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Originally Posted by Schumi

While the CR wasn't free it was damn close, and modding it for big power is damn cheap. I may get wild with different fuels. I won't feel bad when I melt the top end every 4 laps. I could never do that with a VJ twin, I am sure parts for them are getting more and more expensive by the day.

I want to do a VJ/RS project in the future for sure, the RS250 bikes were my first exposure to two stroke road racers in person and were an inspiration for this project. One of the main benefits to the monocoque tank/tail structure is technically I could re-use the entire upper body section on other bike frames, and so one day doing this on an RS250 frame and swingarm is a goal. If you could get me what a VJ22 motor weighs, with noting whatever accessories or fluids it contains, I'd really like that info. I'm moving to France at the end of this year and setting up a small shop, and plan on getting my hands on a side project bike to work in addition while this RC500 project continues.

The RGV's can weigh about 125kg I believe, less on a diet... and that is 1990's materials and technology. Would love to ride one. Love the sound.


Higgins- I use CATIA for CAD. For analysis work, I primarily use various solvers of the Altair Hyperworks suite.

I'll try to get it weighed this week. Are you a French national? Why moving to France? What area? I ask because Mrs. Motion and I will be snooping around Provence this fall for a place.