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1982 Yamaha XT550

1982 Yamaha XT550

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The Yamaha XT550 was a single cylinder, four-stroke enduro / dualsport motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1982 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM. It replaced the Yamaha XT500 and was itself quickly replaced by the Yamaha XT600. Engine The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 84.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 558.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc). Drive The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Chassis It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.60-18 rear…

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1938 BMW R51

1938 BMW R51

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The BMW R51/3 was BMW‘s second post-World War II 500 cc motorcycle, following the briefly produced R51/2. It featured a flat-twin engine and exposed drive shaft.[1] In 1951, the R51/3 succeeded and modernized the 1950 R51/2, which was essentially a pre-war design that was produced after the war. The 600 cc R67, R67/2, and R67/3 series and the more sporting R68 model also followed the R51/2. History Following World War II, Germany was precluded from producing motorcycles of any sort by the Allies. When the ban was lifted, in Allied-controlled Western Germany, BMW…

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2021 BMW R1250GS/GSA 40th Anniversary Models Unveiled

2021 BMW R1250GS/GSA 40th Anniversary Models Unveiled

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Motorrad has announced updated models of the brand’s flagship adventure bike The BMW GS models are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2020 and BMW Motorrad is introducing the new edition R1250GS and R1250GS Adventure just in time for this. As such, the Bavarian marque is boosting both bikes’ model packages with expanded standard features and new optional equipment. The two models also receive new livery, including an “Anniversary Edition” to celebrate the GS legacy started in 1980.   ENGINE Type: Horizontally opposed twin…

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2021& new 2022 Harley-Davidson Pan America: Details, Specs, And Pricing

2021& new 2022 Harley-Davidson Pan America: Details, Specs, And Pricing

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What is everybody complaining about? Yes, this is an amazing one-off bike AMAZING, this is not the first time Harley has made a bike like this, is anyone remembering the Harley Buell Ulysses? Well yes most of us do, read Peter Egan’s Very Long-Term Buell Ulysses review here just to get an idea of what a great bike that was and is! I currently own a Harley and a monstrous BMW R1200GS and yes, I love both, but thinking seriously…

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