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Kawasaki Z1300 (1979-80)

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The Kawasaki Z 1300 Prototype motorcycle was produced between 1979 and 1980. It had a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder, DOHC, two valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 1286 cc/78.5 cu in. The engine was liquid-cooled, had a compression ratio of 9.9:1, and used mineral 10W/40 oil for lubrication. The motorcycle had three 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors for induction and a digital CDI capacitive discharge ignition system for ignition. Its maximum power was 87.5 kW/120 hp at 8000 rpm, and its maximum torque was 116 Nm/11.8 kgf-m/85.6 ft. lbs at 6500 rpm. The motorcycle had a wet multi-disc clutch, 5-speed transmission, and a shaft for final drive. It had two front brakes with 260 mm discs and two piston calipers, and a single rear brake with a 250mm disc and one piston caliper. It used NGK CR9E spark plugs and had a ground clearance of 145 mm/5.7 in. The motorcycle had a double cradle frame, telescopic forks for front suspension, and dual shocks that were pre-load adjustable for rear suspension. The front and rear tyres were 110/90-18 and 130/90-17, respectively. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 27 litres/US 7.1gal and an oil capacity of 4.5 L/1.2 US gal. Its braking distance was 10.4 m/34 ft at 48 km/h/30 mph and 44.5 m/146 ft at 97 km/h/60 mph. It had a standing quarter-mile acceleration time of 11.9 seconds at 185 km/h/115 mph and could go from 0-97 km/h/60 mph in four seconds. Its top speed was 223.6 km/h/139 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1300 Prototype

Year: 1979 – 80
Engine: Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1286 cc / 78.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 71 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Mineral, 10W/40
Induction: 3x 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors
Ignition: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9E
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi disc
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.29 (39/17) / 2nd 1.67 (35/21) / 3rd 1.28 (32/25) / 4th 1.07 (29/27) 5th 0.93 (27/29):1
Frame: Double Cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.9 in.
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 -18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 -17
Rake: 28.5 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in.
Dimensions: Length 2265 mm / 89.1 in Width 785 mm / 30.9 in Height 1265 mm / 49.8 in
Wheelbase: 1580 mm / 62.2 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 297 kg / 654.8 lbs
Wet Weight: 322 kg / 709 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 27 Litres / US 7.1 gal
Oil Capacity: 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg
Braking: 48 km/h / 30 mph – 0: 10.4 m / 34 ft
Braking: 97 km/h / 60 mph – 0: 44.5 m / 146 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph
Acceleration: 0 – 97 km/h / 60 mph: 4.01 sec
Acceleration: 0 – 161 km/h / 100 mph: 9.02 sec
Top Speed: 223.6 km/h / 139 mph

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BMW K100 LT (1987-88)

admin — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:06:06 +0000

The BMW K100 LT motorcycle was produced from 1986 to 1991 with a production total of 14,899 units. Its four-stroke, in-line four-cylinder engine has a capacity of 987cc and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system. The bike is equipped with a stainless steel 4-into-1 exhaust system, electronic injection, and an electric starter. It has a maximum power output of 65.6 kW at 8000 rpm and a top speed of 213 km/h. The clutch is dry, single plate, cable operated and the bike has a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The frame is a tubular space frame with the engine serving as a load-bearing component. The suspension includes a telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber on the front and a mono-lever swinging arm on the rear. The front brakes consist of 2 x 285 mm discs with 2 piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 285 mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. It weighs 253 kg and has a fuel capacity of 22 liters with an average consumption of 6.3 l/100 km. The bike comes in four colors: gold, red, black, and silver. The manual for the BMW K100 LT is available online.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K100 LT

Year: 1987-88
Production: 14899 units between 1986 and 1991
Engine: Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 987 cc / 60.2 cub. in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 70 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: 10W40
Exhaust: Stainless steel, 4 into 1
Induction: Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic
Ignition: Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic
Spark Plug: Bosch XR 5 DC / Beru 12-5 DU / Champion A 85 YC
Battery: 20Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 65.6 kW / 90 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Power Rear Wheel: 61.7 kW / 83.9 hp @ 8250
Max Torque: 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Dry, single plate, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 4.50 / 2nd 2.96 / 3rd 2.30 / 4th 1.88 / 5th 1.61:1
Frame: Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Front Wheel Travel: 185 mm / 7.3 in
Rear Suspension: Monolever swinging arm
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 285 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 285 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Wheels: Alloy, 8 spoke
Front Rim: 2.50 x 18 MT H 2
Rear Rim: 2.75 x 17 MT H 2
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 130/90-17
Dimensions: Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width 960 mm / 37.8 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in
Wheelbase: 1516 m /59.7 in.
Ground Clearance: 175 mm / 6.9 in.
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.90 in.
Wet Weight: 253 kg / 558 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal
Average Consumption: 6.3 l/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0: 14.2 m / 46.6 ft
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0: 40.1 m / 132 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 179 km/h / 111 mph
Standing 0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph: 4.3 sec
Top Speed: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Colours: Gold, Red, Black, Silver
Manual: Epll.no-ip.com

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Kawasaki Z1300 (1981-83)

admin — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 03:04:19 +0000

The Kawasaki Z1300 Prototype was produced from 1981-83 and was equipped with a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 1286 cc / 78.5 cu in. It had a liquid-cooled cooling system, 9.9:1 compression ratio, and was lubricated by wet sump engine oil. The induction system was comprised of three 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors and the ignition was an analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) system. The motorcycle had a maximum power output of 87.5 kW / 120 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs at 6500 rpm.

