Amazonas 1600: history, specs, pictures
| Amazonas 1600 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1978 - 2001 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | four cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 85.5mm x 69.0mm |
| Top Speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 4600RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
| Wheelbase | 68.7 inches (1745 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.74 inches (730 mm) |
| Weight | 793.66 pounds (360.0 Kg) (dry), 360.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.15 Gallon (46.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Amazonas 1600 was a four cylinder boxer, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Amazonas between 1978 and 2001. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 4600 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 85.5mm bore x 69.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1584.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The 1600 was fitted with a 12.15 Gallon (46.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 793.66 pounds (360.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 68.7 inches (1745 mm) long.
1978 - 1990 Amazonas 1600[edit | edit source]
The Amazonas is a Brazilian-built motorcycle manufactured from 1978 to 1990. Considered one of the world's heaviest production motorcycle because of its 800 pounds, the bike used a modified 1600 cc Beetle engine. Being so huge, the machine had the VW transmission's reverse gear which proved to be very useful.