Re: Royal Enfield twin
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Originally Posted by SV650rules
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Only a proper 90 degree V twin is naturally well balanced enough at all revs to not need the balance shafts and other gizmos that the others need, and then they don't fully negate the vibs throughout the rev range. A Harley D although a V twin is only 45 deg, so will shake your eyeballs out and front wheel moves back and forth at tickover LOL. Ducati knew what they were doing with their 90 deg V twins, but Suzuki lump much better value (and arguably more reliable) IMHO.
The Honda NC engine is half a 1400cc Jazz car engine - only revs to just over 6k - not a proper bike engine at all.
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