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2007 Sportbike Round Up: Rev It Up!
2007 Yamaha YZF-R1
The all-new Yamaha YZF-R1 features a fly-by-wire electronic throttle developed directly from a system used in Yamaha’s M1 MotoGP bike, resulting in improved power delivery with the world’s first electronic variable-length intake funnel system for the broadest possible powerband. Simply put, this means you can hit those corners harder and faster with confidence while firmly planted on this 999cc 180-horsepower missile. The battle continues. MSRP is $11,699.
www.yamaha-motor.com
2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Weighing in approximately 14 pounds heavier than its predecessor, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 is chiseled with track performance in mind. In addition to the new dual exhausts, a new instrument cluster includes a step motor controlled analog tachometer, digital LCD speedometer, gear position sensor, rpm indicator light and check this, a new LCD engine mode indicator displaying the various performance settings; standard, sport, and “wet.”
How fly is that! MSRP is $11,399.
www.suzuki.com
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Every year the sportbike industry ups its game, and this year is no different. Kawasaki has now raised the bar to Olympics status with the world’s fastest production motorcycle, the Ninja ZX-14. What makes this 190-horsepower beast so different is that it also offers a very relaxed riding position. Riders will also pay particular attention to the impressive response that kicks in once the motor exceeds 6,000 rpm. Is it time to say bye-bye to the
‘Busas? MSRP is $11,599.
www.kawasaki.com
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