The Best Sounding 250cc Motorcycles Ever Made (Spoilers; They're all Japanese)

Motorcycles with small engines are not the best when it comes to the exhaust sounds. But some manufacturers have some how made it possible to make these small motorcycles sound as good as or even better than a liter class superbikes. Here are 4 of the best sounding 250cc motorcycles ever made.
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[@serratoanthony]

This is what a 250cc should be.. thank you Kawasaki for having the balls to do this again.

[@goransvraka3171]

its not Kawa having the balls to do this again, but us the consumers having large enough pockets for them ;) ....When the 600cc market is not too far off in terms of price!

[@chatterbox3327]

The new 250cc line are nasty not just kawasaki but all of them have suffered thanks to electronics and regulations, 600cc are getting that way too in a couple of years 1000cc will be the same, Why I don't know when you still have v8 diesels and crazy cars but bikes seem to be getting heavily restricted can't be environmental so why.

[@goransvraka3171]

@@chatterbox3327 man use some god damn full stops in your English. I have no idea what you just said

[@jodiitem]

Kawasaki Indonesia just release 4 inline 250 cc. 2020

[@goransvraka3171]

@@jodiitem thank you Captain Obvious!

[@realname2404]

Twin circular headlights were the thing!

[@jaredshelton4718]

No

[@ilhamfirdaussallam331]

@@jaredshelton4718 Yes

[@user-we8nc7fl7b]

@@jaredshelton4718 yes

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@user-we8nc7fl7b No, ugly.

[@slabbyrider8665]

@@jaredshelton4718 no way, the classic endurance style is lovely. I'm guessing it's a generation thing.

[@kenam4285]

1 - Kawazaki ZXR 250 1:30 2:07 2 - Honda CBR250RR 3:13 3:27 3 - Yamaha FZR 250 5:02 4 - Suzuki GSXR250 5:55 6:37

[@motomismo08]

And kawa is at it again with the 2020 zx25r!

[@kierenmoore3236]

I hope they spur Honda on to make a 4-cyl 250 again ... the MC22 was the duck's nuts!! 🔥😎

[@motomismo08]

@@kierenmoore3236 i agree!

[@MrB590]

@@kierenmoore3236 yes

[@mynameisciko4885]

But zx25r are only for Indonesia and Japan and Thailand

[@sagar7ane]

I will surely book it

[@EndTimeDreams]

I had a Honda CBR250R 1987 Hurricane, revved it to 18,000 rpm everyday for 3 years, no oil change, no filter change. Got it over 180kph a few time (over 112mph) laying flat to the tank. Bought it in Auckland New Zealand for $1300 had to barter hard down from $1500 because I was a broke teenager and the dude selling it was leaving the country luck me! My friend had a 1989 CBR250R Hurricane and another mate had a GSXR-400RR Slingshot, his brother had a VFR400R NC24 all 4 cylinders. Was like a F-1 race on the way to high school in the mornings that was my normal, we all thought this was life forever young and invincible, and they were awesome days! When I met my girlfriend 20 years ago I use to take her for rides on it and I can just imagine her parents shock hearing the screaming 18,000rpm approaching their house. Luckily these bikes still are available here!!!

[@glengerdes2447]

Gotta hand it to the engineers in japan. They know how to build bikes.I'd give three thumbs up. If I could.

[@henfencey5751]

U can 😉 don't be shy

[@ericgeorge5483]

The noise of these is simply astounding for such small machines.

[@oobibab9572]

I hope bike manufacturers will revive those 250cc inline 4 engine nowadays.

[@rgriff1616]

Kawasaki did zx 250 2020

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@rgriff1616 Not coming to the United States though so it doesn't count.

[@MuhdAriff-kv5zn]

@@jaredshelton4718 oh rip...gotta import urself then

[@jaredshelton4718]

@R.A.F uh what lmao.

[@jaredshelton4718]

@R.A.F That's like saying why care about a motorcycle. 1000cc bikes are kind of pointless to be honest. You can't use them to their full potential, the insurance cost is through the roof, and you'll most likely get yourself in trouble with the law. 250's are important to people who are looking for a sporty fun ride, good fuel economy, cheap insurance, and overall comfort.

[@Robnoxious77]

many years ago I had a suzuki 250 GSX-F Across. Revved out to 17,000 rpm. Plus, it had a compartment where the fuel tank normally would be that was designed to fit your helmet (or a carton of beer!). Practical and fun to ride.

[@noname-sd5dt]

I had an 92 mc22 (CBR250RR) as my first bike. Full dashin exhaust, race clutch, qt throttle, open airbox with rejet, sprocket change, reverse shift! During the week id cruise to work at 8000rpm and on the weekends 19000 rpm at the track passing 1000cc bikes on the outside. Loved that bike. I swear it did over 100000kms before i got it.

[@_chipchip]

Love how these all ended up in Australia and New Zealand

[@mixerD1-]

Loads in Ireland and UK.... literally loads of them...

[@mrdashin8323]

Do these sounds get anyone else's heart pounding?

[@LordLaavineshNithianandan]

Not even 1000cc makes that kinda sound except CBX 1050 Inline 6 😍

[@glengerdes2447]

I have two Cbx's in my stable.

[@Russ14n.]

@glen gerdes Can I get one?

[@readordienn]

Cbx is the beast, maybe ill be lucky to get one someday

[@kf8575]

Nothing better than the sound of a honda CBX with it's throttle pinned

[@tannerhartl5175]

@@kf8575 You have to rely on the internet for both

[@atomicat]

Small engine capacity with lots of cylinders. Make it a fun-sized motorcycle. Good for city ride and touring. And of course its sounds amazing!

[@gaganhk8176]

I like smaller capacity engines, cause I can use the whole rev range in each gear.

[@timmason7430]

I can keep up on my K5 without breaking a sweat. lol

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

Only if you are using European Autobahns or riding at a track session . In my location the top speed is 100km/h .

[@joski9030]

I’ll never forget my dads zx4r back in about 1995 he used to scream it !

[@davt8615]

The zx4r was some machine!

[@joski9030]

DavT 86 Sure was, I wish I had it sat in my front room probably worth a small fortune nowadays.

[@davt8615]

@@joski9030 to right mate, cracking little bikes all the class stuff from the 80s and 90s is goin for silly money nowadays.

[@darrenlucas2768]

Dude...I first started riding bikes in 1997...I had an RF600r as a first bike then....I remember a guy came round into my close on a zxr400r with a can on ...I stopped to chat with him and asked him to open it up after he went out of the estate which turned onto a very long main road well within ear range......well, my bike sounded very good with it's scorpion can on it.....but when I heard that 400 hit what must have been 17k revs i dam well fu.king came in my pants there and then.......what a symphony...never heard anything so balanced and sweet. I still have bikes now, nothing new....650 Daytona and. GSX750F but I have a theory that older bikes are more fun and I would have that zxr4 in a heartbeat in my garage over any new gadget tricked up new bike.....I'm sure your dad grinned every ride👊

[@LeeFerikson]

These machines were absolutely premium and were so affordable. Golden age.

[@Dan_druft]

My 1975 Kawasaki 3 pot 250 S1C had an amazing sound. Sounds great even today.

[@MegaHarshit1234]

I can't wait to hear the sound of The 2019 Kawasaki ZX25R ! ❤❤

[@roymiller3305]

Great video ✌️

[@anrods]

Back in the days when manufacturers were hardcore .....

[@richardpritchard7814]

I used to own a GSXR250 when I was in high school. Was a real screamer. Once had a friend tell me that it sounded like I was going so fast but when I actually rode past it looked so slow. Was still a great starter bike

[@oxcart4172]

I used to love the sound of the early 80s air cooled 2 stroke Yamaha RD250 twin and Kawasaki KH250 triple-but these sound better! (They haven't sold 250s in Britain for years, afaik)

[@Trader_Akki007]

Simple answer they have Inline Four engines

[@geoffreycasey875]

I had the fzr250rr exup..the second one he shows here with the single headlight Beautiful machine. 🍀🇮🇪

[@mixerD1-]

Can still get tem here too handy enough...🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@gerrywatson261]

Used to have naked Kawasaki Balius 2 a few years back same motor as zxr. Sounded better than a lot of bigger bikes - wish I never sold it!

[@Captain-Donut]

❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤

[@fabzrustrider9838]

👍🏾💯🇬🇧good informative video

[@powermotorque4176]

It brings music to my ears...👋👋👋

[@thepsychicpeach8425]

Let's be honest yall the only way you can tell the difference between these bikes are the lights and the logo on the tank

[@erbinbronira9837]

and fat or bulky back end..not like today pointed and slim

[@tpenoel88]

bought new zx25r, friend at school : " wow, you got a new ninja 250 ? nice "

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Lol yeah I have a ninja 400 and I love it!

