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2008 Kymco Venox

2008 Kymco Venox

2008 Kymco Venox

2008 Kymco Venox

2008 Kymco Venox

– 2008 Kymco Venox

2008 Kymco Venox

KYMCO has engineered a lightweight motorcycle with a low centre of gravity for a perfectly balanced ride. A 90 degree V-twin motor produces 28hp and revs up to 12000rpm for great acceleration and comfortable cruising speeds, while the liquid cooling system ensures consistent running temperatures for better fuel mileage and added reliability.

The KYMCO Venox 250 has the look of a big cruiser with plenty of visual appeal. Yet it is light in weight, easy handling, and even easier on the pocketbook. KYMCO’s proven 250cc V-twin, 8 valve DOHC engine provides the power, a 5-speed gearbox delivers it to the road. The Venox is an impressive bike for any entry- level rider or any seasoned rider looking for a motorcycle that’s just a real blast to own. A beautiful finish with plenty of chrome and available accessories rounds out this already complete package.

 

Features and Benefits:

– Lots of curb appeal that make it more than just a typical entry level machine

– Low seat height, light weight and comfortable ergonomics

– All-important “fun factor” of the Venox 250 make it no less attractive to more experienced riders

-V-Twin DOHC Water-Cooled 249cc Engine

– Front Disc Brakes

– 5 Speed Manual Gearbox

– Electric Start

– Light Weight (418 Pounds)

– Two Year Limited Factory Warranty

– C.A.R.B. Certified

Braking performance on the Venox 250 is excellent giving the rider strong, controllable stops even from highway speeds

The stylish fuel tank holds 3.7 gallons of fuel

An estimated 61 miles per gallon gives riders many miles of cruising

KYMCO accessories allow riders to customize and personalize their own Venox

All the looks and style matching many of the bigger cruisers, but in a size that helps make beginners feel confident

 

 

US SPECIFICATIONS: 2008 Kymco Venox
Price MSRP $4,299 USD

Engine Type V-twin DOHC 8 valve
Displacement 249cc
Horsepower 28hp
Bore/Stroke 58×47.2
Max Torque 14.0 / 8000
Cooling System Liquid
Ignition Electric
Gearbox 5 Speed
Chassis Steel
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Springs
Front Brake Single disc
Rear Brake Drum
Front Wheel/Tire 120/80-17
Rear Wheel/Tire 150/80-15
Seat Height 29 in.
Wheelbase 63 in.
Fuel Capacity/MPG 3.7 gals./ Estimated 61
Weight 418.5 lbs.
Available Colors Blue-Black or Deep Red

Features V-twin DOHC water cooled 249cc engine, front disc brakes, 5 speed manual gearbox, lots of curb appeal and a 2 Year Factory Warranty. C.A.R.B. Certified

 

 

Canada SPECIFICATIONS: 2008 Kymco Venox
MSRP: $5099.00

Displacement
249.4 Max Power (hp/rpm) 28 @ 11000

Engine Type
V-Twin DOHC 8V Max Torque (ft lbs/rpm) 14.3 @ 9000

Cooling System
liquid

Front Brakes
disk

Transmission
5 speed manual

Rear Brakes
drum

Weight (kg)
190

Front Tire Size
120 / 80-17

Fuel Capacity (L)
14

Rear Tire Size
150 / 80-15

ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Aluminium wheels, 2 piston front caliper, low center of gravity, adjustable rear shock, fuel tank mounted analogue gauges, chrome details, staggered exhaust pipes, 6 inch front headlamp, chrome controls and handlebars, classic colours, low seat height, side mount key
COLOURS AVAILABLE: black, silver, burgandy

 

Media Press Release:

Bimota Motorcycles
The land of engines
Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, the home of Bimota, is the technical and cultural heart of
Italian motorcycle passion, development and manufacture. The design and engineering
of sport motorcycles and automobiles in this province, known as the ‘terra dei motori’
(the land of engines), is simply a way of life. Today it remains fertile ground for the most
exciting new design concepts and performance advancements for racing and street-legal
motorcycles alike.

