Motorcycle Apex

Check out this new monster, 2008 RIDGEBACK, picked directly from the stable of Big Dog Motorcycles. Isn’t he handsome? With its great looks and amazing riding comfort, they say this motorcycle is also predictable.

Ridgeback also comes with a massive 330mm rear tire which looks menacing and ready to crush anything that comes under it. Priced around $28,400, the Ridgeback is 9 feet long and has a 4 inch backbone stretch and 8 inch down tube stretch.

Here are a few 2008 Ridgeback technical specifications,

Factory Warranty…………………………………………………2 Years

Dry Weight - Front…………………………………………………259 lbs

Dry Weight - Rear…………………………………………………421 lbs

Dry Weight - Total…………………………………………………680 lbs

GVWR…………………………………………………1085 lbs

GAWR - Front…………………………………………………390 lbs

GAWR - Rear…………………………………………………695 lbs

Fuel - Total…………………………………………………4.4 Gal

Fuel - Main…………………………………………………4.0 Gal

Fuel - Reserve…………………………………………………0.4 Gal

Oil Capacity…………………………………………………2.875 - 3Qts

Frame Specs…………………………………………………4″ OS BB, 8″ OS DT

Frame Rake…………………………………………………39 Degrees

Tree Rake…………………………………………………3 Degrees

Trail…………………………………………………4.35″

Front Suspension…………………………………………………41mm Telescopic

Seat Height…………………………………………………24.25″

Ground Clearance…………………………………………………4.5″

Wheel Base…………………………………………………82.5″

Total Length…………………………………………………107″

Front Brake…………………………………………………PM 4-Piston Diff Bore

Rear Brake…………………………………………………PM 4-Piston

Front Tire…………………………………………………MH90-21 56H

Rear Tire…………………………………………………330/30-R17 87V

Tire Pressure…………………………………………………F-40 psi/R-42 psi

Front Wheel…………………………………………………Billet 21 x 2.15

Rear Wheel…………………………………………………Billet 17 x 12.00

Engine…………………………………………………OHV 45 degree V-Twin

Displacement…………………………………………………117c.i. (1916cc)

Bore x Stroke…………………………………………………4 1/8″ x 4 3/8″

Compression Ratio…………………………………………………9.6:1

Fuel System…………………………………………………Carbureted

Transmission…………………………………………………6-Speed

Primary Drive…………………………………………………Chain/Balance Drive

Final Drive…………………………………………………1-1/8″ Belt

Ignition…………………………………………………Electronic Single Fire

Charging Output…………………………………………………40 Amp

Battery Type…………………………………………………Sealed AGM

Battery…………………………………………………270 CCA

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