2009 Yamaha VMAX

Engine type 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, V-type 4-cylinder

Engine cooling Liquid cooled

Displacement 1,679cc

Bore x stroke 90.0 x 66.0 mm

Compression ratio 11.3:1

Maximum power 147.2 kW (200 PS) @ 9,000 rpm

Maximum torque 166.8 Nm (17.0 kg-m) @ 6,500 rpm

Lubrication system Wet sump

Fuel System Fuel injection

Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc diaphragm spring

Ignition system TCI

Starter system Electric

Transmission system Constant mesh, 5-speed

Final transmission Shaft drive

Primary ratio 1.509

Secundary ratio 3.082

Gear ratio-1st gear 2.375

Gear ratio-2nd gear 1.810

Gear ratio-3rd gear 1.400

Gear ratio-4th gear 1.115

Gear ratio-5th gear 0.935

Fuel tank capacity 15 litres

Oil tank capacity 5.9 litres

Chassis: Aluminium, Diamond-shaped

Front suspension system Telescopic forks, Ø 52 mm

Front travel 120 mm

Rear suspension system Swingarm (Link-type suspension)

Rear travel 110 mm

Caster angle 31°

Trail 148 mm

Front brake Dual discs, Ø 320 mm

Rear brake Single disc, Ø 298 mm

Front tyre 120/70 R18M/C (59V)

Rear tyre 200/50 R18M/C (76V)

Length 2,395 mm

Width 820 mm

Height 1,190 mm

Seat height 775 mm

Wheel base 1,700 mm

Minimum ground clearance 140 mm

Service weight 310 kg

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2009 HONDA CBR 600 RR

The CBR600RR will also get optional C-ABS along with engine changes designed to improve torque right in the middle of the power band, between 8,000 and 12,000 RPM. Along with these changes comes revised styling with flashy colors pulled straight from the mid-'90s. Apparently, neon green and electric blue are back.

Now in its fourth generation, the 2009 machine builds on the heritage of blistering pace and supreme control set in 2003 by the first CBR600RR. When the all-new CBR600RR was launched in 2007, Honda once again was at the forefront of the 600cc Supersport class – the most intensely fought in motorcycling – with a machine which was the most advanced in the category. For 2009, the goal for Honda's development team has once again been to enhance a machine capable of fast, intense track riding while also delivering a controllable, easy-going road-riding experience. Adding to this experience is the inclusion of Honda's Combined ABS on the CBR600RR C-ABS version. The highlights of the technical enhancements to the 2009 CBR600RR include: * Changes to piston, cylinder head and exhaust which lead to improved torque from 8,000-12,000rpm for increased engine flexibility and driveability * Fairing improvements to enhance stability and reduce wind noise * Electronically controlled Combined ABS for better braking performance along with increased safety and all-round rider confidence (optional) * 184kg kerb weight to keep the machine the lightest in its class To enhance the new performance and mild aesthetic update, a new colour range has been introduced to make the most of these changes, to include a limited-edition Pearl Sunbeam White design with electric blue fairing and front and rear cowling graphics, a Pearl Sunbeam White design with white/red/blue Tricolour, as well as Graphite Black with Bright Lime Green Metallic and Graphite Black with Italian Red.

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SUZUKI GS150R

Inspired by the success and the rate at which Yamaha is boosting up in India, Suzuki had launched the much awaited Suzuki GS150R, which was known as the Lanza. The design was inspired from Suzuki’s GSX-R super bike series.

The 150cc Segment is picking up in India. Suzuki has been a little conservative till now with its bike models. Zeus and Heat and not extra ordinary, but it sells enough to be seen here and there a while. The company took another step ahead with the Access 125 Scooter.

Yamaha has stormed the 150cc segment with the launch of YZF R15 and FZ16 , Suzuki’s foray into this segment is expected to be create similar impact in the segment with the GSR 150 Lanza.Inspired from the styling of Suzuki's GSR 400 and GSR 600 - the GS150R Lanza boasts masculine styling cues.

With a bikini fairing, wolf-eyed headlamps and pilot lamps mounted on either side the styling of the GSR is little conserative. GS150R’s muscular fuel tank is alike the one seen in TVS Apache RTR.

