About the itty bitty bikes
Itty bitty race bikes are the most fun!
Small racing motorcycles are the most fun! They also have a distinct advantage for the hobbyist racer. They’re inexpensive to buy and run. They sip fuel and don’t eat tires. Replacement parts tend to be less expensive and readily available, too.
The bikes we’re racing this year include a 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300, on which John has won five championships, and a 2022 Benelli TNT135, on which Annie took 3rd nationally.
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Ninja 300 specs & mods
Engine
Four Stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Horsepower
39 bhp (stock)
Top Speed
106 mph
Bore x stroke
62.0 x 49.0mm
Compression ratio
10.6:1
Cooling
Liquid
Fuel injection
DFI with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI with digital advance
Transmission
Six-speed
Final drive
Chain
Frame
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase
55.3 in.
Rake / Trail
27 degrees / 3.7 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel
37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel
Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.2 in.
Front tire
110/70-17
Rear tire
140/70-17
Front brake
Single 290mm petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper and ABS
Rear brake
Single 220mm petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper and ABS
Overall length
79.3 in.
Overall width
28.1 in.
Overall height
43.7 in.
Seat height
30.9 in.
Curb weight
383.7 lbs.
Fuel capacity
4.5 gal.
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Hotbodies Racing bodywork
Annitori Quickshifter
R&G Racing> case covers
Spears Enterprises 415 chain kit
Bridgestone R11 tires
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Hotbodies Racing bodywork
R&G Racing case covers
Bridgestone R11 tires
Yoshimura exhaust system with carbon fiber muffler.
Galfer rotor and stainless brake lines
K&N air filter
Vortex clip-ons
Woodcraft ignition delete harness
Dynojet Power Commander piggyback ECU
Benelli specs & mods
Engine
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHC, Double-spark
Horsepower
11.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
75 mph
Bore x stroke
54 x 58.8mm
Compression ratio
9.8:1
Cooling
Oil-cooled
Fuel injection
EFI with 28 mm throttle body
Transmission
Five-speed
Final drive
Chain
Wheelbase
47.8 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 120mm
Rear suspension / wheel travel
Spring Pre-load Adjustable Shock / 126mm
Front tire
120/70-ZR12
Rear tire
130/70-ZR12
Front brake
Disc, Ø 220 mm, w/ 2 Piston Caliper
Rear brake
Disc, Ø 190 mm, w/ Single Piston Caliper
Overall length
68.9 in.
Overall width
29.7 in.
Overall height
40.4 in.
Seat height
30.7 in.
Curb weight
255.7 lbs.
Fuel capacity
1.9 gal.