Monday, July 22, 2013

Updated Aprilia Tuono

Up to 167 hp increased engine power Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014 model year. Another important innovation - a motorcycle will be installed the newest, most advanced system ABS.



Dual-channel anti-lock braking system Bosch 9MP will be paired with the brake calipers Brembo M432 - these components must make the most stable braking in all conditions.



Powerplant updated Tuono - four V-twin engine displacement of 999.6 cm3, to cope with this power will help the engine management APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes traction control, wheelie control and Launch-Control.



Was increased and the fuel tank - up to 18.5 liters, the seat has changed its shape and become more ergonomic. Price of motorcycle will be 14,999 U.S. dollars, but there are rumors that it may be reduced to 13,999 dollars - to attract "thrifty" buyers. But what changes have been made in the motor bike:
  • improved timing mechanism
  • inlet path length is increased by 20 mm
  • increased the size of the flywheel
  • increased gear ratio in the first three gears PPC
  • now has a peak power of 11 500 rev / min



Technical data Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC ABS 2014: Engine Engine type Aprilia V-4 with a transverse crankshaft angle collapse of the cylinder 65 °, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, gas distribution system DOHC, four valves per cylinder, electric start
Bore / stroke 78/52, 3 mm
Engine capacity 999.6 cm ³
The compression ratio of 13:1
Maximum output at crankshaft 167 hp at 11 500 rev / min
Maximum torque on the crankshaft 111.5 N • m at 9500 r / min
The power supply system throttles 4 Weber-Marelli 48 mm in diameter, 4 injector
The engine management system Ride-by-Wire with three modes - T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road)
Ignition Magneti Marelli, one candle per cylinder ignition coil built into the spark
The exhaust system 4 to 2 to 1, one oxygen sensor, single silencer with engine power valve, built trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3)
Generator power 450 W
Lubrication system Wet sump oil radiator and two oil pumps
Gearbox 6-speed, cassette type. Gear ratio 1 - 39/15 (2.6) 2 - 33/16 (2,063) 3 - 34/20 (1.7) 4 - 32/22 (1.455) 5 - 34/26 (1,308 ) 6 - 33/27 (1.222). Gearshift lever with electronic Aprilia Quick Shift (aQS)
Multi-plate clutch in oil bath
Primary drive Spur gears with a gear ratio: 73/44 (1,659)
Secondary transmission chain with a gear ratio of 42/16 (2,625)
The engine management system system APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes traction control (aTC), wheelie control (aWC), Launch-Control (aLC), each of which can be enabled and disabled independently Welded aluminum frame, with cast and stamped elements
Sachs steering damper
Front suspension Sachs upside-down fork 43 mm diameter with the radial mount brake calipers, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping, stroke 120 mm
Double-arm rear suspension aluminum swingarm, fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with expansion tank, a system of progressive levers APS. Rear wheel travel: 130 mm
The front brake system two floating brake discs 320 mm diameter stainless steel monobloc radial brake calipers Brembo M432 with 4-piston diameter of 32 mm, brake master cylinder radial type with reinforced brake hose Rear brake disc diameter of 220 mm, floating Brembo brake caliper with two 32 mm pistons, synthetic brake pads, brake master cylinder with integrated tank and armored brake hose Switchable ABS Bosch 9MP, configurable for 3 modes of engine operation
Cast-aluminum wheels, three-spoke, Front: 3,5 "X17"; Rear: 6,00 "X17"
Radial tubeless tires, front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 (or 190/50 ZR 17 or 200/55 ZR 17)
LxWxH 2062 × 796 × 1090 mm
Clearance of 124 mm
Seat height 833 mm
Wheelbase 1443 mm
Removal of the front wheel 107 mm
The angle of the steering column 25 °
Dry weight 186 kg
Fuel tank capacity 18.5 liters
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Quite a different Yamaha XJR1300

The Italian unit known studio Deus Ex Machina has created an interesting custom-bike is based on the model Yamaha XJR1300.



Zrazy after the opening of its new studio in Italy famous custom studio Deus Ex Machina was commissioned by the European division of Yamaha. Earlier in the framework of the project «Yard Built Specials», launched by Yamaha, Danish experts Wrenchmonkees built their variation on the large "Roadman» Yamaha XJR1300, and now it is the turn of guys from Deus Ex Machina. The new bike is named «Project X».



"Before you start, we were intrigued by what is hidden under the" skin "of this powerful motorcycle. Yamaha XJR1300 proved to be very worthy of the donor for the construction of custom-bike - says Alessandro Rossi Deus Ex MachinaItaly. - The inspiration we drew in motorcycles of the 1970s and 1980s, participating in endurance racing, and built only for one purpose - to win races. We decided that we should XJR is proud to show everyone around its 1251 cc engine, so removed from the motorcycle maximum of details. "



During rework Yamaha XJR1300 not only significantly "pokromsal" but equipped with high-quality suspension Öhlins, radial brakes Brembo, titanium exhaust system LeoVince, Pirelli tires and magnesium rims Marvic Streamline. The stock steering wheel was replaced by a wider, and the dashboard has lost all the components, except for the tachometer.



In turn, the standard seat has given way to an analog handmade from leather and suede. The most interesting thing at the show EICMA 2013 studio Deus Ex Machina Italy promises to provide an official upgrade kit Yamaha XJR1300. It appears that this fall every owner XJR with such a "whale" can in his garage to collect the same custom-bike.
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