1000cc motogp bikes?

[101lifts2]

I don't know why we don't get 800cc bikes.....It's a damn shame.

1000ccs are just too much power.

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I don't know why we don't 800cc bikes.....It's a damn shame.

1000ccs are just too much power.

I've raced less than a handful of times in my life, but I do know, when you're in second, there's no such thing as too much power.

[smileyman]

The critical thing is being able to access all the power. Delivery and traction are the key. The 800s are so powerful they need lots of electronics, but hell so are WSBK engines. 1000s will be the same as the 800s unless they work out an agreement on a spec ECU. They will be however more reliable, thus cheaper to field, maybe bumping up the number of bikes on the grid.

[Speedracer42]

Originally Posted by Dave

maybe now motocysz will ditch the electrics for that lefty righty engine of his

He is already putting thought back into reviving it. But that engine had LOTS and LOTS of issues. Its maybe a little too cutting edge on their budget. Would love to see it work though

[Speedracer42]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I don't know why we don't 800cc bikes.....It's a damn shame.

1000ccs are just too much power.

The 1000 is much harder to ride, and has less corner speed. And as stated, you can never have too much power

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Speedracer42

He is already putting thought back into reviving it. But that engine had LOTS and LOTS of issues. Its maybe a little too cutting edge on their budget. Would love to see it work though

i hope he does too, i think he went about his business the wrong way but its refreshing to see an american bike company thats not a slave to the v-twin layout.

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I don't know why we don't 800cc bikes.....It's a damn shame.

1000ccs are just too much power.

do you mean in production bikes?

[101lifts2]

Yeah 800ccs for production (public)

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by dave

its refreshing to see an american bike company thats not a slave to the v-twin layout.

big + 1
Seriously- every other country that makes motorcycles has a variety of engine configs. Damn near every American bike has a clunky V-Twin. Harley, Victory, Buell, Fischer, Roehr, Confederate, all the chopper fools, etc. We're lucky if there's a few thumpers anywhere...

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Yeah 800ccs in Supersport trim.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I don't know why we don't get 800cc bikes.....It's a damn shame.

1000ccs are just too much power.

Some people don't like peaky powerbands, where you have to ride at 10000rpm just to be in the torque curve.