Parallel Twin Revival
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Parallel Twin Revival
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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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
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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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
1967 Yamaha TD1C 250, Blue and white
1974 Yamaha RD250A, Candy Blue
1998 Yamaha SZR660, blue of course
1967 Yamaha TD1C 250, Blue and white
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Here you go: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
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.
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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
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
Please Mr KTM, offer us your 890 motor in the above format.
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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.
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
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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Absolutely Always hoped the RC8 would get a smaller brother, I'm already clearing room in the garage in anticipationspiritedride wrote:Please Mr KTM, offer us your 890 motor in the above format.
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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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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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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).
I like it!
Although 689 cc, 73,4 PK and 67 Nm is all less then my TRX.
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So they put a fairing kit on the MT...
I hope they upgraded the suspension, the stock MT is shit.
I hope they upgraded the suspension, the stock MT is shit.
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Re: Parallel Twin Revival
Yeah im torn with the mt07. I want one, but can't do a downgrade in power
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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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