Re: 450 dirtbike Ya right.... It's going into an RS250 and coming to the states
As a former owner of an ahem "grey market" RS 250 streetbike, I agree that this engine would be awesome, in an RS-250 chassis. Similiar weight and power, with much better low-end torque, etc...
BUT The RS-250 uses a motor that is designed for daily street use and I'm guessing that this new 45 V.2 is a "race" motor which would probably not stand up very well to daily street usage. I assume (there I go again) that the oil capacity is probably miniscule and that the transmission uses ultra tiny and lightweight internals that are not well suited to the rigors of street-life. I hope I'm incorrect.