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| Tuesday, 14 February 2006 | |
 The Definition of Driving...
Welcome to the most exhilarating place to be, where the scenery becomes a blur and your every action translates into motion. The instant response to input astounds you and every move complements the other.  Adrenaline and Bite… If you were to close your eyes you’d swear the corner apexes were red and white. Back and forth you row through the gears.  Crisp and Responsive… The performance braking system sees that you stop on a dime. The powerful high-revving powerplant behind you is waiting for green. The rear tire attempts to contain all the nervous energy.  Point and Shoot… The styling has everyone looking. Too bad they can’t keep up. It’s not your problem anymore.  SPECIFICATIONS Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame. Engine: 1164cc Inline 4 cyl., DOHC, with Ram-Air. Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed close ratio gear box, purpose designed reverse gear, rear wheel torque damper. Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar. Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs. Steering: Rack and pinion (2.25 turns lock-to-lock), leather steering wheel. Brakes: Front discs: 11in.(280mm) diameter, 4-piston aluminum calipers. Rear discs: Cross-drilled disc, 10in.(254mm) diameter, 2-piston aluminum caliper. Wheels and Tires : Aluminum 16"x7" front, 17"x11" rear, 205/45/ZR16 front tires, 315/35/ZR17 rear tire. Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests. Bockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts. Dimensions: Wheelbase: 90in(2286mm); Width: 78in.(1981mm); Length: 138in.(3500mm); Height: 42in.(1067mm); Dry Weight: 900lbs (410kg). Fuel Capacity: 7.5 US gal. (28L) Performance: 0-60 mph: 4.1 sec. Top speed: 140 mph. Lateral acceleration:1.9g. Related Articles:2006 Harley XL Sportster 1200L Brings it allViper Motorcycles 2007 CARVER: the sensational alternative Kawasaki Introduces New Twin-cylinder Sportbike The 2006 Ninja 650R 2006 Aprilia Diesel motorcycle now available to the American public How-To: Set Chain Tension |
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