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Friday, April 23, 2010

Ural Gzhel, 2009

Ural Gzhel, 2009






Specifications
Ending Bid: $13,500 USD

General Info:
Maximum speed of motorcycle 105 km/h 65 mph
Dry mass of motorcycle 736 lb
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight 1344lb.
Noise level below 80db
Fuel consumption 26 - 31.3 mpg

Overall Dimensions:
Length 2580 mm / 8 ft
Width 1700 mm / 5 ft 6 in
Height 1100 mm / 3 ft 6 in
Road Clearance 125 mm / 5 in
Seat height 840 mm / 33 in
Wheel base 1470 mm / 58 in

Engine:
Type 4 stroke, opposed twin-cylinder
Displacement 749 cc
Cylinder bore 78 mm
Piston stroke 78 mm
Compression ratio 8.6 :1
Rated horsepower 23 KW / 45 BHp
Rated rotational speed 5600 RPM
Rated torque 52 N -M @ 3750 RPM
Lubrication system Dual system of forced lubrication and splashing
Lubricant SAE 20W/50

Carburetor:
Carburetor type 32 CVK Keihin
Number of carburetors 2
Air cleaner Paper Filter Element
Fuel 91 octane premium unleaded gasoline
PCV Valve Internal Breather

12 Electrical:
Ignition system Electronic Ignition
Spark plugs NGK BP7HS or Equivalent
Ignition timing Automatic advance
Alternator 50 amp / 14 Volt
Battery Interstate FAYTX-20HL or equivalent
Headlight Wagner, 7" round sealed beam

Transmision
Clutch Dry double-disk clutch
Gearbox 4 speed gearbox with reverse

Gear Ratios:
I gear 3.6
II gear 2.28
III gear 1.56
IV gear 1.19
Reverse gear 4.36
Speedometer drive ratio 0.4
Final drive ratio 4.62

Fluid Capacities:
Fuel tank (gasoline) 5 Gal / 19L
Reserve (gasoline) .5 Gal / 2L
Engine (oil) 68 Oz / 2L
Transmission (oil) 34 Oz / 1 L
Final drive (gear oil) 4.5 Oz / 105 ml, Tourist Model 3.5 Oz / 135 ml
Shock Absorbers (shock oil) 105 ml / 3.5 oz
Brake Reservoir DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid to upper line

Running Gear:
Frame Tubular welded
Rear wheel suspension Swing arms with spring shock absorbers
Front fork Leading link
Sidecar Cushioned body (on rubber cushions) and wheel with hydraulic spring shock absorber
Sidecar drive Steel shaft driven by final drive. User Selectable for (Patrol and Gear Up only) engagement.
Brakes Disc-type with hydraulic drive on front, Shoe type with mechanical drive on rear and sidecar wheels
Tires 4” x 19”
Front 32 psi cold
Side 30 psi cold
Rear 40 psi cold

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport 4V, 2009

Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport 4V, 2009





USA Specifications
MSRP: $13,590 USD

ENGINE
Type 90° V-Twin, 4 stroke
Cooling system air cooling
Displacement 1,151 cc
Bore and stroke 95 x 81.2 mm
Compression ratio 9,8 : 1

Timing system intake open 24° B.T.D.C.
intake close 52° A.B.D.C.
Exhaust open 54° B.B.D.C.
Exhaust close 22° A.T.D.C. with valve clearance 1.5 mm
Maximum power over 70 kW (95 HP) at 7,800 rpm

Maximum torque over 100 Nm at 6,000 rpm

Fuel injection system / Ignition Magneti Marelli IAW5A, a-n type; 2 Ø 45 mm throttle bodies, Weber IWP 162 injectors, Lambda control, twin spark ignition
Spark plug Internal NGK PMR8B (Long Life)
external NGK BPR6ES
Starting electric

Exhaust system stainless steel, 2 into 1 type with catalytic converter, height-adjustable muffler Homologation Euro 3

TRANSMISSION
Gear 6 speed

Internal ratios 1^ 17/38 = 1 : 2.235
2^ 20/34 = 1 : 1.700
3^ 23/31 = 1 : 1.347
4^ 26/29 = 1 : 1.115
5^ 31/30 = 1 : 0.967
6^ 29/25 = 1 : 0.862
Lubrication splash

