MV Agusta 850SS America Archives - MotorcycleSpecifications.com Find your motorcycle specifications Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:24:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 MV Agusta 850SS America (1977) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/mv-agusta-850ss-america-1977-specs/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:44:00 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=45388 The MV Agusta 850SS America is a four stroke, transverse four cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 837 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.3:1 and uses 4x 27mm

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]]> The MV Agusta 850SS America is a four stroke, transverse four cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 837 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.3:1 and uses 4x 27mm Dell’Orto carbs for induction. The engine produces 61 kW / 81.8 hp at 9000 rpm and is started electrically. The multiple disc clutch is in an oil bath and the bike uses a 5 speed transmission with final drive via chain. The chassis is tubular steel, welded, double cradle with a front suspension using 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks which are preload and rebound damping adjustable. The rear suspension features dual Koni shocks which are preload adjustable. The brakes consist of 2x 280mm discs at the front and a single 280mm disc at the rear. The tires are 110/80 -18 at the front and 150/70 -18 at the rear. The bike weighs 200 kg / 440 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 19 litres / 5.0 US gal. The model was produced in 1977 by MV Agusta.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 850SS America

Year: 1977
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 837 cc / 51.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 89 x 56 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Induction: 4x 27mm Dell’Orto carbs
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 61 kW / 81.8 hp @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Multiple disc in oil bath.
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel, welded, double cradle
Front Suspension: 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks, preload, rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Suspension: Dual Koni shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc
Front Tyre: 110/80 -18
Rear Tyre: 150/70 -18
Weight: 200 kg / 440 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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]]> Kawasaki ZXR 400 (1990) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/kawasaki-zxr-400-1990-specs/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:58:00 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=34215 The Kawasaki ZX-R 400 motorcycle was released in 1990 and features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 399cc/24.3 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 12.0:1

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]]> The Kawasaki ZX-R 400 motorcycle was released in 1990 and features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 399cc/24.3 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and uses 4x Keihin CVKD30 carburetors for induction. The ignition system is transistorized and the bike has an electric starter. It can produce a maximum power of 59hp @12,000 rpm and a torque of 40 Nm @10,000 rpm. The clutch is wet multi-disc and the transmission is 6-speed with a final drive of a chain. The frame is an aluminum diamond tubular, double cradle with 41mm upside-down Showa forks at the front and Uni-Trek adjustable preload with rebound damping at the rear suspension. The front brakes of the bike have 2x 300mm discs with a 4-piston caliper while the rear brake has a single 240mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The bike has a wheelbase of 1395mm/54.9in and weighs 160 kg/352.7 lbs (dry) and 177 kg/390 lbs (wet). The fuel capacity of the bike is 16 liters/4.2 US gallons and the average consumption is 18.7 km/lit. When tested, the bike’s braking from 60-0 took 12.5m while 100-0 took 36.9m. Its standing 1/4 mile record is 12.2 sec while its maximum speed was clocked at 215.1 km/h or 133.5 mph. The Kawasaki ZX-R 400 received positive road test reviews from Motosprint in both 1990 and 1991.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-R 400

Year: 1990
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 57 39 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: 4x Keihin CVKD30 carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59 hp / 44 kW @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque: 40 Nm / 29.5 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi disc
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminum diamond tubular, double cradle
Front Suspension: 41mm Upside down Showa forks. adjustable preload with rebound damping.
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trek adjustable preload with rebound damping.
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60-17
Rear Tyre: 160/60-17
Wheelbase: 1395 mm / 54.9 in
Seat Height: 765 mm / 30.1 in
Dry Weight: 160 kg / 352.7 lbs
Wet Weight: 177 kg / 390 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.7 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.5 m / 36.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.2 sec / 170.3 km/h
Top Speed: 215.1 km/h / 133.5 mph
Road Test: Motosprint 1990 Motosprint 1991

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