Big dog Mastiff

Make Model.	Big Dog Mutt
Year	2008
Engine	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	1916 cc / 117 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	104.8 x 111.1 mm / 4 ⅛ x 4 ⅜"
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Exhaust	Two-into-one, chrome
Induction	EFI or Super G carburetor
Ignition	Electronic single fire
Starting	Electric
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Frame	Standard downtube , 4" Backbone
Rake	37°
Front Suspension	Ø41 mm Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Hidden shocks
Front Brakes	Single disc PM, 4 piston caliper, differential bore
Rear Brakes	Single disc PM, 4 piston caliper
Front Tyre	90-21
Rear Tyre	250-18
Seat Height	622.3 mm / 24.2 in
Ground Clearance	114 mm / 4.5 in
Dry Weight	315 kg / 695 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14.4 L / 3.8 US gal

BDM hopes its newest bike, the 2008 Mutt, will expand its target audience with more emphasis on handling and agility to go along with a price tag under $25K.It's called the Mutt because the motorcycle appears to be a little bit of this and that from prior Big Dog bikes. The slender 3.8 gallon gas tank looks like a carryover from the Chopper, and the frame is similar to one BDM put out a couple of years ago. But like mutts, the 2008 motorcycle has a personality all its own. Its has the smallest rear tire of the lot at 250mm. Team the rear with a skinny 90mm front on tall 21-inch tires and you have the narrowest motorcycle in Big Dog's '08 contingency. Trick 80 spoke tires add a touch of old-school styling and have a slimmer appearance than the custom aluminum wheels on its other bikes. Add on a slightly tighter 37-degree rake angle on a 2-inch over-standard 41mm telescopic chrome front fork and you have the dimensions of what Big Dog claims is the most agile of its bikes. A low 24.25-inch seat height and 4.5 inches of ground clearance should contribute to giving rider's confidence and control in the saddle.

This will come in handy as Big Dog generously claims that the Mutt is a novice-level motorcycle. And though buying a Pro Street bike with a burly 117 cubic-inch engine and 250 rear is a stretch for the inexperienced rider, the Mutt has been toned down a bit from its customary offerings in order to attract a larger segment of the consumer base. The attraction could be facilitated by the Mutt's MSRP under $25K, the first bike the company has offered recently within that price range.

"It's closely aligned with every Big Dog motorcycle in terms of style and performance, yet it stands on its own as being able to fit many rider's needs and riding demands," said Nick Messer, Executive Vice-President of Sales and New Product Development.

Big Dog Mutt