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Originally posted by Ninjaracer636:
But they don't seem to be the most presision built things I've ever seen. I think they're only pushing like 5500 rpm or so.
If this post seems nasty I apologize in advance:
Just what does precision building have to do with "pushing 5500 rpm or so"?
That is what the engine is designed to do. Its is not a race engine. A Harley Davidson engine is built to be exactly what it is, an air cooled, OHV, pushrod operated, V twin engine that develops moderate horsepower, reliably, while meeting current government regulations regarding noise and emission standards, while remaining true to traditional design parameters.
Much the same way Ducati continues to use the Desmodromic valve train, a totally antiquated system, it's a trademark design feature that defines Ducati. Or Triumph continues to buid inline triples. Harley-Davidson remains true to their trademark engine design, which establishes their position in the marketplace.
It seems, my friend, you have fallen into the "as everybody knows syndrome". Just because the V Twin engine is a design that has a tradition and history, has nothing, nothing whatsoever to do with precision building, quality and engineering. Do you really think nothing has changed, for H-D, since the teens?
I ride a Suzuki and a Kawasaki both are in line 4 cylinder bikes. I don't own a Harley, don't really want one, but it drives me crazy to hear people slam the H-D product because they think their in-line 4 or triple or radial 5, or boxer twin is a better engineered or built machine. It is simply different, a different bike for a different mission.
[ July 23, 2005, 04:59 PM: Message edited by: jimcor ]