Since the 70’s, Bimota has produced distinct sport motorcycles with innovative solutions
to motorcycle design, construction and chassis dynamics, most notably that of advanced
hybrid-trellis frames, development of hub-center steering and extreme attention to
hand-crafted detail.

Ultimate sport bikes
The engines selected by Bimota are acquired directly from the world’s top producers.
Over the years, production included power plants from Ducati, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda
and Kawasaki. Most models were initially developed as race only machines. The popular
Japanese and European engines, mated to the advanced Bimota chassis and components,
have always been considered the ultimate custom sport bikes, and the marque of choice
for the most sophisticated riders.

The performance advantages of a Bimota motorcycle have been widely recognised by
both street riders and competitive racers alike. Bimota race bikes have carried such
great names as Virginio Ferrari, Davide Tardozzi, Johnny Cecotto, Stefan Mertens,
Giancarlo Falappa, Randy Mamola and many others to victories on the world stage.

The pride of details
Bimota’s unique position in the history of Italian sport bikes, one of technical innovation,
unique design, hand-crafting and uncompromising component quality, has always been
the primary directive and soul of Bimota. Since the rebirth of Bimota in 2003, these
priorities have taken shape in the new generation models DB5, DB6 Delirio and Tesi
3D, all powered exclusively by Ducati Desmo engines. Together, in the world of sport
motorcycles, these three model families make an outstanding offer in the Super Sport
(DB5), Sport Special (Tesi 3D), and Sport Naked (DB6) segments of the market. Every
Bimota motorcycle is proudly designed, engineered and manufactured by hand solely in
the Bimota factory in Rimini, Italy.

The Bimota Superbike
Now, in the newest and most exciting chapter of the Bimota story, returns to the
ultimate sport bike segment, the Superbike class, with the introduction of the 2008
DB7. Powered by the incredible Ducati 1098 Testastretta Evoluzione engine, the DB7
enhances the performance of the motor with Bimota chassis concepts and exceptional
lightweight. The new Bimota Superbike introduces a long list of innovations including a
beautiful oval tube hybrid-trellis frame, distinct Bimota styling, a structural carbon fiber
rear sub-frame and unrivalled component details. Bimota performance and innovation
has never been more beautiful.

The Kymco Venox
Distinctly Bimota
The objective in the development of Bimota’s newest Superbike was to create a
motorcycle that is light and powerful with superior road manners, while remaining
distinctly Bimota in style and attitude. Furthermore, the new Bimota was to be as
capable on the track as it is on the street.

With so many Superbike manufacturers, there are also many advanced and extremely
capable motorcycles. So for Bimota, simply being fast and race inspired is not enough, a
Bimota must offer something more, much more.

The DB7 looks like no other Superbike, never to be mistaken for another brand. With
the team colours of red, white and black applied to the carbon fiber body shaped by the
pen and hands of designer Enrico Borghesan, the Bimota family dna is clear to see. This
Superbike dares true motorcyclists to get close and indulge in its details. The beauty and
drama of the DB7 at a distance is surpassed only by its detail. Each and every assembly,
fastener and chassis component is elegantly fashioned and manufactured with care using
advanced materials. From billet machined sub-frames, footrests and control levers to the
structural carbon fiber tail section and titanium silencer, no compromise was ever
considered nor made. The details are simply spectacular.

Light, powerful and only the best

Whether used for road or track, a sport bike’s lightweight represents a big advantage
and the DB7 leads the way. The rear section of the bike is crafted from structural
carbon fiber, eliminating the need for a sub-frame. The weight-saving advantage of
carbon fiber is also exploited for all fairing sections, fenders, chain guards and
instrument supports. Further savings come from the titanium silencer, new ultra-light
Bimota wheels plus machined aluminium frame plates, controls and chain adjusters.
The DB7’s road manners are inspiring and confident thanks to the choice of superior
materials, suspension, brakes, frame, wheels and controls. Utilizing the best components
from development partners such as Brembo, Marzocchi and ExtremeTech, combined
with Bimota’s own ultra-light wheels and frame, thrilling and track-proven performance
is ensured.

