Re: [ST] RE: XB8R vs. RS

[David Edmondson <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thursday, February 28, 2002, at 03:06  pm, Steve Hays wrote:
> Having never ridden either - I am forced to go on the
> numbers.  The XB8R (the one with the fuel in the frame
> and the oil in the swinger) wieghs 385 lbs (dry) and
> has 92 HP and 68 Ft-Lbs of Torque.  The RS wieighs 438
> lbs with 118 HP and 72 ft-Lbs of Torque.
>
> Buell = .239 HP/Lb, .177 Ft-Lbs/Lb
> Sprint RS = .269 Hp/Lb, .165 Ft-Lbs/Lb.
>

Don't forget to throw in some weight for the rider. An extra 150lb or so 
makes a 50lb difference less significant.

Can't say I'm too excited by the  Evo engined jobs but it will be 
interesting to see what Buell can do when they get their mitts on the 
Revolution engine.

Dave


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