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    Ducati Monster 696

    Price: $8,775
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    First released in '92, the Monster spawned a cult of naked bike enthusiasts, and the stripped-down sport bike's newest iteration only helps it to maintain icon status. With an emphasis on ergonomics, lightness, and custom styling for riders of every level, the Monster still packs the power you'd expect from a Ducati.
    Engine Specifications:
    Type: L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
    Top Speed: +/- 120 mph
    Displacement: 696cc
    Bore x Stroke: 88x57.2mm
    Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
    Power: 58.8kW - 80hp @ 9000 rpm
    Torque: 7.0kgm - 50.6lb-ft @ 7750 rpm
    Fuel injection: Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
    Exhaust: 2 aluminum mufflers
    More Info: Ducati.com
     

    nismok

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    Buell Blast

    Price: $4,695
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    These days gas mileage is as important as the price, but why bother if you aren't getting the power you really deserve? For less than five grand, the Blast gets you 69 mpg and a 492cc engine that is swift off the line with plenty of power in higher gears. Plus, with easy-to-reach controls for better handling, it's an ideal starter bike.
    Engine Specifications:
    Type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, two valves per cylinder
    Top Speed: +/- 96 mph
    Displacement: 30 cu. in. (492 cc)
    Bore x Stroke: 3.50 in. x 3.12 in. (88.90 mm x 79.25 mm)
    Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    Power: 34 hp @ 6500 rpm
    Torque: 30 ft. lbs. @ 3200 rpm
    Fuel injection: 40 mm Keihin™ carburetor with auto fuel enricher system
    Exhaust: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber
    More Info: Buell.com
     

    nismok

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    Price: $7,000
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    Yamaha's marquee bike features "usable power," meaning it's got balls when you want to open up the throttle but won't take you for a thrill ride every time out. A liquid-cooled, 600cc engine, on a lightweight compact frame with an upright riding position, makes this bike ideal for daily commutes and weekend tours.
    Engine Specifications:
    Type: 600cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves
    Top Speed: +/- 145 mph
    Displacement: 600cc
    Bore x Stroke: 65.5 x 44.5mm
    Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
    Power: 96.55 hp (70.5 kW) @ 12000 RPM
    Torque: 63.10 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft. lbs) @6440 RPM
    Fuel injection: Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodie
    Exhaust: N/A
    More Info: Yamaha-Motor.com
     

    nismok

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    Kawasaki Ninja 250R

    Price: $3,500
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    The most affordable and fuel-efficient ride from Kawasaki yet, the Ninja scores big for its styling and handling ease. The 250R is the only 250cc sport bike sold in the U.S., so if you're looking for a compact, easy-to-operate machine that looks as badass as it makes you feel, this is your ride.
    Engine Specifications:
    Type: 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4 Valve Cylinder Head, Parallel Twin
    Top Speed: +/- 110 mph
    Displacement: 248 cc
    Bore x Stroke: 62.0 x 41.2 mm
    Compression Ratio: 12.4:1
    Power: +/- 25 hp (19 kW)
    Torque: 18.1 lb-ft @ 10,000 rpm
    Fuel injection: Keihin CVK30 x 2
    Exhaust: single-side upswept 2-into-1 exhaust
    More Info: Kawasaki.com