04-10-2006, 07:48 AM
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biggest cylinder
i was wondering what bike hand the largest displacement for a single cyclinder bike? I know the Buell Blast is at 500cc for a single but are there bigger?
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04-10-2006, 08:57 AM
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honda xr650l comes to mind :roll:
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04-10-2006, 09:51 AM
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And the Suzuki DR Big.. also 650 if I remember correctly...
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04-10-2006, 11:18 AM
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^ DR Big was 750 or 800cc single cylinder depending on year
Engine type: Water-cooled 779 cc single cylinder 4-stroke. OHC, SACS, 4 valves. Dual carb. 54 hp (40 kW)/ 6.600 rpm, 62 Nm (6,32 kg-m)/ 5.400 rpm. 5-speed.
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04-10-2006, 11:56 AM
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what about currently in showrooms?
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04-10-2006, 12:00 PM
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Suzuki DR650, Honda XL650/XR650 or the Buell, I guess
KTM and Husqvarna probably make some big single cyl bikes as well, check their websites.
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04-10-2006, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TransAm
^ DR Big was 750 or 800cc single cylinder depending on year
Engine type: Water-cooled 779 cc single cylinder 4-stroke. OHC, SACS, 4 valves. Dual carb. 54 hp (40 kW)/ 6.600 rpm, 62 Nm (6,32 kg-m)/ 5.400 rpm. 5-speed.
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How could I forget.. - but I coulda sworn our DR Big wasn't that big a all.. maybe South Africa only got a 650 and they put DR Big stickers on it.. cause it was a kickstarted monster.
I remember watching a buddy determined to try kick start his Doctor - even though the thumb-lever compression reducing thingy was not working and almost broke his pelvis as the bike did it's level best to try drive his thigh-bone through his hip joint.. hehe
I don't rememebr if he ever walked without a limp again... hehe
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04-10-2006, 01:17 PM
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Ouch!
no electric start + big single cyls = not a good thing
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04-10-2006, 01:28 PM
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aprillia apegaso 650 strada has largest displacement for a single cyclinder bike in Turkey . It has 659 cc and 50hp. BMW F650 series come second with 652 cc and 50hp.
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04-10-2006, 02:35 PM
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cool thanks a lot guys, would that DR650 but to much for a starter?
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04-10-2006, 03:41 PM
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Not all at, I had one last year and its an easy bike to ride if you are taller than 5'9". If you are much shorter the seat / ride height can be lowered by a dealer.
Can handle dirt tracks as well as being a nice street bike. I chose it over the Honda and Kawsaki on aesthetics; it was the nicest looking of the 3 IMO.
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04-10-2006, 05:58 PM
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cool i am 5'10 and 170lbs so what would be the biggest bike that i could start on and not be overwhelmed? I was looking into single cyclinders for the lack of TQ so i would get into to much trouble
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04-10-2006, 07:32 PM
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I'll just go and bang my head on a wall for a moment!
(Singles are known for their torque but you'll befine on the DR or any other dual purpose bike as you are also only getting 45hp from a 650 single)
There is a thread about good starter bikes in this section already, check that out
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04-10-2006, 08:25 PM
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lol sorry i am not really the best on motorcycle engines, but i was mainly wondering what size bike wieght/power would be the limit for my size. not a starter bike thread
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04-11-2006, 10:59 AM
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There is no limit as such, you need to buy something suitable for your needs, and more importantly, suited to your road experience on 2 wheels
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