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Photo ou archives : M. Montange
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Capacity : 750
Model : Kawasaki
Production : 1992 -
Category : (R) Racing

JBB

750 Kawasaki Endurance -1992

Small company, big ideas

Handbuilt racers often predict the features of forthcoming models from major factories. Though a small, highly-motivated team may be strapped for cash, it is more flexible and adaptable than a big company, which must consider factors of putting a design into production and whether it is risking its image by racing an untried concept.

Original Front Suspension

JBB - the initials are those of constructor Jean-Bertrand Bruneau- has for a number of years been working on an original design of front suspension incorporating superimposed wishbones with hub-center steering. The concept became particularly interesting in 1992 when Yamaha presented its new top of- the-range model equipped with a very similar layout. The little JBB workshop maintained its lead. While the new Yamaha was still just a show model, the latest version of the JBB - built with the aid of Vincent Sebileau - was racing in the Bol d'Or.

Aggressive Styling

The victim of growing pains, it finished down the field, though not without having shown

its potential with a speed of over 170 mph and outstanding roadholding, spoiled only by

a vibration period in the front suspension. The JBB is really eye-catching and is innovative yet not shocking, with its triple head lamps, huge tires, unorthodox suspension and light lines. The double-wishbone front suspension doesn't clip under heavy braking, and its geometry is completely adjustable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 750cc (71x47mm) liquid-cooled Kawasaki 750 ZXR four-cylinder four-stroke forming main frame member

Power Rating: 125 hp

Valves: twin overhead-camshafts/ 16 valves

Fuel System: four 39mm carburetors

Transmission: 6-speed, chain final drive

Suspension: progressive single-damper units; superimposed wishbones with hub-center steering (front); swinging arm (rear); wheelbase variable between 53-55.5 inches

Brakes: 8 inch four-piston carbon disc (front); AP calliper 4piston (rear)

Weight: 353 lb

Maximum Speed: 170 mph

 

The suspension units are fixed directly to the engine on this revolutionary machine, avoiding the need for a frame.




Le fichier Moto Passion réalisé par François-Marie Dumas réunit près de deux mille photos accompagnées d'un historique très complet des machines présentées.
Il sera progressivement mis à jour ici et toute information complémentaire est la bienvenue sur info@moto-collection.org.

Cette documentation unique, qui constitue sans doute l'encyclopédie la plus exhaustive jamais écrite sur l'histoire de la moto, a été réalisée avec l'assistance de nombreux spécialistes dont principalement Didier Ganneau, Christophe Gaime, Mick Woollett, Jean Goyard, Bernard Salvat, Christian Rey, Yves Campion, Helmut Krackowizer, Michael Dregni, Michel Montange, etc. que je remercie ici.

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