Once Round The Block…..

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Mawse’s Bike Spec
The trip is going to be on an Aprilia Caponord

Im going to pinch a load of stuff from uk.aprilia.com as im sure their breakdown of the spec of the bike is better than mine. So…….

Engine: Longitudinal 60° V twin four stroke, with patented AVDC system (Anti-Vibration Double Countershaft)
Fuel: 95 RON unleaded petrol
Cooling: Liquid cooling with three-way pressurised circuit
Bore and stroke: 97 x 67.5 mm
Total displacement: 998 cc
Compression ratio: 10.4:1
Valve gear: Double overhead cam with mixed gear/chain timing drive, four valves per cylinder
Maximum power at crankshaft: 98 HP (72 kW) at 8.500 r.p.m
Maximum torque at crankshaft: 9.20 kgm (90 Nm) at 6.250 r.p.m
Fuel injection:Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multi-point electronic injection. Lambda probe oxygen sensor in exhaust system. 47 mm diameter throttle bodies.
Ignition:Digital electronic ignition with TSI (Twin Spark Ignition) with two spark plugs per cylinder. Ignition timing integrated in the injection control system. DIAC (Dynamic Ignition Advance Control) electronically controlled ignition timing.
Lubrication: Dry sump with separate oil reservoir. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooler.
Primary drive: Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.935)
Gearbox: 6 speed.
Final drive: 525 x-ring chain
Frame: Double Wave Twin Beam frame in aluminium-magnesium alloy. Removable high strength steel seat mount frame
Wheelbase: 1,544 mm
Trail: 129 mm
Steering angle: 27.9°
Front suspension: Marzocchi 50 mm hydraulic fork. Wheel travel 175 mm
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy swingarm. Rising rate linkage with APS (Aprilia Progressive System). Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustable rebound and spring preload (12 mm).
Tank: Capacity 25 litres, 5 litre reserve

Have to admit Im not 100% sure what all that lot is about - cos i just have fun riding it, and my spec page would have been…. What a crackin ride!

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Robs’s Bike Spec
The trip is going to be on a Yamaha Fazer

Engine
Engine Capacity (Displacement): 600 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine Type: inline, 4 cylinders
Bore x Stroke:  Ø65.5 mm x 44.5 mm (Ø2.58 inches x 1.75 inches)
Bore/Stroke Ratio: 1.47
Stroke: 4
Cooling System: Liquid

Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front Suspension Travel: 130 mm (5.12 inches)
Rear Suspension Travel: 130 mm (5.12 inches)
Front Brakes: Dual disc
Front Brakes Diameter: Ø298 mm (Ø11.73 inches)
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes Diameter: Ø245 mm (Ø9.65 inches)
Front Tire: 120/70-zr17
Rear Tire:    180/55-zr17

Dimensions
Overall Length: 2095 mm (82.48 inches)
Overall Width: 750 mm (29.53 inches)
Seat Height: 795 mm (31.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 1440 mm (56.69 inches)
Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.12 inches)
Dry Weight: 186 kg (410 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.4 litres

Performance
Max Power: 96.55 HP (70.5 kW) at 12000 RPM
Max Torque: 63.10 Nm (46.4 ft*lbs) at 1000 RPM
Power/Weight Ratio: 0.46 Hp/Kg