MZ / MuZ Baghira 660 Enduro
MZ / MuZ Baghira 660 Enduro | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1998 - 09 |
Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 5 valves |
Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
Ignition | Electronic CDI |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Frame | Steel, Single cradle frame |
Suspension | Front: Paioli 45mm telescopic fork Rear: White Power gas-suspension mono-shock |
Brakes | Front: Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
Rear Tire | 120/80-18 |
Wheelbase | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
Seat Height | 930 mm / 36.6 in |
Weight | 161 kg / 355 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 5 valves. The engine featured a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, cable operated.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Paioli 45mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a White Power gas-suspension mono-shock. The Baghira 660 Enduro was fitted with a 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 161 kg / 355 lbs. The wheelbase was 1530 mm / 60.2 in long.
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OverviewEdit
MZ Baghira 660 Enduro
NO QUESTION, THE BUG-EYED MASTIFF IS VERY cool, but
with its wide, 17-inch wheels and sticky low-profile rubber, it's best suited to
terrorizing repli-racers in the canyons. Fun, in other words, but not terribly
versatile.
If it's all-around ability you want, consider the dual-purpose Baghira. As MZs go, it's inexpensive, undercutting the Mastiff and the fully faired Skorpion Sport Cup by $200. Don't equate inexpensive with cheap, though: Top-shelf compo-nents-46mm Paioli fork, WP shock, Acerbis plastic and Grimeca brakes-are standard fare.
Except for more relaxed steering geometry and an inch-longer swingarm, the Baghira's steel frame mirrors the Mastiffs. Ditto the twin-piston front brake caliper, single-piston rear, one-piece seat, plastic tailpiece and goliath muffler. Tweaks include a smaller-diameter front brake rotor, motocross-style handlebar, an additional 3.5 inches of suspension travel both front and rear and narrower, larger-diameter wheels shod with dirt-capable Pirelli MT60s.
There are no surprises in the engine department. The Baghira (though spelled differently, the name comes from the black panther in Rudyard Kipling's classic, The Jungle Book) is powered by the same liquid-cooled, twin-carb, five-valve 660cc Yamaha Single that propels most MZs. The overall gear ratio is different, though, to compensate for the larger circumference of the 18-inch rear tire. Swinging a leg over the tall seat takes some coordination-passengers may need a step-stool. Once aboard, even 6-foot riders will find themselves on tip-toes at stoplights.
In all fairness, though, the view from the saddle is spectacular. Only drivers of jacked-up 4x4s have a better take on traffic. Off the pavement, the Baghira's potential is limited mostly by its mass, much of which is located high in the chassis. Full of fuel, the bike scales-in at 383 pounds, light for around-town work, but positively anchor-like if you're trying to shed speed on a whooped-out fireroad. Nonetheless, the high-fendered machine is a capable explorer, its plush suspension easily soaking up moderately sized rocks and ruts. But be forewarned, the fork has lots of underhang to snag on ruts and tree roots, and there's no skidplate, leaving the waterpump, among other things, unprotected. For most potential buyers, though, the biggest hurdle will be the skyscraper seat height. Get past that, and the Baghira is one appealing steed, indeed. -M
Year | 1998 - 09 |
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Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 5 valves |
Displacement | 660 cc / 40.2 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 100 x 84 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression | 9.2:1 |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Induction | 35mm Carburetor |
Ignition | Electronic CDI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 50 hp / 36.4 kW @ 6500 rpm |
Max Torque | 57 Nm / 42.0 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Steel, Single cradle frame |
Front Suspension | Paioli 45mm telescopic fork |
Front Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 10.2 in |
Rear Suspension | White Power gas-suspension mono-shock |
Rear Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11.0 in |
Front Brakes | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
Rear Tire | 120/80-18 |
Fork Angle | 62° |
Trail | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Wheelbase | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
Seat Height | 930 mm / 36.6 in |
Dry Weight | 161 kg / 355 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal |