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Old 10-15-2012, 05:18 PM   #18 (permalink)
renault_megane_dci
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Benchmarking a car engine is definitely a good idea but benchmarking a bike engine no so much (in my opinion) since they alwas fall for the power appeal.

Fitting a cam phaser sounds good but DIY it on a bike engine, not so much.
Also rules out all the central cam sprocket engine (Suzuki oil cooled engine à la GSX-R)

Maybe the very low weight of the bike can outcome the narrower power band ?
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