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BillyC · 06-10-06, 11:14 AM

Classic radial piston engine, as used on aircraft for much of the past 100 years.

The main characteristics are that they're extremely reliable - the design means that one or two cylinders can stop functioning, and the engine still runs. While they don't necessarily run fast, they produce huge amounts of torque - ideal for aircraft.

Not seen one on a motorbike before - very unusual, but no bad idea either.

06-10-06, 11:14 AM	#2
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Classic radial piston engine, as used on aircraft for much of the past 100 years. The main characteristics are that they're extremely reliable - the design means that one or two cylinders can stop functioning, and the engine still runs. While they don't necessarily run fast, they produce huge amounts of torque - ideal for aircraft. Not seen one on a motorbike before - very unusual, but no bad idea either. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!