Bimota chose to power the DB7 with the spectacular World Superbike dominating
Ducati Testastretta Evoluzione engine. Ducati, a partner of Bimota from the beginning,
has developed the Testastretta into the world’s most powerful production twincylinder,
while retaining all the advantages of the L-Twin configuration. It’s a perfect
match to the Bimota formula and guarantees excitement with every twist of the
throttle.

Handcrafted sport motorcycles are the only thing that Bimota creates, and they are its
singular motivation. The DB7 is the manifestation of the pride, dreams and talent of
Bimota.

DB7 Power
The 1098 Testastretta engine

The Testastretta Evoluzione engine is the pinnacle of Ducati’s development and
perfection of the L-Twin engine. World Superbike dominance for the last 15 years is the
result of their continual commitment to twin-cylinder technology and the 1098
Testastretta Evoluzione, the most powerful twin-cylinder production engine in history,
is a fitting reward to the continued ingenuity of their engineers.
Highly ‘over-square’, the 1098 sports a massive 104mm bore and a short 64.7mm
stroke. To optimise the benefits of the new big twin, the completely redesigned
cylinder-heads are combined with advanced MotoGP induction technology to produce
an incredible 160hp of pure excitement.

The 1098 cylinder-heads feature a reduced angle between intake and exhaust valves,
allowing highly efficient, straight intake ducts to feed newly shaped combustion
chambers through large valves (42mm inlet, 34mm exhaust), operated by radical
camshafts.

The potential of the new cylinder-heads has been optimised by feeding them with
MotoGP developed elliptical throttle bodies. With a 30% increase in air flow over
conventional throttle bodies, the new elliptical shape contributes significantly to the
power of the DB7.

Impressively, the 1098 is one of the lightest Ducati Superbike engines ever, thanks to
the close scrutiny of every component including transmission gears and gear selector
drum as well as the oil pump and primary gears.

The DB7 1098 benefits from additional Bimota enhancements including a new fuel
injection system has been developed for the DB7 employing Magneti Marelli 12 hole
micro fine spray injectors, controlled by an advanced Walbro ECU (engine control unit).
The Walbro system is highly flexible in its tuning capacity, a great advantage during
development and for racing applications, plus it enjoys the simplicity of diagnostics using
a standard windows based PC.

Finally, the 1098 is complemented by a Bimota designed exhaust system. Exhaust header
pipes are formed of 52mm stainless steel and route to a catalytic converter mounted
under the engine. The exhaust then exits to an efficient right side mounted titanium
silencer. Of course, the DB7 responsibly complies with the strict Euro3 emission
standards.

DB7 Chassis
Hybrid-trellis frame

The DB7 frame is the most advanced evolution of the Bimota hybrid-trellis design. The
composite structure employs mitred and welded thin wall CrMo4 (Chrome Moly) tubing
and machined 6082 AC 100 Aluminium Alloy. The classic round tubes of the original
trellis design have been replaced for the DB7 with oval section tubes, in a 50mm x
30mm dimension with 1.5mm wall thickness. The trellis section joins the new larger
more robust alloy plates, and these work in harmony with the engine as a ‘stressed
member’ of the frame group. The result is a substantial 2.3kg reduction in weight, yet
with torsionally increased rigidity. What you feel as a rider is confident and consistent
road holding and stability.
Swingarm

The new DB7 swingarm is constructed with the same oval tubing and machined
aluminium of the frame. With the swingarm pivoting directly in the engine cases and
using an advanced GP style rising rate linkage system, rear wheel travel is highly
responsive and accurately follows even the most demanding road surfaces. An important
feature of the system is the ability to adjust ride height, independent of spring pre-load
and other suspension settings, via an eccentric top shock mount. This is a critical feature
when perfecting suspension set-up.
Structural carbon fiber

The tail section of the DB7 is crafted in structural carbon fiber, an advanced material
and methodology widely used in the aircraft industry. Its use contributes significantly to
the DB7’s lightweight and simplicity of form. This superior technical solution eliminates
the need for a separate rear sub-frame, and effectively lowers the center of gravity of
the bike.

