Showing posts with label Kawasaki. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kawasaki. Show all posts

Monday, November 8, 2010

2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic

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2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Bill

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Bill's 2008 Kawasaki 900 w/Voyager trike kit under Bikes Only. There are no Trikes Only, or Women or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Monday, November 1, 2010

2010-Kawasaki-GTR-1400-Concours

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2010-Kawasaki-GTR-1400-Concours

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

New bikes from Kawasaki

Kawasaki have recently announced  exciting new/revised  bikes for 2011, they are:-
The Kawasaki Z1000SX

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
The Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom
 The Kawasaki W800

The Kawasaki Z750R
These will be available to see at the forthcoming Carol Nash Live event at Birmingham’s NEC later this year. More info about these models can be found on the www.inter-bike.co.uk site.

 Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/ 

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Kawasaki Recalls 2009-2010 Vulcan for ECU Problem

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Vulcan motorcycles.

The engine may stall if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ECU).

The number of units has not been specified.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

2009 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-6R TOP SPEED

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2009 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-6R TOP SPEED

Having seen that it can break, we’re now more interested in ZX-6R’s engine performance. The manufacturer claims greater mid-range torque after adding new double bore velocity stacks, high-load cam profiles as well as new piston profiles, coated piston skirts and piston rings. We’re also sure that the revisions to the cam chain and the light, cool exhaust collector layout have much to do with achieving the low-and mid-range performance without affecting the top end of the powerband.




At the front, all that braking power is applied on a pair of 220mm rear petal disc (10mm larger than on the previous generation model) while the rear brakes feature a revised brake lever mounted coaxially with the footpeg, increasing that way mid-stroke braking efficiency and feel.

2009 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-6R TOP SPEED

http://www.pakdenono.com/motorcycle/kawasaki/Ninja-ZX-6R-2009/kawasaki_Ninja_ZX-6R_2009_15.jpg



2009 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-6R TOP SPEED

Having seen that it can break, we’re now more interested in ZX-6R’s engine performance. The manufacturer claims greater mid-range torque after adding new double bore velocity stacks, high-load cam profiles as well as new piston profiles, coated piston skirts and piston rings. We’re also sure that the revisions to the cam chain and the light, cool exhaust collector layout have much to do with achieving the low-and mid-range performance without affecting the top end of the powerband.




At the front, all that braking power is applied on a pair of 220mm rear petal disc (10mm larger than on the previous generation model) while the rear brakes feature a revised brake lever mounted coaxially with the footpeg, increasing that way mid-stroke braking efficiency and feel.

TOP SPEED 2009 KAWASAKI-Ninja ZX-6R

http://www.pakdenono.com/motorcycle/kawasaki/Ninja-ZX-6R-2009/kawasaki_Ninja_ZX-6R_2009_10.jpg



TOP SPEED KAWASAKI-Ninja ZX-6R

This bike has plenty of features to start with, but probably the most interesting among them is the Showa Big Piston Front Fork. The system makes use of a large-diameter internal piston which is more effective under hard braking, especially before a corner, reducing damping pressure and improving front end feedback. Another strong point of the BPF is that it reduces the fork’s weight as it simplifies construction.




There was nothing to stop them at the chassis chapter either and the recipe was pretty much the same. They aimed at lighter weight so they’ve made the subframe from a two-piece aluminum die-casting, revised the frame brackets and brought a new throttle housing material on the scene. Chassis balance and mass centralization are achieved by revising the frame stiffness around the swingarm pivot and the rear engine mounts optimizes front-rear rigidity balance. Strangely, the engine’s center of gravity is 16mm higher as it gets mount with a stepper cylinder bank angle. Like on all modern super sport motorcycles, the new ZX-6R offers a short side muffler, which lowers the weight and an exhaust pre-chamber for the same purpose.

Practically built around the rider, the chassis offers a 10mm lower seating position, making it easier for riders to flatfoot the ground, but the sport riding position is enhanced by the handlebars, which have been brought closer to the rider. Also, the design of the gas tank (flat on top, narrow on the sides) reveals more space for the rider to tuck into the fairing and keep its knees close to the tank. The rake angle is now stepper for sharper cornering.

TOP SPEED 2009 KAWASAKI-Ninja ZX-6R

http://www.pakdenono.com/motorcycle/kawasaki/Ninja-ZX-6R-2009/kawasaki_Ninja_ZX-6R_2009_10.jpg



TOP SPEED KAWASAKI-Ninja ZX-6R

This bike has plenty of features to start with, but probably the most interesting among them is the Showa Big Piston Front Fork. The system makes use of a large-diameter internal piston which is more effective under hard braking, especially before a corner, reducing damping pressure and improving front end feedback. Another strong point of the BPF is that it reduces the fork’s weight as it simplifies construction.




There was nothing to stop them at the chassis chapter either and the recipe was pretty much the same. They aimed at lighter weight so they’ve made the subframe from a two-piece aluminum die-casting, revised the frame brackets and brought a new throttle housing material on the scene. Chassis balance and mass centralization are achieved by revising the frame stiffness around the swingarm pivot and the rear engine mounts optimizes front-rear rigidity balance. Strangely, the engine’s center of gravity is 16mm higher as it gets mount with a stepper cylinder bank angle. Like on all modern super sport motorcycles, the new ZX-6R offers a short side muffler, which lowers the weight and an exhaust pre-chamber for the same purpose.

Practically built around the rider, the chassis offers a 10mm lower seating position, making it easier for riders to flatfoot the ground, but the sport riding position is enhanced by the handlebars, which have been brought closer to the rider. Also, the design of the gas tank (flat on top, narrow on the sides) reveals more space for the rider to tuck into the fairing and keep its knees close to the tank. The rake angle is now stepper for sharper cornering.

Review Kawasaki-Ninja ZX6R Detail Specifications

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Review Kawasaki-Ninja ZX6R Detail Specifications



Review Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Detail Specifications

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General information
Model: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Year: 2009
Category: Sport
Rating: 72.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP): US$ 9799. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Compression: 13.3:1
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Injection. DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Aluminum perimeter
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension: 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload / 5.2 in.
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 191.1 kg (421.2 pounds)
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Fuel capacity: 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons)