Positioned in NCR's prototype - concept model motorcycle lineup, the 2009 NCR Macchia Nera utilizes a 1000 cc (61 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 185 HP (135 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 185 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Macchia Nera measures 135 kg (298 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.37 HP/kg (0.73 kg per horsepower).
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Power
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