The Kawasaki Z1300 Prototype had a 5-speed transmission with a final drive shaft, and the frame was constructed with a double cradle. The front suspension consisted of telescopic forks and had a front wheel travel of 200 mm / 7.9 in. The rear suspension was equipped with dual shocks that were preload adjustable. Both the front and rear brakes were disc brakes, with the front having 2x 260 mm discs and 2-piston calipers and the rear having a single 250 mm disc and 1-piston caliper.

With a dry weight of 297 kg / 654.8 lbs and a fuel capacity of 27 liters / US 7.1 gal, the Kawasaki Z1300 Prototype had a consumption average of 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg, and a top speed of 223.6 km/h / 139 mph. Braking at 48 km/h / 30 mph – 0 took 10.4 meters or 34 ft, whereas braking at 97 km/h / 60 mph – 0 was 44.5 meters or 146 ft. The Kawasaki Z1300 Prototype could also reach standing 1/4-mile in 11.9 seconds at a speed of 185 km/h / 115 mph, with an acceleration rate of 0 – 97 km/h / 60 mph in 4.01 seconds and 0 – 161 km/h / 100 mph in 9.02 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1300 Prototype

Year: 1981 – 83
Engine: Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1286 cc / 78.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 71 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Mineral, 10W/40
Induction: 3x 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors
Ignition: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9E
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi disc
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.29 (39/17) / 2nd 1.67 (35/21) / 3rd 1.28 (32/25) / 4th 1.07 (29/27) 5th 0.93 (27/29):1
Frame: Double Cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.9 in.
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 -18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 -17
Rake: 28.5 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in.
Dimensions: Length 2265 mm / 89.1 in Width 785 mm / 30.9 in Height 1265 mm / 49.8 in
Wheelbase: 1580 mm / 62.2 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 297 kg / 654.8 lbs
Wet Weight: 322 kg / 709 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 27 Litres / US 7.1 gal
Oil Capacity: 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg
Braking: 48 km/h / 30 mph – 0: 10.4 m / 34 ft
Braking: 97 km/h / 60 mph – 0: 44.5 m / 146 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph
Acceleration: 0 – 97 km/h / 60 mph: 4.01 sec
Acceleration: 0 – 161 km/h / 100 mph: 9.02 sec
Top Speed: 223.6 km/h / 139 mph

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BMW K1100LT Highline (1996)

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The BMW K1100LT Highline was a motorcycle model released in 1996, featuring a four-stroke, horizontal in-line four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1092cc/66.6 cu in. It has a maximum power of 72.9 kW/100 hp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 107 Nm/10.9 kgf-m/78.9 ft lb at 5500 rpm. This motorcycle has a five-speed transmission, with a shaft final drive and a wet weight of 290 kg/639 lbs. The fuel tank capacity is 22 L/5.8 US gal with a consumption average of 6.2 L/100 km/16.2 km/l/38.1 US mpg. It also has a top speed of 206.9 km/h/128.6 mph and can complete the standing 1/4 mile in 12.6 sec/174.0 km/h/108 mph. Braking 60-0/100-0 takes 14.0 m/40.9 m/45.9 ft/134.2 ft, and it has a tubular space frame with engine serving as load-bearing component. Other features include telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber front suspension, monolever swinging arm rear suspension, 2x305mm discs and 4-piston calipers front brakes, and single 285mm disc and 1-piston caliper rear brakes. Reviews of the motorcycle can be found on Blackbears.ru.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 11000LT Highline

Year: 1996
Engine: Four-stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1092 cc / 66.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 70.5 x 70 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 7500 rpm (70.8 kW 94.9 hp @ 7400 rpm at rear wheel)
Max Torque: 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 78.9 ft lb @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 4.50 / 2nd 2.96 / 3rd 2.30 / 4th 1.88 / 5th 1.61: 1
Frame: Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: Monolever swinging arm
Front Brakes: 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 285mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR18
Wet-Weight: 290 kg / 639 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 L / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.2 L/100 km / 16.2 km/l / 38.1 US mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.0 m / 40.9 m / 45.9 ft / 134.2 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec / 174.0 km/h / 108 mph
Top Speed: 206.9 km/h / 128.6 mph
Reviews: Blackbears.ru

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BMW K1100LT Special Edition (1993)

admin — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 02:19:59 +0000

The BMW K1100LT Special Edition motorcycle was released in 1993 and was designed to provide a comfortable and smooth riding experience. It was equipped with a 1092cc engine that produced 100 horsepower and had a top speed of 135 mph. The bike featured an aerodynamic fairing that provided excellent wind protection, making it suitable for long-distance rides. The seat height was adjustable, and the handlebars could be positioned closer or farther from the rider, allowing for a customized riding position.

The K1100LT Special Edition was also equipped with a range of features, including anti-lock brakes, an on-board computer, a radio, and heated grips. The bike had a large fuel tank that provided a range of more than 200 miles, and a convenient side stand that made parking easy. The suspension and brakes were top-notch, with the bike featuring BMW’s trademark Paralever suspension system and dual front and rear disc brakes.

Despite its size and weight, the K1100LT was renowned for its maneuverability and handling, making it an excellent choice for touring and commuting. The bike was also known for its reliability, with many examples still in use today. Overall, the BMW K1100LT Special Edition was a standout motorcycle that provided a comfortable and luxurious riding experience for its time.

Technical specifications:

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