lem r3

[rybo3]

had a chance to check out the new lem r3 today. it sure is a good looking bike, but i am wondering how come you don't see any out front at the big races. where does this bike fall off and the cobra's and polini's gain?

 

[Jasle]

Well to start with its about 1HP off. also the clutch is very tought to master in the setup. it takes a lot of experimentation. Not sure where you race but at Loretta's there was only 1 Polini in the top 15 of the 7-8 class. Also Cobra had 12 out of the top 15 in 4-6 class. So comparing the Polini isn't quite fair. The KTM is faster and lighter than the Polini. The 03King is up on HP and has a better cooling system. The Cobra is the only bike with Major changes other than the 12" wheel which everyone did. I'm expecting a great year in 7-8 racing!!!

see http://www.peeweepowersports.com/Why Cobra.htm to see what I mean.

 

[rybo3]

thanks jasle. i don't really know anything bout the 50c racing scene. and i guess you were right. not to much other than cobra on top.

 

[Jasle]

It sorta depends on your local dealer. there are markets out there where the Polini kicks butt. Usually because a dealer is good at servicing their bikes and supporting the racer. If you were going to race and there wasn't a Cobra dealer around but there was a Polini dealer I'd probably reccomend going with Polini unless you feel your kid could compete at a national level. For local racing the Polini, KTM, Cobra, LEM R3 will all do a pretty good job.