Tpoppa Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 4cyl=smaller pistions=higher rpm=higher top end hp2cyl=larger pistons=more midrange=flatter torque curveNot necessarily just i4s, I think 4cyl engines are better than twins for road racing. Look at moto gp, the two top bikes are i4 and a v4. Honda is supposed to be releasing a v4 literbike that is a step above the CBR1k.For street riding, even aggressive street riding, twins are better suited to my riding style. I spend most of my time in the midrage, so that's where I want power. I've never noticed my V2s or V4s being any more/less reliable than i4s I've owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I'm a little biased, but the Triple engine is just amazing. It has a wide and flat torque band and makes pretty good horsepower too. It really is a good medium between the twins and 4's. Some don't like a bike without a "hit" up on top, but I'll take a wide spread of torque any day, at least on the street.If not a triple, I would prefer a twin (and have one). Why turn past 9-10K if you don't have to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 i think i read somewhere that any engine with a multiple of three cylinders suns smoother and stronger than comparable engines with multiples of two.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjettman Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 The first time I rode a triple was at Nelson on Saturday. It was a 675 Daytona, and what a difference from the R6. The power delivery was so even through the whole rev range, compared to the R6 which was a dog until you got above about 8,000 rpm. And that shift assist....ahhhhh......very nice item! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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