Inline-Four vs. V-Twin article from Cycle World - Page 2

ABearden · 02-07-2005, 03:56 PM

No love for the parallel twin? (EX500) :greenflip

I've only ridden the parallel twin and the inline 4's. I like the smoother response of the inline. Mind you, I'm comparing two bikes with 12 years engineering between them, and a 100cc (60hp) difference. Anyone make a 600 class V twin I can try? :wave

Honestly, I want to see a V6 big-bang bike. Would be interesting.

Tryful · 02-07-2005, 06:24 PM

Right now for me its still a tossup as to what I like or prefer more. I've ridden a V-twin a Mille R courtesy of SPEED and I didn't really get to wring it out to feel what it was all about. But my initial impression was you twist and you go, probably a bit different riding style as compared to my inline 750.

The 750 I love, its smooth, it pulls up top and I know where the power begins so I can eventually find the optimal situation for the bike with a matter of time. I've always wanted to ride an RC-51 to see what all the fuss is about, but no souls willing to let me ride it and see what its like.

I came close to trading the 750 for an RC51 but decided against it since I've never ridden one.

Ohhh yeah and YES the V-twins sound waayyyyyyy better :happyb

CaptainLeo · 02-07-2005, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABearden

No love for the parallel twin? (EX500) :greenflip

I've only ridden the parallel twin and the inline 4's. I like the smoother response of the inline. Mind you, I'm comparing two bikes with 12 years engineering between them, and a 100cc (60hp) difference. Anyone make a 600 class V twin I can try? :wave

Honestly, I want to see a V6 big-bang bike. Would be interesting.

Suzuki makes the SV650 that is a v-twin. It really is a great bike, very underrated.

JarlByro · 02-10-2005, 06:59 PM

I have to say that I love V twins but I'm still leaning a bit towards in line Fours. I finally got to ride my buddys Mille at the crest this afternoon, it was awsome! But felt drasticly different I cant really place it. The tourque was deffinatly nice but I'm not a very heavy guy (147 lbs) so the revvy no tourqueness of my 636 does just fine for me...

To the inline 3's I'd love to ride one! Nobody I know owns a triumph and I dont think they'd let me ride it :biglaugh

flyinfizzer · 02-10-2005, 07:31 PM

Very cool byron, i guess you bugged the crap outta that dude and he finally said "ok fine here!" lol

As for me...I really don't care right now. If it has an engine and two wheels i'm all for it. LOL

I've ridden both twins and I4's at the track and it was a vastly different experience. Can't really say that i liked one better than the other though...

Scout · 02-13-2005, 03:40 AM

Maybe you twinners can help me out here:

As I voted, I've only ridden I-4's. My 954 acts just like a late model I-4 liter-bike should. My Bandit (with it's re-tuned for torque) makes max (stock) torque of 70 pounds at around 4500 rpm's (kinda like a twin, I'm guessing) and hold's it straight across the board until red-line. With the newer liters, they seem to be making an incredible amount of mid-range torque vs. all up top, like it used to be.

Not taking into consideration rotating-mass-inertia with engine configs (steering differences), and the "big-bang" effect of the twins (traction differences), are the twins now losing out on what I like to call "Pulling Power?" :dunno

Throttlepimp · 02-14-2005, 01:21 PM

Blah! And on the 5 the day Hondasan made the V Four...and it was good.

My 99' Interceptor is a great all-arounder'. Loads of torque all thru the power band and no top end problems. Ride it every day to work. With the gear driven timing and rumpity thump tone it sounds like a Supercharged small block chevy.

I will own a TLR 1000s (or RC 51) if not for the fact that while riding a friends V twin super bike, a Harley guy looked the bike up and down at the stop light and just above the sound of the sound of the Tillers heart beat altering tone said "It'll do". When the light turned green It did. :biglaugh It still brings a smile to my face thinking about riding that thing, and the girls...well they couldn't get enough.

My dedicated track day tool will be an I4 (600), Kawi, Yamaha or Honda. Just don't care for the looks on the Suzuki but all the big fours bikes are so close performance wise would I ever really notice a lap time differnce once I got use to the bikes set up and ergos?

My vote, well I'm waiting for the V-five! :funflip

SPEED · 02-14-2005, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Throttlepimp

Blah! And on the 5 the day Hondasan made the V Four...and it was good.

My 99' Interceptor is a great all-arounder'. Loads of torque all thru the power band and no top end problems. Ride it every day to work. With the gear driven timing and rumpity thump tone it sounds like a Supercharged small block chevy.

I will own a TLR 1000s (or RC 51) if not for the fact that while riding a friends V twin super bike, a Harley guy looked the bike up and down at the stop light and just above the sound of the sound of the Tillers heart beat altering tone said "It'll do". When the light turned green It did. :biglaugh It still brings a smile to my face thinking about riding that thing, and the girls...well they couldn't get enough.

My dedicated track day tool will be an I4 (600), Kawi, Yamaha or Honda. Just don't care for the looks on the Suzuki but all the big fours bikes are so close performance wise would I ever really notice a lap time differnce once I got use to the bikes set up and ergos?

My vote, well I'm waiting for the V-five! :funflip

:welcome good to have you aboard :wave

V-5 isn't an option in the poll :lmao

Throttlepimp · 02-14-2005, 02:32 PM

Speed, and I'm still waiting...

Thanks for the welcome!

