| Author | Message | ||
     Wyckedflesh |
Has an article about Ciccotto's FX Buell race bike that I haven't had the chance to read and hadn't seen mentioned anywhere here yet for discussion. So I thought I would toss it out there for all and sundry | ||
| Loki |
I have not had the time to read it either..... | ||
| José_quiñones |
In summary, at the time of the article (the Road America race) they were running two engine specs: 1. 1160cc's (3.8 bore x 3.125 stroke), 120 HP, Revs to 8500 rpm 2. 1290cc's (3.8 bore x 3.471 stroke), 134 HP, Revs to 7500 rpm. Trap speeds were within 3 mph of the Factory Hondas and just as fast if not faster than the HMC Ducati 749R. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
...and it can be competative for about $20000 as opposed to the 40k-50k they had to spend on the tubers  Was looking at the Thunderbike after race results, 3 XB9's all listed as having from 95.1-104.6 measured horsepower, I am guessing this is at the rear wheel... (Message edited by wyckedflesh on August 05, 2004) | ||
| Anonymous |
Thunderbike class bikes are detuned because the class is restricted in HP vs. weight. | ||
| Mbsween |
Great article, an 8500 rpm Buell, now that would be sweet! Finally saw the MidOhio FX, Running 5th/4th before something came apart. Looking good! | ||
| Coolice |
Keep up the great job Buell team's!! | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
Anony, I thinks it great that these examples of thunderbikes are great examples of the power available from a 9, with reliability in mind. The fact they are detuned to meet the weight requirements is even more impresive to me. |
