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ross932c
06-12-2005, 10:33 AM
I'm just curiose, I was looking around the board, found a few, just wondering if there is a site or anything? Just wondering on top speeds for different 3 wheelers.

Also, 200es slower then a 200e? I was told because the es has reverse it will slow it down, giving the e an advantage. Thanks.
Tri-ZNate
06-12-2005, 10:37 AM
Also, 200es slower then a 200e? I was told because the es has reverse it will slow it down, giving the e an advantage. Thanks.


im not sure if thats true but since they are the same cc, and the es is shaft which adds weight, and the e is chain, I think the e would go faster.
ross932c
06-12-2005, 11:01 AM
Ya I was figuring that too. My buddy has a 200e with a frotn end conversion, so its a 4 wheeler (I know, he shoulda kept it a 3 wheeler) And he's currently rebuilding it, new piston, rings, and 2nd gear (there was a tooth missing). He said once he's done and has it broke in he can beat me ina a drag. I'm doubting he can. His front end isnt much heavier then mine surprising, his front tires are pretty small. But I am still thinking something is done to mine because it goes soo fast, he keeps comparing his to mine saying if mine does 50 his will do 55 or 60. I seriously duobt it. Thats why I'm looking for stock speeds for them. Seeing if when stock who would win. I'm gunna put money on it, but wanna be sure I can win first.
Tri-ZNate
06-12-2005, 11:13 AM
the average speed of my SXs is 53 or so mph. So your ES should do like 48 stock.
BIGCRIP28
06-12-2005, 11:31 AM
stock, those are probably in the mid 40s
ClayW
06-12-2005, 11:51 AM
It all depends on how BIG your arse is. :D Weights plays a big role. I had a 250SX and ES at the same time. My buddy would ride one or the other. He weighed 145lbs. I weigh 280. Whichever he was on, won. Evey time. I would bet that weight can affect speed as much as 5 to 8mph on any trike.
ross932c
06-12-2005, 11:53 AM
true, I forgot about that. thanks I think he weighs just a little more then me, like 10 or so pounds. Who would you put your money on?
Tri-ZNate
06-12-2005, 11:54 AM
you if he has a 4 wheeler conversion
Maine_Triker
06-12-2005, 12:09 PM
The 250es does about 45, stock. The 200e is suprisingly faster, probably about 48-49 (don't have a speedo on that one yet so I'm not sure).

A 250sx will do about 51-52 stock.

A 350x goes at least 50 :D (ahhh-duuuhhh) lol, I clocked it with my mom's Outlander.

Hey Clay, take your X out for a spin and let us know how fast your going. :D
canadiandevil2
06-12-2005, 01:17 PM
Id put my money on the 200e because it is chain drive. Ive been told that with shaft drive you get 75% of your power to the rear wheels but with chain you get 95%
ClayW
06-12-2005, 01:26 PM
Well My X would do about 65 with me on it. The wife. Over 70 im sure. I could bairely get the front tire off the ground in 4th. Most folks can do that with ease. But they dont weigh 280. A buddy did 72 or 74 on his. Thats plenty fast. :beer
OldManDM
06-12-2005, 02:36 PM
i remember many,many years ago it came out in dirt wheels that the `85 250r would do between 75 to 80 stock,and i had a buddy clock me alongside his pickup with mine doing right at 100,but mine wasn`t stock.....it had some engine mods and little bit bigger sprockets and i was in the navy at the time and weighed alot less than i do now!
bigredhead
06-12-2005, 04:36 PM
Was out with 4 of the big quads today.. on open hard packed dirt road.. they clocked me at a steady 55 mph.

Guy on the bombardier laughed his head off after we stopped.. he was in front.. he's like " Man.. i can't beleive it.. that little bugger is FAST... i was sure you'd have been 5 minutes behind me but every time i turned around.. there you were ! "..

I had it pinned... letting go to make corners and just barely.. then right back on it..

Has a K/N filter and a beat up exhause that lets alot of air go past the sides.. so i'm slightly faster than stock i think !! :P
bigredhead
06-12-2005, 04:48 PM
oh.. i guess i should mention.. i was on the SX. !

damn i love that bike !!!
jmsmilin
06-12-2005, 04:52 PM
clocked my STOCK 250sx topped out at 55, havent clocked my 350x, but with me on it I bet id do an easy 70.
BIGCRIP28
06-12-2005, 06:09 PM
i remember many,many years ago it came out in dirt wheels that the `85 250r would do between 75 to 80 stock,and i had a buddy clock me alongside his pickup with mine doing right at 100,but mine wasn`t stock.....it had some engine mods and little bit bigger sprockets and i was in the navy at the time and weighed alot less than i do now!

