RAW MACHINES

2012 ninja 650 sport

2012-01-26T22:52:00.000-08:00

A true workhorse in the middleweight field today, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 has earned a lasting reputation among riders and the media. While lacking the tire-smoking antics of its bigger siblings, the Ninja 650 has fallen into an elite category since its inception back in 2006. Whether commuting, hitting the twisties or logging miles on the highway, the design has proven itself repeatedly. In 2009 it saw its first overhaul, eliminating some of the nagging qualities which held it back. MotoUSA had a chance to sample the changes while conducting the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Review, which made us fond of the mid-displacement Twin. In 2012, however, the multi-talented Ninja 650 will see some of the biggest changes since its creation.

One of the most visible changes is the redesigned exhaust system. The Ninja 650’s stubby, low-slung exhaust has become a trademark with the design and for 2012 the system receives a new connector pipe as well as a higher-volume three-chamber muffler assembly. Engineers claim this improvement alone provides better mid-

The new design features a two-piece seat with thicker foam for more comfort.

range torque on the 650. The fuel-injected 649cc liquid-cooled Parallel Twin
remains relatively unchanged for the new year, keeping its status as a terrific streetbike powerplant with torquey pull and impressive top end.

Improvements continue with an all-new twin-pipe perimeter frame that’s been installed for more rigidity. While providing more strength overall to the design, the trellis layout keeps its narrow-waisted profile that helps keep its seat height lower. Even with the narrow frame, however, sticklers will be quick to point out the 2012 Ninja 650 is 0.6 inches taller than previous models. The 41mm front fork and single shock rear out back include new settings along with increased wheel travel, with a new backbone-type subframe offering a 10% increase in maximum carrying capacity. The clutch cable design is also reworked for easier pull and better control. The twin-pipe swingarm is another major stylistic change from the previous edition, which featured only a single tubular structure. Braking has also been improved with new pads, and Dunlop’s new Roadsmart II tires are standard on the new edition.

Revisions also include a new three-position windscreen (above) and new instrument layout (below) with the addition of an analog tachometer.

The ’12 Ninja 650 includes a number of aesthetic changes. Perhaps the most eye-catching is a new instrument panel featuring an analog tachometer above an LCD readout. The bodywork has also been upgraded with more sharp angles that are on par with Kawasaki’s Supersport lineup. Improved aerodynamics are in the design as well, with a three-position windscreen added for more comfort. Bodywork has also been adjusted to allow for better engine heat removal.

One of the flaws with the past Ninja 650 was its seat. Often cited for being uncomfortable, Kawasaki took note of this in their updates by changing to a two-piece seat assembly with wider and thicker foam padding. Handlebars have also been widened by 20mm, which Kawi claims offers more control and overall comfort. To keep vibrations down the bars and seat are rubber-mounted as well as the footpegs.

Top 5 Fastest Bikes in the World

2011-10-31T00:56:00.000-07:00

5. BMW K1200S 167 mhh (268 km/h)

With enough raw power to shock even the most seasoned adrenaline junky, the K 1200 S hurls you from a dead stop to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds. Once you're over the whiplash, you'll keep climbing, topping out at speeds that run neck-and-neck with the fastest production motorcycles in the world.

4. Ducati 1098s 169 mph (271 km/h)

The Ducati 1098 is a 1099 cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 8, 2006 for the 2007 model year and replaces the 999. The 1098 makes a manufacturer claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torque, and weighs 173kg. These figures gives the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.

3. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille 175mph (281 km/h)

The RSV Mille and limited-edition RSV Mille Factory are high performance V-twin powered motorcycles made by Aprilia with a 143 HP 998 cc engine built by the Austrian company Rotax. For 2006. the RSV Mille Factory won the Maxisport category for Masterbike 2006 and overall Masterbike of the year

2. Yamaha YZF R1 176mph (283 km/h)

The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first significant motorcycle in the true litre class (1,000 cc) "handling arms race" between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities.

1. Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 178mph (286 km/h)

Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, Easy operational error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1997 and the last year of production was 2006. The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, stealing the crown from Kawasaki

2011 Ferrari FF

2011-10-31T00:12:00.000-07:00

2011 Ferrari FF

Information Summary

What body style?: fixed-head coupé
How long?: 4907 mm
How wide?: 1953 mm
How heavy?: 1790 kg
What size engine?: 6262 cc
How many cylinders?: V12
How powerful?: 659.5 PS / 650.5 bhp / 485.1 kW @ 8000 rpm
How much torque?: 683.0 Nm / 504 ft.lb / 69.6 kgm @ 6000 rpm
How quick? (Metric): 0-100 km/h in 3.70 seconds
How fast?: 335 km/h / 208 mph
What CO₂ emissions?: 360.0

Technical specifications of 2011 Ferrari FF

bodywork
Type		2+2 FHC Key: SAL Saloon (Sedan) FHC Fixed-head coupé DHC Drop-head coupé (Convertible) HBK Hatchback EST Estate (Station Wagon) See more...
Designer		Pininfarina
Number of doors		2
dimensions & weight
Wheelbase		2990 mm	117.7 in
Track	front	1676 mm	66 in
Track	rear	1660 mm	65.4 in
Length		4907 mm	193.2 in
Width		1953 mm	76.9 in
Height		1379 mm	54.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio		1.64
Ground clearance
Kerb weight ("Curb weight" in the USA)		1790 kg	3946 lb
Weight distribution (Front)		47.00 %
Fuel capacity		91 litres	20 UK Gal	24 US Gal
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
C_x
engine
Bore × stroke		94.00 mm × 75.20 mm 3.7 in × 2.96 in
Cylinders		V12 in 65.0° vee
Displacement		6.3 litre 6262 cc (382.131 cu in)
Type		DOHC Key: SOHC Single overhead camshaft DOHC Double overhead camshaft OHV Overhead valves TS Two stroke SV Side valves Sl Sleeve valves oise Overhead inlet side exhaust See more... 4 valves per cylinder 48 valves in total
Construction
Lubrication
Compression ratio		12.30:1
Fuel system		direct petrol injection
Maximum power		659.5 PS (650.5 bhp) (485.1 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Specific output		103.9 bhp/litre 1.7 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque		683.0 Nm (504 ft·lb) (69.6 kgm) @ 6000 rpm
bmep		1370.6 kPa (198.8 psi)
Specific torque		109.07 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm		8000 rpm
Manufacturer		Ferrari
Code
Main crankshaft bearings
Coolant		Water
Bore/stroke ratio		1.25
Unitary capacity		521.83 cc per cylinder
Aspiration		Normal
Compressor type		N/A
Intercooler		None
Catalytic converter		Y
performance
0-50 mph (80km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h		3.70 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed		335 km/h (208 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio		363.41 bhp/ton
fuel economy
Fuel consumption
CO₂ Emissions		360.0 g/km
Carfolio CalculatedCO₂ ^?
chassis
Engine location		Front
Engine alignment		Longitudinal
Drive		All wheel drive
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension	front
Suspension	rear
		Key: I Independent LA Live axle dD de Dion axle W Wishbone DW Double wishbones CS Coil springs ARB Anti-roll bar LS Leaf springs SE Semi-elliptic leaf springs See more...
Wheels	front	8½J x 20
Wheels	rear	10½J x 20
Tyres	front	245/45 ZR 20
Tyres	rear	295/35 ZR 20
Brakes F/R		VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS Key: Ve Ventilated Di Disc (Disk) Dr Drum S Servo-assisted ABS Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅	front	398 mm
Brake ∅	rear	360 mm
Braked area
Transmission		7 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general data
RAC rating		65.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification		No information available
Tax band		No information available