[@pggameplay3465]

A long time ago I had a Kawasaki kr 250 this video reminds me of those days

[@shaymtbrider7244]

Beauty is coming back soon

[@brandonknight7240]

2:54 beautiful bike

[@alittlecrinkley232]

Amazing bikes, the Honda 250 Hornet deserves an honorable mention imo.

[@kev8943]

It shares the same engine with the MC22 CBR 250r.

[@EndTimeDreams]

@@kev8943 Good bike, plenty here in New Zealand

[@Zurr-En-Arrh]

Ahhh love 90s cars.bikes everything they fast they sound amazing

[@haikalhaziq5733]

4 stroke 250 sounds cool...but 2 stroke 250 always the winner in my book....with their razor sharp powerband getting the best power and speed

[@franktaylor7617]

Or a 500cc 4 cylinder two stroke stuffed into a MC21.😁

[@haikalhaziq5733]

@@franktaylor7617 lol...I don't want to fly off sideways....to much power...

[@franktaylor7617]

@@haikalhaziq5733 Just the right amount of power. The tuned NSR 250 was fun but wasn't strong enough. I put the 500 together and it works very well.😁 In the US the speeds are typically higher than the places these smaller bikes come from. Our highway speeds are between 100 kph and 130 kph or 65 mph and 80 mph. Easily ride at 120 mph or close to 200 kph. Bigger is better here in the US.😁

[@staticcorvette5998]

You should make a continuation to this video with 2 stroke 250cc bikes! They are really neat too...

[@shendereh3910]

Best sounding exhaust note 1970's 2 stroke Yamaha 350 :)

[@suppaman12]

shendereh 🤢

[@kf8575]

Nope, sorry, have to disagree there. Best ever sounding exhaust was/is that of the honda CBX series

[@waynegacyii9010]

RGV Gamma 500- rare but sounded awesome. Miss my RD 400 Bassani pipes.

[@idiot-983]

My road bike is a 1984 RZ 350 Roberts special

[@QuakeGamerROTMG]

Crazy to me how they all gave up and turned the 250 sport bike into twins and even singles. In Australia the 250 four cylinders are all the number one choice for a quick learner bike, why get the new stuff when you can get an infinitely cooler screamer of a bike for just a few thousand and experience the highest rev limits of any road legal vehicle?

[@LeeGHThomas]

Im glad you left this comment. I want a cbr250rr as my first road bike crossing over from dirt bikes and my riding buddy keeps trying to tell me should buy a modern 600..

[@QuakeGamerROTMG]

@@LeeGHThomas Definitely recommend it. Had an MC19 as my P plate bike and couldn't ask for a better bike to learn on if you want a bike that sounds like a real sportbike. Not even a lot of common issues, just make sure the carbies are good and it runs well.

[@paradiselost9946]

@@LeeGHThomas the issue with the old bikes is the history... unknown. what looks clean can be a lemon. what looks like a POS is the gem. etc. can you spin spanners, check shims, tear it apart and throw it back together without whining about needing a manual? mate went through five cbrs in quick succession. hes good at flipping but the best of the bunch? crankcase had a patch bogged up with bodyfiller. uh. oh. seen a head with every bolt stripped, helicoiled, had them stripped, tapped out larger, stripped again... one bolt was drilled right through with a nut on the outside. thats the issue with old bikes. you might get lucky and its never been opened. it may have had every local gorilla have a turn at bashing at it... it may be as simple as a bust wire in the harness. it might be a nightmare of seven different issues all at once... im obsessed with FZRs, but yeah... they have their own gremlins. im willing to pull the head though, and tear things apart, chasing things. there is a limit to how many times you can push something home...

[@joelvela4366]

Very cool bikes.

[@arslanjaved2614]

your video is very informative

[@stargazeronesixseven]

Love those Twin~Circular Headlights! Love to hear exhaust canister sounds from MotoGP or other Superbike Events on KZbin >>> My neighbourhood more Civilized now ... Many are using Electric Vehicles & eBikes now ... Like in TRÖN! Stay Safe & Ride Safe! 👍

[@princejoyave4060]

Music to my ears... 2020!!!

