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13-11-08, 04:00 PM
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Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
Small, light, compact etc. Am I missing something?
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13-11-08, 04:01 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
No reverse
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13-11-08, 04:02 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
probably the maintenance issue?
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13-11-08, 04:03 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
They do. You can get an R1 powered mini. Or a Hyabusa Turbo'd mini.
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13-11-08, 04:04 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
Not enough torque, I'd imagine.
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13-11-08, 04:10 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
Probably a combination of low service intervals, low torque (comparatively), and a narrow power band, and high revs needed.
OK for one off exotics (like the Mini's above and the 'busa powered Smart Car), but not sensible for a "regular" car. |
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13-11-08, 04:11 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
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13-11-08, 04:21 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
Cant believe no one has mentioned it yet.......cars weigh quite alot lol
And to be fair its much of a muchness.......an engine is an engine. 1ltr twins rev to 12krpm? A sports car engine is 2ltr and can rev to 9krpm producing more power. Size of engines depends on the size/weight of the vehicle your trying to power. Putting a 600cc engine in a 1ton car is pointless.
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13-11-08, 04:25 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
mmm blade engine in a mini yes please now to get a license.
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13-11-08, 04:27 PM
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Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
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3ltr "busa" engine with turbos in a car... revving just as high as a stock 'busa can... |
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