While often overshadowed by its fully-faired sibling, the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, the Honda X-ELEVEN (SC42) remains a marvel of turn-of-the-century engineering. A unique historical highlight of the SC42 is its aerodynamic headlight cowl and instrument cluster; unlike traditional naked bikes of the era, this assembly was wind-tunnel tested to act as a functional spoiler, generating … Read more
Specification Value Production Years 2005 – 2009 Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 API SG/JASO MA (2.6 L) Tire Dimensions F: 120/70 ZR 17 / R: 180/55 ZR 17 Tire Pressure F: 2.5 bar (36 psi) / R: 2.9 bar (42 psi) Battery GT9B-4 Spark Plug NGK CR10EK The 2005 Evolution: A Historical Engineering Milestone The Yamaha … Read more
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