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1992-95 Honda CB400SF (Super Four) Engine Engine Liquid cooled, transverse four cylinders, four stroke, Displacement 399cc Bore x Stroke 55 x 42 mm Compression Ratio 11.3:1 Fuel Delivery Four 32mm carburetors Max Power 53 hp 38.6 kW @ 10000 rpm Max Torque 40.18 Nm @ 7500 rpm Drivetrain Transmission 5-speed Final Drive Chain CHASSIS / …

Co-Written by Jim Pruner and Greg Phillips The First Electric Harley Davidson Was Born in 2019 If you can name a more controversial motorcycle than the Harley Davidson LiveWire I would be shocked. Mention it on any social media platform and prepare to read dozens of strong opinions with most of them being on the …

The Ultimate Urban Ride: The 2020 KTM 390 Duke Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links KTM’s legendary small-capacity naked motorcycle, the 390 Duke, is back for 2020. Regarded by many as one of the best and most versatile urban-focused motorcycles, the Duke 390 offers serious grunt, nimble handling, in a manageable package that …

The Scalpel Returns: The 2020 790 Duke Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links KTM’s sharp middleweight naked machine returns for 2020, sharper and fiercer than ever before. Dubbed “The Scalpel,” the KTM 790 Duke has a clean and stripped down nature that can deliver power and performance with surgical precision, garnering acclaim, and …

The New Beast: 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links KTM’s top-of-the-line super naked is back for 2020! The 1290 Super Duke R is a bold and brash super naked motorcycle designed for versatility and practicality. It’s a muscular and powerful motorcycle, ideal for a wide range of …

2020 Suzuki GSX-R600 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Suzuki GSX-R600 is a sport bike from the manufacturer that’s a good middleweight motorcycle for a wide variety of riders. It’s designed to be a true racetrack-ready motorcycle. If you’re looking for a killer middleweight sportbike, this is it. The model features …

2020 Suzuki GSX250R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 GSX250R is a sport bike from Suzuki that’s built for beginner riders who want a sporty machine. It’s a good design that has been a serious competitor in the entry sportbike segment for a little while now. Suzuki released this bike in …

2020 Suzuki GSX-S750 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 GSX-S750 is a naked sport bike from Suzuki that’s a fantastic middleweight machine for the money. The motorcycle offers a sporty seating position and performance that’s designed to thrill you no matter what street you ride on. The model features a liquid-cooled …

2020 Suzuki GSX-S750Z ABS Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 GSX-S750Z ABS is a naked sport bike from Suzuki that’s one of the best middleweight bikes out there for the money. The motorcycle offers a sporty seating position and performance that’s designed to thrill you no matter what street you ride …

2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400 & 400 KRT Edition Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400 is a relatively young model line, only being launched officially in 2018. Using a 399cc DOHC liquid cooled parallel twin engine, the 400 produces 49 crank HP and 28 lbs-ft of crank torque. As …

2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 & 650 KRT Edition Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has been in production since 2006, although back then it was known as the 650R. Powered by a 649 cc DOHC parallel twin engine, the 650 produces 67 crank HP and 49 lbs-ft of …

2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX is a motorcycle that has not changed much since 2011, however this is more a case of Kawasaki making minor adjustments and upgrades on a spectacularly successful model instead of trying to reinvent the wheel. Powered …

Practical Performance: The 2020 Honda CBR650R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Honda CBR650R is the latest practical sports machine from Honda. It’s a model that bridges the gap between sports-oriented performance and everyday practicality. Like the older CBR650F model, the new CBR650R is fast, fun, and incredibly versatile. The “R” …

Fast, Fun, & Frugal: The 2020 Honda CBR500R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Honda CBR500R is a famously versatile motorcycle which appeals to a broad cross-section of riders. It’s an ideal ride for riders graduating from smaller capacities, and it’s also appealing for riders who’ve done the liter-class and want to …

The Smallest CBR: The 2020 Honda CBR300R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Honda CBR300R is the smallest member of the CBR-family, but good things come in small packages. Don’t be fooled by the small displacement, because this full-faired sport bike has more than enough power to thrill beginner and experienced …

2020 Yamaha MT-03 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The WebBikeWorld writers have been abuzz with excitement about the newly redesigned Yamaha MT-03 for 2020. Despite the range launching in 2006 and having a second-generation launch in 2016, Yamaha has taken the bike back to the drawing board and the results are worth …

