I think the WR suspension will always keep it a bit ahead of the KLX in the hands of a good rider.
But a 40cc kit? 290cc for $1000? comeon... Gimme 80-100cc kit anyday! bring on the 351!

~Steve

 

There really is only one option. I soooo want one too. I've been saving my pennies since I saw the first proto's demolish everything in their wake back in 1990.







Does it get any better?

You Tube

 

Pretty sweet!... DO you know any powere/displacement/weight specs on that beast?
Wonder if they make a rotary be built to two-stroke rules if they were racing them?

 

Here are the main figures.

Engine
588cc twin-rotor Wankel type
Fuel injected, direct spray into both bell mouths
Fully variable intake tract to peak maximum torque between 8000-11,000rpm
Electric water pump
Ducted fan air cooling for rotors
Fly-by-wire throttle
Power
Projected at 170 BHP @ 11,500 RPM
Max torque 80 Ibs ft, at variable rpm

See here for all the info. http://www.nortonracing.com/race/

There will be a road version available, ??when. Start saving.
It will be ridden in the 2009 IOM TT. The best race on earth IMHO.

 

Pretty neat

 

Rotaries have a power band much like a 2 stroke. No low end torque. Also get very poor fuel milage. If you ever get a chance to look under the hood of an older Mazda RX7 take a look at the carb bigger 4 barrell than a Quadrajet. Used to replace clutches on them regurarely at 15 to 25 thousand miles because of the no low end power. Van Veen and Hercules used to make rotary bikes FYI.

 

they also can blow apex seals in high comp, or turbo applications. rather replace rings that apex seals.

 

That is a sick bike! That's what I'm talking about!