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Big Dog Motorcycles – 2008 K-9

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

Check out this another member from the Big Dog Motorcycles family called, 2008 K-9. Call it C-a-n-i-n-e! This has got sharp looks like a canine and these motorcycles are capable of taking cruising to the next level. It would be every cruiser’s dream to own this K-9!

Available carbureted or with electronic fuel injection, K-9 comes with 12 inch OS forks and 4 inch backbone stretch at 39 degree frame rake and 9 feet long. With base price around $29,900, it also comes with massive 300mm rear tire and hidden shock suspension.

Here are a few 2008 K-9 technical specifications for you,

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

Dry Weight - Front…………………………………………………271 lbs

Dry Weight - Rear…………………………………………………430 lbs

Dry Weight - Total…………………………………………………701 lbs

GVWR…………………………………………………1130 lbs

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

GAWR - Rear…………………………………………………740 lbs

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

Fuel - Main…………………………………………………4.0 Gal

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

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

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…………………………………………………4.0″

Wheel Base…………………………………………………82″

Total Length…………………………………………………108″

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

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

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

Rear Tire…………………………………………………300/35-R18 87V

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

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

Rear Wheel…………………………………………………Billet 18 x 10.50

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

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

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

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

Fuel System…………………………………………………Carbureted or EFI

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

Big Dog Motorcycles – 2008 MUTT

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Here comes one more handsome looking brat from the Big Dog Motorcycles. Big Dog Motorcycles have always been well-known for their unconventional yet popular cruiser bikes. And 2008 MUTT is one among the list of popular motorcycles from the folks at B.D.M.

This muscular cruiser comes with 2 inch OS forks, hidden shock suspension and powder coated wrinkle black engine. With its chrome plated 80 spoke wheels and sleek and slender tank, you’ll hate to take your eyes off it. Priced around $24,900, this one is worth each and every single penny you pay.

Here are a few technical specifications of this Mutt,

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

Dry Weight - Front…………………………………………………271 lbs

Dry Weight - Rear…………………………………………………411 lbs

Dry Weight - Total…………………………………………………682 lbs

GVWR…………………………………………………1085 lbs

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

GAWR - Rear…………………………………………………695 lbs

Fuel - Total…………………………………………………3.8 Gal

Fuel - Main…………………………………………………3.4 Gal

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

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

Frame Specs…………………………………………………6″ OS BB, 0″ OS DT

Frame Rake…………………………………………………37 Degrees

Tree Rake…………………………………………………2 Degrees

Trail…………………………………………………4.81″

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

Seat Height…………………………………………………24.25″

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

Wheel Base…………………………………………………77.5″

Total Length…………………………………………………102.5″

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

Rear Brake…………………………………………………PM 2-Piston

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

Rear Tire…………………………………………………250/40-R18 81H

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

Front Wheel…………………………………………………80 Spoke 21 x 2.15

Rear Wheel…………………………………………………80 Spoke 18 x 8.50

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