Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
 

Small, light, compact etc. Am I missing something?

Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
 

No reverse :mrgreen:

Ok so it time to leave

Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
 

probably the maintenance issue?

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. :)
Try Z-Cars Peformance :)

Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
 

Not enough torque, I'd imagine.

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.

Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
 

"They" do.

http://www.westfield-sportscars.co.u.../megabusa.html

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.

Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
 

mmm blade engine in a mini yes please now to get a license.

Re: Why don't they put bike engines in cars?
 

So lets change the question a little, why not put a huge engine, built to a similar design of that in as a bike engine in a car.

3ltr "busa" engine with turbos in a car... revving just as high as a stock 'busa can...