[@EndTimeDreams]

I had the CBR 250R I accidentally missed a gear when I had just bought it and the engine revved to 20,000 rpm. It was red white and blue and cost $1300 nzd they still sell them in New Zealand, still many around. Mine was a 1987 model MC17 hurricane 4 cylinder 16v dohc 6 speed, 45hp. I topped out at 180 kph or 110mph I remember. Sounded like a F-1 car I remember always revving the engine to 19,000 before I changed gear, was extremely reliable, I had for 3 years and never changed the spark plugs, engine oil or the filter. My friend had the 1989 model with twin headlights it was black gold and silver the model number was MC19. You can still buy the zxr250, fzr250r, gsxr250r and rr and cbr250r and rr here in New Zealand they are still easy to find and cheap.

[@RevvingHeart]

Really??!!! NZ must be gold mine for motorcycle lovers.

[@EndTimeDreams]

@@RevvingHeart Here is a zxr250 for under 2 grand in new zealand www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2507395101.htm?rsqid=dc0b733e1d944ffab7d4426d2e61d9a7-002

[@EndTimeDreams]

@@RevvingHeart We got all the 4 cylinder 250's and 400's from Japan. New Zealand and Australia were a big market.

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

Empty rev at 20k , miss two gears & you will kill the engine easily . I have witnessed this on a MC22 . Motorcycles before 1984 never had electronic spark control or rev limiters . They had mechanical points . I challenge you to change gear well above 20k RPM "money shift" . I have done it & did emergency clutching as the engine grumbled to a stop , never to run again making rev limiters useless.

[@rhhh9420]

Fantastic

[@davegutierrez6006]

Planning to take 1 home..hopefully😄😄😄

[@jollibeetilao3604]

Pls bring this back to life,

[@mathiasjacob1635]

Nice😃😃👍

[@wittepanther]

Man that helpdesk training how to speak with an American accent sure came in handy.

[@Roanne2022]

Awesome

[@usmanqureshi4887]

I hope I'd own one of those one day

[@GhostRider-ms1ep]

I HAD A CBR 250 RR. IN 1990. IT WAS THE ONLY ONE IN PAKISTAN. MOST LOVELY DAYS OF MY LIFE

[@musikteer]

Legitimately unbelievable. That said, I'm gonna get one. Holy shit.

[@danbee6407]

There is a Kawazaki ZXR 250 for sale in WA state on craigslist rn xD The only reason I ended up here.

[@robertrishel3685]

This is pure tease! We never got these glorious machines in the US....and I doubt we will get this new 2020 Kawasaki 250 in North America either....**sigh** we are stuck with crap parallel twins that sound like lawn mowers and have low budget, crap suspension and brakes.

[@busboy3232]

I honestly dont know why North America gets the dumbed down family friendly versions while Japan has all the fun. They have the cbr250RR, CB400 superfour and we get that shitty single cylinder cbr250 that can barely go on the highway. I doubt we will see the new 250 aswell because if it came nobody would buy another ninja400 again

[@livingcreaturehumanbeing5086]

The sound the rpm the speed that was superbike bro

[@arkachatterjee1900]

Thank god, You accent is understandable. GJ

[@tomekvilmovskiy6547]

i prefer to use auto subtitles - helps in most situations

[@extremebro3557]

Anyone: What so special about Japan that you wanna permanently shift to Japan?? Me: Ever heard of Japanese motorbikes (Showing video)

[@adjest6388]

I'd definitely do this if they knew how to appreciate inline 4 screaming at high rpm lol

[@guzforce]

Nice video. Can you make a video about honda valkyrie?

[@Mem_cho69]

yeah old model kawasaki 250 is 🔥 and the ZX25R 2020 are here in my country 🇵🇭 i hope all motorcycles company bring back all screaming sounds inline 4 for 250cc engine

[@michaelb.42112]

The Japanese know how to do everything to perfection. Wow, what amazing bikes and in 2023 I hear there is a movement going on to go as low power as you can go. I hear there are 250cc clubs riding cross country. This is the benefit of social media, despite all the negatives because bikers can find each other here.

[@rajningthauja]

Old is gold

[@Chalto]

I dunno, I always did enjoy revving the crap out of my Marlboro 500LC, with it's 10k redline, and the power only coming on at 9k, meant for some flat-out fun :) Shame the chassis couldn't handle much more than 15mins of hard riding though before wallowing around. I never did get around to fixing it as the UK hurricane of '87 killed it after my house chimney fell onto it and squashed it :( My FZR600R that replaced it was fun & better handling, but I missed my 2 stroke noise & smell (Castrol 545R).

