I know most of the top engines out now are inline-4s, but would like to explore V-Twins. Is there a resource to check, or does someone here have a list of power outputs of modern V-Twins?
sportrider.com has bike specs. Twins usually have the same torque(lower rpms though). My research has led to sort of a dead end because these engines are not as receptive to FI as an I4. 130 hp out of a tl-r seems pretty easy though.
check sub3wheeler.com. they use a tl-r powerplant, very cool
v2s have good torque but cant rev that high so dont have as much power as a typical I4.
they do seem to have a more limited traction friendly delivery, im not quite sure why but many of the racing I4 bikes emulate this with the big bang
firing pattern.
Hi all, not posted for ages but I can confirm that the SP1 engine I fitted was 128 bhp and 72ft/lbs
A very quick car and the most glorious sound.
John
any clue on the weight of that motor? I might think that the 2 banks would outweigh 1/2 cylinders? Thanks
never actually weighed the engine but did lift it in and out a few times.
Not a particularly light lump, I would say dry weight was around the 60ish kilo. with no oil cooler, headers, rad.
john
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Originally posted by cossey
v2s have good torque but cant rev that high so dont have as much power as a typical I4.
they do seem to have a more limited traction friendly delivery, im not quite sure why but many of the racing I4 bikes emulate this with the big bang firing pattern.