2010 Literbikes on the Dyno

Aprilia RSV4 R, BMW S 1000 RR, Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Yamaha YZF-R1

April 20, 2010

Photography: Kevin Wing

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2010 Aprilia RSV4 R

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2010 BMW S 1000 RR

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2010 Honda CBR1000RR

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2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R

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2010 Yamaha YZF-R1

We recently ran the five contenders for our 2010 four-cylinder literbike comparison test on our SuperFlow CycleDyn dyno, with these results. The BMW shows a huge advantage in peak horsepower, but the Honda still leads the way in midrange torque. Check out the charts here, and look for the full test in an upcoming issue of Sport Rider.

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2010 literbikes - torque

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2010 literbikes - thrust

Related articles:

	SportBike Dyno Charts - Horsepower and Torque Dyno charts with horsepower and torque for all the bikes tested by Sport Rider since 2000
	2009 Literbike Comparison Test: It's The Little Things Sport Rider's annual literbike comparison demonstrates just how close and competitive the category has become
	Honda unveils new 2010 NT700V sport-tourer, plus new CBR1000RR and CBR600RR Honda unveils some new 2010 models, including NT700V and updated CBR1000RR
	Yamaha introduces 2010 YZF-R1 LE with Rossi graphics New 2010 Yamaha R1 LE gets Rossi’s Fiat Yamaha MotoGP team graphics
	New 2010 Kawasaki models unveiled Kawasaki pulled the covers off its new 2010 models, including upgrades to the ZX-10R, Concours 14, Versys, and an all-new Z1000
	2010 BMW S 1000 RR - Blitzkrieg! In its first attempt at a literbike, BMW has built a rocketship that just might be the new king
	2010 BMW S 1000 RR Images and information from BMW's press material
	2010 Aprilia RSV4 R Images and information from Aprilia's press material

2010 Literbikes on the Dyno

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