…for ?09 but is otherwise unchanged. As is last-year?s runner-up, the potent 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.?For this Superbike Smackdown liter-class comparison Motorcycle USA brings back our old school-approach by separating the vastly different environments of street and racetrack. Our track test took place…

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…getting the 'Zook's front end to do exactly what the rider wants, a fact we picked up on during our First Ride that continued to impress during the comparison. Less rigidity in the frame this year allows the 21-inch Dunlop to stick with or without ruts, even in slick corners or hardpack conditions. Once…

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Engine: 599cc Inline FourBore x Stroke: 67mm x 42.5mmHorsepower: 106.3 hp @ 13,100 rpmTorque: 44.9 lb-ft @ 11,300 rpmWeight: 397.5 lbs w/fuel, 368.7 lbs w/o fuelPower to Weight Ratio: 0.27Wheelbase: 53.9 in. Rake: 23.55? Trail: 97.7mmSeat Height: 32.3 in. Exhaust dB at 5000 rpm: 88Measured MPG: 35…

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Engine: In-Line Four cylinder, 16-valve Bore x Stroke: 76 x 55mmHorsepower: 158.73 @ 12,300 rpmTorque: 74.37 @ 9000 rpmWeight: w/ Fuel: 463 lbs - w/o Fuel: 436 lbs (4.5 gal)Power to Weight Ratio: 0.34 hp per lbs.Rake & Trail: 25.5 x 109.2mmWheelbase: 55.7-in.Seat Height: 32.7-in.Measured MPG: 31.13…

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…calipers and master cylinder, the 675 and the 848 have equally impressive components on paper but the Triumph equipment offers more power and feel by comparison and is in the upper percentile in the braking category. "The Triumph's brakes are the business," boasts the always critical Waheed of the British…

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Engine: 998cc inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16 valveBore x Stroke: 77 x 53.6mmHorsepower: 150.31 @ 12,200Torque: 73.64 @ 9500Weight: 464 lbs w/ fuel - 435.8 lbs w/o fuelPower to Weight Ratio: 0.32 hp per lbs.Rake & Trail: 24-degree x 101.6mmWheelbase: 55.7-in.Seat Height: 32.9-in.Measured MPG: 31.6…

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Although not competing in the World Superbike championship, the Aprilia RSV1000R is a formidable bike out on the track.Aprilia RSV1000RThe Aprilia RSV 1000R as undoubtedly made its mark on the history of performance Twins. Its combination of an agile chassis, top-shelf brake and suspension…

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As the lone Twin in our shootout, the Ducati 749S has endearing qualities, but they weren't enough to keep it off the bottom of our rankings.2006 Ducati 749SBeautiful LoserPoint Totals: Sixth Place - 77.4%Rank Totals: Sixth (27/30)MSRP: $14,995A sixth-place ranking for a thoroughbred such as the…

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The Ducati 749S arrived at our Shootout a little late, but when we got the opportunity to add the $15,000 Italian beauty into the mix, it was an offer we couldn't refuse.Ducati 749S Italian ClassMSRP: $14,995Full disclosure: Through no fault of Ducati, the 749 arrived to the street testing party…

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…decided advantage on the dyno, scales and at the drag strip supporting its better overall rating on the track, the 2007 Ducati 1098S wins this Twins comparison going away.Let us know what you think about this comparo in the MCUSA Forum. Ducati 1098S Comparo Gallery Recent Sportbike Motorcycle ReviewsOther…

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