[@TimK-1971]

Definitely, it's the Kawasaki that sounds the best. As always Ninjas Rule!

[@worldwidesports4k]

Dam that 250 sounds good 👍👍👍

[@justin6378]

The 2 stroke 250s would smash these things!

[@marleek5573]

I have a zxr 750, sounds incredible

[@kieferj8058]

3:13 mosquitos in my room at 2:00AM

[@nielsdebakker3283]

Japanese restrictions. Max power allowed for 250cc motorcycles is 45hp has to do with driving license restrictions. There is another restriction for up to 59hp for a 400c license. These are pre 93 numbers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_domestic_market You will also see that the scale of the speedometer stops at 180kmh. You will see that on every jdm motorcycle or car.

[@Thesachenshow]

I have Honda Jade 250cc 1993 model. Which is also an inline four. Makes 40hp at 14500rpm and 23NM tourqe at 11000 rpm. I still have that and it does upto 180kmph. The exhaust sound is a heaven. You may find them in youtube also.. search for it. 😘

[@jeeroslaily7865]

I'm lucky enough to have 2 of these zxr2...1996.. GREEN HORNET and RED RANGER colour... they sounded so terribly intimidating... l really love the sound..looking forward to get the latest zx25r.. but it seems impossible because I'm in Malaysia... hopefully Kawasaki Malaysia will insist to deliver it here..

[@maycodes]

You see thise 2 vents running in tank...that some pretty booster

[@acamparargentina]

this video should be rated 18+ because it is pure porno for the ears, some of the best sounding motorcycles of all times!

[@harryviking6347]

I wish I could find one of these screamers!! I have never ever in my long life seen any of these 4 cyl 250s! Where are they all!! Blown to pieces maybe.....lol!

[@superkai6483]

harry viking just got a 1990 Honda cbr250rr for my first bike, I love it (from New Zealand)

[@harryviking6347]

@@superkai6483 You lucky man! Congratulation!!

[@superkai6483]

@@harryviking6347 Yeah thanks, it's awesome

[@gymfreak659]

I wish these bikes will again reproduce...I would surely get one..

[@RevvingHeart]

Kawasaki is making successor of the ZXR250 named as ZX25R, a 250cc in-line four making something in between 50-60 BHP. But it ain't gonna be cheap.

[@johnsergei]

You opened with an interesting point about CC. Remember 250cc is enough to power tiny 4 seater cars, like the Goggombil & even smaller 100-175cc cars were sold in France in the 1950s. Lots of 360cc mini cars from Japan, even mini SUVs & trucks. Every bike engine in this video is far more powerful, revs much higher & has far less weight to haul. Worth watching just for the audio.

[@IrnMaiden304]

Notice these bike's had thing's many still didn't / haven't had, a fuel and temp gauge. Some only had a temp light or a gauge, alot less had a fuel gauge

[@Jay_fotography]

I had a 2 cilinder quad that was 2 250cc engines and sounds like a super bike

[@user-wj8ij4te2q]

I used to love it when these pulled up against my rgv and tried to race me. I only seen them frommy rear view mirrors and that wasn’t for long

[@weaselsevenster3251]

Until they passed you? 🤣

[@user-wj8ij4te2q]

Yeah nah no chance not even close it was embarrassing for them

[@ventisette.]

Weasel Sevenster no chance, these sound much better but RGV has 20HP more and is lighter

[@weaselsevenster3251]

Guys, was having some fun, 2 strokers 4 life!!! But have to admit those 4cyl 250's have an amazing sound!

[@user-wj8ij4te2q]

Weasel Sevenster nah I had a set hpf mufflers on both my rgvs and they sounded way better then these things. Sounded like a gp bike

[@thomasjoos2871]

The best sound in my ears had the Kawasaki 750 H2 Mach IV Two Stoke. The 500 H1 and the 400 S3 also have a exzellent Sound. The new 4 Stroke Bikes have all the same Sound.

[@LightGesture]

These sound better than any 650... lmbo I had a Ninja 650 2015 as my first bike.... now I've got my dream bike, a 2004 R1. :) I'm looking to start track riding with a 250 to 650 though.....

[@_yourbigdaddy]

It's all about the exhaust .

