New American Motorcycle!!

[martialstax]

Originally posted by randy
Question:

Can a 90-degree V-twin actually spin 12,000 RPM and stay in one piece?

Hasn't Ducati been answering that question for a few years now?

[dragxs11]

I was about to say the same thing Mr. Stax. Twins are gaining ground all the time here lately. If I could afford a track bike, I'd like to give this one a try. But even my K12S's potential cannot be fully explored on government roads. Unless, of course, you have a death wish for yourself and anyone around you.

[Czekus21]

Well at least I don't feel like the only oddball hear. I don't like it. But. It is time for another sport bike body style change.

[bufallobiff]

Re: Hyosung

Originally posted by excess11
HYOSUNG, With engineering in Japan and access to Japanese OEM engineers and Technology, Hyosung builds state-of-the art engine and transmission components in Changwon City, South Korea, and is also a large assembly plant for Suzuki motorcycles

The dealer here says that the engines are essentially the same as Suzukis' SV 650 and make over 70 H.P.

[Bauer]

Interesting, I could do without the canary yellow, but I do like the overall physical appearance of the bike.

I do like the crotch rockets, almost bought one before my brain took over and told me id kill myself if I owned one, so I bought a 27 year old one instead.

@ 20 years old, my outlook isnt quite as strict as T.C.'s, crotch rockets do serve their purpose, but Trbig has a point that with our sleepers, we are only a few steps (and alot less plastic) behind. So more power to them.

Besides, if there were no crotch rockets, who would we have to race, surely not Harleys, theres no fun in that

[The Lorax]

I kind of like this one. its not really my cup-o-joe but it looks alright. I might consider it if I was looking for another bike. unless I could come up with the scratch for a ducati

[fredintoon]

12K

Hi Randy,
a 90° twin has the same perfect primary balance as a flat twin so, in theory, yes it can turn at 12K without wrecking itself.
Other factors may not let it do so but the 90° cylinder angle is a plus, not a detriment.
If you want to see the weirdest perfectly balanced engine layout ever, check out the superposed flat four engine of George Brough's Golden Dream.
Fred Hill, S'toon.