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2008 Honda VFR Interceptor First Ride
…6500 rpm and above. The theory and practicality behind the V-TEC engine is to imbue the Interceptor with the benefits of increased torque and fuel economy of a 2-valve engine at lower revs, with the more efficient flow and top-end power a 4-valve head affords at higher revs. The engineering has an…
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R First Ride
…fuel gague (the previous model had the tach taking center stage). But the big change to the display is a new fuel gauge, which replaces the old temperature gauge and keeps track of the 4.8-gallon tank. We seemed to go through a tank pretty quick during our intro ride on the '08 bike, but fuel economy…
2008 Ninja 250R and ZX-14 Unveiled
…friendly low-end grunt and a lively top-end rush that'll keep seasoned veterans satisfied. The coup de' grace, is its ability to deliver excellent fuel economy.The 250R's new fairing and windscreen not only look great, they deliver improved wind protection for a wide range of riding situations. This lightweight…
2009 Yamaha FZ6R First Ride
…days. Times are?tough ? turn on any news channel and it?s all we hear. The credit bubble has completely burst and we are paying the price with an economy that hasn?t looked this bad since knickers and wingtips were in style. Credit-dependent industries, like the motorcycle market, have taken a big hit…
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Cruisers First Ride
…rpm. It is the same fuel-injection system used in the Kawasaki Ninja 650R and Vulcan 900 motorcycles. The advantages of switching to one sensor include the system?s ability to automatically adjust for altitude changes and to improve fuel economy. During my tenure on the Nomad, fuel delivery was even and…
2009 V Star 950 First Ride
…-level" (under 1300cc) machine with that percentage increasing slightly over the past year. This is one of the few growing (yes, even in our current economy) market segments today, adding to what is an already very large number of entry-level machines currently on the road - Hence the aforementioned importance…
2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Comparison
…We averaged around 36 mpg during our ride which varied from slow, first-gear single track to wide-open fifth-gear top speed tests; appropriate fuel economy considering how much air gets pushed by the big Kawasaki. The large gas tank proves Kawasaki had touring on their minds and as such the KLR comes…
Consumer Reports Tests Motorcycles
…Reports tested a total of eight fuel sipping, small-displacement models: three 50cc scooters, three scooters in the 125cc to 150cc range, and two 250cc entry-level motorcycles, all priced between about $1,000 to $4,400 and delivering as much as 60 to 100 mpg fuel economy, at a steady cruise. Among the…
2008 Buell 1125R Revealed
…keep the engine compact.?Buell DDFI3 EFI is a closed-loop system for precise mixture control, resulting in smoother throttle operation and better fuel economy. Dual downdraft 61 mm throttle bodies provide superior intake air flow. A new ECU controls the TPS, IAC, and monitors engine performance while continually…
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Comparison
…was one of the favorite bikes for our taller riders. It also fared well in the objective scoring on the street test, including the second-best fuel economy at 37.2 mpg, trailing only the 38 mpg Yamaha. Ringing in at a budget-friendly $9099, the ZX-6R is the second-best bargain of the bunch behind the…
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