Probably one of the best layman's explanation of the difference between 180°, 360° and 270° engines I've run across.
7% less of a compromise? Or 7% more?bbbBut what about the best offset of them all the 277??
That it is, and thanks for the post. Personally, I prefer the sound of an even-firing interval at any rpm, vibration be damned.best layman's explanation of the difference between 180°, 360° and 270°
I wholeheartedly agree.I prefer the sound of an even-firing interval at any rpm
No love for a 9-10000 rpm, air cooled, 2 Valve, SOHC, 90 degree V-twin then?That it is, and thanks for the post. Personally, I prefer the sound of an even-firing interval at any rpm, vibration be damned.
I've toyed around with the idea of a 180° XS for years. The main problem is the crank center spline. It's either 6 or 8 splines... don't recall which... at any event, it won't allow the crank halves being reversed 180°. So, you'd need to make or have made a center spline for 180°Great video. I've always. Loved the sewing machine sound of the 180⁰ honda twins. I know that 270⁰ is a popular rephase for the xs650. Question is has anyone rephased an xs650 engine to 180⁰? Could it be done or would you be fighting the engineering used to "engineer out " the primary vibrations of the 360⁰ twin. If possible, what would be some of the pros and cons? Something to chew on.
As the original balance factor is designed for a 360 crankshaft, it definitely not optimal for a 180 crankshaft, and not really ideal for a 270/277 either.Great video. I've always. Loved the sewing machine sound of the 180⁰ honda twins. I know that 270⁰ is a popular rephase for the xs650. Question is has anyone rephased an xs650 engine to 180⁰? Could it be done or would you be fighting the engineering used to "engineer out " the primary vibrations of the 360⁰ twin. If possible, what would be some of the pros and cons? Something to chew on.
Good point.This because more tightly spaced cylinders will reduce the rocking couple.
I wholeheartedly agree.
As far as twins go, a 180° like the old Honda 450 Black Bomber runs a close second. Especially winding the gears out to redline. Mmm... sweet.
So, I take it the W800 has a 360 engine. It has to be one of very few.