2010 MV Agusta F4 updated to fit more with modern tastes

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2010 MV Agusta F4

Expectedly, the 2010 MV Agusta F4 is based of Massimo Tamburini’s iconic design, and is updated to fit more with modern tastes, echoing the same fantastic, aggressive design ethos with a detailed reengineering down to the smallest detail, resulting in a new F4 that does the impossible by improving upon perfection. But MV has also changed the bike underneath the hood. With a 998cc motor, the new F4 makes 3hp more than the comparably displaced 2009 MV Agusta R 312.

The new 2010 MV Agusta F4 is a lighter, faster and stronger superbike. Already world-famous for a beauty surpassing all other superbikes, MV Agusta has provided a fresh look to the iconic sensual lines of the new 2010 MV Agusta F4 while still preserving its design spirit. Set to debut the all new F4 in Milan this evening, MV Agusta has also taken special care to deliver a lighter, faster, stronger motorcycle that pushes the limits of performance either out on the street or track.

2010 MV Agusta F4

Ergonomics for the new 2010 MV Agusta F4 have also been redesigned, enabling riders to achieve performance limits more safely while harnessing the brand new, more powerful F4. To improve handling, the new MV Agusta F4 features a lightened framework and chassis with revised geometry that significantly improves riding comfort. The 2010 F4 is 22 lbs. lighter than its predecessor, weighing in at a lithe 423.5 lbs. total weight.

Like the Brutale, a new engine, chassis, and swingarm have been designed for the 2010 model. These changes make the 2010 MV Agusta F4 4cm narrower, while making the chassis more rigid. Riders should find the new chassis more comfortable, and will be able to make use of the F4’s new 8-way adjustable traction control unit and twin-map ECU. Helping get the power to the ground is bike’s Other changes include:

Power supply with TSS variable length intake system

TC MK II traction control system, adjustable on 8 levels

Two injectors per cylinder

New electronic injection system with 49-mm throttle bodies

New Magneti Marelli 7 SM ECU

New 4-1 exhaust system with valve

2010 MV Agusta F4

"With the introduction of the new 2010 F4, MV Agusta has improved one of the most sought after motorcycles in the world on every level from an engineering, design, and performance aspect. And now, with the new 2010 F4 unveiled alongside our new Brutale 990R and 1090RR models, we feel our company is in a position to show the industry why MV Agusta is known for creating incomparable works of motorcycle art," says Larry Ferracci, Director of U.S. Operations for MV Agusta USA.

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2010 Kawasaki Z1000 more power with all new engine and style

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2010 Kawasaki Z1000

Gone during the 2009 model year, the Big Zed is back and one glance at the ‘10 Z1000 makes plain that there’s more than bold new graphics afoot. The styling of the Big Z changed dramatically changed. The profile is sharper, more angular, dialing down the nakedness of its predecessor with black bodywork covering the front fork and belly of the design. Perhaps to combat the disparity in popularity of naked designs in American, compared to Europe, where they are often top sellers, Kawasaki has this to say about the new design: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000.

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Specs

• Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
• Displacement: 1043cc
• Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
• Fuel Injection: DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
• Transmission: Six-speed
• Final Drive: X-ring chain
• Rake / Trail: 24.5 degrees / 4.1 in.
• Frame: Aluminum Backbone
• Front/Rear Tire: 120/70 ZR17, 190/50 ZR17
• Wheelbase: 56.7 in.
• Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in. Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
• Front Brakes: Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
• Rear Brake: Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
• Seat Height: 32.1 in.
• Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gal

2010 Kawasaki Z1000

“A unique blend of Japanese art and technology, the 2010 Z1000’s styling takes a dramatic leap forward with the distinct look of an apex predator. Hunched-down and ready to pounce, its visual impact is much stronger than that of a naked sportbike, or a derivative copy of some Euro trend.”

But it’s more than the outside that’s been overhauled, the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 bragging an all-new engine and frame as well. The previous incarnation of the Z1000 debuted in 2007 model year, still featuring a 953cc mill based off the Kawasaki ZX-9. The latest version sports an all-new 1043cc liquid-cooled Inline Four. Sporting a 77mm bore and 56mm stroke, the new Kwakker’s motor is fuel-injected and bolted to the frame as a stressed member.

Speaking of the frame, gone is the steel design of its predecessor, replaced by a “quick-steering” aluminum unit. Teamed with a three-piece aluminum subframe, the frame bolts to the new motor in four locations, three rigid and one of which is rubber mounted. Kawasaki fitted a secondary balance shaft to keep the Z1000’s mill from rattling too hard, though it promises “on this bike, a little bit of character is designed in.” Similar to the Kawasaki ZX-10R sportbike the frame beams “curve over the engine” for a narrow feel. Steering geometry, at 24.5 degree rake, 4.1 inch trail and 56.7 wheelbase appears virtually identical to the ’08 (wheelbase recorded at 56.9 inches). At 32.1 inch, the seat height is marginally lower (0.2 inch).

Suspension changes include the addition of compression damping to the 41mm inverted fork and its rebound and preload adjustability. The all-new monoshock rear features rebound and preload adjustment.

Nissin calipers up front are swapped out to radial-mount four-piston Tokico pinchers, which grab hold of Kawasaki’s dual 300mm wave rotors through input from the radial-pump master cylinder. A single piston-caliper bites down on a 250mm rotor out back.

Also new for 2010 are five-spoke cast wheels, which replace the 3-spoke units adorning the predecessor. As for the Z1000’s distinctive four-muffler exhaust system, it returns, with wide triangular cans on both sides. Like the previous model, however, each side canister is really a single muffler, with a faux dual-pipe cap retaining the four-can look found on the original Z.

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