Johnny Diablo · 04-04-2007, 07:50 PM

I know I am a minority but I even like the Vtec feature of my v-four. Seond to that the Inline twin RZ350 engine. I am also partial to the single cylinder engine.... then maybe the inline four. Dying to try a V-Twin

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer...Inline 4, or V-Twin?
Inline 4 definately!	15	26.32%
Inline 4 because that's all I've ever ridden.	13	22.81%
V-Twin definately!	8	14.04%
V-Twin because that's all I've ever ridden.	3	5.26%
They both really get me off!	14	24.56%
I really have no clue what the big deal is.	4	7.02%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

02-07-2005, 06:24 PM	#12
Tryful Canyon Carver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lakewood, Socal Posts: 515 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (10)	Right now for me its still a tossup as to what I like or prefer more. I've ridden a V-twin a Mille R courtesy of SPEED and I didn't really get to wring it out to feel what it was all about. But my initial impression was you twist and you go, probably a bit different riding style as compared to my inline 750. The 750 I love, its smooth, it pulls up top and I know where the power begins so I can eventually find the optimal situation for the bike with a matter of time. I've always wanted to ride an RC-51 to see what all the fuss is about, but no souls willing to let me ride it and see what its like. I came close to trading the 750 for an RC51 but decided against it since I've never ridden one. Ohhh yeah and YES the V-twins sound waayyyyyyy better :happyb __________________ How do you know where you are? If you don't know where you started from? 2005 999 Duc- Black

02-10-2005, 07:31 PM	#15
flyinfizzer Squid Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 189 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (10)	Very cool byron, i guess you bugged the crap outta that dude and he finally said "ok fine here!" lol As for me...I really don't care right now. If it has an engine and two wheels i'm all for it. LOL I've ridden both twins and I4's at the track and it was a vastly different experience. Can't really say that i liked one better than the other though... __________________ I'm so fast i can turn the lights out in my room and be in bed before the room gets dark! -Muhammed Ali _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \|--Suzuki Racing-----\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

02-13-2005, 03:40 AM	#16
Scout Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 77 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (10)	Maybe you twinners can help me out here: As I voted, I've only ridden I-4's. My 954 acts just like a late model I-4 liter-bike should. My Bandit (with it's re-tuned for torque) makes max (stock) torque of 70 pounds at around 4500 rpm's (kinda like a twin, I'm guessing) and hold's it straight across the board until red-line. With the newer liters, they seem to be making an incredible amount of mid-range torque vs. all up top, like it used to be. Not taking into consideration rotating-mass-inertia with engine configs (steering differences), and the "big-bang" effect of the twins (traction differences), are the twins now losing out on what I like to call "Pulling Power?" :dunno __________________ Every choice you make can be traced back to the instinctual need to seek pleasure, and avoid pain. These two forces are interconnected, different sides to the same coin. The Ride Of My Life - Mat Hoffman

02-14-2005, 01:21 PM	#17
Throttlepimp Track Junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South of the 78. Posts: 1,202 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (39)	Blah! And on the 5 the day Hondasan made the V Four...and it was good. My 99' Interceptor is a great all-arounder'. Loads of torque all thru the power band and no top end problems. Ride it every day to work. With the gear driven timing and rumpity thump tone it sounds like a Supercharged small block chevy. I will own a TLR 1000s (or RC 51) if not for the fact that while riding a friends V twin super bike, a Harley guy looked the bike up and down at the stop light and just above the sound of the sound of the Tillers heart beat altering tone said "It'll do". When the light turned green It did. :biglaugh It still brings a smile to my face thinking about riding that thing, and the girls...well they couldn't get enough. My dedicated track day tool will be an I4 (600), Kawi, Yamaha or Honda. Just don't care for the looks on the Suzuki but all the big fours bikes are so close performance wise would I ever really notice a lap time differnce once I got use to the bikes set up and ergos? My vote, well I'm waiting for the V-five! :funflip __________________ An adreneal gland is a terrible thing to waste...

02-07-2005, 03:56 PM	#11
ABearden Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 571 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (10)	No love for the parallel twin? (EX500) :greenflip I've only ridden the parallel twin and the inline 4's. I like the smoother response of the inline. Mind you, I'm comparing two bikes with 12 years engineering between them, and a 100cc (60hp) difference. Anyone make a 600 class V twin I can try? :wave Honestly, I want to see a V6 big-bang bike. Would be interesting.

02-10-2005, 06:59 PM	#14
JarlByro Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Irvine Posts: 25 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	I have to say that I love V twins but I'm still leaning a bit towards in line Fours. I finally got to ride my buddys Mille at the crest this afternoon, it was awsome! But felt drasticly different I cant really place it. The tourque was deffinatly nice but I'm not a very heavy guy (147 lbs) so the revvy no tourqueness of my 636 does just fine for me... To the inline 3's I'd love to ride one! Nobody I know owns a triumph and I dont think they'd let me ride it :biglaugh

02-14-2005, 02:32 PM	#19
Throttlepimp Track Junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South of the 78. Posts: 1,202 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (39)	Speed, and I'm still waiting... Thanks for the welcome! __________________ An adreneal gland is a terrible thing to waste...

04-04-2007, 07:50 PM	#20
Johnny Diablo Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alhambra Bikes: Some broken Vespas, VFR 800 Age: 34 Posts: 38 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (11)	V-four!! I know I am a minority but I even like the Vtec feature of my v-four. Seond to that the Inline twin RZ350 engine. I am also partial to the single cylinder engine.... then maybe the inline four. Dying to try a V-Twin

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