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 Speedmaster and America Fuel Injection
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Since I live in the US the Speedmaster and America still use the carburetor for 2008. Rumor has it that the US will receive their first fuel injected Speedmaster and America in 2009. How much of a difference will this make for the Speedmaster and America and is it worth it to put off buying one for anther year? Thank you.
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Maybe wait and see how the FI works in europe????
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Here are some differences for the fuel injected vs carb. thanks to Dazco. Maximum Power
54bhp at 6,750 rpm
Maximum Torque
51ft.lbf at 4,800 rpm
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'08 EFI specs for america/speedmaster....
Maximum Power
61bhp / 46kW @ 6,800 rpm
Maximum Torque
55ft.lbf @ 3,300 rpm
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2006 neon blue speedmaster
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Re: Speedmaster and America Fuel Injection
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Old Hand
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The 61 PS (62 HP) is for the earlier engine before the EU and EPA made them detune the engine. The Euro fuel injected bikes have the same ratings as the carburetted ones. Later on when they get the system sorted and fine tuned, they might be able to return to decent valve timing and still meet emissions standards. But, for now, the main difference is that you get a very complicated mess of electronics that not only can't you mess with as easily, but you won't be able to fix it if it breaks.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Since I live in the US the Speedmaster and America still use the carburetor for 2008. Rumor has it that the US will receive their first fuel injected Speedmaster and America in 2009.
According to the info I have recieved, we will be seeing fuel injection here in the US on all the parallel twins starting in July (as late '08 models)
Soren
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