I don't know why we don't get 800cc bikes.....It's a damn shame.

1000ccs are just too much power.

I've raced less than a handful of times in my life, but I do know, when you're in second, there's no such thing as too much power.

The critical thing is being able to access all the power. Delivery and traction are the key. The 800s are so powerful they need lots of electronics, but hell so are WSBK engines. 1000s will be the same as the 800s unless they work out an agreement on a spec ECU. They will be however more reliable, thus cheaper to field, maybe bumping up the number of bikes on the grid.

He is already putting thought back into reviving it. But that engine had LOTS and LOTS of issues. Its maybe a little too cutting edge on their budget. Would love to see it work though

The 1000 is much harder to ride, and has less corner speed. And as stated, you can never have too much power

i hope he does too, i think he went about his business the wrong way but its refreshing to see an american bike company thats not a slave to the v-twin layout.

do you mean in production bikes?

Yeah 800ccs for production (public)

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Seriously- every other country that makes motorcycles has a variety of engine configs. Damn near every American bike has a clunky V-Twin. Harley, Victory, Buell, Fischer, Roehr, Confederate, all the chopper fools, etc. We're lucky if there's a few thumpers anywhere...

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Some people don't like peaky powerbands, where you have to ride at 10000rpm just to be in the torque curve.