todays motorcycles have to meet strict emission standards that previous models didnt have too. so i think suzuki did a good job improving on the engine for durability especially since many end up being modified and raced. they cant really sell it for its tops speed capability but they can brag about 1/4 mile times and how well the motor can handle abuse.
Exactly, although for their time, the gen 2 had to meet Euro 3 emissions which at the time was restrictive too, that's why it had a catalytic converter and huge exhaust cans....
I'm surprised they can be unlocked at all...
yes the Gen3 is a heavy bike
Of course heavy is a misnomer especially when you compare it to something made by HD or many other machines...
Well far be it from me to dispute you on technical matters @sixpack577 (now politics, not so much, Haha). But how then can they give a rated power in marketing stuff and then have the bike limited beyond that? Also, I thought there were dyno runs on Gen 3's on youtube that were in the high 170's?
There are more than a few videos of the gen 3 on a dyno pumping out healthy 170-180 rwhp figures..
Yes, I agree. With 4 in1, fueling module and modified flash. You would be looking at easily 185RWH. But gen 3 already has more torque than gen 1 and 2, so I think to look out on the pull after mods. It will feel better and will beat any same modified gen1 and 2.
Seems very low, what type of dyno?
It doesn't have more torque, it has better mid range than the other generations due to changes in cam profiles and throttle bodies.
Pretty darned sexy.....
I got them because if you verify Carbon are great looking buy they are more spensive and they have a use time they are good to use until certain amount of time not sure if a couple of years
