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YAMAHA BT1100 BULLDOG 2005

YAMAHA BT1100 BULLDOG 2005
YAMAHA BT1100 BULLDOG 2005 · Photo: Jakkel at Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA BT1100 BULLDOG 2005
Year2005
Engine TypeFour stroke, 75° V-twin, SOHC
Displacement / Capacity1063 cc / 64.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke95 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio8.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power47.4 kW / 65 hp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque88.2 Nm / 9 kgf-m @ 4500 rpm
IgnitionTCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Induction2 x 37 mm carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium, single cradle
Front Suspension43 mm forks, preload adjustable; 130 mm / 5.1 in travel
Rear SuspensionRising rate monoshock, preload adjustable; 113 mm / 4.4 in wheel travel
Front Brakes2 x 298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 282 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2200 mm / 86.6 in
Overall Width800 mm / 31.4 in
Overall Height1140 mm / 44.8 in
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1530 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight229.5 kg / 505.9 lbs
Wet Weight251 kg / 553.3 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre170/60-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed110 mph / 177 km/h
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YAMAHA BT1100 BULLDOG 2005

Photo: Jakkel at Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Yamaha file

The BT1100 Bulldog was Yamaha's European-market naked roadster, built in Italy around the air-cooled 1063 cc V-twin from the Drag Star cruiser. It paired that old-fashioned engine with an aluminium frame, shaft drive and an upright riding position, aiming at city and back-road use rather than outright performance. Reviewers found it relaxed rather than sporty, with strong brakes and a rigid chassis.