Belt drives are quieter, cleaner and generally as tuff if not tuffer than chains, that is why I asked the origional question that started this thread, "why did Kawi drop the use of belts on the en500"? I have owned two HD's with a total of 66,000 mi. between them and two Boss Hoss BHC-3's with the 385 hp. ZZ4 motors, with 44,000 mi. between those. I have had absolutly zero problems, and adjustments for stretch and pully wear is far less than for a chain and sprockets. Todays belts can carry LOTS of hp and torque.

 

You could just as easily ask why nearly all current bikes use telescopic forks instead of leading link.

Rob

 

the buell xb12r is belt drive at 105hp and 84ftlb torque, haven't heard of any belt issues with them

as is the buell 1125r at 146hp

 

Good to know that. We don'r see many Buells.

Rob

 

import duties probably make them a bit expensive over there, I like buells alot. some real nice design features like the frame is the fuel tank to lower center of mass.

I'd like to sell my old 95 zx6r for a buell xb9 lightning next year.

 

Williamr, now I know the answer, you hit the nail right on the head, "ITS CHEAPER"

 

you keep talking like that young man and im gonna wash your mouth out with soap!

 

We see Buells as tuned Harleys, and we don't like them, so we don't see many. If we want big V-twin sports bikes we buy Italian. Otherwise it's Japanese or Triumphs, with BMWs for riders who don't really understand what a bike is..

Rob