Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
850
Service
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10w/40
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
3.6 litres
Fork oil grade:
10w
Points Gap mm:
0.3 - 0.4mm
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.6 - 0.8mm
Transmission oil:
SAE 90
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
28
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
32
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
25
Tyre Pressure Front - Pillion Bar / psi:
25
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.03-0.08mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.03-0.08mm
Brakes
Front:
Twin Disc
Rear:
Disc
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
twin-hydraulic disc
Rear-Pistons-per-caliper:
single-hydraulic disc
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
253 kilos
Fuel Capacity:
22 litres
Ground Clearance:
160 mm
Length:
2230 mm
Seat Height:
838 mm
Wheelbase:
1524 mm
Width:
737mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Bulb-Headlight:
60/55 watt
Charging System:
crankshaft 3-phase alternator and regulator
Ignition:
magnetically induced pointless electronic
Ignition Timing:
37-BTDC (fully advanced) above 2,500rpm
Spark Plugs:
NGK B8ES
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Inline Four
Bore x Stroke:
69.0 x 56.4 mm
Carburation:
4-mikuni BS3255 -32mm c/v
Compression Ratio:
8.8:1
Displacement:
843 cc
Lubrication System:
wet-sump
No. of Valves:
8
Starting:
electric and kick start
Transmission
Clutch Type:
5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive:
Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st:
14.6:1
Gear Ratio 2nd:
10.4:1
Gear Ratio 3rd:
8.04:1
Gear Ratio 4th:
6.55:1
Gear Ratio 5th:
5.6:1
Transmission:
5 Speed
Misc.
Frame:
full cradle with twin down tubes and triangulated rear sub frame
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Power
Fuel Consumption:
average (42 mpg)
Max Torque:
at-7,500 rpm
Top Speed:
125 mph
Suspension
Front:
tele-forks with adjustable air assisted helical steel springs and adjustable hydraulic damping
Rear:
pivoted fork with air assised helical steel springs adjustable for preload, and adjustable hydraulic damping
Tyres
Front:
100/90-H19 Tubeless
Rear:
130/90-V17 Tubeless
Wheels
Front:
19 inch alloy
Rear:
17 inch alloy
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