2010 Yamaha YZR-M1 Technical Specifications

Yamaha YZR-M1 is the flagship of yamaha motorcycles used by Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo in the MotoGP race this year. Fiat Yamaha team as a team in the race.

2010 Yamaha YZR-M1 Technical Specifications:

Engine
Engine type: Liquid cooled Crossplane crankshaft inline four-cylinder, four stroke
Maximum power: Over 200 horsepower (147KW)
Maximum speed: In excess of 320 km/h

Transmission
Type: Six-speed cassette-type gearbox, with alternative gear ratios available

Chassis and running gear
Frame type: Aluminium twin tube delta box, multi-adjustable steering geometry/wheelbase/ride height. Aluminium swingarm
Suspension: Ohlins upside down front forks and Ohlins rear shock, all adjustable for pre-load, high and low-speed compression and rebound damping. Alternative rear suspension links available
Front/rear wheels: Marchesini 16.5 front, 16.5 rear
Front/rear tyres: Bridgestone, 16.5 front, 16.5 rear, available as slick, intermediate, wet and hand-cut tyres
Brakes: Brembo, two 320 mm carbon front discs, two four-piston callipers. Single 220 mm stainless steel rear disc, twin-piston calliper
Weight: 150kg, in accordance with FIM regulations

Honda VT1300 Cruisers First Ride

let it be known that all three are powered by the tried-and-true engine developed in the VTX1300. The 52-degree V-Twin runs with an undersquare 89.5 X 104.3mm stroke compressing its fuel/air mixture at a 9.2:1 ratio. The single overhead cam design operates three valves per cylinder. A single-pin crankshaft provides a solid lumping character to the mill, while dual balancers keep vibes in the bars and foot controls to a minimum. The biggest change from prior years is in its method of induction, as Honda has abandoned the former CV-style carb for its Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) that features a single 38mm throttle body. It has an auto enrichment circuit that ensures that the bikes spark to life quickly with a flick of the electric start. The new fuel delivery system is what you’d expect from a Honda, silky-smooth in all gears. And while the powerplant in the new VT1300 series is a carryover, let’s break down what makes each of these models
2010 Honda Sabre Specs

Engine - 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Bore/Stroke - 89.5mm x 104.3mm
Compression Ratio - 9.2:1
Induction - PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 38mm throttle body
Ignition - Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Valve Train - SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Transmission - Five-speed
Final Drive - Shaft
Front Suspension - 41mm fork; 4.0 in. travel
Rear Suspension - Single shock; 3.9 in. travel
Front Brake - Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake - 296mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire - 90/90-21
Rear Tire - 170/80-15
Wheelbase - 70.0 in.
Seat Height - 26.9 in.
Curb Weight - 659 lbs (claimed wet weight)
Rake - 33° (Caster Angle)
Trail - 4.6 in.
Fuel Capacity - 4.4 gallons

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883L

Classic lines that haven't changed much since its inception more than 50 years ago, the Sportster's styling stood out.Harley-Davidson has cranked out its Sportster for more than 50 years now! That’s a longevity unequalled in the cruiser marketplace. We selected the Sportster 883 for our shootout because: A) it’s the only H-D model that could qualify for our sub-1000cc displacement cutoff, and, B) it sports an unbeatable price point. In fact, the 883 Low we tested is the most affordable ride in Harley’s lineup at $6999 (black) and $7289 for other colors, like our blue test bike. The ergos took some getting used to, but the Sportster won over riders with its spunky Twin. Fire up the 883 and the air-cooled mill shakes, rattles and rolls out character. The only undersquare configuration in the test, the 76.2mm-wide cylinders run up and down a 96.8mm stroke, with an 8.9:1 compression ratio.

Sportster Dyno stats:
46.6 hp @ 5,600 rpm (second-highest)
45.3 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm (third-highest)
Rear wheel dyno numbers peaked at 46.6 horsepower and 45.3 lb-ft torque, mid-pack in our test group. However, the Sporty packs a punch on the street, with the peppiest throttle feel and pleasing acceleration endearing it to our testers

Engine: 45-degree Evolution V-Twin Two Valve
Displacement: 883cc
Bore: 76.2
Stroke: 96.77
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Cooling: Air
Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port Injection
Transmission: 5-speed
Final Drive: Belt
Front Brake: Dual 292mm disc two-piston caliper
Rear Brake: 260mm disc single-piston caliper
Front Suspsension: 39mm fork, 3.62 in travel
Rear Suspension: Dual preload adjustable shocks, 1.63 in travel
Front Tire: 100/90x19
Rear Tire: 150/80x16
Rake: 29.6
Trail: 4.6 in
Wheelbase: 60 in
Seat Height: 26.3 in
Fuel Tank: 3.3 gal
Curb weight: 572 lbs.
Dry weight: 552 lbs.
MPG: 43.67
MSRP: $6,999 (Black), $7,289 (Solids)
Warranty: 24 months

Honda CB1000R XESS

The XESS (eXtreme European Streetfighter Styling) version of the Honda CB1000R draws on the most extreme potential of this new Naked streetfighter's intensely aggressive power. It focuses the customer's attention on the eventual possibilities for modifying the production model to make it even more stunning.

Our goal with the XESS is to allow CB1000R cutomers to chine out in the crowd (even more!) and give them really breathtaking added value. It is similar to our much-appreciated initiative with the Honda 600 in early 2006. It's clear that Naked customers like to customise their bikes, so we decided to show the seeds of imagination with a reality model.

The Honda CB1000R XESS represents the most radical and extreme styling of the new Italian-designed CB1000R. Just as Honda represents "The Power of Dreams," the CB1000R should be considered "The Model of Dreams" in the Naked category - a dream bike starting with a unique Honda basis and customised with the most impressively designed accessories.

If the CB1000R is spectacularly emotional bike, the velvet-red XESS builds even more on that emotion - aggressive as a panther and ready to holeshot with a premium motorcycle image. That's why the tank is graced with the new Honda Wing emblem that only decorates top-end models like the RC212V, the Fireblade and the DN-01.

The Honda CB1000R XESS project was carried out by a local workshop in Italy. Vita Cicchetti (General Manager, Honda Italy) proposed the initial concept and positioning, while Fausto Giancristofaro sought out to suppliers of the most passionate parts and coordinated the realisation of the special model.

The many parts that have been added or changed include:

- A special Showa-signed and anodized massive front fork
- Hanabira front discs with radial-mounted front callipers
- Titanium twin exhaust
- Lighter and race-ready footpegs
- Aggressive red transmission chain
- Reversed levers
- Velvet seat
- Several carbon fibre elements (such as the front mudguard, front light cowl, rear hugger, side covers and rear seat cowl).

The concept, drawings and development of the mass production model were established byh R&D headquarters in Roma with the support of the Italian Sales Division. With its already sensational design, it provided an ideal basis from which to develop such an impressive and aggressive prototype. The result is a model that celebrates traditional Honda quality with 100% Italian design.