2011 Ferrari 458 Spider

2011-10-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

2011 Ferrari 458 Spider

Information Summary

What body style?: convertible/cabriolet
How long?: 4527 mm
How wide?: 1937 mm
How heavy?: 1430 kg
What size engine?: 4499 cc
How many cylinders?: V8
How powerful?: 569.8 PS / 562 bhp / 419.1 kW @ 9000 rpm
How much torque?: 540.0 Nm / 398 ft.lb / 55.1 kgm @ 6000 rpm
How quick? (Metric): 0-100 km/h in 3.40 seconds
How fast?: 320 km/h / 199 mph
What CO₂ emissions?: 275.0

Technical specifications of 2011 Ferrari 458 Spider

bodywork
Type		2S DHC Key: SAL Saloon (Sedan) FHC Fixed-head coupé DHC Drop-head coupé (Convertible) HBK Hatchback EST Estate (Station Wagon) See more...
Designer		Pininfarina
Number of doors		2
dimensions & weight
Wheelbase		2650 mm	104.3 in
Track	front	1672 mm	65.8 in
Track	rear	1606 mm	63.2 in
Length		4527 mm	178.2 in
Width		1937 mm	76.3 in
Height		1211 mm	47.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio		1.71
Ground clearance
Kerb weight ("Curb weight" in the USA)		1430 kg	3153 lb
Weight distribution (Front)		42.00 %
Fuel capacity		86 litres	18.9 UK Gal	22.7 US Gal
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
C_x
engine
Bore × stroke		94.00 mm × 81.00 mm 3.7 in × 3.19 in
Cylinders		V8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement		4.5 litre 4499 cc (274.546 cu in)
Type		DOHC Key: SOHC Single overhead camshaft DOHC Double overhead camshaft OHV Overhead valves TS Two stroke SV Side valves Sl Sleeve valves oise Overhead inlet side exhaust See more... 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
Construction
Lubrication		Dry sump
Compression ratio		12.50:1
Fuel system		direct petrol injection
Maximum power		569.8 PS (562 bhp) (419.1 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Specific output		124.9 bhp/litre 2.05 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque		540.0 Nm (398 ft·lb) (55.1 kgm) @ 6000 rpm
bmep		1508.3 kPa (218.8 psi)
Specific torque		120.03 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer		Ferrari
Code
Main crankshaft bearings
Coolant		Water
Bore/stroke ratio		1.16
Unitary capacity		562.38 cc per cylinder
Aspiration		Normal
Compressor type		N/A
Intercooler		None
Catalytic converter		Y
performance
0-50 mph (80km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h		3.40 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed		320 km/h (199 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio		393.01 bhp/ton
fuel economy
Fuel consumption
CO₂ Emissions		275.0 g/km
Carfolio CalculatedCO₂ ^?
chassis
Engine location		Mid
Engine alignment		Longitudinal
Drive		Rear wheel drive
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension	front	I.DW.
Suspension	rear
		Key: I Independent LA Live axle dD de Dion axle W Wishbone DW Double wishbones CS Coil springs ARB Anti-roll bar LS Leaf springs SE Semi-elliptic leaf springs See more...
Wheels	front	8½J x 20
Wheels	rear	10½J x 20
Tyres	front	235/35 ZR 20
Tyres	rear	295/35 ZR 20
Brakes F/R		VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS Key: Ve Ventilated Di Disc (Disk) Dr Drum S Servo-assisted ABS Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅	front	398 mm
Brake ∅	rear	360 mm
Braked area
Transmission		7 speed manual
Top gear ratio		0.69
Final drive ratio		5.14
general data
RAC rating		43.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification		No information available
Tax band		No information available
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RAW MACHINES

2012 ninja 650 sport

Top 5 Fastest Bikes in the World

2011 Ferrari FF

2011 Ferrari FF

Information Summary

bodywork

dimensions & weight

aerodynamics

engine

performance

fuel economy

chassis

general data

2011 Ferrari 458 Spider

2011 Ferrari 458 Spider

Information Summary

bodywork

dimensions & weight

aerodynamics

engine

performance

fuel economy

chassis

general data