[@MadhurPulekarPictures]

I vote for Kawasaki 👍

[@3storiesUp]

No 250 will ever sound as good as the MC22 ..

[@danishsaifi3968]

why are these bikes disbanded, I think some companies are taking us for a ride for so many years after watching these Insane motors.

[@stevenc3809]

Loved screaming my old 91 CBR250RR (MC22). The trouble is it was all sound with bugger all power.

[@mixerD1-]

Yep, wouldn't pull you out of bed...

[@cpndSimyule]

Just a little 4 banger

[@ryosuky29]

I still love 2 stroke motorcycle

[@viandylan1917]

The future bike from past

[@idan1242]

4cyls small engines should definitely keep producing these days

[@kevinlaurencejapay5341]

Back in 90s 250cc bikes sounded really great, now bikes from 350cc below all sounded the same.

[@N.I.C.K.0.3]

When old 250cc I4 engines are faster than some of newest 400cc engines lol..

[@vitaminprotein.4036]

That fzr250 is nuts...

[@josheee6123]

I've ridden the first 3, owned a 91 MC22, imo the Honda was the pickup, all round quality was higher, and definitely sounded the best. Pretty forgiving Sports bike to learn on, it was doughy as under 14,000rpm

[@vmoya6631]

I like your videos. I just wish you would also use horse power and miles per hour in power stats and speed figures.

[@FlyingCheemsXD]

I wish Kawasaki Have the same redline in their Zx25r

[@suppaman12]

David47 it will be minimal 15k, maybe 17

[@dumbball1966]

17k in the news

[@MrRGM10]

@@dumbball1966 i think its 18000 for the new one. The old was like 19k

[@dumbball1966]

@@MrRGM10 17k in the news who report from tms

[@tekpar89]

Imagine if all these 250CC were 2 stroke engines !!!

[@robfn]

Make the video again with Kawasaki KR1-S, Honda NSR250, Yamaha TZR250 and Suzuki RGV250. Honorable mentions to Aprilia RS250 and Ktm frr250.

[@melmcewan5572]

I like theses small engines and have examples of all 4 manufacturers. They have slightly more differences and modifications than first appear. For example, the ZXR250A has a smaller bore and longer stroke than the ZXR250C model and the Yamaha FZR250 3LN model the alloy frame has a connecting rod 1mm longer than on the steel framed 2KR model and is redlined at 18, 500 compared to the shorter con-rod 2KR that redlines at 17,000. The CBR model has gear driven cams but unlike the bigger bikes, it is driven off the back of the clutch. My lone Suzuki is the 250 Katana model with the same water cooled GSXR250 engine sculptured to replicate the larger air cooled Katana's. I was hoping to run all bikes back to back on a track day but this will now not happen. 😞

[@paradiselost9946]

2kr has the same 4mm valve stem and seal as the 400 and 600, 3ln had to go for 3.5mm. annoying. and 3ln1-3s seem to have lousy valve seats. but the alternator comes off with no real hassle, allowing a belt to slip in behind. and drive a supercharger. plenty of room in a 3ln, too. 2kr more suited for turbo, big fat steel rail in the way. i had to chop my 2kr in half and replace the bottom engine mount/shockie pivot. the square tube slowly bends and twists, and the rear sags. slapped in some heavy round tube, better brackets. cant do much about the woeful linkage geometry though... not without really getting involved. never a fan of the removable frame member whilst the coolant flows through the fixed frame and rusts it out... um? i can replace removable bits. frames used as coolant lines, not so easy.

[@melmcewan5572]

Thanks for the additional information, I am interested in the technical side of them as they are so unique.@@paradiselost9946

[@celisrusticarlchristians.6586]

As long as it has an inline 4 engine it's gonna sound like a superbike

[@kf8575]

Give it a high rpm inline 6 on the other hand, and it would sound sexual lol

[@fartywartymcfarthead]

small displacement 4 cyls are literally the best kind of bikes

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

All of the four cylinder motorcycles have the rev limiter at 17,000RPM , except Japanese power restriction change models (16,000) . They all sound almost identical at "full song" then they make a "rough harsh stutter due to the primitive hard limiter effect " which is the point at which they become unrideable , jolting , loss of control & traction can occur . I have tested all of them in an electronics room with an oscilloscope. The igniter signals to the ignition coils are full of rubbish harmonics anyway because the IC"s at that time were not very good . I run a soft limiter on the MC22 Tyga that is for track day use .