100 mph? i dont know about that. how much did you change the gearing?
Tri-ZNate
06-12-2005, 06:12 PM
by average i mean my three SXs top speeds added and divided by 3. the one will do 49 since it has so much stuff on it, the other will do 53, and my fast one will do 57. lol and NONE of them have brakes. :naughty:
ross932c
06-12-2005, 07:00 PM
I drove my old 200es for a year with no breaks. You get used to it after a while, but now after having breaks I dont know how I lived without them
Yamahauler
06-12-2005, 07:13 PM
a few years ago, i weighed about 130 lbs or so, I clocked my 84 200s at 92.7km/h on my GPS. It's completly stock.
Tri-ZNate
06-12-2005, 07:22 PM
a few years ago, i weighed about 130 lbs or so, I clocked my 84 200s at 92.7km/h on my GPS. It's completly stock.

Not too shabby. thats like 57.6 mph :TrikesOwn
BIGCRIP28
06-12-2005, 07:34 PM
a few years ago, i weighed about 130 lbs or so, I clocked my 84 200s at 92.7km/h on my GPS. It's completly stock.

i dont know, that sounds way to high to me.
Maine_Triker
06-12-2005, 07:39 PM
i dont know, that sounds way to high to me.

Not really, those 200s's are pretty peppy...
ross932c
06-12-2005, 07:51 PM
That still soundskinda high. maybe not, never driven a 200s.
ross932c
06-12-2005, 07:56 PM
I wanna 200s now lol
Yamahauler
06-13-2005, 12:53 AM
they arnt very heavy, and plus i was pretty light. so if your 250lbs, dont expect it to go that fast, haha
Yamahauler
06-13-2005, 12:54 AM
o wait, it wasnt completly stock, it has a cobra exhaust, but it was never rejetted for the pipe
Yamahauler
06-13-2005, 01:40 AM
I wanna 200s now lol
Tri-Z's are faster :D
Oldshell4481
06-13-2005, 06:33 AM
my 200e seems to move along alright, can keep up with utility four wheelers, never clocked it but next time im around and my friend has his gps on him ill take a look. i also have no rear brakes, very little front brakes, and one bum tire, so it kinda sucks going fast.
Huffa
06-13-2005, 07:16 AM
Id put my money on the 200e because it is chain drive. Ive been told that with shaft drive you get 75% of your power to the rear wheels but with chain you get 95%

That makes no difference what so ever. The E might get there quicker but the top speed is totally dependent on two things, the gearing and the size tires on.

Whether you weigh 130 or 200 if your both at redline that's all it's going to do.

The 130 guy will get there quicker but won't have a higher top speed.
bigredhead
06-13-2005, 09:15 AM
I don't totally agree.

Less weight.. less wind resistance.. etc...... will get you a few more mph.
short4stuff
06-13-2005, 11:09 AM
I don't totally agree.

Less weight.. less wind resistance.. etc...... will get you a few more mph.

bigred I see your point but agree with Huffa because if your trike has the power to pull your weight to top speed (or redline) which is the highest the engine will ever rev .. then whether you weight 100lbs or 250lbs .. as long as your at redline the speed will be the same.
bigredhead
06-13-2005, 11:19 AM
Hmmm... tough call.

I think some clutch slippage comes into play here... a 250 lb rider would still rev it out but have you ever seen the pimp squeeks at the go cart track zoom by the bigger riders on identical machines !?

big bore machines would be less noticable, but on 200 cc's a heavy rider would be slower in my 0.02

ok.. we need some testing here.. who's in ?
short4stuff
06-13-2005, 11:25 AM
Hmmm... tough call.

I think some clutch slippage comes into play here... a 250 lb rider would still rev it out but have you ever seen the pimp squeeks at the go cart track zoom by the bigger riders on identical machines !?

big bore machines would be less noticable, but on 200 cc's a heavy rider would be slower in my 0.02

ok.. we need some testing here.. who's in ?

hmm yeah I see your point to about the slipage ... but the go cart thing well are they at top speed?.. cause acceletating will be faster with a lighter rider.. also do they have the power to pull high revs with the heavier rider?

bigred know of any 200 engines?... pm me if you do.. my x motor is kinda trashed.
Huffa
06-13-2005, 05:11 PM
Another point is that if you up the horsepwer by ANY amount (5,10, 15) it won't make a bit of difference top speed wise if your red line is the same. You'll get there a heck of a lot quicker but the top speed will remain the same.

Top speed = red line and thats what we are talking about here.
Huffa
06-13-2005, 05:13 PM
bigred I see your point but agree with Huffa because if your trike has the power to pull your weight to top speed (or redline) which is the highest the engine will ever rev .. then whether you weight 100lbs or 250lbs .. as long as your at redline the speed will be the same.

Yep, he's right :beer

We had a discussion on this a while back and also mentioned that when a ballon tire expands it is changing your gear ratio. Go slow - tire smaller - it's gear down...........go fast - tire bigger - it's geared up. So with balloner your have a varible gear ratio! Pretty cool.

That's why alot of times when your talking same machine and a few MPH difference top speed between the two , most likely one has a larger tire on then the other.