POWRI Midwest Division ll Midgets Series

jjones752 · 9/16/15, 7:32 PM

Currently D-II rules are 875 # for 600cc, 900# for 601-1000cc, 1000# up to 1206 and 1125 for automotive; there are rumblings but not confirmed that 1200-1400cc will be allowed next year but they must weigh 1125 also. I don't think anyone with 1000cc motors will be handicapped by running against bigger motorcycle powerplants that have to carry an extra 250 pounds, but I'm still intrigued by the prospect of going bigger, for purely personal reasons...

DAD · 9/16/15, 7:54 PM

Jim

I think last time we ran with you guys at Montpelier we weighed 1120 or so pounds with a 1000cc Kawasaki, we did pretty good. Racers tend to put too much importance on weigh>>cubic inches>>and posted Horsepower numbers. The big Kaw has a little more low end torque and power it would need to be driven that way. The 1000cc motors are cammy and need to be driven hard to keep the rpm's up. A lot to do with driving style. Sometimes a little extra weight is a good thing.

With the bigger bike motors you be working in uncharted waters. I would love it.

Honest Dad himself

9/16/15, 7:54 PM	#12 Re: POWRI Midwest Division ll Midgets Series
DAD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,957	Jim I think last time we ran with you guys at Montpelier we weighed 1120 or so pounds with a 1000cc Kawasaki, we did pretty good. Racers tend to put too much importance on weigh>>cubic inches>>and posted Horsepower numbers. The big Kaw has a little more low end torque and power it would need to be driven that way. The 1000cc motors are cammy and need to be driven hard to keep the rpm's up. A lot to do with driving style. Sometimes a little extra weight is a good thing. With the bigger bike motors you be working in uncharted waters. I would love it. Honest Dad himself