02-10-2014, 01:13 PM
Well a disadvantage would have to be the width and weight of the engine. It a big mill. It doesn't produce a lot of horsepower or torque relatively speaking, although it has plenty of both for it's intended purpose.
It's frame is basic and heavy.
It doesn't have perfect primary or secondary balance so it does produce some vibration, particularly at higher rpms, but compared to singles, most twins, or triples it's very smooth.
It is so under stressed that it should run virtually forever.
But from a purely personal observation, it is a beautiful power plant, and motorcycle, and it's whole is greater than the sum of it's parts. It is a very satisfying motorcycle to ride and to look at.
It's frame is basic and heavy.
It doesn't have perfect primary or secondary balance so it does produce some vibration, particularly at higher rpms, but compared to singles, most twins, or triples it's very smooth.
It is so under stressed that it should run virtually forever.
But from a purely personal observation, it is a beautiful power plant, and motorcycle, and it's whole is greater than the sum of it's parts. It is a very satisfying motorcycle to ride and to look at.