/16
Cooling: Air cooled, centrifugal fan
Fuel Mixture: 1:50
Induction: Disc valve
Ignition: Contact breaker & coil
Starting: Kick start
Battery: 6V
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Max Power: 4.6 kW / 6.3 hp @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios: 1st 15.46 / 2nd 10.79 / 3rd 7.69 / 4th 5.49:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Interchangeable
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 10″
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 10″
Dimensions: Length: 1795 mm / 70.7 in Width: 710 mm / 30.0 in
Wheelbase: 1220 mm / 48.0 in
Dry Weight: 90 kg / 198 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 7.7 L / 2.0 US gal
Consumption average: 2 L/100 km / 50 km/l / 117 US mpg
Top Speed: 92 km/h / 57 mph
Colours: Blue, China Blue, Coral Red, Metallic Moon White, Polaris Grey
Sources: Wikipedia, Vespafan.ch

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