Hi, first post here, newbie so bare with, thanks!
I am about to start planning my first build and then over the year start building, i am still undecided if that will be from the floor up or strip/restore a runner.
everywhere I search about first projects, points to a xs650, I have read about the engine's simplicity (in the grand scheme of things) and the frames ease of modification but the output of the engine, how does it stand up to others, do you really need bigger engines or is a 650cc sufficient. I will be commuting around town and also long distances from time to time. for instance my partner, she has a Triumph Bonnie I think 8-900 cc (off the top of my head. her brother a Yam drag 1,100 and father same but 1,300.
I personally want that low rev tone/feel and the high torque of the line, and from what I have read the xs650 fits the bill (HDesque cough*) and is one of the most versatile engines?
On a cost angle, this seems the best option, if I had the money I am not going to lie I would work with a triumph making a custom out of British heritage but I don't have the money and being my first build I am slightly put of.
Just to note, I shall be designing etc for a long period of time so this is me feeling the water before I jump in one direction.
I am about to start planning my first build and then over the year start building, i am still undecided if that will be from the floor up or strip/restore a runner.
everywhere I search about first projects, points to a xs650, I have read about the engine's simplicity (in the grand scheme of things) and the frames ease of modification but the output of the engine, how does it stand up to others, do you really need bigger engines or is a 650cc sufficient. I will be commuting around town and also long distances from time to time. for instance my partner, she has a Triumph Bonnie I think 8-900 cc (off the top of my head. her brother a Yam drag 1,100 and father same but 1,300.
I personally want that low rev tone/feel and the high torque of the line, and from what I have read the xs650 fits the bill (HDesque cough*) and is one of the most versatile engines?
On a cost angle, this seems the best option, if I had the money I am not going to lie I would work with a triumph making a custom out of British heritage but I don't have the money and being my first build I am slightly put of.
Just to note, I shall be designing etc for a long period of time so this is me feeling the water before I jump in one direction.