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Author Message   Hughlysses Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 11:32 am:        http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=4 1&article_id=2102 Much more info on the engine. Most interesting feature- direct fuel injection.   Carbonfibrebob Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 12:09 pm:        "It has chain drive as every sportbike does" "It has real brakes—not decorator substitutes" More KC shots at Erik?   Jaimec Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 02:01 pm:        Looks like the engine is mounted longitudinally (sp?) in the frame, so using a chain drive means at least one power-robbing 90 degree change in power delivery. A setup like that really cries out for a shaft drive... especially in a sport TOURER. However, the article implies it is a SPORT tourer, so who knows? I know I don't want to have to mess with a chain at the end of every day cleaning and lubing... I've gotten spoiled with Buell belts and Beemer shafts to go that route again.   4cammer Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 02:13 pm:        Good luck,and I applaud anyone that can take an idea or dream and turn it into a real EPA/DOT legal bike. Many have tried, most have failed. And some only make 125,000 + of the worlds coolest bikes ever.... KC does seem to have changed his writing style a bit in the last few years or so.   Rex Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 02:00 am:        I would like to see it work. Much better than the HD Clone Indian effort. It will probably be priced out our reach...rex   Diablo1 Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 08:03 am:        Transverse water cooled V-4. I don't know that the world needs another Honda ST1300, but this time with pushrods and 2 valves/cylinder. A car engine in a motorcycle frame doesn't seem all that clever to me.   Xl1200r Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 10:54 am:        Yeah, because V-configuration engines and 2-valve heads are SOOOOO automotive-only, lol I like it so far. I'm very interested in seeing what they do with it.   Ft_bstrd Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 11:43 am:        My largest concern would bw weight. If the weight is what they are claiming and HP and TQ numbers are where they claim, this could be a real alternative. I love Guzzis, but they fail to deliver the experience I'd like. I think GM has shown that an "old tech" pushrod motor could be quite potent. The bevel drive won't steal any more power than the last 90• turn of a shaft drive would.

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