Alez
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 11:58 AM |
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New dream powertrain?
I hope this isn't old news here  Guys the new Yamaha Vmax is out 
-1800 cc so good torque unlike your typical Blade or R1
-210 BHP stock i.e. reliable and affordable to an extent
-propshaft drive so mid engine apps likely to get rid of the unreliable chain
-Dog gearbox unlike your typical VTec, 4AGE, Zetec
-Compact unlike car engines, can be made sit lower in mid engine apps
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:00 PM |
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 yummy
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:01 PM |
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Unbelievably compact for so much power, bet it costs a fortune though 
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Alez
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:03 PM |
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Uh I just read it's not out yet.. but it will be soon enough Oh, it's got variable distribution, too
May be not so horribly expensive after all, as Yamaha plans to sell many (they have plan to go mad and manufacture plenty for this model
apparently).
[Edited on 30/5/08 by Alez]
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bilbo
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:15 PM |
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Now that I like
Is it a V2 or a V4 - not clear from the pics.
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02GF74
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:21 PM |
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judging from the engine's width in the photo, gotta be V4.
and it was detuned from 300 bhp!!!
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Alez
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:24 PM |
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It's a V4, but even so I can see that small gearbox taking loads of torque
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bilbo
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:32 PM |
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I'm thinking two of them bolted together
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bilbo
I'm thinking two of them bolted together
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Howlor
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 01:41 PM |
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As long as it is priced right for the village idiots to be able to afford then donor lumps shouldn't be too far behind the bike launch date.
Steve
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Humbug
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 01:48 PM |
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drool 
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iank
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 01:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bilbo
I'm thinking two of them bolted together
Why stop at 2? v12, v16... 
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Alez
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 02:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Howlordonor lumps shouldn't be too far behind the bike launch date.
I've been told bikes should be available starting Jan-Feb..
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stevebubs
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 04:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by bilbo
I'm thinking two of them bolted together
Why stop at 2? v12, v16...
Ahem...
 
Cyclone V16
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bilbo
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 05:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by bilbo
I'm thinking two of them bolted together
Why stop at 2? v12, v16...
Ahem...
Cyclone V16
Now we're taking 
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 09:42 PM |
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Why doe the bike have frilly brake discs? Looks like a lace doily mounted on each wheel.
Engine looks like a cracker, can't see them being overly cheap though and won't give the BEC trillion RPM experience
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Alez
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| posted on 31/5/08 at 03:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJEngine looks like a cracker, can't see them being overly cheap though and won't give the BEC
trillion RPM experience
I see it like an interesting trade off, much like some jap car engines but.. more compact and dog gearbox, which is always welcome on a track day car.
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akumabito
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| posted on 1/6/08 at 04:10 PM |
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Looks like a great engine for people who just can't decide between a BEC and a CEC. Excellent compromise indeed! ;D
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