Honda announces marketing strategy

[jackbird]

Autobahns are smooth enough to maybe try seeing how fast that will go.

Myself, I would have used Pratt & Whitney's PT-6 or its Czechoslovakian LOM copy (only $50k!) as they're about the same size as the Allison but make 700 to 1200 horsepower.

Their 1/4 mile time, 9.8 seconds, is within mere Hayabusa capability.

Thanks for the very interesting link. When I get a spare $150k I'll get one. YeeeeeHaaaaaaW!

[deanmass]

Funny...I read these replies, and I realize what a wonderful bunch of speed freaks and motor heads are here.



I have often wondered why more motorcycle engines don't find there way to planes, but I think longevity and vibration are the big factors.



It has always seemed to me that a slimmed down goldwing motor would be an awesome aviation power plant...

[jamesohoh7]

Ab-O-lubey! ... 'cept do some actual testing and development, unlike the Bimota V-Due (V-don't!).



'strokers rule! (yeah, yeah.. they're dirty, but since when is something that much fun not just a little bit dirty, eh? )

[jamesohoh7]

The Kawi may just be in a mild state of tune... small/short port timing.. ignition-limiting mess.. who knows. My TZR250 has a goofy ignition limiting CDI that pretty much caps the power output to something less than 'optimal' by playing with the timing curve in the upper R's. The Kawi is probably doing the same thing.



-James

[GboroGoose]

If you think ultralights are what he's talking about, have a deeper look at the world of experimental aircraft. Carbon fiber replicas of P51 Mustangs with custom V12s that are pushing 400 MPH at Reno are the top end. But inline 4 cyl Honda Prelude engines, Subaru 2.5 boxers are very competitive in the two seat 150 - 200 MPH arena. Some of the ultralights have 80HP twin engines that make the BMW twins look very good.



Check out:



http://members.aol.com/aeroauto/aeroauto.htm



&



http://www.landings.com/



for a glimpse of it.



Me?, Give me an engine that will RELIABLY crank out 200 HP for 30 minutes at a pass that I can put in an RV8



http://www.vansaircraft.com/



or a hotter version:



http://www.vansaircraft.com/

[GboroGoose]

If you think ultralights are what he's talking about, have a deeper look at the world of experimental aircraft. Carbon fiber replicas of P51 Mustangs with custom V12s that are pushing 400 MPH at Reno are the top end. But inline 4 cyl Honda Prelude engines, Subaru 2.5 boxers are very competitive in the two seat 150 - 200 MPH arena. Some of the ultralights have 80HP twin engines that make the BMW twins look very good.



Check out:



http://members.aol.com/aeroauto/aeroauto.htm



&



http://www.landings.com/



for a glimpse of it.



Me?, Give me an engine that will RELIABLY crank out 200 HP for 30 minutes at a pass that I can put in an RV8



http://www.vansaircraft.com/



or a hotter version:



http://www.usi.edu/science/chemistry...ier/page1.html