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When your current bike just isn't enough.....

PGM 2 litre V8

Spec:

Engine
Configuration:	90 degree V8
Capacity:	1996cc
Bore/stroke:	77 x 54mm
Compression ratio:	13:1
Cylinder Head:	DOHC, five valves per cylinder
Cooling:	Liquid
Fuelling:	8 x 45mm Mikuni Drive-By-Wire throttle bodies
Engine Management:	Motec M130 ECU and software.
Power:	334HP@ 12,800rpm (At the countershaft sprocket)
Torque:	214Nm @ 9,500rpm (At the countershaft sprocket)
Exhaust:	2 x 4-2-1 titanium
Transmission
Type:	Six speed sequential gearbox
Clutch:	Wet, multi plate
Final Drive:	Chain (17/45)
Chassis
Rake:	25.5 degrees
Trail:	107mm
Material:	Front - Chrome-moly tube trellis
	Rear - CNC machined Aluminium
Suspension
Front:	Ohlins FGRT301 48mm USD forks... fully adjustable
Rear:	Ohlins TTX Mk2 shock, with custom link
Wheels/tyres
Front:	17.0 x 3.50 Marchesini 10 spoke, forged aluminium 120/70ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Power 3
Rear:	17.0 x 6.00 Marchesini 10 spoke, forged aluminium 190/50ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Power 3
Brakes
Front:	Brembo GP4 Nickel plated calipers on 320mm discs
Rear:	Brembo P4-34 Nickel plated caliper on 220mm disc
Dimensions
Weight:	242kgs wet with fuel, water and lubricants
Weight bias	51/49 front to rear static
Seat height:	840mm
Wheelbase:	1540mm
Fuel capacity:	16.5litres
Performance
Top speed:	How brave are you?

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Friday bike

Every so often a bike comes along that isn't really my 'kind of thing', but I just like it and the Royal Enfield Himalayan is one of those.

It uses an OHC 411cc single cylinder engine producing a fairly mild 24.5 bhp, but rather than being a 'Bullet with bits bolted on', it appears to use a new frame with single shock rear suspension.

I really like the rather funky styling, and with 'adventure sports' being in fashion at the moment, I hope it sells well. We need more 'different' bikes on the market.

Spec:

Type                                          Single cylinder, air-cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC

Displacement                           411cc

Bore x Stroke                           78 mm x 86 mm

Compression Ratio                   9.5:1

Maximum Power                      24.5 BHP (18.02 KW) @ 6500 RPM

Maximum Torque                     32 NM @ 4000 - 4500 RPM

Ignition system                         TCI, multi-curve

Clutch                                       Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox                                     5 speed constant mesh

Lubrication                               Wet sump

Fuel supply                               Carburettor with throttle position sensor

Engine start                               Electric

No more details at present although I would assume the it'll have fuel injection for Europe and other areas with tighter emissions laws.

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Mary Barbour memorial update

Further to my previous post about social reformer Mary Barbour, there was an exhibition of maquettes of proposed designs for a sculpture of her in my local community centre.

There are a number of upcoming events to celebrate Mary's life, more details at this website.