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With S-KTRC, Kawasaki becomes the first Japanese manufacturer to deliver a race-bred traction-control system to the masses. As an evolution from what was learned on the MotoGP stage, Kawasaki points out that this traction-control system has been developed “to help riders push harder on the track by maximizing acceleration.”

Whereas the KTRC on the Concours 14 is designed primarily for safety, the S-KTRC helps reduce lap times by allowing a certain amount of slip before intervening. As long as “effective traction” is maintained, the TC will still allow power slides and wheelies.

Kawasaki claims its TC system is so sophisticated that it can predict when traction conditions “are about to become unfavorable,” so it can engage mildly before slippage exceeds the range for optimal traction, minimizing harsh intervention.

Three levels of TC can be dialed in from handlebar switchgear, even while moving, and it can be switched off (while stopped) if you’re especially brave. Your chosen TC setting is stored in memory – like the Ronco Rotisserie, just set it and forget it!

The bottom of the new gauge pack has a 7-section bar-graph display showing the amount of TC intervention. Jeff Herzog, Kawasaki’s senior media relations coordinator and a former racer, said he saw only one bar light up during a full-throttle corner exit over a racetrack’s curb. “You’ll be amazed how often you’ll be able to use full throttle,” he says.

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motorcycle 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport Edition Left Side

motorcycle 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport Edition Front Side

Motorcycle 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport Edition Specification:
Engine
Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, two camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 80 mm x 49.7 mm
Capacity 999 cc
Rated output 193 hp (142 kW) at 13,000 rpm
Max. torque 83 ft-lb (112 Nm) at 9,750 rpm
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K-P)
Emission control Catalytic- 2 Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 ready
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 125 mph (200 km/h)
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h Euro Rating: 5.7 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h Euro Rating: 5.9 l
Fuel type Unleaded premium, octane number 91-93, automatic knock control

Electrical system
Alternator three-phase alternator 350 W
Battery 14 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, anti hopping clutch, cable operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
Drive chain

Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension 46 mm Upside-down fork, rebound and compression adjustable
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminum swing arm, Continuously adjustable rear inbound-rebound damping, high and low speed
Suspension travel front / rear 4.7/5.1 inch (120 mm / 130 mm)
Wheelbase 56 inches (1,432 mm)
Castor 3.7 inches (95.9 mm)
Steering head angle 66,1 °
Wheels Cast aluminum
Rim, front 3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17"
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs,radial-fixed 4-piston calipers, diameter 320 mm, 5 mm thickness
Brake, rear Single disc brake, one-piston floating caliper, diameter 220 mm, 5 mm thickness
ABS DTC**: DTC 4 mode dynamic traction control adjustment, only avalibale with Race ABS, disengageable
Race-ABS*: 4 mode Race-ABS adjustment, disengageable

Dimensions / weights
Length 80.9 inches (2,056 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors) 32.5 inches (826 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors) 44.8 inches (1,138 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight 32 inches (820 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 71.2 inches (1,810 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 450 lbs (204 kg), 455 lbs (206.5 kg) incl. Race-ABS
Dry weight 2) 403 lbs (183 kg)
Permitted total weight 859 lbs (390 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment) 412 lbs (187 kg)
Usable tank volume 4.5 gln (17.5 l)
Reserve approx. 1 gln (4.0 l)

2010 Kawasaki Versys Specifications:

• Machine Type Four-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, parallel twin
• Displacement 649 cc
• Bore & Stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm
• Compression ratio 10.6:1
• Liquid Cooling
• Fuel Injection Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle body
• Digital CDI Ignition
• 6-Speed Transmission
• Final Drive O-Ring Chain
• Frame Semi-double cradle, high tensile steel
• Rake / Trail 25 degrees/4.3 entry
• 120/70-17 front tire size
• Rear Tire Size 160/60-17
• Wheelbase 55.7
• Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 41mm telescopic hydraulic fork with stepless rebound and preload adjusted / 5.9 in
• Rear Suspension / wheel travel Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in
• Front Brake Type Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper
• Rear Brake Type Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
• Fuel Tank Capacity 5.0 gal.
• Seat Height 33.1
• 454.1 pounds curb weight.