DB7 Suspension
Front suspension
The DB7’s Marzocchi Corse RAC 43 forks are secured with machined aluminium
crowns, the lower crown using triple screws. The cartridge type forks, feature nitrite
coated sliders for smooth consistent action, and are fully adjustable. Rebound damping
offers 32 clicks of adjustment and compression offers 13, with further adjustment for
spring preload that is easily accessible externally at the top of each fork. Additionally,
each fork leg features an exclusive Bimota machined aluminium caliper mount. With
120mm of precision controlled wheel travel, road holding is accurate and confident both
on the track at maximum speed and spirited sport rides on the road.
Rear suspension

Rear wheel travel is controlled by the outstanding ExtremeTech 2v4 shock. Specifically
developed for the DB7, it is constructed of fully machined aluminium and features
separate high and low speed damping adjustments, for both compression and rebound,
plus spring preload. As a result, the 2v4 can be accurately tuned for any riding style or
track condition.

DB7 Control
Monobloc brake calipers

For a motorcycle with the performance of the DB7, superior stopping power is
fundamental, so the new Superbike mounts only the best; Brembo Monobloc racing
calipers. The M4-34 calipers are machined from a solid block of alloy and the result is a
single piece unit that has much higher rigidity and resistance to distortion, for maximum
stopping power during extreme braking. Combined with 320mm discs, world
championship level braking performance is in the hands of every DB7 rider.
Super light-weight wheels

Fitting lighter wheels has always been the racer’s way to improve the handling and track
‘feel’ of a race bike. This normally expensive upgrade, is standard fare for the DB7.
Designed in-house and manufactured exclusively for Bimota, the new ten spoke wheels
are ultra-light and dramatically reduce the critical moment-of-inertia, contributing
greatly to the DB7’s braking performance and ease of direction change.
Brake and clutch controls

The DB7 controls follow the quality and performance priority of the entire bike. Bimota
has selected the race specification Brembo ‘radial’ pumps for both front brake and
clutch actuation. Moreover, the billet machined levers, a Bimota exclusive, offer a wide
range of ‘reach’ adjustability, ensuring comfort and control for every rider.

 

DB7 Body
Premium carbon fiber
Look closely at any World Superbike or MotoGP racebike, and you’ll find an all carbon
fiber fairing, fenders and tail section, so of course you’ll find the same on the DB7. The
aggressive GP inspired body design is finished in the Bimota team colours of red and
white over black carbon fiber, and at a glance, the DB7 seems to be in motion even
when at rest. In addition, the Bimota sports carbon fiber instrument mounts, chain
guards, licence plate bracket, and when combined with the structural carbon fiber rear
tail section, titanium exhaust silencer and the billet aluminium used throughout, it’s clear
why the sleek and aerodynamic DB7 feels so light and confident on the track.

DB7 Electronics
Instrumentation
Ease of use, daytime visibility and accuracy are the fundamental elements of the best
instrumentation, and the DB7 delivers just that. A big analogue rev counter, paired to a
large LCD screen with multiple digital readouts are essential in design and perfectly
placed for quick access to information while underway. The various functions available
are retrieved using the two input buttons which are designed for use even with gloved
hands.

In addition to the expected displays of time, distance, water temperature and time for
service, the DB7 offers further race oriented features. An ‘over-rev’ indicator lamp, also
called a ‘shift-light’, is positioned next to the rev-counter and illuminates to warn the
rider that maximum rpm has been reached. The instrumentation also offers complete
timing and recording of racetrack performance. Actuated by the starter button, up to 20
laps can be recorded and reviewed after your track session. Recorded information
includes time elapsed, maximum rpm, and maximum speed achieved for each lap.

Lights
Powerful twin vertical poly-ellipsoid
projection headlights show the way, while
the bright LED turn signals and taillight let
the rest of the world know your intentions.