aprilia 550 v-twin hybrid

[downeyballz]

http://www.apriliausa.com/modelli/offroad/modello_txt.asp?id=111


aprilia makes a v-twin dirtbike that puts out 70hp. the engine is suposed to be smaller and lighter than a 450 single cylinder. this engine was designed to be very compacted and light with tons of torque so i think it wold make a great canidate for a hybrid.

[downeyballz]

nobody likes this idea? they also make a 450 engine w/ smaler bore/stroke. the only catchup is that ama only allows singl cylinder engines

[racerx573]

Originally posted by downeyballz
the only catchup is that ama only allows singl cylinder engines

I was gonna bring up that point, haha.

[250Renvy]

Doesn't aprillia use Can-am or BRP Rotax motors? If so that would be a great motor.

[downeyballz]

yeah it is a rotax engine. i cant wait till i see one of these wrecked on e-bay or something.

and whould the v-twin be leagal for gncc?

[spanky101]

thats a good question because there are tonnnnssss of vtwin utilities that race.

[Dale@AGP]

Originally posted by downeyballz
yeah it is a rotax engine. i cant wait till i see one of these wrecked on e-bay or something.

and whould the v-twin be leagal for gncc?

No it's not a Rotex motor. It was designed by Aprilia and built inhouse. The first two years have reliability issues...you can read about it here:

Her's a thread that might be helpful: http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=493476&highlight=Aprilia

[FUTheman]

I have found a source for crate engines and they are around $2800 for the engine and you need a wiring harness and ecu and other accessories. I was considering putting one in a Cdale frame. They really wold be the ticket for a quad. PM me if you want contact info for the engines.