GS150R has no monshock, but comes with the contemporary gas charged suspension at the rear.Disc brake at the front and drum at the rear is as typical of any 150cc bike. Gear lever is the comfortable heel and toe type and GS150R comes with a six speed transmission.

It boast a bikini fairing with a wolf eyed headlamp similar to the pulsar. The pilot lamps are mounted on each side which increases the aura of the lanza. However the most striking features in the lanza is its muscular fuel tank.

GS150R 149cc engine develops 13.8bhp of peak power at 8500rpm and 13.4Nm of peak torque 6000rpm. is mated with a six speed transmission. Gear shift pattern is 1-down and 5-up.

The Suzuki GS150R is a 150cc bike that develops an output of 13.8bhp @ 8500rpm and torque of 13.4Nm @ 6000rpm and is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.

The GS150R is 2095mm long, 775mm wide, 1120mm high and has a long wheelbase of 1340mm. The GS150R comes with 4 colours - Candy Dark Greenish Blue, Mettalic Flint Gray, Candy Max Orange, Pearl Nebular Black.

The GS150R looks great when compared to the other 150cc segment bikes, that is when the Yamaha bikes are excluded. The first feature of the design which looks great is the muscular fuel tank design which can hold 15.5L of fuel. The next would be the highly CBZ Xtreme-like rear LED tail lights, but suits well with the design, unlike the CBZ Xtremes.

The most sad part is the so called “wolf eyed headlights” which look almost the same as the Pulsar’s headlights. The side gets panels of black and silver that cover up a part of the engine. For the front the GS150R gets 2.75 -18 tyre whereas the rear gets a fat 100/90-18 tyre.

For ride comfort, the GS150R gets hydraulic forks and gas charged rear suspension. It features disc brakes at the front and drum brake at the rear. The GS150R is equipped with digital instrument console that includes the speedo meter, the odo-meter and the digital gear indicator. It also offers 2 selectable modes - Power or Economy. When the Power mode is opted, the full power shows up whereas when the Economy mode is opted, the engine is tuned to more fuel saving mode.

Suzuki has priced the GS150R at Rs 59000 (ex-showroom Delhi) and according to them the GS150R’s Fuel Economy(FE) will be 50kmpl in the City and 55kmpl at the highway.

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2009 YAMAHA YZF-R1

Features

The R1 features Yamaha D-MODE (or drive mode) with rider-selectable throttle control maps to program YCC-T performance characteristics for riding conditions. YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) is MotoGP inspired fly-by-wire technology used to deliver instant throttle response. YCC-I is the Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake which is a variable intake system that broadens the spread of power. The fuel injection system provides optimum air/fuel mixtures for maximum power and smooth throttle response. The fuel injectors have 12 holes for precise fuel delivery that translates to the most power from every fuel charge.
The updated suspension incorperates new SOQI front forks which use one of the tricks developed for Suzuki’s winning MotoGP bikes: independent damping. The left fork handles compression damping and the right side handles the rebound damping. And the rear shock adopts new bottom linkage for optimum suspension characteristics.
Crossplane crankshaft technology, proven in victory after victory on MotoGP machines, provides a high-tech uneven firing interval. Unlike typical in-line-four engine design, where the two outer and two inner pistons move together in pairs with 180°intervals, the crossplane crankshaft has each connecting rod 90° from the next with a unique firing order of 270° –180° – 90° – 180°. This engine features new forged aluminum pistons to take maximum advantage of the power characteristics.
Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking and downshifting from high speed.
The exhaust system is completely new. It’s meticulously designed to enhance engine output while, thanks to its three-way catalyst technology, also reducing exhaust emissions.
The newly designed instrumentation includes everything a rider wants to know, including gear position.
Factory racers get machines tailored to their preferences. The R1 has adjustable footrests, with a 15mm height and 3mm front-to-rear adjustment.

Yamaha claim the 2009 R1 is the world's first production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. According to a Yamaha press release, ‘Pioneered in MotoGP racing with the Yamaha M1, crossplane technology puts each crank pin 90 degrees from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270-180-90-180 degrees. The result is incredibly smooth, roll-on power delivery, with outrageous amounts of torque. Not just new, the R1's new crossplane crank engine represents a complete paradigm shift.

