By Alan Dowds
The time period superbike isn't really a brand new one - it was once first utilized to hide a style of motorcycles greater than thirty years in the past. however the superbike of at the present time is a truly diversified beast from the machines of the past due Sixties which started the craze for light-weight, robust, interesting activities motorcycles. glossy machines equivalent to Yamahas YZF-R1, Hondas CBR900RR FireBlade or Suzukis GSXR1000 mix tremendous robust engines, generating over 100kW (150bhp), with complex chassis applied sciences and really low weight.
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An ABS system is an optional extra, as are hard luggage systems and electrically heated grips. The RS is lighter and more sporty than BMW's larger tourers, such as the Rl 150RT, but has lower equipment levels. Boxer engine is Top speed: 200km/h(124mph) Engine type: 1 Maximum power: 70kW(94bhp)at7500rpm 130cc, a/c flat-twin, eight-valve, Frame type: three-piece, stressed engine Tyre sizes: front 120/70 17, rear 170/60 17 Final drive: shaft Gearbox: six-speed Weight: 246kg (5421b) [with high-cam fuel] 49 BMW BMW R1 1 50RT is the luxury touring option from BMW's 'R' series of flat-twin powered machines.
The engine is a four-stroke design, with fuel-injection and automatic transmission. The CI is offered with many accessories, including ABS, sound and luggage systems. is features Top speed: 115km/h(72mph) DOHC Engine type: 176cc, Maximum power: 13kW(18bhp)at9000rpm Frame type: aluminium tube space frame Tyre sizes: front 120/70 13, rear 140/70 12 l/c single, four-valve, Final drive: belt drive Gearbox: automatic Weight: 185kg (408lb) 37 BMW BMW F650CS The CS is BMW's 2002 take on the F650 Strada bike.
Luckily for the owners of the 152 bikes produced, the stiff chassis provides sure handling at the huge speeds it can attain. chassis sportsbike available Top speed: 290km/h(180mph) Engine type: 1002cc Maximum power: 1 1 ; 1kW l/c inline-four, 20-valve, (149bhp) at 10,000rpm Frame type: aluminium twin-spar Tyre sizes: front 120/70 17, rear 180/55 17 Final drive: chain Gearbox: five-speed Weight: 185kg (408lb) 34 DOHC • BIMOTA Bimota YB1 YB1 1 appeared Yamaha-powered range was the on the success and relative popularity of the YB6 and YB8, the YB1 1 had a wheels-up revamp, but retained the same basic twin-spar chassis as the older bikes.