2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad Review

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Kawasaki with Tourbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad used Frame Type: Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone. For brake front / rear: Dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper. This 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad has a engine capacity 1,700 cc with Bore x stroke: 102 x 104mm and with engine type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valve per cylinder, 52° V-twin.

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 1

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 3

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad - USA Specifications
MSRP: $13,499 USD

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valve per cylinder, 52° V-twin
Displacement: 1,700cc / 103.7ci
Bore x Stroke: 102 x 104mm
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Maximum Torque: 108 lb-ft @ 2,750rpm
Cooling System: Liquid, plus cooling fins
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Induction: Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Final Drive: Belt
Frame Type: Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake/Trail: 30° / 7.0 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel: 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel: Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front Tire Size: 130/90x16
Rear Tire Size: 170/70x16
Brakes, front / rear: Dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Overall length: 98.4 in.
Overall width: 40.4 in.
Overall height: 57.7 in.
Seat height: 28.7 in.
Curb weight: 834 lbs.**
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Wheelbase: 65.6 in.
Color Choices: Candy Neptune Blue / Metallic Phantom Silver, Ebony / Metallic Moondust Grey
Warranty: 24 months
Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

**Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90-percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).



2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad - Canada Specifications
MSRP: $TBA CDN

Engine
Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-Twin
Displacement 1,700 cm3
Bore and Stroke 102 x 104 mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Valve System SOHC, 8 valves
Fuel System Fuel injection:?42 mm x 2
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

Drivetrain
Transmission 6-speed overdrive with positive neutral return
Final Drive Belt
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.515 (50/33)
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.077 (40/13)
2nd 1.900 (38/20)
3rd 1.407 (38/27)
4th 1.143 (32/28)
5th 0.967 (29/30)
6th 0.806 (29/36)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.250 (72/32)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Frame
Type Double-cradle, steel
Wheel Travel: Front 140 mm
Wheel Travel: Rear 80 mm
Tyre: Front 130/90B16M/C 67H
Tyre: Rear 170/70B16M/C 75H
Caster (Rake) 30º
Trail 177 mm
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 35º / 35º

Suspension
Front: Type 43 mm telescopic fork
Rear: Type Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks
Rear: Rebound Damping 4-way

Brakes
Front: Type Dual 300 mm discs
Front: Caliper Dual twin-piston
Rear: Type Single 300 mm disc
Rear: Caliper Twin-piston

Dimensions
Overall Length 2,500 mm
Overall Width 955 mm
Overall Height 1,465 mm
Wheelbase 1,665 mm
Ground Clearance 140 mm
Seat Height 730 mm
Curb Mass 378 kg
Fuel Capacity 20 litres
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100 km (44 MPG)

Performance
Maximum Power 61 kW {82 PS} / 5,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 146 N·m {14.9 kgƒ·m} / 2,750 rpm

Details
MSRP* TBA
Colours Ebony / Metallic Moondust Grey, Candy Neptune Blue / Metallic Phantom Silver
Warranty 24 months

ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)


* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection or applicable taxes. The final price is at the discretion of the dealer. Prices and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.

Midlife Motorcycle Madness $25.00 J&P Cycles Gift Card Contest

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Harley Parts

Ride on & Good Luck!
Torch

Good stuff Maynard.

Flanders risers, Crocker tail light, just to name a few of the nice details.

Simon Mills: A V-Twin obsession "Part One"

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I am simon mills a friend of Gary Inman and Ben Part from Sideburn, also colleague of Fiddy from Davida.
well I'll be brief, in the olden days as a boy it was ducati Obsession, barcelona 24horas, Imola, then as a young man I discovered Le Mans, Bol d'or endurance racing, French style etc, I loved those bikes and the events, from the early eighties it was all about the underdog battling the mighty Japanese, as a student I saved and borrowed and built bikes around 900SS, Guzzi SP1000 T3 etc and they came and went, some still seem to be here.

