Advantages of a twin over a single?

**koba** · 24th July 2009, 19:44

Soo, from what has been said:

Twin = Best in theory
Single = Best in practice?

For four-strokes power potential is generaly limited by valve area.

The outside of the valves flow the most (open longer) so having two smaller valves is better than one big one, they are also lighter so are more rev friendly.

Basically a twin can have more valve area than a single.

It also has better balance and lots of other shit.

BUT

Real world shit gets in the way and it is generally easier to run a single, innt?!?

I think the easiest solution is to learn to ride like fish and then you don't have to worry what the motor is aslong as it goes and there is beer in the fridge!

**fi5hy** · 25th July 2009, 00:15

Originally Posted by koba

beer in the fridge!

BEER SOMEONE SAY BEER

**Buckets4Me** · 25th July 2009, 10:16

Originally Posted by koba

Soo, from what has been said:

Twin = Best in theory
Single = Best in practice?

got to say that a cbtwin is better in every way than a cbsingle
other than the cb125t you get an fxr or lonchin
what els is competitive and popular ????

as for 2 strokes a single is easier because of carb (but you can work around that) how about a 4 cylinder 100cc 2stroke ???

**DELLORTO** · 25th July 2009, 12:27

cbr125,150's are compeditive, but yes cb125 singles from what ive herd arnt too compeditive....

**speedpro** · 25th July 2009, 13:01

Originally Posted by DELLORTO

cbr125,150's are compeditive, but yes cb125 singles from what ive herd arnt too compeditive....

As with most things in bucket racing a lot of perceptions are based on what others are observed to have tried or achieved. An XL125S engine with a XL200 cam is very competitive and reliable but who can remember one doing well? A CB single is a good cheap choice for a beginner. Typically they aren't developed or ridden well and this colours others perceptions of their potential. Pete Sales did well on his and that Shirriffs bloke won an Ohakea GP on one. Since then the FXRs have arrived and JC has leant on the CB125Ts to good effect but those two singles at least would give any of them a good run.

**DELLORTO** · 25th July 2009, 13:14

yes there are some good singles that arnt fxr's,cbr's ect But most people now are wanting fxr150's because they look good and go good, ive noticed that the whole "bucket" thing is starting go.... which is good because the bikes are looking better and we might be recognized properly

**speedpro** · 25th July 2009, 14:38

There's nothing like turning up to Wanganui or Nelson on a bucket and not being "recognized", . . . . . . until the flag drops

How many of us really care if buckets and bucket racing are "recognized"?

FXRs are definitely a good choice, for lots of reasons.

**DELLORTO** · 25th July 2009, 14:54

Originally Posted by speedpro

There's nothing like turning up to Wanganui or Nelson on a bucket and not being "recognized", . . . . . . until the flag drops

How many of us really care if buckets and bucket racing are "recognized"?

FXRs are definitely a good choice, for lots of reasons.

alot of people in buckets would love to be able to race in paeroa ect....

**crazyhorse** · 25th July 2009, 15:13

Twins sound horny - gotta get one - hmmmmmmmm!

**Yow Ling** · 25th July 2009, 15:32

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Twins sound horny - gotta get one - hmmmmmmmm!

I think quite alot of people have fantasies about twins

**onearmedbandit** · 25th July 2009, 15:41

Some of us even have the videos Yow...

**one fast tl1ooo** · 25th July 2009, 16:05

gota

the twins, he he he

**koba** · 25th July 2009, 21:32

Originally Posted by speedpro

As with most things in bucket racing a lot of perceptions are based on what others are observed to have tried or achieved. An XL125S engine with a XL200 cam is very competitive and reliable but who can remember one doing well? A CB single is a good cheap choice for a beginner. Typically they aren't developed or ridden well and this colours others perceptions of their potential. Pete Sales did well on his and that Shirriffs bloke won an Ohakea GP on one. Since then the FXRs have arrived and JC has leant on the CB125Ts to good effect but those two singles at least would give any of them a good run.

There is a well set up single CB125 down here, it is a farken well sorted and quick bike.