Re: old design was oilheads-digest V 1 #47

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On Wednesday, Jan 7, 2004, at 17:59 US/Eastern, Greg wrote:

>> Don't think for a second that BMW wouldn't emulate that if they could.
> Honda
>> is getting it right.
>> Bruce '94 R1100RS
>>
>
> and of course don't forget, this minimal share of the market that 
> ducati has
> is in large part due to their risk taking behavior.  they are never
> satisfied with a design, an engine, performance or any thing else.  
> yes they
> are wedded to the desmo, just as bmw is tied to the boxer,


Yes but, there is nothing wrong with the Desmo technology. It is just a 
different way of doing things which does have its advantages.

The BMW opposed twin is no longer needed to make a reliable motorcycle 
and it has its own disadvantages.


Robert

95 R11RS
88 KRS Special

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