1983 900 SS endurance style-large Vee twin obsession commences

1985 Le Clou-The NAIL, the guzzi that always ran when the duke broke

the duke became a Harris duke to try to follow the times

Later on came other Guzzi and Ducati singles

the re-birth of the 750 sport 8 years ago

the re-built shed to remove 8 bikes from the house

all of the bevels were built from wrecks, the silver bullet 900 ss was a tribute to the American racers of the 70's, California Hot Rod, old blue etc, the 900S2 was a tribute to the NCR endurance bikes of early 80's built from bits and pieces from scrapyards and friends, burnt out wrecks recovered.

the scrambler was standard but a friend crashed it so it acquired Darmah forks and wheels, the 900ss swing arm caused the NCR to be built as I went to scrapyard to buy a swing arm from 900ss and ended up with whole bike totally burned but managed to rebuild with another SS frame etc

The silver bullet, 900ss fancy valves, pistons, much porting and lighteneing throughout engine, 1980's replica Chrom Moly race frame, 996 forks, brakes and wheel, marchesini rear...
Not so sure why, it just seemed like a good idea 9 years ago

recently ripped up a perfectly good 750SS to make a little cafe for madame, its bit rough but cheap and cheerful..

the final version, cheap and cheerful




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2011 Ural T

2011 Ural T Review

2011 Ural T is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Ural with Tourbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 Ural T Dimensions (LxWxH) mm/inches 2580x1700x1100/101.6 x 66.9 x 43.3. For brake is used Front Brakes BREMBO with full floating disk and Rear Brakes Mechanical Drum. This 2011 Ural T has a engine capacity 749 cc with Bore x Stroke: 78 & 78 mm and with engine type OHV Air-cooled, four-stroke, flat twin cylinder.

2011 Ural T 1

2011 Ural T 2

2011 Ural T 3

2011 Ural T 4

2011 Ural T 5

2011 Ural T - Specifications
MSRP - $9,999 USD

Model Number IMZ-8.1037
Dimensions (LxWxH) mm/inches 2580x1700x1100/101.6 x 66.9 x 43.3
Seat Height mm/inches 813/32
Road Clearance mm/inches 125/4.9
Dry Weight Kg/lbs 320/705
Recommended max cruising speed km/h:mph 105/65
Engine OHV Air-cooled, four-stroke, flat twin cylinder
Bore & Stroke 78 & 78 mm
Compression Ratio 8.6:1
Displacement 749 cc
Rated HP @ 5600 RPM 40
Carburetion Twin KEIHIN L 22 AA
Clutch Dry double disk
Rated Torque @ 4600 RPM 52 Nm / 38 ft-lbs
Alternator 55amp, 770 watts
Starting Electric & Kick-Start
Gearbox 4 forward, 1 reverse, shaft drive
Fuel 91 Octane Unleaded
Tank Capacity liters/gallons 19/5.0
Front Brakes BREMBO with full floating disk
Rear Brakes Mechanical Drum
Sidecar Brakes Mechanical Drum
Ignition Electronic
Front Suspension (forks) Leading Link
Rear Suspension SACHS Hydraulic spring shock absorbers
Wheels Size Front, rear, & sidecar 19"
Wheels Type Painted steel, steel spokes, cast alum. hubs
Warranty 2 years parts and labor, unlimited mileage
Fuel Mileage 26-33 mpg/11-14 km/l*
Trunk Volume 2.9 cubic ft/22 gallons

Options you may add Second "tractor" seat or bench seat
Spare Wheel with Tire
Spare Wheel Luggage Rack
Tonneau Cover
Sidecar windscreen
Cylinder Crash Bar
Full Size Tool Kit
And more…


* may vary depending on load, speed, driving style and weather conditions

Happy Memorial Day. Enjoy it but don't forget.

Happy Memorial Day!

As we enjoy an extra day of riding this weekend, let's not forget the men and woman that have died protecting our nation.

Ed Soto with a passenger.

Bill Lewison of Sun Valley, CA. Anyone know Bill?

Earing Mike's South Bay Chopper, or Ask and You Shall Receive?

I said I'd like to see more of the bike, so I get a call from Joe Hurst saying, "you asked for it".


Mike still has his bike and as you can see, not only is it almost unchanged, but it also looks fresh as ever. The beautiful forks deserve a double take as they are narrowed and extended Harley (by Mike), with Dick Allen rockers.


