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Originally Posted by HugoVW
I still have some questions about the HP2 Sport.
1. Why no titanium conrods and valves? (or is the oil pressure the limit regarding rpm's?). I mean for this kind of money (almost every standard 600 has titanium valves)
2. Why no complete titanium exhaust system like the HP2 has? Or will there be a race exhaust (depending on wall thickness of the stainless steel it could save more kg's)
3. Why no magnesium forged wheels (like the Desmosedici)?
4. Why no enhanced oil cooling like for instance Moto Guzzi has for the new 8-valve engine (basically a Suzuki air-oil cooled system so almost a liquid cooled bike)
Just wondering... 
Hugo |
1 - 4 primarily have to do with the price and marketing. Providing 1 - 4 will increase the price significantly but they will not markedly improve the curb appeal of the HP2 Sport and they will not bring the performance on par with the 1098 or other superbikes. Going the real CF route etc. sets the HP2 Sport apart from other superbikes. I'd rather have the CF seat and front end assy than a Ti exhaust or internals. What stands out more today?
The HP2 Enduro has the advantage of being at the head of its class. The HP2 Sport in terms of pure performance won't beat the current I4 and L twin superbikes. Going the alternative route, a BMW strength, provides customers something other than the cookie cutter spec sheet enjoyed by the Japanese and reasonably emulated by Ducati.