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Old 12-04-2010, 12:58 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N View Post
it sounds nice, but that power is way down compared to displacement.
Reason being.. The MST-01 is built for economy and not power. If you read Motus' idea behind the bike itself it makes sense as a long haul sport tourer. Cushy ride, storage space, comfort, economy, comfort. Are Ninja 650s comfortable after a 300 mile ride?

Now if they wanted to make it a brute 1650 they probably could.

I'm willing to say it's all in the programming of the engine's fuel management system. I seem to recall a certain LS series motor having less power than it's brothers due to fuel management/valve train changes.
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