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The VT250 engine was a 90 degree V-twin.This engine was also used in the 1988-1990 VTR250, and produced 35 HP @ 12,000 RPM, double that of the SSR air cooled unit.
OK, but that'll take a whole new thread.
It would drop off pretty quick. Most of my shinanagans can't be discussed without being nuked by the Muskogee gastapo
Cute little bike. Ducati tank, somewhat Morini/Honda looking engine and Guzzi bits as well.Todd.
If that motor was just a bit bigger, it would fill the space very nicely, if you could get it to 500 I reckon it would be a damn nice choice for the right person, but then I guess it'd be heavier and maybe lose some supporter base but it looks really good.
Seems we are gonna see more of these Chitalian bikes , is Benelli still in business ? Dusty
In fact while I was out today on my T3 -- in 70 degree weather in Wisconsin in November! -- I was wondering what my backroads route would feel like on a nice 250. With the right suspension components it might be pretty pleasurable. I sure don't find the T3's horsepower, at half that of my Griso, to be any impediment to having fun. How about half again, I wonder.
I rode my Morini 350 K2 more this year than all of my other bikes combined. Why: lighter (350 lbs.), quicker on the roads I ride, 70+ mpg!, great brakes and handling. It seems like I can "think" it through corners, it takes so little effort. Suspension (Marzocchi both ends) is firm, yet compliant enough I don't get beat up. Seat, though hard and crowned is comfortable enough for a 400 mile day. Riding position is about perfect for me. It only has 35 hp, but has a nice wide torque spread. So far it's been completely reliable - no issues at all - just regular maintenance (oil changes and valve adjustments, both ridiculously easy).
There's also a difference between SAE and BHP horsepower ratings. In the past they used SAE ratings, which might be optimistic compared to bhp ratings. My `07 250 MP3, 4valve, w/c, EFI, 22.5 hp will do 77 mph w/475# weight.