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I was curious about the variance in the design you mentioned, reading the comment again, I got more of what you meant. So this is something unique to all Japane

by cb18 10y ago

I was curious about the variance in the design you mentioned, reading the comment again, I got more of what you meant. So this is something unique to all Japanese bikes and has been something of a mainstay? At first read through, I mistakenly got the idea this was some new innovation. But now I get what you were saying about how these companies are vertically integrated much like Apple, so all components of the product can be more tightly integrated. So what would you say the main advantages here are? The bike can perform better in terms of handling because all parts are designed to work most effectively with the others? How much does the engine shape/design vary with Japanese bikes compared to bikes of other origins? Different attachment points with the engine to the other components? Do you know of any pictures of a Japanese bike without the body shell/faring on it, or just the bare frame? Quick Edit: Do you have any opinion on what you think the best Japanese touring and/or dual sport bikes are?

sandworm101 10y ago
Honda's VFR line, specifically the VFR800. Bolting everything to the engine means lighter weight. It allows one to isolates loads/jobs. The weight of the rider on the seat is handled by a very light frame, a frame that doesn't have to deal with forces from the rear wheel shocks. And with the rear swing arm attached directly to the transmission, which is built into the engine block, nothing is wobbling around. But to do this you need a well-balanced engine. Watch any harley accelerate. It's engine is bouncing around on soft mounts. Here is the definitive japanese sportbike, the honda CRB600. The last pic is "naked", ie without the plastic fairings and "birdcage" that holds the instrument cluster and windscreen. Look at how tightly integrated everything is. You don't normally get engineering like that in a vehicle selling for only 12k. Chances are you can pick up a slightly used one for 6k. http://www.redline.co.za/Honda%20CBR600RR.htm http://www.redline.co.za/Honda%20CBR600RR.htm
- cb18 10y ago
  cool, thanks!

by cb18 10y ago

sandworm101 10y ago

Honda's VFR line, specifically the VFR800. Bolting everything to the engine means lighter weight. It allows one to isolates loads/jobs. The weight of the rider on the seat is handled by a very light frame, a frame that doesn't have to deal with forces from the rear wheel shocks. And with the rear swing arm attached directly to the transmission, which is built into the engine block, nothing is wobbling around. But to do this you need a well-balanced engine. Watch any harley accelerate. It's engine is bouncing around on soft mounts. Here is the definitive japanese sportbike, the honda CRB600. The last pic is "naked", ie without the plastic fairings and "birdcage" that holds the instrument cluster and windscreen. Look at how tightly integrated everything is. You don't normally get engineering like that in a vehicle selling for only 12k. Chances are you can pick up a slightly used one for 6k. http://www.redline.co.za/Honda%20CBR600RR.htm http://www.redline.co.za/Honda%20CBR600RR.htm

cb18 10y ago
cool, thanks!