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

Look at this muscular and handsome looking ride from Big Dog Motorcycles called 2008 Limited Edition Mastiff. Who wouldn’t love to own a bike like this? I think it’s time to get our hands on this mean bike.

Available carbureted or with electronic fuel injection, Mastiff comes with 2 inch forks and 6 inch backbone stretch at 39 degree frame rake and 8.5 feet long. With base price around $28,900, it also comes with curved dual down tubes and hidden shock suspension.

Here are a few technical specifications of this Limited Edition Mastiff,

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

Dry Weight - Front…………………………………………………281 lbs

Dry Weight - Rear…………………………………………………427 lbs

Dry Weight - Total…………………………………………………708 lbs

GVWR…………………………………………………1130 lbs

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

GAWR - Rear…………………………………………………740 lbs

Fuel - Total…………………………………………………4.6 Gal

Fuel - Main…………………………………………………3.9 Gal

Fuel - Reserve…………………………………………………0.7 Gal

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

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

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

Tree Rake…………………………………………………3 Degrees

Trail…………………………………………………4.81″

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

Seat Height…………………………………………………24.25″

Ground Clearance…………………………………………………4.0″

Wheel Base…………………………………………………77.5″

Total Length…………………………………………………103″

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

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

Front Tire…………………………………………………MH120/70-21 62H

Rear Tire…………………………………………………300/35-18 87V

Tire Pressure…………………………………………………F-41 psi/R-42 psi

Front Wheel…………………………………………………Billet 21 x 3.50

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

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 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

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

People talk about Harley’s and other heavy motorcycle manufacturers all the time. But, give me a break, there are other bulky machines out there that can take over them in a single shot. And one among them is the “2008 PITBULL” by Big Dog Motorcycles. Big Dog Motorcycles have always been in news among the inner circles and passionate cruisers…

Priced around $27,500, this “Best of the Best” Cruiser, as quoted by Robb Report magazine, has also received accolades for being 2008 V-Twin ‘Bike of the Year’. It’s distinctive 4.6 gallon tank, spring seat and rigid frame design combined with killer looks can turn anyone on.

Given below is its technical specifications chart for all you hard core cruisers out there…

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

Dry Weight - Front…………………………………………………294 lbs

Dry Weight - Rear…………………………………………………384 lbs

Dry Weight - Total…………………………………………………678 lbs

GVWR…………………………………………………1085 lbs

GAWR - Front…………………………………………………360 lbs

GAWR - Rear…………………………………………………725 lbs

Fuel - Total…………………………………………………4.6 Gal

Fuel - Main…………………………………………………4.0 Gal

Fuel - Reserve…………………………………………………0.6 Gal

Oil Capacity…………………………………………………3.75 Qts

Frame Specs…………………………………………………6″ OS BB, 1″ OS DT

Frame Rake…………………………………………………33 Degrees

Tree Rake…………………………………………………0 Degrees

Trail…………………………………………………4.5″

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

Seat Height…………………………………………………25.5″ Spring Seat

Ground Clearance…………………………………………………4.75″

Wheel Base…………………………………………………73″

Total Length…………………………………………………102″

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

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

Front Tire…………………………………………………130/60R23 65V

Rear Tire…………………………………………………280/40R20 89V

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

Front Wheel…………………………………………………Billet 23 x 3.75

Rear Wheel…………………………………………………Billet 20 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

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