Buell XR9S Lightning (2004)

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The Buell XR9S Lightning was a motorcycle released in 2004, featuring a 45 degrees V-Twin, four-stroke engine with pushrod actuated overhead valve and hydraulic self-adjusting lifters. The engine had a capacity of 984cc or 60 cubic inches, a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and was air cooled. The motorcycle had a five-speed transmission with a constant mesh and a Kevlar belt final drive. The frame was a hollow aluminium twin-spar frame that doubled as the fuel tank. The front suspension had Showa upside-down forks that could be adjusted for preload, compression and rebound damping, and the rear suspension had a Showa shock absorber that could be adjusted for the same features. The rear brake was a single ~A230mm disc, 1 piston caliper, and the front brake had a ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper. The motorcycle had a 775mm/30.5″ seat height and was 1924mm/75.7″ x 831mm/32.7″ x 1232mm/48.5″ in length, width, and height, respectively. The dry weight of the bike was 175kg/386 lbs, and the fuel capacity was 14L/3.7 US gal. The motorcycle had a top speed of 210.2 km/h/130.6 mph and had a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.2 seconds. The Buell XR9S Lightning was reviewed positively by Motorcycle USA.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XR9S Lightning

Year: 2004
Engine: 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 984 cc / 60 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.9 x 79.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Two-into-one, free breathing
Induction: ~A45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V, 12Ah
Max Power: 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque: 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Kevlar belt
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.43 / 4th 1.18 / 5th 1.00
Frame: Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank
Rake: 21 degrees
Trail: 84 mm / 3.3″
Front Suspension: Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 119 mm / 4.7″
Rear Suspension: Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5.0″
Front Brakes: ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, ~A375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear Brakes: Single ~A230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Wheels: 6-Spoke cast
Front Rim: 3.50 x 17″
Rear Rim: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17, Dunlop D207 FY
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17, Dunlop D207 U
Dimensions: Length: 1924 mm / 75.7″ Width: 831 mm / 32.7″ Height: 1232mm / 48.5″
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52″
Ground Clearance: 127 mm / 5.0″
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5″
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
GVWR: 386 kg / 850 lbs
Oil Capacity: 2.3 L / 2.5 qts
Fuel Capacity: 14 L / 3.7 US gal
Consumption average: 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46.1 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.2 sec
Top Speed: 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph
Reviews: Motorcycle USA

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Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja 2016 (2016)

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The Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja is a motorcycle model from 2016 with a 636cc transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and 4 valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 12.9:1 and is liquid-cooled with DFI (R) and Keihin throttle bodies. The ignition is TCBI with digital advance and it has a wet multi-disc manual clutch with a 6-speed transmission. The front suspension is a 41mm inverted Showa BP-SFF fork, and the rear suspension is a bottom-link Uni-Trak (R) with gas-charged shock. It has dual radial-mount Nissin four-piston monobloc calipers and a single-piston caliper with KIBS ABS for the front and rear brakes, respectively. The dimensions are 2085mm in length, 705mm in width, and 1115mm in height with a wheelbase of 1395mm. The seat height is 830.5mm and the ground clearance is 120mm with a wet weight of 192kg-194kg ABS. The fuel capacity is 17 litres or 4.5 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja

Year: 2016
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 636 cc / 38.8 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 45.1mm
Compression Ratio: 12.9:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: DFI (R) with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies and oval sub-throttles
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 97.7 kW / 131 hp @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque: 71 Nm / 7.2 kgf.m / 52.4 lb-ft @ 11500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: 520 series X-ring chain
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.714 (38/14) / 2nd 2.200 (33/15) / 3rd 1.850 (37/20) / 4th 1.600 (32/20 / 5th 1.421 (27/19) / 6th 1.300 (26/20) Final reduction ratio 2.688 (43/16)
Final Reduction Ratio: 2.688 (43/16)
Steering angle (left/right): 27 degrees / 27 degrees
Frame: Aluminum perimeter
Front Suspension: 41mm inverted Showa BP-SFF fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 119.3 mm / 4.7 in.
Rear Suspension: Bottom-link Uni-Trak (R) with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 134.6 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 310mm petal rotors with dual radial-mount, Nissin four-piston, monobloc calipers and available KIBS ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper and KIBS ABS
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 23.5 degrees
Trail: 103 mm / 4.0 in.
Dimensions: Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 705 mm / 27.8 in Height 1115 mm / 43.9 in
Wheelbase: 1395 mm / 54.9 in.
Seat Height: 830.5 mm / 32.7 in.
Ground Clearance: 120 mm / 4.0 in
Wet Weight: 192 kg / 423.4 lbs – 194 kg / 427.8 lbs ABS
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres 4.5 US gal

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