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The VFR was originally a 750 cc, but became an 800 cc in due course. New models featured technological innovation, such as a single-sided swingarm, linked braking, ABS, and VTEC. The VFR1200 became the first motorcycle to feature a dual-clutch transmission. Not all of these innovations proved popular with riders, who often preferred the simple ...
This is because when the Honda CB750FOUR went on the market, its maximum speed exceeded 200 km/h (120 mph) and the National Police Agency (worried about excessive speed) requested motorcycle manufacturers to set up a voluntary regulation to limit the displacement of motorcycles that could be sold in Japan to 750 cc. For that reason, Kawasaki ...
For 2017, Harley released the Street Rod based on the 750 Street model. This new model introduced new features such as higher output Revolution X engine 68.4 hp (51.0 kW) @ 8,750 rpm and 47.2 lb⋅ft (64.0 N⋅m) @ 4,000 rpm, 43 mm inverted front forks and piggyback reservoir rear shocks, drag-style bars and 17 inch wheels. [8]
The Aprilia Dorsoduro is a line of V-twin, supermotard-class motorcycles built by Aprilia, a subsidiary of Piaggio & C. SpA. The Dorsoduro line comprises three models: the 750 cc original, the later 1200 cc variant, and the final 900 cc version. All have similar appearances but have few common parts.
Royal Enfield introduced their all new 736 cc twin cylinder engine in 1962 on the 750 Interceptor. Bore and stroke was 71 mm × 93 mm (2.80 in × 3.66 in). The new engine was similar to the 692 cc engine; but there was hardly any part that was not modified or improved. The engine cases were strengthened to withstand the increased torque.
A range of new 750 cc and 900 cc triple-cylinder bikes (and 1,000 cc and 1,200 cc four-cylinder bikes) were launched at the September 1990 Cologne Motorcycle Show. [2] The motorcycles used famous model names from the glory days of Meriden Triumph and were first made available to the public between March (Trophy 1200 being the first) and ...
Kawasaki selected the literbike platform for its top-of-the-line Ninja H2 model, rather than continuing with the higher-displacement Ninja ZX-14 hyperbike. Cycle World's Kevin Cameron explained that the literbike class is "the center of the high-performance market", attracting the best development in racing, with the best chassis and suspension design, so it made sense for Kawasaki to create a ...
After appearing at the 33rd Tokyo Motor Show in 1999, the first generation model went on sale on December 4, 2001, featuring Suzuki's K6A kei car engine, in either naturally aspirated (54 PS [40 kW]) or turbocharged (54 PS [40 kW]) versions, available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Torque figures are 61 and 84 N⋅m (45 and ...