Specifications

Engine Type 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium valves)
Bore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Carburetion Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
Chassis Suspension/Front 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 5.1-in travel Brakes/Front Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires/Front 120/70ZR17M/C 58W
Tires/Rear 190/55ZR17M/C 75W
Dimensions Length 81.1 in
Width 28.1 in
Height 44.5 in
Seat Height 32.8 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
Wet Weight 454 lb

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2009 YAMAHA YZF R6

Key Selling Points
1. A rider in the market for an entry level or commuter 600cc bike doesnt have to compromise performance or style to get value: introducing the new 2009 FZ6R! Its a great combination of performance, handling, and exciting sport bike style, but also with a low seat height thats both adjustable to fit a wider variety of riders and also narrower where it counts to make it even easier to put both feet on the ground.
2. The newly designed engine delivers smooth power just the way todays rider needs it, brisk acceleration with plenty of torque that makes it a pleasure to get around town, with lots in reserve for when you want more. This is certainly not a no frills motor. Its based on the awesome, previous-generation R6 motor, fuel injected and tuned for real world street riding with no-hassle reliability and all-day comfort.
3. Even if your primary goal is commuting to school or work, you want to be able to get out and have fun riding some twisty back roads. The FZ6R is ready to put a grin on your face! The newly designed diamond-shaped frame made of high-tensile steel pipes, using the engine as a structural member of the chassis, becomes the foundation for handling performance. Its designed to provide the right rigidity balance to contribute to smooth cornering performance.
4. When it comes to putting power to the pavement, the new FZ6R uses nothing less than quality radial tires, 120/70R 17-inch front and 160/16R 17-inch rear. And this bikes excellent stopping performance is due to dual 298mm front discs and a 245mm rear disc, both with comfortable to use controls.


Features
ENGINE:
- With its heritage firmly rooted in the power plant from an earlier generation R6, the engine in the FZ6R has been carefully updated to meet the demands of todays motorcyclist. This new engine optimizes the entire flow from the intake of the fuel-air mixture to combustion and exhaust. The cylinder head, crankcase, intake and exhaust system, and clutch and shifter have been completely redesigned, creating a power unit with an entirely new character, even though it shares bore and stroke dimensions and compression ratio with the previous FZ6.
- The 600cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder engine is ready to respond with smooth, linear performance when the rider twists the throttle. Maximum output is achieved at a spirited 10,000 rpm and maximum torque is obtained at 9000 rpm. Bottom line: Its outstanding torquey low to mid rpm engine performance is just right for someone who enjoys commuting to work or school or riding the canyons on the weekends.
- Lightweight forged aluminum pistons are used. Because the aluminum alloy is heated and formed under pressure without having to melt it completely as in conventional casting techniques, the strength of the original metallurgic matrix of the aluminum is maintained. As a result, a forged piston is stronger than a cast one and can thus be designed for lighter weight, which contributes to a reduction in vibration. In fact, many riders will be surprised at how smooth this motor is.
- The 32-bit ECU controls the four-hole, two-direction, high-dynamic-range type fuel injectors for superior injection control. By delivering the precise fuel-air mixture needed for conditions, the engine can deliver better power and better fuel economy.
- Much like many of todays high end sport bikes, the FZ6R has a 4-into-2-into-1 midship exhaust. Not only does it provide a throaty, yet comfortably quiet exhaust note, the system also includes 3-way catalytic converter technology to reduce exhaust emissions.

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION:
- With its exciting sport bike looks, onlookers will know this isnt just another middleweight bike. Theres no mistaking Yamahas high-performance heritage in this new FZ6R.
- The seat has separate front and rear sections, and the riders seat features an innovative height adjustment mechanism. The seat can be set 20mm just over 3/4 of an inch higher for taller riders, a change that can make a big difference on an all-day ride.
- The overall chassis rigidity has been designed to provide both excellent handling and all-day comfort. In order to further enhance the smoothness and comfort of the ride, the front-end dimensions a have been optimized, including a caster angle of 26° and trail of 103.5mm, contributing a bike that has great steering feeling, making the bike even more of a pleasure to ride.
- The front suspension has sturdy 41mm inner tubes, matched to a die-cast aluminum upper triple clamp and forged-steel under bracket, providing superior cushioning performance and good front-end feel. Wheel travel is a generous 5.1 inches to help soak up those bumps in the road.
- The rear suspension is lightweight and contributes to the centralization of mass, and the mono-cross suspension provides excellent wheel travel, a full 5.1 inches. Superior road hugging performance has been achieved with optimally designed damping-force valves and oil channels.
- This bike boasts hydraulic discs front and rear. The 298mm diameter front discs are lightweight for reduced unsprung weight, while the single rear disc is 245mm, and the brakes feature semi-metallic pads. The brakes have been designed to offer great feel and superb braking ability.
- FZ6R mounts tubeless radial tires on cast aluminum wheels. While their lightweight construction helps centralize mass, they also help contribute to agile handling.


