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Old 02-13-2011, 05:02 PM   #39
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Originally Posted by goof2 View Post
I don't care that they have chosen to go with pushrods. Lots of bikes are sold everyday with pushrod valvetrains. What I don't get is why Motus is going through the hassle and expense of gasoline direct injection for an engine that is not "high tech". As you said, this engine will not be highly refined so why are they screwing around with highly refined injection?
Probably because computer controlled engine management is the order of the day, and would keep them still relatively competitive. Me? I like the simple joys of carburetors, but it's 2011...I understand the choice.
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