700 cc Powervalve 2-Stroke in the works
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700 cc Powervalve 2-Stroke in the works
that's really kind of overkill and too bad, because what most riders want isn't some 400+ lb pig with a huge engine... most riders want a machine in the 250cc class (two-stroke) that weighs less and handles better than the old 250R... at least IMHO.
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700 cc Powervalve 2-Stroke in the works
Please don't generalize AlaskaYFM, "most riders" is not an accurate statement!
This is merely 'your' opinion.
I myself want a huge HP machine, the bigger the better! I was upset back in '87/'88 when Honda didn't come out with something to compete with the mighty LT500.
I will agree with the fact that it doesn't need to weigh in at 500# +
Make us a lightweight FULL RACE 2 Stroke quad.... There's enough 'sport' models out there!
250R handling or better!!!
Here's a thought, Make a big bore AND a 250 class FULL RACE machine that weighs in the 350# range !!
Wow, sorry guy's..... I've got to watch my fantasies!
This is merely 'your' opinion.
I myself want a huge HP machine, the bigger the better! I was upset back in '87/'88 when Honda didn't come out with something to compete with the mighty LT500.
I will agree with the fact that it doesn't need to weigh in at 500# +
Make us a lightweight FULL RACE 2 Stroke quad.... There's enough 'sport' models out there!
250R handling or better!!!
Here's a thought, Make a big bore AND a 250 class FULL RACE machine that weighs in the 350# range !!
Wow, sorry guy's..... I've got to watch my fantasies!
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700 cc Powervalve 2-Stroke in the works
HMMM...I could find nothing of interest on the trademark search for black widow, BUT look at this:
http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?r...entry=78172579
Looks like Yamaha has something up their sleeve...
I did see a lot of names for ATV's by Dinli that are in the same family as Black Widow. ????
http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?r...entry=78172579
Looks like Yamaha has something up their sleeve...
I did see a lot of names for ATV's by Dinli that are in the same family as Black Widow. ????
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700 cc Powervalve 2-Stroke in the works
Duneaddict, I think that my generalization is pretty accurate, just look at how popular the mid-class machines are. Sure, I would love to have a CR500-powered quad-but I don't want a pig of a chassis. If someone built a big-bore machine that was lightweight I would buy it. But, I've been riding for over 12 years. I don't think that most of the general quad riding public could handle a 250R, let alone a quadzilla!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] So this talk of a 700cc two-stroke is just ridiculous!!! I mean, just look at the KFX700!!! haha... 500lbs...
I would rather someone just build a 250 two-stroke with a decent chassis... GasGas has the right idea with their Wild HP machine, but I still feel that it needs some serious refining...
So Yamaha trademarked the YFZ? eeeeeenteresting...
I would rather someone just build a 250 two-stroke with a decent chassis... GasGas has the right idea with their Wild HP machine, but I still feel that it needs some serious refining...
So Yamaha trademarked the YFZ? eeeeeenteresting...
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700 cc Powervalve 2-Stroke in the works
Wouldnt an engine that big (single cylinder) not be able to rev very high? somone made a dirtbike engine like that once upon a time and the red line was like 3000rpms or something. What I want to see is a 340lb quad with a powervalve fuel injected 700 straight 3 in a quad (like a boat or jet ski engine). Would have to be all aluminum to get that weight though, maybe some carbon fiber but noone can afford that.
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700 cc Powervalve 2-Stroke in the works
Yamaha has had great success with their 701cc 2 stroke watercraft motors since 1994. So it doesn't surprise me that they might be doing something similar for their sport ATV. But if I were to guess...since kawi is coming out a belt driven big bore, Yamaha's response might be a taken from their snowmobile technology like the SRX 700. Could ya imagine if it is a triple cyl?