HMMMMMM......... An engine family that can't be had in the (in most states) legal 49cc form , featuring splash lubrication and a bathtub combustion chamber is the wave of the future??????
Lurker, you're building a beautiful bike, but pulling OVER 100HP per litre out of a dipper rod, bathtub chambered , naturally aspirated stationary engine...... C'mon guys!!!!!!!
We've heard way too many stories of 20+ HP out of these engines, and are getting a bit weary of the bragging.
We have also heard of guys spending something close to $2,000 to get to that (somewhat imaginary) level. Anything is possible if you spend enough time and money on it...........
We feel that if you building a bike from scratch anyway, there are far more rugged , versatile, and cost effective power units out there, all while having power to run real lighting, and gobs of aftermarket mods available.
While looking at that cheap stationary engine, factor in the cost of transmission, lighting equipment, and the limited aftermarket support, plus , the less than bullet proof reliability when seriously hopped up.
Again, boys, A 22HP 200cc HF engine???? Prove it!!!
We run a 88cc engine (half the displacement of many competitors in this class) with 6 hp at the Grange race in October last year
in the mid-class and won. This year we used a 114cc engine with 8.2HP in the same class this year (April) and started to lap the field!
Now both of this engines cost less then $ 400 and that does include the
transmission and e-start / generator! THAT is bang for the BUCK!
If all you are want is the look..... it may be the way to go! But looking at
performance, parts and reliability the Lifan/Honda engine has huge advantages!
We are looking forward running our little engine next time against the 22HP? MONSTERS!!