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hartside again LOL

Re: hartside again LOL

That fella in the Hoody must be roasting.

Saw one of those Can Ams when I was boarding at the NW200. Quick chat with the guy revealed it to be a W@nkel engine. Apparently it was a "different" ride. I think theyre about 20000 Euro's to buy

Re: hartside again LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by robchester (Post 1927628)

good god, a rotary engine in something that weighs nothing...
must shift.... but only one wheel to put that much power down.... I think the rear tyre would need renewing oftern...:smt029

I think you liked it Mark , didn't you....?

Re: hartside again LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richie (Post 1928714)

it was my son taking the pictures, but i must admit i would love to have a go, as it doesn't lean into the bends one would have to hang off a bit :smt098

seen a vid on you tube about one at speed they don't handle that well

would much prefer to have a go in one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m_fO...eature=related

Re: hartside again LOL

ohh by the way its a Rotax engine NOT A ROTARY

990 cc v twin

/ Engine /
Manufacturer ................................BRP-Rotax
Type ...............................................990 V-Twin
Displacement ..............................998cc
Bore .............................................97 mm
Stroke ..........................................68 mm
Cylinder .......................................2
Valves per cylinder ......................DOHC 4
Max output ..................................79 kW (106 hp) @ 8500 rpm
Max torque ..................................104.3 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Compression ratio .......................10.8:1
Ignition type ................................Electronic ignition with
dual output coil
Lubrication ...................................5W40 BRP synthetic oil
Exhaust system ............................2-into-1 with catalytic converter
Cooling ........................................Liquid cooled
Injection .......................................Multi-point EFI with 57 mm
diameter throttle bodies
/ Brakes /
Type ..........................................Foot-actuated, fully integrated
hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front braking system ..............4 piston calipers Ø 260 mm discs
Rear braking system ...............Single-piston caliper Ø 260 mm disc
EBD ..........................................Electron ic Brake Distribution
ABS ..........................................Anti-lock Braking System
Parking brake ...........................Mechanical, foot actuated
to the rear caliper
/ Safety & Security /
VSS ...........................................Vehicle Stability System
ABS ..........................................Anti-lock Braking System
TCS ...........................................Tractio n Control System
SCS ...........................................Stabili ty Control System with