Did you know the Honda RC09 Magna was a primary catalyst for the ‘Tariff Wars’ of the 1980s? Its 90-degree V4 engine was so technologically superior to domestic cruisers that it prompted US manufacturers to lobby for import tariffs on motorcycles over 700cc. The RC09 wasn’t just a cruiser; it was a detuned superbike engine … Read more
Component Specification Model Series RM17 (Euro 4) Production Years 2018 – 2020 Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 / 15W-50 (JASO MA) Oil Volume 2.6 L (with filter) Tire Dimensions F: 120/70 ZR 17 / R: 180/55 ZR 17 Spark Plug NGK LMAR8A-9 Battery YTZ10S The RM17 iteration of the Yamaha MT-07 represents a pivotal moment in … Read more
Specification Value Model Series GSX-R 1000 L5/L6 (WVCY/15) Production Years 2015–2016 Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 API SF/SG/SH/SJ (JASO MA/MA2) – 3.0 L Tire Dimensions F: 120/70 ZR17 / R: 190/50 ZR17 Standard Pressure F: 2.5 bar (36 psi) / R: 2.9 bar (42 psi) Battery Type YT12A-BS Spark Plug NGK CR9EIA-9 The 2015-2016 Suzuki GSX-R … Read more