While not having all of the exact same styling cues, the look and stance is definitely South Bay. The Sportster headlight, Hunt magneto, 12 spoke mags, and D.A. rockers do add to the recipe. Go back and look at Joe's White Bear, Foots bike, or Bruce's Funny bike, and you'll see it was all in the family of friends.


Compare this shot with the one in the last post and it drives home how, other than the paint and the plug wires, nothing has changed!


While repainted, the tank retains the Ride to Live and Wings theme. The frame is fantastic. Note the seat area. It's been stretched, raked, and molded with metal before chroming. The sissy bar doesn't have the normal South Bay Swoop, but instead has an almost invisible fender following support bar. The oil tank reminded me of the Funny Bike's tank and it's no coincidence since it was made by Bruce's mentor, Steve Davis.

My thanks go out to Mike and Joe for sharing this cool ride.

2011 KTM 990 Adventure

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Review

2011 KTM 990 Adventure is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer KTM with Streetfighterbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 KTM 990 Adventure has a engine capacity 999 cc with Bore x stroke: 101 mm x 62.4 mm and with engine type 2-cylinder 4-stroke Otto motor, 75° V arrangement, water-cooled.

2011 KTM 990 Adventure 1

2011 KTM 990 Adventure 2

2011 KTM 990 Adventure 3

2011 KTM 990 Adventure 4

2011 KTM 990 Adventure 5

2011 KTM 990 Adventure - USA Specifications
MSRP: $14.899,00 USD

990 ADVENTURE: TO THE END OF THE WORLD

ENGINE
Design 2-cylinder 4-stroke Otto motor, 75° V arrangement, water-cooled
Displacement 999 cm³ (60.96 cu in)
Bore 101 mm (3.98 in)
Stroke 62.4 mm (2.457 in)
Performance 78 kW (105 hp)
Cold start device Electric starter
Transmission 6-gears, claw-shifted
Engine lubrication Dry sump lubrication system with two rotor pumps
Primary transmission 35:67
Secondary drive ratio 16:42
Cooling Water cooling, permanent circulation of coolant by water pump
Clutch Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated
Ignition system Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment

CHASSIS
Frame Lattice frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing, powder-coated
Fork WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Shock absorber WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC PA
Suspension travel Front 210 mm (8.27 in)
Suspension travel Rear 210 mm (8.27 in)
Brake system Front Double disk brake with floating brake calipers and brake discs
Brake system Rear Single disc brake with floating brake caliper and brake disc
Brake system Two separate brake circuits with ABS (antilock brake system) - Brembo/Bosch
Brake discs - diameter Front 300 mm (11.81 in)
Brake discs - diameter Rear 240 mm (9.45 in)
Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X ring
Steering head angle 63.4°
Wheelbase 1,570 mm (61.81 in)
Ground clearance, unloaded 261 mm (10.28 in)
Seat height, unloaded 880 mm (34.65 in)
Total fuel tank capacity, approx. 20 l (5.3 US gal)
Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91)
Weight without fuel, approx. 209 kg (461 lb.)


2011 KTM 990 Adventure - Canada Specifications
MSRP: See KTM Dealer for prices

990 ADVENTURE: TO THE END OF THE WORLD

ENGINE
Design 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled
Displacement 999 cm³ (60.96 cu in)
Bore 101 mm (3.98 in)
Stroke 62.4 mm (2.457 in)
Performance 78 kW (105 hp)
Starting aid Electric starter
Transmission 6-speed, claw shifted
Engine lubrication Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
Primary gear ratio 35:67
Secondary gear ratio 16:42
Cooling system Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Ignition system Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment

CHASSIS
Frame Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Forks WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Shock absorber WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC PA
Suspension travel front 210 mm (8.27 in)
Suspension travel rear 210 mm (8.27 in)
Brake system front Twin-disc brake with floating brake calipers and brake discs
Brake system rear Single-disc brake with floating brake caliper and brake disc
Brake system Two independent brake circuits with ABS (antilock brake system) - Brembo/Bosch
Brake discs - diameter front 300 mm (11.81 in)
Brake discs - diameter rear 240 mm (9.45 in)
Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring
Steering head angle 63.4°
Wheel base 1,570 mm (61.81 in)
Ground clearance (unloaded) 261 mm (10.28 in)
Seat height (unloaded) 880 mm (34.65 in)
Total fuel tank capacity approx. 20 l (5.3 US gal)
Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)
Weight without fuel approx. 209 kg (461 lb.)


