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Swan Honda confirms Ellison & Easton

prd — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:28:56 +0000

Swan Honda has confirmed their completed line-up for the 2010 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship with James Ellison joining Stuart Easton to form one of the strongest teams on the grid in a bid to secure a maiden BSB title. The completed line-up was unveiled in front of thousands of fans at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this past weekend.

Former Tech 3 MotoGP and 2007 AMA Superbike Corona Honda rider James Ellison returns to the team focused and determined after finishing runner-up in 2009 following weeks of uncertainty over his BSB return when he was left without a ride. However, Swan Honda seized the chance to re-sign the Kendal rider who last rode for the team during the 2008 season. Ellison was the most consistent title contender in 2009 and was the only rider to score points in each of the 26 races taking 14 podium finishes, with four of those race victories.

Ellison said: “I’m so grateful to Shaun Muir and SMR for giving me the opportunity to race in BSB this year. I know the whole Swan Honda team have pulled out all the stops to give me this chance to fight for the title. It’s been a very difficult winter not knowing if I would be racing, as I was left in a really difficult position at the end of 2009. I knew that if I had any chance of winning the championship it was with this team, so my first phone call was to Shaun when I was left without a ride.

“The team was strong when I was with them in 2008, but they have moved on so much since then. This is all down to their work ethic and solid team structure, which is exactly what I need to go one better in the championship this year. I class the team as family and I know the Honda like the back of my hand, so I’m confident we will be strong out of the gates and I am really looking forward to working with my old crew chief Mick Shanley again. I want to thank my fans, friends, family and my wife Sarah for standing by me and always believing in me; I promise I won’t let you down this year!”

Team Owner Shaun Muir concluded: “To say I am delighted to have James back on board is an understatement. We were disappointed to lose him at the end of 2008, but James is determined and passionate about his racing and took his best opportunity at that time. He left us on good terms and for that reason have held him in high regard. He brings a real hunger and desire to challenge for the title and I have no doubts that Stuart and James will bring the best out of each other. The whole team have worked together for a number of years now and this is the first year where there is a real competition in our own garage, something that is vital in challenging for a championship. I am sure that it is going to be a great first year for Swan Honda.

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2009 Honda CBR 600RR ABS Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:39:13 +0000

2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS – Specifications

MSRP: $10,799 USD

ENGINE
Engine Type 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 67mm x 42.5mm
Induction Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio 12.2:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder

DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #525 O-ring chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel
Front Brake Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310 mm discs
Rear Brake Single 220m m disc
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 180/55ZR-17 radial

DIMENSIONS
Rake (Caster Angle): 23.55°
Trail 97.7mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase 53.9 inches
Seat Height 32.3 inches
Curb Weight 432 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

OTHER
Available Colors Red / Black, Metallic Black
Model ID CBR600RA
Emissions Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
Note Anti-Lock Braking System

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

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2008 Honda Gold Wing Air Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:17:38 +0000

Honda Gold Wing Airbag Specifications

Honda Gold Wing Airbag MSRP: $24,349

Honda Gold Wing Airbag Engine:
Engine Type 1832cc SOHC liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 74.0mm x 71.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Induction Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic choke
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping

Honda Gold Wing Airbag Drive Train:
Transmission Five-speed including overdrive, plus electric reverse
Final Drive Shaft

Honda Gold Wing Airbag Chassis / Suspension / Brakes:
Front Suspension 45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1-inch travel
Front Brakes Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers
Rear Brake Single ventilated 316.0mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper (optional ABS)
Front Tire 130/70R-18
Rear Tire 180/60R-16

Honda Gold Wing Airbag Dimensions:
Rake 29.15 degrees
Trail 109.0mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase 66.5 inches
Seat Height 29.1 inches
Curb Weight TBD
Fuel Capacity 6.6 gallons

Honda Gold Wing Airbag Other:
Available Colors Black, Titanium, Pearl White, Metallic Red, Dark Red Metallic
Model ID GL18B
3 years Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

2009 Honda GL1800AD (Airbag) Gold Wing Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:25:51 +0000

2009 Honda GL1800AD (Airbag) Gold Wing – USA Specifications

ENGINE
MSRP: 25,599 USD

ENGINE

Engine Type 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder

Bore and Stroke 74.0mm x 71.0mm

Induction Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping

Compression Ratio 9.8:1

Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric reverse

Final Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel

Rear Suspension Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1-inch travel

Front Brake Dual full-floating 296 mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers

Rear Brake Single ventilated 316 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper

Front Tires 130/70R-18

Rear Tires 180/60R-16

DIMENSIONS

Rake 29.15 degrees

Trail 109.0mm (4.3 inches)

Wheelbase 66.5 inches

Seat Height 29.1 inches

Curb Weight 895 – 928 pounds, depending on option packages selected

Fuel Capacity 6.6 gallons (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.)

OTHER

Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards.

Available Colors Candy Black Cherry, Pearl Yellow, Metallic Silver, Deep Blue Metallic, Metallic Titanium

Model ID GL1800 Airbag

Note Satallite-Linked Navigation System, XMRadio, Airbag, ABS

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

Three Years Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

2009 Honda GL1800AD (Airbag) Gold Wing Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:25:40 +0000

2009 Honda GL1800AD (Airbag) Gold Wing – USA Specifications

ENGINE
MSRP: 25,599 USD

ENGINE

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric reverse

Final Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

DIMENSIONS

OTHER

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

Three Years Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

2009 Honda GL1800AD (Airbag) Gold Wing Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:25:25 +0000

2009 Honda GL1800AD (Airbag) Gold Wing – USA Specifications

ENGINE
MSRP: 25,599 USD

ENGINE

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric reverse

Final Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

DIMENSIONS

OTHER

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

Three Years Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

2009 Honda GL1800AD (Airbag) Gold Wing Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:22:23 +0000

2009 Honda GL1800AD (Airbag) Gold Wing – USA Specifications

ENGINE
MSRP: 25,599 USD

ENGINE

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric reverse

Final Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

DIMENSIONS

OTHER

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

Three Years Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.