herrman wrote: Just have to economise in other areas.
Peter.
Good one for you! To save money i'm on a diet of water, cheap beer and macaroni pasta for a month now ..... you'll get use to it and even lose some weight
About the Zard and its performance; this is what Wunderlich has to say about it:
Power, professional Sound-Engineering and a worldwide unique design results in a powerfull expression for the new S: a dynamic rear end, which is a much better fit to the S.
A deep boxer-sound, in high rev-region changes to an exciting racing sound. On top of that, the ZARD-technicians where able to achieve a more powerfull and harmonic torque deployment. The boxer will now thumper from 'Drehzahlkeller' (love this word) until the magic 8500 rpm..
The rear end will not only appear narrower and lighter, but actually weight less.
Freeflowing absorption muffler with extreme little counterpressure.
Up to ca. 4000 RPM dull growling - above that, the S unfold its full power blow by blow from the exhaust, like you used to hear only form the old BMW-racerbikes.
Over a large rev-range an extra 6 HP and 5 Nm is claimed.
Powerfull, harmonic power deployment.
Weight saving and fascinating looks.
Durable construction (in and outside completely Stainless steel).
Easy to mount.
EG-ABE approved.
Fits with either the original or with our Aluminium-numberplate bracket Legere06".
Excuse me for any odd English lines; neither my technical German nor technical English is sufficient to complete a 'a motorcycle is Born' episode without causing serious damage to tools, myself or the bike in question
At least it will give you an idea what to expect.
I bought it mainly for the looks. Don't really know about the performance increase. It does run through the higher revs very easy now. No hesitation to run in to the red zone (didn't hit the limiter yet though).
HJ
