Parallel Twin Revival

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Parallel Twin Revival

Post by spiritedride » Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:46 am

As a fan of the configuration its great to see so many new models using it, and not only high volume commuters or adventure bikes but also sport focused high spec models, V-twins may have a slimmer girth but heat dissipation,weight bias and room for induction components are all advantages of the parallel layout. There is a lot to be admired of the 25 year old TRX design.

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by coxylaad » Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:41 am

Totally agree its a great layout with a lot of inherent advantages.

A manufacturer needs to step up an make one with a bit of perforamce about it. 120 - 130bhp would be a really nice figure in a lightweight package

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by dandywarhol » Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:50 am

Ahea of it's time
1996 TRX 850, blue, Ohlins 46HRCLS, Race Tech Gold Valves, 0.90 springs, Venom pipes, R6 brakes............
1974 Yamaha RD250A, Candy Blue
1998 Yamaha SZR660, blue of course
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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by Tarwetijger » Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:56 pm

coxylaad wrote:Totally agree its a great layout with a lot of inherent advantages.

A manufacturer needs to step up an make one with a bit of perforamce about it. 120 - 130bhp would be a really nice figure in a lightweight package
Here you go:
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Aprilia RS660, with a V4 engine cut in half.
Specs not available yet but news articles state "up to 100 bhp" which seems a bit low for a modern 600+cc sports bike. :-k

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by coxylaad » Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:01 pm

ah yes i saw this.

660 twin with 100bhp is the highest output parallel twin per cc so far (i think)

800cc and 120bhp would have been better but i like the concept, which has been universally slated haha

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by spiritedride » Tue Dec 24, 2019 9:40 am

Please Mr KTM, offer us your 890 motor in the above format.

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by dicky » Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:00 am

The aprilia has arrived... https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new ... lia-rs660/
Lots of gushing about the engine note... yeah, yeah, been there done that, 20 years ago.
I wish them success, and a reliable spares backup service. My old Falco is suffering for want of parts.
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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by spiritedride » Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:31 pm

Aussie motorcycle news has published its annual bike of the year article, ( always seperate hype from facts when I read it ) , 11 bikes short listed , 5 are parallel twins , winner is a parallel twin. Hopefully a manufacturer will keep with the configuration and build a worthy TRX successor,being 850 plus capacity,frame mounted fairing,clip on bars,and similar ergo’s.

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by thump566 » Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:01 am

spiritedride wrote:Please Mr KTM, offer us your 890 motor in the above format.
Absolutely =D> Always hoped the RC8 would get a smaller brother, I'm already clearing room in the garage in anticipation [-o<

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by spiritedride » Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:20 pm

Look Out RS660 , a Mt-07 equivalent may be on the way. ( let’s hope it does ),and who knows were it will lead to.

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by spiritedride » Sun May 16, 2021 5:44 am

The R7 is a reality, even if it is only in Promo form at the moment.Looks to be worthy of the ‘ R ‘ family with its body work and clip ons. Hoping for a bigger displacement in the future ( parallel twin of course).

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by Tarwetijger » Sun May 16, 2021 9:00 am

spiritedride wrote:The R7 is a reality, even if it is only in Promo form at the moment.Looks to be worthy of the ‘ R ‘ family with its body work and clip ons. Hoping for a bigger displacement in the future ( parallel twin of course).
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I like it!
Although 689 cc, 73,4 PK and 67 Nm is all less then my TRX.

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by dicky » Sun May 16, 2021 11:18 am

So they put a fairing kit on the MT...
I hope they upgraded the suspension, the stock MT is shit.
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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by Trx envy » Wed May 19, 2021 10:50 am

Yeah im torn with the mt07. I want one, but can't do a downgrade in power

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Re: Parallel Twin Revival

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Sat May 22, 2021 10:09 am

Well upgrade your trx motor and chassis for 1/2 the price of a new MT-07 and kick both the MT-07 & 09’s In the arse, Aprillias and KTM’s will all be scratching their heads when being done by a 25 yr old classic.
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