Primary drive helical teeth, ratio 24/35 = 1 : 1.458

Secondary drive Compact Reactive Shaft Drive CA.R.C.; double universal joint with floating bevel gear, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3.666
Clutch double disk, dry


CHASSIS
Frame tubular cradle, high tensile steel
Wheelbase 1.485 mm
Trail 120 mm
Rake 25°
Steering angle 32°

Front suspension telescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 45 mm and TIN surface treatment, preload adjustable
Front wheel travel 120 mm

Rear suspension single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic)
Rear wheel travel 140 mm

Front brake twin stainless steel floating disc, wave type, Ø 320 mm, 4 opposed pistons
Rear brake single steel fixed disc, Ø 282 mm, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
Wheels three spokes, light alloy wheels, gravity die-casting

Front wheel
Rear wheel
Front tyre
Rear tyre 3.50” x 17”
5.50” x 17”
120/70 ZR17”
180/55 ZR17”

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Battery 12 V – 18 Ah
Voltage 12 V
Alternator 12 V – 550 W

DIMENSIONS
Length 2.195 mm
Width 840 mm
Height 1.160 mm
Seat height 800 mm
Ground clearance 185 mm
Dry weight 229 kg
Fuel tank capacity 23 litres
Reserve 4 litres

Monday, April 19, 2010

Vespa GTS250, 2009

Vespa GTS250, 2009




Specifications
MSRP: $5,999 USD

ENGINE TYPE Single cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve, electronic injection, catalytic QUASAR

CYLINDER CAPACITY 244cc

BORE x STROKE 72 mm x 60 mm

MAX POWER AT SHAFT 16.2 kW at 8,250 rpm (22 CV)

MAX TORQUE 20.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm

MAX SPEED 76 mph

FUEL / TANK CAPACITY Unleaded 2.4 gallons (9 litres)

GAS MILEAGE 65-70 mpg
DISTRIBUTION Chain driven SOHC (single overhead camshaft)
COOLING SYSTEM Liquid
LUBRICATION Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump, filtration during aspiration and discharge
INGINTION Electronic (with inductive discharge, variable spark advance and three-dimensional mapping)
GEARS CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) transformer with torque server
CLUTCH Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers
CHASSIS Load-bearing sheet steel chassis with welded structural supports
FRONT SUSPENSION Single-sided trailing arm with dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
REAR SUSPENSION Helical spring with adjustable four-position pre-load and two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers
FRONT BREAK ø 220 mm disc
REAR BREAK ø 220 mm disc
FRONT TIRE Tubeless 120 / 70-12"
REAR TIRE Tubeless 130 / 70-12"
LENGTH 76.4" (1941 mm)
WIDTH 29.7" (755 mm)
WHEELBASE 54.9" (1394 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT 31.1" (790 mm)
DRY WEIGHT 326 lbs (148 kg)
TYPE APPROVAL EPA and CARB

Vespa GTS 125 Super, 2009

Vespa GTS 125 Super, 2009

Specifications

Engine
Type Single-cylinder Piaggio, 4 stroke, 4 valve, electronic injection, catalysed
Displacement 124 cc
Bore / Stroke 57/48.6 mm
Fuel Unleaded petrol, RON min. 95
Distribution Single overhead cam, 4 valves
Port injected Alfa/N type with lambda closed loop control and three-way catalytic converter
Ignition Electronic inductive discharge
Cooling Liquid
Lubrication Wet sump and chain driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters
Start Electric with oil-bath free wheel
Gears Twist and go CVT transmission with torque assistance
Clutch Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers

Chassis
Frame Sheet metal with welded reinforcements
Front suspension Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
Rear suspension with coil springs adjustable preload (4 positions) and two double acting shock absorbers
Front brake Ø 220 mm disc
Rear brake Ø 220 mm disc
Front tyre Tubeless 120/70-12"
Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70-12"

Dimensions
Length 1,940 mm
Width 755 mm
Wheelbase 1,395 mm
Seat height 790 mm
Fuel tank capacity 9.5 litres
Emissions Euro 3