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Originally Posted by tlstreak
They will have to get a lot better. The New Buell performs almost as good as a 10 year old Aprilia. Thats not saying much. I doubt the Rotax motor is going to improve by leaps and bounds if they only really get a new order to design a new motor once a decade. Maybe thats why Aprilia is playing with the V4 motor now.
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The new motor keeps up with the all powerful and awe inspiring Gsxr 750.. Considering it's a street oriented v-twin, I'd say that's impressive.
Compare it to the geared down 1125cr, and I doubt it'll touch it on the street.
So, what exactly is the problem with a 145hp v-twin that makes 85lb of tq?