Engine braking - SV650.org

18-03-05, 06:36 AM

In the MotoGP paddock much talk is made of reducing the engine braking on their machines because the 4-strokes have much more engine braking then the 2-strokes they suceeded.

Any one who's ever ridden a 250cc 2-stroke care to comment on what the engine braking is like compared to a 4-stroke?

18-03-05, 07:22 AM

yup four strokes have more, have ridden both two strokes and four strokes of all sizes and fours deffinatly have more engine braking,

Scoobs · 18-03-05, 07:58 AM

2 stroke engine braking is non-existant. I was always on the brakes on my Aprilia RS. Never use them (well in comparison) on the SV.

fizzwheel · 18-03-05, 08:45 AM

I agree with Scoobs two strokes have no engine braking what so ever

18-03-05, 10:05 AM

I have an aprilia tuono 125 at the moment and i'm a bit worried about the difference in engine braking when moving up to my SV650s.

18-03-05, 10:08 AM

Cos, my last bike, albeit a good while ago, was a GP100. The engine braking on the SV will blow your mind for the first hour, find somewhere quiet to practice a much gentler right hand [ahem] and you get used to it pretty quickly.

18-03-05, 11:22 AM

A 2 stroke engine has much less engine braking becuase their is much less moving parts, simple as.

I enjoy the engine braking on the SV, dont have to splash out as much on brake pads, i actually got pulled once, becuase i came to a complete stop without usuing the brakes at all, the copper behind me thought my brake light was out.

I proceded to show him that infact both brakes were linked properly to the lights, and he proceded to admit his wrong doings, said he would overlook my illegal yoshi can, got into his car and drove off.

Nice fella

18-03-05, 11:38 AM

When I was learning I was told to always cover the brakes just enough to light up the brake light when using engine brakeing for that very reason... Rarely use my brakes, careful throttle does the job most of the time...

18-03-05, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MavUK

When I was learning I was told to always cover the brakes just enough to light up the brake light when using engine brakeing for that very reason... Rarely use my brakes, careful throttle does the job most of the time...

Yeah, I try to give a gentle press on the rear brake before commencing engine braking just to turn the brake light on.

18-03-05, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Quote:

Originally Posted by MavUK

When I was learning I was told to always cover the brakes just enough to light up the brake light when using engine brakeing for that very reason... Rarely use my brakes, careful throttle does the job most of the time...

Yeah, I try to give a gentle press on the rear brake before commencing engine braking just to turn the brake light on.

Yep i do that now, the policeman said to me, engine braking is fine, but if people dont know you are slowing down they could hit you.

He said, in future "feather" your brakes so the light comes on, at least the people know you are slowing

18-03-05, 06:36 AM	#1
curium Guest Posts: n/a	Engine braking In the MotoGP paddock much talk is made of reducing the engine braking on their machines because the 4-strokes have much more engine braking then the 2-strokes they suceeded. Any one who's ever ridden a 250cc 2-stroke care to comment on what the engine braking is like compared to a 4-stroke?

18-03-05, 07:58 AM	#3
Scoobs Vipers Pillion Bitch Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waterlooville Posts: 3,933	2 stroke engine braking is non-existant. I was always on the brakes on my Aprilia RS. Never use them (well in comparison) on the SV. __________________ I look good, I mean really good! Hey everyone come and see how good I look!

18-03-05, 08:45 AM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I agree with Scoobs two strokes have no engine braking what so ever __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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18-03-05, 07:22 AM	#2
madmartyn Guest Posts: n/a	yup four strokes have more, have ridden both two strokes and four strokes of all sizes and fours deffinatly have more engine braking,

18-03-05, 10:05 AM	#5
Cos Guest Posts: n/a	I have an aprilia tuono 125 at the moment and i'm a bit worried about the difference in engine braking when moving up to my SV650s.

18-03-05, 10:08 AM	#6
Smiffy Guest Posts: n/a	Cos, my last bike, albeit a good while ago, was a GP100. The engine braking on the SV will blow your mind for the first hour, find somewhere quiet to practice a much gentler right hand [ahem] and you get used to it pretty quickly.

18-03-05, 11:22 AM	#7
Jp Guest Posts: n/a	A 2 stroke engine has much less engine braking becuase their is much less moving parts, simple as. I enjoy the engine braking on the SV, dont have to splash out as much on brake pads, i actually got pulled once, becuase i came to a complete stop without usuing the brakes at all, the copper behind me thought my brake light was out. I proceded to show him that infact both brakes were linked properly to the lights, and he proceded to admit his wrong doings, said he would overlook my illegal yoshi can, got into his car and drove off. Nice fella

18-03-05, 11:38 AM	#8
MavUK Guest Posts: n/a	When I was learning I was told to always cover the brakes just enough to light up the brake light when using engine brakeing for that very reason... Rarely use my brakes, careful throttle does the job most of the time...