Ducati 749
Monday, August 27, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R
The original model is fitted with an Öhlins steering damper and, unfortunately, as is the case with most production bikes fitted with Öhlins, it doesn't live up to the standards you'd expect from The Original Gold.
The stock Öhlins damper lacks power and the adjustability makes next to no difference.The 2013 model changes that. It now has an electronic Ohlins steering damper - which looks almost identical - and is controlled by a dedicated ECU. The damper's ECU varys the unit's damping based on acceleration, deceleration and rear wheel speed.
The white is calledPearl Flat White but don't worry, Lime Green will still be available.
No word from Kawasaki UK yet, but we expect it to be around £200 more than the current model which retails at £11,999 and £12,999 for the ABS model.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Aprilia Tuono V4
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Aprilia RSV4 Biaggi Replica
ENGINE
The RSV4 Biaggi Replica’s Aprilia V4 65° engine puts out the power of 200 horses (+20 compared to the street version) and 125 Nm (+10), absolute reference values which confirm the sporting quality of this engine. The bike maintains the four 48mm Weber-Marelli throttle bodies, activated by a “ride by wire” system, two injectors per cylinder and adjustable height intake ducts.
The Aprilia Racing digital APX on board computer permits management of the mapping and engine control via Ares software, while the wiring was significantly lightened. The Akrapovich 4-2-1 titanium sport exhaust contributes to the increase in performance with a single side silencer in carbon and titanium.
The extractable six gear transmission is combined with a multi-disk oil bath clutch with a mechanical anti-skipping system. The RSV4 Biaggi Replica has QuickShift assisted shifting which allows the gear to be selected without letting off the gas.
MOTORCYCLE
The Aprilia Racing RSV4 Biaggi Replica frame is an aluminium double rail with cast and pressed elements. There are many adjustments to adapt the rider to any racing need: headstock position and angle, engine height and swingarm pin height. Even the machined from solid foot pegs, like the conical handlebars are completely adjustable.
The suspensions section is no less. On the front we find an Ohlins fork with 43mm stanchions and Tin surface treatment, adjustable pre-charge, compression and extension. The internal cartridges are pressurised Ohlins Racing cartridges with dedicated calibration and the calliper mounting brackets are in forged aluminium with radial calliper mounts. The front fork is assembled with a superior lightened Racing steering yoke.
On the double braced swingarm, made with a mixed technique of casting and plating, an Ohlins TTX36 mono-shock absorber operates, adjustable in spring pre-charge, offset, compression and extension with dedicated calibration. The suspensions operate via a progressive APS linkage.
The braking system uses Brembo technology with radial attachment single body callipers and sintered pads which operate on 320mm front floating disks. These have a lightened stainless steel braking surface and a flange in aluminium. Even the master cylinder is radial with woven metallic brake lines.
The radial Pirelli Diablo SBK tyres, 120/75 on the front and 190/65 on the rear, are wrapped around Marchesini forged magnesium alloy wheel rims with a seven spoke design and “anti slip” treatment.
ELECTRONICS
Aprilia Racing has always been a key player in applied electronics technological research. The new RSV4, and specifically the Biaggi Replica version, continues the trend of a tradition built on excellence and firsts. The first to adopt the cable free “Ride by wire” gas control, Aprilia reaches a new level in electronic control of the bike with the RSV4. The digital APX on board computer made by Aprilia Racing allows the use of advanced vehicle management strategies including: TCS traction control, QuickShift assisted shifting, Antibacklash system, engine brake and pit lane speed limiter. All of the parameters can be modified with the button panel on the handlebar or the dedicated Aprilia Racing Palm. The excellent strategy management from a racing point of view is possible thanks to a data acquisition system relative to the main engine and vehicle parameters, signals which are then managed by the ABM lite software.
Specifications
Engine: 4 cylinder 65 ° longitudinal V, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder.
