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Feb 16, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Originally posted by: v2rider
My V2 tops out at 71mph
Originally posted by: cc1999
I have to disagree with you on the comparison of the Sp800 vs the V2. There is no way the V2 is even going to come close to a sp800, and I would be more than surprised if it could beat a sp700. I spent about an hour on a v2 a year or so ago on a 10 acre dirt course with a long straight away, and left with a feeling of disapointment. The weight of the AC just killied that awsome 633 kawi twin. We raced our Sp800 against our 700 prarire/Twin peaks many, many, many times and the Twin peaks had all it wanted staying even with the sp800 on dirt or grass , the sp800 would actualy take the 700s at or about 45-50mph. There is no way as well tuned and modded as our 700 motors are that a machine lacking over 60cc and gaining about a 100 pounds is going to come close to running even with a sp800. Kawi has there 650twins tuned to start topping out in the low to mid 60s. There are allot of machines on the market that clear 70mph pretty easy, so I am not sure what the v2 can out run in that class. I like the features on the AC, I really do, I just think they need to get Kawi to sell them the 750 twin and get that v2 a little more HP to help deal with all that mass.
I have to disagree with you on the comparison of the Sp800 vs the V2. There is no way the V2 is even going to come close to a sp800, and I would be more than surprised if it could beat a sp700. I spent about an hour on a v2 a year or so ago on a 10 acre dirt course with a long straight away, and left with a feeling of disapointment. The weight of the AC just killied that awsome 633 kawi twin. We raced our Sp800 against our 700 prarire/Twin peaks many, many, many times and the Twin peaks had all it wanted staying even with the sp800 on dirt or grass , the sp800 would actualy take the 700s at or about 45-50mph. There is no way as well tuned and modded as our 700 motors are that a machine lacking over 60cc and gaining about a 100 pounds is going to come close to running even with a sp800. Kawi has there 650twins tuned to start topping out in the low to mid 60s. There are allot of machines on the market that clear 70mph pretty easy, so I am not sure what the v2 can out run in that class. I like the features on the AC, I really do, I just think they need to get Kawi to sell them the 750 twin and get that v2 a little more HP to help deal with all that mass.
Feb 16, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Originally posted by: cc1999
I have to disagree with you on the comparison of the Sp800 vs the V2. There is no way the V2 is even going to come close to a sp800, and I would be more than surprised if it could beat a sp700. I spent about an hour on a v2 a year or so ago on a 10 acre dirt course with a long straight away, and left with a feeling of disapointment. The weight of the AC just killied that awsome 633 kawi twin. We raced our Sp800 against our 700 prarire/Twin peaks many, many, many times and the Twin peaks had all it wanted staying even with the sp800 on dirt or grass , the sp800 would actualy take the 700s at or about 45-50mph. There is no way as well tuned and modded as our 700 motors are that a machine lacking over 60cc and gaining about a 100 pounds is going to come close to running even with a sp800. Kawi has there 650twins tuned to start topping out in the low to mid 60s. There are allot of machines on the market that clear 70mph pretty easy, so I am not sure what the v2 can out run in that class. I like the features on the AC, I really do, I just think they need to get Kawi to sell them the 750 twin and get that v2 a little more HP to help deal with all that mass.
Hard comment to prove as the v2 has a top speed greater than alot of quads, along with a mid range and low range power that is hard to beat. The bom will waste the V2, and the sp800 keeps up with it. The sp700 gets its butt kicked as my buddie already tried with his. This is all referring to Utility quads of course
I have to disagree with you on the comparison of the Sp800 vs the V2. There is no way the V2 is even going to come close to a sp800, and I would be more than surprised if it could beat a sp700. I spent about an hour on a v2 a year or so ago on a 10 acre dirt course with a long straight away, and left with a feeling of disapointment. The weight of the AC just killied that awsome 633 kawi twin. We raced our Sp800 against our 700 prarire/Twin peaks many, many, many times and the Twin peaks had all it wanted staying even with the sp800 on dirt or grass , the sp800 would actualy take the 700s at or about 45-50mph. There is no way as well tuned and modded as our 700 motors are that a machine lacking over 60cc and gaining about a 100 pounds is going to come close to running even with a sp800. Kawi has there 650twins tuned to start topping out in the low to mid 60s. There are allot of machines on the market that clear 70mph pretty easy, so I am not sure what the v2 can out run in that class. I like the features on the AC, I really do, I just think they need to get Kawi to sell them the 750 twin and get that v2 a little more HP to help deal with all that mass.
Feb 16, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by: v2rider
My V2 tops out at 71mph
Originally posted by: cc1999
I have to disagree with you on the comparison of the Sp800 vs the V2. There is no way the V2 is even going to come close to a sp800, and I would be more than surprised if it could beat a sp700. I spent about an hour on a v2 a year or so ago on a 10 acre dirt course with a long straight away, and left with a feeling of disapointment. The weight of the AC just killied that awsome 633 kawi twin. We raced our Sp800 against our 700 prarire/Twin peaks many, many, many times and the Twin peaks had all it wanted staying even with the sp800 on dirt or grass , the sp800 would actualy take the 700s at or about 45-50mph. There is no way as well tuned and modded as our 700 motors are that a machine lacking over 60cc and gaining about a 100 pounds is going to come close to running even with a sp800. Kawi has there 650twins tuned to start topping out in the low to mid 60s. There are allot of machines on the market that clear 70mph pretty easy, so I am not sure what the v2 can out run in that class. I like the features on the AC, I really do, I just think they need to get Kawi to sell them the 750 twin and get that v2 a little more HP to help deal with all that mass.
I have to disagree with you on the comparison of the Sp800 vs the V2. There is no way the V2 is even going to come close to a sp800, and I would be more than surprised if it could beat a sp700. I spent about an hour on a v2 a year or so ago on a 10 acre dirt course with a long straight away, and left with a feeling of disapointment. The weight of the AC just killied that awsome 633 kawi twin. We raced our Sp800 against our 700 prarire/Twin peaks many, many, many times and the Twin peaks had all it wanted staying even with the sp800 on dirt or grass , the sp800 would actualy take the 700s at or about 45-50mph. There is no way as well tuned and modded as our 700 motors are that a machine lacking over 60cc and gaining about a 100 pounds is going to come close to running even with a sp800. Kawi has there 650twins tuned to start topping out in the low to mid 60s. There are allot of machines on the market that clear 70mph pretty easy, so I am not sure what the v2 can out run in that class. I like the features on the AC, I really do, I just think they need to get Kawi to sell them the 750 twin and get that v2 a little more HP to help deal with all that mass.
Feb 16, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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I dont know if your saying you dont believe me or what. I know it does 55mph in low gear, and 71 in high. My buddy took it for a run because he was skeptical like you, and he said" thats wierd, to be able to go that fast in low, and to top out higher than my 700 will". Its not an exaggeration, its what it does. I didnt know it was a big deal, i thought they all went that fast.
Feb 16, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Actually, the 650V2 weighs 711 lbs dry, and WILL beat the rincon
Feb 16, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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You know it can also come down to how you break your machine in. Im one of those drive it like you will in 2 years. I did that with my honda, its a 93, and runs strong. I read if you break it in right, you will have better hp and top end than someone who breaks it in the traditional way
Feb 16, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Yep, I know exactly what you mean. That's how I broke the King in and no complaints yet. Even so, sounds like you got a quick one[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]You could shock some people if they're feeling cocky and wanna drag you.