Renboy Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 A rotary motorcycle? The engines are high rev, high output, small, and last about 100k (km's). How has no one thought of doing this? This seems like such an obvious choice for a motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 http://www.suzukicycles.org/RE5/RE5-Rotary.shtml RE5 Rotary 1974-1976 Specifications Engine type: NSU Wankel-type rotary engine, single rotor, water-cooled housing and oil cooled rotor Displacement: 497 cc Power: 62 bhp at 6,500 rpm (48 bhp net at 6500 rpm) Torque: 55 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm (45 lb-ft at 3500 net) Compression ratio: 9.4 :1 Carburetor: Two-barrel, down-draft, 18-32mm automotive-style carb. Mikuni, 18-32 HHD Lubrication: Dual oil system to lubricate the engine seals Ignition: Dual ignition system Starter system: Electric and kick Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh Suspension: Front fork Telescopic, oil-dampened Suspension: Rear swing arm Oil-dampened, 5-way Adjustable Ground clearance: 6.7 inches Front brake: Hydraulic caliper dual disc Rear brake: Internal expanding Front tire: 3.25H19-4PR Rear tire: 4.OOH]8-4PR Fuel tank capacity: 4.5 gal Fuel consumption: 31-33 mpg Length: 87.4 inches Width: 34.3 inches Height: 46.1 inches Wheelbase: 59.1 inches Weight: 507 lb dry, 552 lb fueled oiled and watered Fuel tank capacity: 4.5 gallons US (3.7 gallon Imperial) Fuel consumption: 31-33 mpg ("your mileage my vary") Top speed: 176 km/h (110 mph) Quarter mile: 13.9 sec, 93 mph http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/05/...ine-motorcycle/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renboy Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I was thinking more along the lines of a donor bike, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Ask and you shall receive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 I think I saw one of these the other day, I'm not normally into bikes but this really hit the spot. http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/modeld...p?intBikeID=104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Norton has had rotaries for ages now; [attachmentid=665] Look into this link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Yes, the british police force has been driving them for years. They're said to have ultrasmooth power delivery, whoooosh style, building speed without effort. 90ish hp I believe, and total loss lubrication in the twin rotor engine. That was competitive with the 1000 cc BMW's of the early nineties. I guess they are extremely rare outside Great Britain though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I think I saw one of these the other day, I'm not normally into bikes but this really hit the spot. http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/modeld...p?intBikeID=104 Now that is a beautiful bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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