2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar Review

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer KTM with Tourbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar has a engine capacity 999 cc with Bore x stroke: 101 x 62,4 mm and with engine type 2-cylinder 4-stroke Otto motor, 75° V arrangement, water-cooled.

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 1

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 3

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 4

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar - USA Specifications
MSRP: $15.499,00 USD

990 ADVENTURE DAKAR EDITION: THE DESERT EXPRESS

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 84.5 kW (113.3 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 Dakar - Canada Specifications
MSRP: See KTM Dealer for prices

990 ADVENTURE DAKAR EDITION: THE DESERT EXPRESS

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 84.5 kW (113.3 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 Dakar - International Specifications
MSRP: See KTM Dealer for prices

990 ADVENTURE DAKAR EDITION: THE DESERT EXPRESS

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 84.5 kW (113.3 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.)
POWERWEAR

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Review

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Kawasaki with Tourbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a engine capacity 1,700 cc with Bore x stroke: 102 x 104mm and with engine type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 52-degree V-twin.

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 1

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 3

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager - USA Specifications
MSRP: $17,499 USD

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 52-degree V-twin
Displacement: 1,700cc / 103.7 cu. in.
Bore x stroke: 102 x 104mm
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Maximum torque: 108 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Cooling: Liquid, plus cooling fins
Induction: Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission: Six-speed with overdrive
Final drive: Belt
Frame: Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake / trail: 30 degrees / 7.0 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 45mm 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: 130/90x16
Rear tire: 170/70x16
Front brakes: Dual 300 mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II (ABS model)
Rear brake: Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II (ABS model)
Overall length: 100.8 in.
Overall width: 39.2 in.
Overall height: 61.0 in.
Ground clearance: 5.3 in.
Seat height: 28.7 in.
Wheelbase: 65.6 in.
Curb weight standard / ABS: 886 / 895 lbs.**
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Colors: Candy Imperial Blue / Atomic Silver, Ebony / Pearl Meteor Gray
Warranty: 36 Months


2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager - 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 45 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 4-piston
Rear: type Single 300 mm disc
Rear: caliper Twin-piston

Dimensions
Overall length 2,560 mm
Overall width 995 mm
Overall height 1,550 mm
Wheelbase 1,665 mm
Ground clearance 135 mm
Seat height 730 mm
Curb mass 402 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 / Pearl Meteor Gray
Warranty 36 Months ( Including Sound System )

ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Good Times Protection Plan 12 or 24 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.

Making Movies: You are invited...

Tyler of Lowbrow Customs and I have been working on a documentary about an old Lakes Racing bike, from discovery and restoration to running it at Bonneville. Our West Coast Premier is Saturday July 31st in Orange, CA. Mark your calendars, you are all invited.

Ride to Live/Live to Skate

.... or something like that

Harley's prototype Skate-Tail?.... Another attempt by the factory to attract young blood?

It was said the guy uses it to surf his bike. It somehow almost looks right. If were not careful this could catch on. Found at http://motorcyclephotooftheday.com/

Sometimes you got to share what you find.

LJ's Pizza, We Hardly Knew Ye.

I saw a really sad thing the other day. In the window of LJ's Pizza, there was a sign that said "Closed." Sad enough as it was, but making it worse was the sign underneath that said "Out of Business." Down the road, another pizza joint had a sign up that read "RIP LJ's"

Lucky always cries when a local pizza joint goes out of business.

Apparently they've been losing money, and their lease was up. On top of that, the landlord refused to lower the rent.

Which makes me wonder what the heck is wrong with the landlord. Sorry to get local on you folks, but Mesa's new tag line ought to be "Empty Commercial Buildings - We've Got Them!" Alternate that with "Ever-Expanding Blight - It's What We Do." LJ's was practically the only open business on it's block. I believe that they were losing money, but they always had cars out front whenever I drove by - unlike most places in Mesa. Who do they expect to rent that place now?

Honestly, if you want to be sure your new retail business will fail, open it in downtown Mesa. Every time a new business opens up in the area, I root for them and try to give them some money, but I don't expect them to last long. A couple of them actually seem to be doing OK - finally - but in the 9 years I've worked and lived around Mesa, I've seen a tremendous amount of turnover in the local businesses. And there are a ton of empty storefronts.

I hate it, because the buildings in downtown Mesa have charm and character in bulk. I want to rescue every one of these buildings and put something amazing in them. Unfortunately, the way of retail seems to be "Move to the newest mall or perish." And if there's one thing we build a lot of in the Valley of the Sun, it's new malls.

Grr.

Anyway, there's an article about the closing of LJ's over here. I wish their owners the best in their new endeavors.

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Review

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Kawasaki with Tourbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 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 Vaquero 1

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 2

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 3

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 4

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 5

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero - USA Specifications
MSRP: $16,499 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 @ 2,750 rpm
Cooling System: Liquid, plus cooling fins
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Induction: Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Transmission: 6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Frame Type: Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake/Trail: 30° / 7.0 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel: 45mm 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 300mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Overall length: 98.8 in.
Overall width: 38.2 in.
Overall height: 50.8 in.
Seat height: 28.7 in.
Curb weight: 835.7 lbs.**
Wheelbase: 65.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Color Choices: Ebony, Candy Fire Red
Warranty: 36 months
Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24 or 36 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 Vaquero - 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: ø42 mm x 2
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

Drivetrain
Transmission 6-speed, return
Final drive Belt
Primary reduction ratio 1.515 (50/33)
Gear ratios: 1st 2.933 (44/15)
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 45 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 4-piston
Rear: type Single 300 mm disc
Rear: caliper Twin-piston

Dimensions
Overall length 2,560 mm
Overall width 970 mm
Overall height 1,290 mm
Wheelbase 1,665 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Seat height 730 mm
Curb mass 379 kg
Fuel capacity 20 litres

Performance
Maximum power 61 kW {82 PS} / 5,000 rpm
Maximum torque 146 N.m {14.9 kgf.m} / 2,750 rpm

Details
MSRP* TBA
Colours Ebony, Candy Fire Red
Warranty 36 Months ( Including Sound System )

ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Good Times Protection Plan 12 or 24 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)

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