what kind of engine would you like ?

[BajaRon]

A long stroke v-twin would be difficult, given the current architecture. There is precious little room under the frame, above the valve covers, for this shorter stroke version. A taller frame, to accomodate the engine, would cut even further into the fuel tank area. A boxer engine would be easier to work with for several reasons...although a severely canted four or six inline, like the new BMWs, might work.

50 mpg ain't gonna happen with anything the size of a barn door, with the aerodynamics of a parachute. A more aerodynamic vehicle would kill the look...especially with the suspension covered. I don't think we want clones of cages. Some things may be desireable, buit they aren't always practical...or pretty. Nice to dream about, though. Perhaps a hybrid is the answer.

How about something along the lines of the Honda Magna engine? A V-4 would give more head room and the Spyder seems wide enough to accomodate more width. That might allow a significant bump in CC's. And the Magna is no slouch in HP either.

 

[NancysToy]

How about something along the lines of the Honda Magna engine? A V-4 would give more head room and the Spyder seems wide enough to accomodate more width. That might allow a significant bump in CC's. And the Magna is no slouch in HP either.

Hadn't thought of that. Ah, the stuff dreams are made of...

 

[BajaRon]

Hadn't thought of that. Ah, the stuff dreams are made of...

Well, I'm no engineer and I suppose there are all kinds of reasons it wouldn't work. But you're right. A dream does not have to be engineered.. At least in the early stages, that is! hyea:

 

[challman]

it`s told that ROTAX workes on a new engine for the spyders ..
the have different modells on their webside www.rotax.com
so what kind of modell you would prefer ?
for me could be better
fuel-consumption / torque /oil-service intervall /
and a little more HP..
maybe a little more show - like here

I would like to see the 1,800 Honda V Twin Water Cooled. This bike needs lots more low end torque.

Also they need to make it about 4 inches longer, and have regular handle bar brackets so you can put them wherever you want them without having to pay 600 dollars.

Drive Shaft This belt arangement is NOISY

 

[RoadHammer]

vmax powered and harley powered

 

[Smokinspyder]

I Definately would say more fuel economy . Maybe have some kind of special models for speed demons and more fuel efficeint models for some of us who cruise ?

 

[elixermixer]

has to be a Rotax? ok a EBR tuned 1125 Rotax = EBR 1190
175 bhp @9750
97 lb-ft @9500
ok so its not a low rpm gas sipping mile eating torque pounding beast but really how bad could it suck :dontknow:

variable efi / "nanny" maps would be nice too

ebr 1190 specs
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/f..._racing_1190rs/buell_tech_specifications.html
the price tag should make us feel a lil better about the spyder price tag

 

[Gordy]

about a 1200cc v4 would be nice

 

[Bootie]

Mono

Yes, look at about 3.00 into the video. :shocked::gaah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4YmVP6i4qw

I think I'll stick with an odd number of wheels. Let's see...1 wheel or 3 wheels. I'll go with 3 wheels.:clap:

 

[SpyderWolf]

If it fits in the water sport toys, let's envision this 215 HP engine in the RT. I know, I know, but we can dream, right? http://www.rotax.com/en/Innovation/

I have been thinking the same thing for a while now.

RSV4 from Aprilia (186 HP):

• Engine capacity: 999.6 cc
• Architecture: 65° V4
• Crankcase: monobloc with integrated crankcase liners
• Timing system: 4 valves per cylinder (Titanium and Nymonic) operated directly by a camshaft driven by a mixed chain/gear system, lateral timing chain, central gear train
• Fuel system: Electronic injection with 2 injectors per cylinder and integrated independent Ride by Wire system for each bank. Three mappings selectable from handlebar.
• Antivibration countershaft
• Compression ratio: 13:1
• Transmission: 6-speed direct-control cassette type gearbox
• Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
• Electronic management: Magneti Marelli control unit managing ignition, injection and Ride by Wire system, and variable length intake ducts
• APRC system for dynamic control

:2thumbs: Perhaps this will be Spyder X some day.