These things aren't torque monsters. Take the specs for a 700 for example; 80hp but only 45lb-ft of torque. They were designed as smooth, high reving, high horsepower engines not 105 cu-in, 5000rpm Harley engines. They were also designed as carbureted street bikes in a time with increasingly strict emissions controls. They sacrifice the raw grunt for the sake of driveability, revability, and emissions.
You want something that'll pull your butt off the seat go ride an old high displacement Yamaha 2 stroke. I rode what I believe was a 74' DT360 once that would do wheelies in the first 3 gears. Shook like a rattle can and smelled like a refinery but boy would it go! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
