HORSE power

[kennyflhr]

Originally Posted by Beer Runner

I got a 96 1200 and at 80 mph I'm reving 3.5 rpm. How high can I go without blowing anything up. What rpm is ok without hurting the motor?

7000,but will probally quit pulling before then unless you've got a pretty hot motor.

[Thundermug]

Originally Posted by dsrtegl

66 HP??? are you kidding?

1573cc and all you get is 66HP? A bone-stock Yamaha FZ6 (600cc) engine puts out 96HP and that's not even a race bike, and it weighs half what your H-D does.

Add to that their lack of ability to stop and turn ...

You're comparing apples to oranges.

The Harley is a 4 stroke motor that redlines around 6K.
The other bike is a 2 stroke motor that redlines around 12K.

Put a revlimit of 6K on the other bike and see how slow it is.

As for the stopping distance? The weight explains it all. Can a semi stop as fast as a car? No. It is becuase it is heavier.

[pwmorris]

A stock sporty 1200 should beat a stock 96" Big Twin no problem.
As said-power to weight difference.

[sfc rick]

Originally Posted by Thundermug

You're comparing apples to oranges.

The Harley is a 4 stroke motor that redlines around 6K.
The other bike is a 2 stroke motor that redlines around 12K.

Put a revlimit of 6K on the other bike and see how slow it is.

As for the stopping distance? The weight explains it all. Can a semi stop as fast as a car? No. It is becuase it is heavier.

The Yamaha is a 4 stroke bike...not 2-stroke, that ended like 1976 I think?

But it does make some incredible horsepower, BUT not like my new VMax........200hp

It does weigh alot though.....The bike is at 685lbs wet weight and 200hp is moving it VERY FAST!

[Recon Dad]

2008 XL1200L
D&D Slip Ons
SE Air Intake
PC V with custom map from Fuel Moto

71.78 Rear Wheel HP 71.14 Rear Wheel Torque