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发表于 2002-7-16 18:21:50
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The rotary, or Wankel, engine has a number of benefits over standard engines including a lack of camshafts, intake and exhaust valves, and a reduced number of moving parts.
However, Suzuki's introduction of a rotary-engined motorcycle in the 1970s was destined to become an eventual failure. This large motorcycle, while mechanically simple, consumed a whopping 30 to 35 miles per gallon in the gas-conservative 1970s and weighed in at a hefty 573 lbs. Also included was a special heat shield since the rotary engine design tended to make exhaust pipes hot enough to burn riders' legs. To make matters worse, the RE5 tended to buck, pop, and surge as a result of the dual ingition system installed to handle proper timing under conditions of acceleration and deceleration.
However, for all its ungainly operation and idiosyncracies, the rotary RE5 can be respected as an important investigation into the mechanics of motorcycling and has become a very highly regarded collector's item.
Features:
573 pounds (wet)
two-barrel, down-draft, 18-32mm automotive-style carb.
dual oil system to lubricate the engine seals
dual ignition system
30 to 35 mpg fuel consumption
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