Harley bought 'em, maybe something good will happen

[zed]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

What's wrong with the Rotax???

I happen to like it.

LOL, you don't have a choice with that bike.

something that the lead mechanic always told me about rotax, he couldn't understand how they stayed in business when everyone that uses their motors ends up going out of business. I've not had personal experience with the motors.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by zed

LOL, you don't have a choice with that bike.

something that the lead mechanic always told me about rotax, he couldn't understand how they stayed in business when everyone that uses their motors ends up going out of business. I've not had personal experience with the motors.

Not really, I could love the 1125, but hate the motor. but I don't.


It could get a bit better mileage, but it's a big bore V-twin. not many get great mileage, especially with an aggressive right hand.

As for them all going out of business, BRP/Ski Doo/Sea Doo seems to be doing well.

[zed]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

As for them all going out of business, BRP/Ski Doo/Sea Doo seems to be doing well.

one doing ok isn't doing ok. sun shines on a dogs ass once in a while. if you can't tell, I don't like BPR either.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by zed

one doing ok isn't doing ok. sun shines on a dogs ass once in a while. if you can't tell, I don't like BPR either.

You didn't say they were doing well or not. You said that everyone that uses their motor goes out of business.

BRP is not out of business
Buell is not out of business

I have no experience with BRP products personally, but friends that have 'em haven't had issues.
And mine has been good, so I'm happy.

[nhgunnut]

It will be interesting to see how much Deisgn Tech corsses company lines and what makes it to market. The Elefant seems to be aimed right at the
XB12X niche so if it does go into production I wonder if they will bring it stateside? As for the Rotax motor in general they seem great to me

[tlstreak]

They will have to get a lot better. The New Buell performs almost as good as a 10 year old Aprilia. Thats not saying much. I doubt the Rotax motor is going to improve by leaps and bounds if they only really get a new order to design a new motor once a decade. Maybe thats why Aprilia is playing with the V4 motor now.

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by tlstreak

They will have to get a lot better. The New Buell performs almost as good as a 10 year old Aprilia. Thats not saying much. I doubt the Rotax motor is going to improve by leaps and bounds if they only really get a new order to design a new motor once a decade. Maybe thats why Aprilia is playing with the V4 motor now.

The new motor keeps up with the all powerful and awe inspiring Gsxr 750.. Considering it's a street oriented v-twin, I'd say that's impressive.

Compare it to the geared down 1125cr, and I doubt it'll touch it on the street.

So, what exactly is the problem with a 145hp v-twin that makes 85lb of tq?

[Dave]

Originally Posted by nhgunnut

It will be interesting to see how much Deisgn Tech corsses company lines and what makes it to market. The Elefant seems to be aimed right at the
XB12X niche so if it does go into production I wonder if they will bring it stateside? As for the Rotax motor in general they seem great to me

looks more aimed at ktm and bmw to me. look how tall it is, screams gs fighter