2020 Yamaha MT-07 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Yamaha MT-07 is a very interesting motorcycle, especially in its 2020 model. Using an irregular interval firing parallel twin-engine, power is very decent for a near-700 CC engine at 74 crank HP with 50 lbs-ft of torque from low to mid-range on the …

2020 Yamaha MT-09 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Yamaha MT-09 is a fairly new model, having only been launched in 2014. It is an interesting motorcycle as it toes the line between a naked sport and a streetfighter-style body and power. Using a crossplane inline 3 engine, it produces approximately 115 …

1998 VT750C’98 Shadow American Classic Edition (ACE) 750 ENGINE N/A DRIVETRAIN N/A CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES N/A DIMENSION N/A OTHER It came in one color: Black This model does not have the upper fork covers like the Deluxe The serial number began JH2RC440*WM000001. 2001 VT750C’01 SHADOW ACE 750 Engine Engine Type Liquid cooled, 52° …

2005-07 Honda CB400 Super Bol D’or Engine Engine Liquid cooled, transverse four cylinders, four stroke, DOHC, Displacement 399cc Bore x Stroke 55 x 42 mm Compression Ratio 11.3:1 Fuel Delivery Four 32mm carburetors Ignition CDI Starter Electric Max Power 38.6 kW (53 hp) @ 11000 rpm Max Torque 40.18 Nm @ 7500 rpm Drivetrain Transmission …

1978-79CB400N2 Engine Engine Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, 360° crankshaft and twin balance-shafts Displacement 395cc Bore x Stroke 70.5 x 50.6 mm Compression Ratio 9.3:1 Fuel Delivery Four 32mm Keihin carburetors Ignition CDI Max Power 26.7 hp @ 7500 rpm Max Torque 24.5 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm Drivetrain …

1989-91 CB400F CB-1 Engine Engine Liquid cooled, four stroke, Transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Displacement 399cc Bore x Stroke 55 x 42 mm Piston clearance 0.03 mm – 0.04 mm Compression Ratio 11.3:1 Engine oil capacity, without the filter 2.8 litres (2.9 qt) Oil Capacity with Filter 3.1 litres (3.3 qt) Oil …

1998 VTR1000F’98 Super Hawk It came in one color: Italian Red This was a new V-twin sport model with a new engine: 996cc 90° V-twin The serial number began JH2SC360*WM000001. 2003 VTR1000F’03 Super Hawk Engine Available color Candy Blue Engine Type 996cc DOHC liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, 4-valves per cylinder Bore and Stroke 98.0 x 66.0 …

2003 CBR600RR ENGINE Engine Type 599cc DOHC liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke 67.0 x 42.5 mm Compression Ratio 12.0:1 Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder Fuel Delivery Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) DRIVETRAIN Transmission Close-ratio six-speed Final Drive #525 O-ring-sealed chain CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES Front Suspension 45mm HMAS cartridge fork …

1989 XL600V’89 Transalp It came in Pearl Crystal White The fairing stripes were red and blue The engine was a 583cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission The serial number began JH2PD060*KM200001. 1990 XL600V’90 Transalp It came in Moonstone Silver Metallic (beige) or Fighting Red The red bike had silver stripes while …

1999 CBR600F4i Engine Engine Type 599 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – Inline Four Bore and Stroke 65 mm x 45.2 mm Valves 4 valves/cylinder Horsepower 105 hp (78.3 kW) @ 12000 rpm Maximum Torque 66 Nm (48.7 ft. lbs) @ 10500 rpm DRIVETRAIN Transmission type: 6 speed Final Drive Chain CHASSIS / SUSPENSION …

2004 Deauville R Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 6-valve SOHC 52° V-twin Bore and Stroke 79 x 66mm Displacement 647cc Compression Ratio 9.2:1 Carburation 40 mm VE-type carburetor Max. Power Output 55 bhp at 7750 rpm Max. Torque 55Nm at 6250 rpm Ignition Digital transistorised with electronic advance and HISS Starter Electric Transmission Transmission Final Drive …

1988 NT650’88 Hawk GT Colors: Tempest Gray Metallic Candy Tanzanight Blue The gas tank decal reads “HAWK HONDA” the side cover reads “GT 647” The headlight was round The frame was an aluminum spar There was a single-sided swingarm The engine was a 647cc SOHC 3-valve liquid cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and …