Bore and stroke: 78 x 52.3 mm
Displacement: 999.6 cc
Power at crankshaft: +20 hp (compared to production motorcycles)
Torque at crankshaft: +10 Nm (compared to production motorcycles)
Power: pressurized airbox pond with two front air intake. Four Weber-Marelli throttle bodies 48mm driven by a “ride-by-wire, two injectors per cylinder and variable intake funnels height all controlled by mappable unit.
Ignition: A spark plug per cylinder powered reel-type stick-coil controlled by electronic digital APX Aprilia Racing. Ability to manage and control the engine mapping software through ARES.Motor Racing harnesses lighter and dashboard for viewing key information engine and lap time.
Vehicle Management: Ability to use advanced strategies for managing vehicle, including Quickshift, TCS, AntiBacklash, Engine Brake, Distance Based, Power Gear Reduction, pit lane speed limiter. Ability to quickly change parameters Palm ApriliaRacing dedicated keyboard and a handlebar
Data Management: Acquisition of the main engine and vehicle parameters for optimal management of the vehicle and strategies. Data management software acquired by ABM dispute.
Starter: Electric
Exhaust: 4 into 2 into 1 Akrapovic titanium exhaust system with single side carbon and titanium
Generator: Flywheel with rare earth magnets to 420W
Lubrication: Wet sump with oil cooler air, double pump oil lubrication (and cooling)
Transmission: Removable 6-1st: 39/15 (2.6) 2nd: 33/16 (2063) 3rd: 34/20 (1.7) 4th: 32/22 (1455) 5th: 34/26 (1308 ) 6th: 33/27 (1222) assisted by the system changed with “quick shift”.
Clutch: Wet multi-disc oil bath with slipper system mechanic
Primary drive: spur gear and flexible coupling integrated transmission ratio: 73/44 (1659)
Final drive: Chain Queen Racing final report: 40/16 (2.5)
Frame: adjustable aluminum double beam composite frame and printed sheet. Settings are: • the position and angle headstock • Engine • height swingarm pivot height. Racing adjustable footrests. Stands and racing handlebars with taper. Öhlins adjustable steering damper with dedicated calibration. Size: 1440mm wheelbase, steering angle 24.5 ° Trail 105mm, 880mm seat height.
Front suspension: Öhlins upside-down fork adjustable for preload, compression and extension.Stems 43 mm (with TIN coating) equipped internal pressurized cartridges Ohlins Racing with dedicated calibration and forged aluminum legs with attachment for radial calipers. 120 mm wheel travel. Assembled with top steering plate Racing lightened.
Rear Suspension: Swingarm dual truss aluminum mixed melting technology and thin sheet metal. Mono-TTX36 Öhlins Racing adjustable spring preload, spacing, compression and rebound with dedicated calibration. Connecting rod progressive ODA. 120 mm wheel travel
Brakes: Front: Dual 320mm floating disc braking track with stainless steel and lightweight aluminum flange with 6 pawls. Brembo monobloc radial-mount four 34 mm pistons and sintered pads racing. Radial pump and steel braided brake line. Post: Disc diameter 220mm, 2 piston caliper Brembo 32 mm and sintered pads racing. Pump with integrated reservoir and tube, metal braid.
Wheels: Forged alloy 7-spoke magnesium treatment with anti slip. Ant. 3.5 “x16.5? Rear: 6.25 “x16.5?
Tires: Pirelli Diablo Superbike Radial tubeless. Front: 120/75 R 420, Rear: 190/65 R 420.
Weight: 175 kg (in running the tank empty). Distribution: 52% front 48% rear.
Fuel Capacity: 17 liters cap racing
Bodywork, seat and tail section and engine protection: Hull carbon, single-seat racing codon and fiberglass. Motor Protectors carbon-Kevlar
Other material: Kit Racing footrests, handlebars and pipes bracelets Racing Handset for the management unit, easel, canvas Aprilia Racing.
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