2011 KTM 990 Adventure - International Specifications
MSRP: 9.545,00 GBP

990 ADVENTURE: TO THE END OF THE WORLD

ENGINE
Design 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled
Displacement 999 cm³ (60.96 cu in)
Bore 101 mm (3.98 in)
Stroke 62.4 mm (2.457 in)

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Review

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Kawasaki with Tourbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R has a engine capacity 249 cc with Bore x stroke: 62.0 x 41.2mm and with engine type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R 1

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R 3

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R 4

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - USA Specifications
MSRP: $3,999 USD

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
Displacement: 249cc
Bore x stroke: 62.0 x 41.2mm
Compression ratio: 11.6:1
Cooling: Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin CVK30 x 2
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: O-ring chain
Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase: 55.1 in.
Rake / trail: 26 degrees / 3.2 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Bottom-link Uni-Trak® with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.1 in.
Front tire: 110/70-17
Rear tire: 130/70-17
Front brake: Single 290mm hydraulic petal disc with two-piston caliper
Rear brake: Single 220mm petal disc with two-piston caliper
Overall length: 82.1 in.
Overall width: 28.1 in.
Overall height: 43.7 in.
Seat height: 30.5 in.
Curb weight: 374.9 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
Color choices / special edition: Ebony, Lime Green / Ebony (SE),
Pearl White / Ebony (SE)
Warranty: 12 months



2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - Canada Specifications
MSRP: $4,999 CDN

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement 249 cc
Bore and Stroke 62.0 x 41.2 mm
Compression Ratio 11.6:1
Valve System DOHC, 8 valves
Carburetion CVK 30 mm x 2 (Keihin)
Ignition Digital with anti-hotwire circuit
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Cooling Liquid

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed, return with positive neutral finder
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 3.087 (71/23)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.600 (39/15)
2nd 1.789 (34/19)
3rd 1.409 (31/22)
4th 1.160 (29/25)
5th 1.000 (27/27)
6th 0.893 (25/28)
Final Reduction Ratio 3.214 (45/14)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operation

FRAME
Type Tube, diamond, steel
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm
Wheel Travel: Rear 130 mm
Tires: Front 110/70-17 MC (54H)
Tires: Rear 130/70-17 MC (62H)
Caster (Rake) 26°
Trail 83 mm
Steering Angle (left/right) 35º/35º

SUSPENSION
Front 37 mm telescopic fork
Rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload

BRAKES
Front Single, 290 mm petal disc
Front Calipers Single balanced actuation dual piston
Rear Single 220 m petal disc
Rear Caliper Dual-piston

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2085 mm
Overall Width 715 mm
Overall Height 1110 mm
Wheelbase 1400 mm
Seat Height 775 mm
Curb Mass 170 kg
Fuel Capacity 18 litres
Fuel Consumption 3.8 L/100 km (74 MPG)

PERFORMANCE
Maximum Power 31 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 22 N-m @ 9,500 rpm

DETAILS
MSRP* $4999
Colours Ebony, Metallic Imperial Blue, Pearl White / Ebony (Special Edition)
Warranty 12 months

ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)

More Parrish Arts

Another tank by Bruce Parrish. While compared to others he'd done, it's somewhat simple, it's one of his favorites.


It was done for Earing Mike. I'd like to see more shots of this bike. Check the belt guard and iron cross shift knob. Got to love them cargo jeans with patches.

Montlhéry Vintage Revival 2011 *part3*

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And now, my favorites ones, shot with Hasselblad and Kodak 160 NC

Bugatti T59

Darmont-Étoile de France (1933). The engine is an air-cooled 50º 1.100cc V2 engine. Maximum speed of this model around 110 Km/h, which is approximately 68 mph, with a 1.100cc Darmont-Spécial engine the speed was 125 Km/h (78 mph). The standard colour of the car was blue. The car was sold with two forward speeds and no reverse, three forward speeds and reverse were available as an extra.

Bugatti Brescia





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