1987 CBR1000F Hurricane ENGINE N/A DRIVETRAIN N/A CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES N/A DIMENSION N/A OTHER It was available in one of three color schemes: Black with Monza Red, Alaska Blue with Atlanta Gray, or Winterlake Blue with Atlanta Gray The “HURRICANE” decal on the black bike was black The tank top, inner fairing, and …

1983 GL650I’83 Silver Wing Interstate It came in one of two color schemes: Candy Wineberry Red with Bramble Red Metallic or Nimbus Gray Metallic with Achilles Black Metallic The stripes on the red bike were red, but they were black on the gray bike The “HONDA”, “SILVERWING”, and “INTERSTATE” emblems were gold The bike had …

1984 VF1000F’84 1000 Interceptor It was available in one color scheme: Shasta White with Candy Aleutian Blue and Candy Bourgogne Red The seat and knee area panel were blue The “HONDA” and “INTERCEPTOR” striping were red The overhead camshafts were chain driven. Engine Engine Type Liquid-cooled, In-line V4, 16-valve, DOHC Displacement 998cc Bore and Stroke …

2005 Honda ST1300P Police   Engine Engine Type 1261cc liquid-cooled longitudinally mounted 90° V-4 Bore and Stroke 89.5 mm x 104.3 mm Compression Ratio 10.8:1 Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder Fuel Delivery PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance Drivetrain Transmission Five-speed Final Drive Shaft CHASSIS …

2000 VTR1000SP RC51 (RVT1000R) Engine Engine 999cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin Bore and Stroke 100mm X 63.6mm Compression Ratio 10.8 : 1 Valve Train DOHC, 4 valve, shim under bucket Fuel Delivery PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder Ignition Computer-controlled digital with 3-dimensional mapping Starting Electric DRIVETRAIN     Transmission Close-ratio 6-speed Final Drive O ring …

2010 VT1300CX Fury Engine Engine Size 1312cc Engine Detai liquid-cooled 52° V-twin Bore and Stroke 89.5mm x 104.3mm Compression Ratio 9.2:1 Fuel System PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, one 38mm throttle body Ignition Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder Drivetrain Transmission Five-speed Final Drive Chain CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES Suspension Fron …

2004 VTR1000 SP-2 Engine Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC 90° V-twin Displacement 999cc Bore and Stroke 100 x 63.6mm Compression Ratio 10.8:1 Max. Power Output 133 bhp at 10,000 rpm Max. Torque 102Nm at 8000 rpm Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance Starter Electric Transmission 6-speed Final Drive ‘O’-Ring sealed chain Length x …

1988 NX650’88 It came in just one color: Astro Blue Metallic The “NX650” fairing decal was gray and gold The fenders, fairing, and side covers were painted plastic The bike had an electric starter and a 2-into-2 exhaust system The front wheel was 21″ while the back was 17″ The engine was a 644cc SOHC …

1983 GL650’83 Silver Wing It came in one of two color schemes: Candy Wineberry Red with Bramble Red Metallic or Nimbus Gray Metallic with Achilles Black Metallic. The stripes on the red bike were red; but on the gray bike they were black. The “HONDA” and “SILVERWING” emblems were gold. The seat and trunk system …

1999 Honda CB750 Seven-Fifty Engine Engine Type 747 cc, 4 Stroke – Air Cooled – Inline Four Bore and Stroke 67 mm x 53 mm Valves 4 valves/cylinder Horsepower 73 hp (54.4 kW) @ 8500 rpm Maximum Torque 61.8 Nm (45.8 ft. lbs) @ 7500 rpm DRIVETRAIN Transmission type: 5 speed Final Drive Chain CHASSIS …

2004 Transalp XL650V   Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 6-valve SOHC 52° V-twin Bore and Stroke 79 x 66mm Displacement 644cc Compression Ratio 9.2:1 Fuel Delivery 34mm slant-type CV x 2 Max. Power Output 52 bhp at 7,500 rpm Max. Torque 55Nm at 3,500 rpm Ignition Digital transistorised with electronic advance Starter Electric Transmission 5-speed Final …

1998 CB600F Hornet OVERVIEW The CB600F was called “599” in the North America, but “Hornet” in Europe.   Engine Engine Type Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC Valving 4 valves per cylinder Displacement 600cc (36.6 cid) Bore and Stroke 65 x 45.2 mm Compression Ratio 12.0:1 Fuel Delivery Four 34mm carburetors Ignition N/A …