JoaoCaldeira
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 posted on 11/11/02 at 05:04 PM |
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VTR 1000 - opinions (size?)
Hi all.
Still deciding what to build I come across with a VTR1000, which have an enoumous torque (97 lbf.ft / 131 Nm) with good power (108 hp).
The engined seems a little (!) too big, measured from the engine shaft to the left, which seems that won't fit in a standard chassis (like ST / MK /
Ron's ...)
Any opinions on this one / does anyone know any built locost with this engine?
Many thanks all
Joćo Caldeira
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Barker
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| posted on 11/11/02 at 05:29 PM |
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I was set on a VTR due to good torque and very low weight [even bought the haines manual] changed my mind - after talking to bikers - the way it
delivers power is very different to 4 clyinders. the max torque comes in at rather high revs although it does have a flatter curve.
small point as well the clutch slave clyinder overlaps the front drive spocket - which may foul your drive shaft flange.
There are less old spares for them and less tuning bits than other more popular bikes.
I havent finished building mine so dont know if I have made the right decision.!!!
hope that helps
must be a highly tuned VTR youve found as std only knocks out 71 ft lb I think.
check out Stuart Taylor motorsport and thier Phoinex storm which uses the VTR SP1 - the racing version of the Firestorm - theres now an SP2
[Edited on 11/11/02 by Barker]
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