Specs
Model: FZ6RYY; FZ6RYB; FZ6RYL; FZ6RYW
Engine Type: 600cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC 16 valves
Bore x Stroke: 65.5 x 44.5mm
Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
Carburetion: Fuel Injection
Ignition: Digital TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Transmission: 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension/Front: Telescopic fork, 5.1-in.travel
Suspension/Rear: Single shock, 5.1-in travel
Brakes/Front: Hydraulic disc, 298mm
Brake/Rear: Hydraulic disc, 245mm
Tire/Front: 120/70 ZR17M/C 58W
Tire/Rear: 160/60 ZR17M/C 69W
L x W x H: 83.5 x 30.3 x 46.7 in
Seat Height: 30.9 in
Wheelbase: 56.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle): 26.0°
Trail: 4.1 in
Fuel Capacity: 4.6 gal
*Wet Weight: 410 lb
Color: Cadmium Yellow; Raven; Team Yamaha Blue/White; Pearl White

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Suzuki Intruder M1800R

Dimensions;
•Overall Length - 2,485 mm
•Overall Width - 940 mm
• Overall Height - 1,180 mm
• Wheelbase - 1,715 mm
• Ground Clearance - 135 mm
•Seat Height - 700 mm
•Dry Mass - 2315 kg
•Fuel Capacity - 19.0 litres

Engine;
•Engine Type - 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 2-cylinder, 54 degree V-Twin
•Bore x Stroke - 112.0 mm x 90.5mm
• Piston Displacement - 1,783 cc
•Compression Ratio - 10.5:1
•Carburettor - Fuel injection 56 mm
• Lubrication - Semi-dry sump

Electrical System
•Ignition Type - Electronic ignition (transistorized)
•Starter System - Electric

Transmisson;
•Transmission - 5-speed, constant mesh

Chassis;
•Front Suspension - Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
•Rear Suspension - Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring pre-load 7-way adjustable
•Rake/Trail - 32 degrees/130mm
•Front Brake - Radial mount, opposed 4-piston calipers
• Rear Brake - Pin-slide 2-piston caliper, 275mm disc
• Front Tyre - 130/70R18M/C 63V, tubeless
• Rear Tyre - 240/40R18M/C 79V, tubeless

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2008 SUZUKI HAYABUSA

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type : 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

Bore x Stroke :81.0 mm x 65.0 mm

Engine Displacement: 1340 cm3 (cc)Compression Ratio: 12.5 : 1

Carburetion :Fuel injection

Oil capacity (overhaul) : 4.0L (1.6 US gal.)

Ignition : Fully transistorized

Starter System: Electric

Lubrication System: Wet sump

Transmission: 6-speed constant meshPrimary

Drive Ratio: 1.596 (83 / 52)

Final Drive Ratio: 2.388 (43 / 18)

Frame Type: Twin-spar (aluminum-alloy)Rake / Trail :24.2 degrees / 98 mm (3.9 in.)Suspension

Front :Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable

Rear : Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable

Wheels

Front : 17 M/C x MT3.50, cast aluminum alloy

Rear :17 M/C x MT6.00, cast aluminum alloy

Brakes

Front :Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin

Rear : 1-piston caliper, 260 mm disc

Tires

Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Rear: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless

Fuel Tank Capacity:21.0 L (5.5 US gal.)

Overall Length: 2,195 mm (86.6 in.)

Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in.)

Overall Height: 1,170 mm (46.1 in.)

Wheelbase: 1,485 mm (58.5 in.)

Seat Height : 805 mm (31.7 in.)

Dry Weight: 220kg (485 lbs.)

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