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More power
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:26 am
by reload
I'm thinking of trying for a 95 horse power motor on my rockster.My question is has anyone had experince doing this and how will this affect my drive shaft etc.
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:00 am
by Paul Mihalka
The R1150RT has the 95HP and more weight, using the same drive components. Should not be a problem.
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:02 pm
by MIXR
And the RS also has the 95 hp motor. You would be hard-pressed to pick the difference of 10 hp. Save your money and buy a useful accessory.
The money spent in increasing hp on the 1150 engine would be better spent on a rear shock and some sticky tyres. It's not designed as a 'hot-rod' mill, so there is little you can do that's cost effective in gaining hp.
The bike's attributes are in its ability to handle rough roads while riding quickly, and brake with a lot of stability, not in 'grunt'. It has a good, well-balanced engine with lots of torque that more than makes up for it's low hp on 'real' roads.
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:21 pm
by Capt. Blackadder
You could switch to an R1100S with 98HP...?