Germans should build bikes!

**Finn** · 23rd January 2007, 11:57

Originally Posted by degrom

I am talking of bikes like a GSXR or a Ducati...

What German bikes can compare to them?

You're right. No German bike will ever compete with those two. Germans build reliable, quality bikes.

You're comparing the Model T and Fiat of bikes to BMW.

**bugjuice** · 23rd January 2007, 12:01

fuk emissions.. stick that technology on a 5ltr v8!!!!!!!

**Finn** · 23rd January 2007, 12:04

Originally Posted by bugjuice

fuk emissions.. stick that technology on a 5ltr v8!!!!!!!

5 litres. Pftttt. You can buy a 5 litre tub of ice cream these days. A real V8 is anything above 6 litres. Holdens and Fords don't count.

**cooneyr** · 23rd January 2007, 12:25

Originally Posted by Online article

Industry analysts say TSI is groundbreaking technology. Mercedes-Benz is talking to VW about TSI and BMW is looking at similar technology.

Ground breaking technology - phhhh whatever. The Lancia Delta S4 had the turbo and super charger and they sorted the problems then. The 1.8-litre homologation car had 250 hp and 214 lbft of torque, while the rally car had at least 470 hp and 333 lbft. Apparently the crash of this car was what started the demise of the Group B cars. 1.8l car weight 1200kgs

All of this stolen from here http://www.autozine.org/strange_car/...0.htm#Delta-S4

Bugger the heavy V8 - I'll have one of these or the Pug 205 T16.

Cheers
R

**cooneyr** · 23rd January 2007, 12:28

doh - post count hungry (not)

**bugjuice** · 23rd January 2007, 12:28

Originally Posted by Finn

5 litres. Pftttt. You can buy a 5 litre tub of ice cream these days. A real V8 is anything above 6 litres. Holdens and Fords don't count.

fukya then, 8ltr V10 from the Mercs

**Finn** · 23rd January 2007, 12:31

Originally Posted by bugjuice

fukya then, 8ltr V10 from the Mercs

Don't need an 8L V10 to take the kids to school. I'm talking push rod, bone crunching, gas gusling V8's mate.

**WRT** · 23rd January 2007, 12:34

Originally Posted by Finn

Don't need an 8L V10 to take the kids to school. I'm talking push rod, bone crunching, gas gusling V8's mate.

You're still talking about model T's, aren't you?

**Finn** · 23rd January 2007, 12:37

Originally Posted by WRT

You're still talking about model T's, aren't you?

Actually, I don't know what I'm talking about. I've never lifted the bonnet of my car.

**nudemetalz** · 23rd January 2007, 13:16

Having a turbo and a blower on a small capacity bike would make it overly complex.
Also, excessive heat would be an issue to contend with as well as astronomical servicing costs.

**Coyote** · 23rd January 2007, 14:36

Christian Pfeiffer could get me to like anything. I wouldn't mind the new F800

**limbimtimwim** · 23rd January 2007, 22:14

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Also, excessive heat would be an issue to contend with as well as astronomical servicing costs.

I was thinking about the servicing costs. They could be crazy. And debugging the thing if it is acting up. Eeekkk. It can't be a cheap engine to make.

Also, earlier I said 'Flat power curves'. A contridiction I am suprised no one picked up on.