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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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also, it does say a twin is designed for low end torque, but they are comparing it to a 4 cylinder....

"The V-Twin engine is designed to produce lots of torque a very low RPMs. While horsepower is good in the middle range. While this type of engine may not be as fast as an Inline-4, you will actually feel like you would get there faster. "
Doesn't matter- the principle is the same- which brings me back to my original point... A twin cylinder engine produces more torque at a lower rpm then a single cylinder of equal cc.


i dont really care what they say, i know that an engine with less cylinders but of the same size produces its power lower... the article even said that. i have ridden and researched a lot of machines to know. compare dynos from similar sized street bikes with variying number of cylinders and tell me what you see
got 20 years in the automotive industry- 4 years as a diesel tech for Detroit / Allison and 50 books on 4 stroke principle.
These examples aren't really open for opinion or feelings- these are mechanical facts and are either one way or the other.
Facts are- 2 motors, same cc, same fuel delivery, same ignition, same application... the twin will give you more torque on the bottom end then will a single cylinder.

a 600cc 4 cylinder sport bike has nothing on the bottom compared to a thumper like an xr600
These motors aren't equals-everything is different between the two. and a 4 cyl sport bike will have much more torque on the bottom end then an XR600.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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a 600cc 4 cylinder sport bike has nothing on the bottom compared to a thumper like an xr600

2008 GSXR 600 (599cc)
125hp @ 13,500 rpm / 67.7 Nm torque @ 11,500 rpm


1997 Honda XR600r (591cc)
45 hp @ 6500 rpm / 38 Nm torque (no rpm given)

It's a bad comparison- these machines couldn't be more different- except for the similar motor cc


I'm not arguing about it, it's all good here- but if we're going to discuss it- lets keep it relevant. Lets do some research- between two similar cc atvs single / twin and post the data. We'll all learn something.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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you're the only person that ive seen that says a multi cylinder engine produces more low end then a single. EXAMPLE ONE: Fun Factor Preview, Fun Factor Preview - Budget Bike Comparo, Sport Rider article, Motorcycles article

why it looks like the twins are making more low end power then the 4s.....
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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as you can see your logic is wrong, you have it backwards...

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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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as you can see here, the triple has more low end with the twin having more yet: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photog...ersport-HP.JPG

need more?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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All your examples are comparing 4cyl street bikes?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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to twin cylinders yes. the daytona 675 is a triple, not a 4 cyl. from your article: "The V-Twin also has a few disadvantages as well such as: Low horsepower and top speed compared to 3+ multi-cylinder engines"

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Single Cylinder Motorcycle Engines:


Description: Primarily used in smaller motorcycles where torque is more important that horsepower and top speed "
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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why can't I find any atv factory torque specs!
I can either find high rpm HP ratings or rear wheel torque-

No one lists torque engine specs for single / twin motors!

I'd like to see a torque comparison between:

2005 KQ 700fi VS. 05 BF 750i

2010 Grizz 700fi VS. 2010 BF 750i

2009 SP 700 VS. 2009 Grizz 700

single vs. twin, relevant application and similar in cc.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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the torque numbers should be similar, but my point is the singles peak will be lower in the rpm i can bet you that
 
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