Whats the best 4 stroke kit, available on the market today

[Jim Richardson]

Define 'Best' ...

• price
• performance
• quality/reliability
• ease of installation
• appearance
• maintainability(how easy is it to work on?)
• spares availability
• rider weight
• terrain
• climate
• ...

and, there are probably more things to consider. They ALL enter in to the mix, and every person's definition of which of these factors are important, and which are less so, is different.

For the first seven factors, think about them, and give them an importance weighting, of 1 to 10, say. Then, when comparing the various kits, you could assign them each a estimate of how well they meet the factor you're considering - also, from 1 to 10. When you've done that, multiply the two numbers together for each factor, add the results all up, and compare the numbers... the bigger the final number, the 'Better' that kit is ... for YOU.

In my case, (I want a system that is well made, very reliable 'out of the box', that I can spend my time riding, and not adjusting/fiddling with/repairing,) my personal importance weightings would be

• price: 5
• performance: 6
• quality/reliability: 10
• ease of installation: 5
• appearance: 1
• maintainability: 8
• spares availability: 9

I've attached a spreadsheet with my evaluation of some of the kits. Adjust it with your importance ratings, and your 'intangibles' (weight/terrain/climate, etc.) In my case, climate is hot and dry, so friction drive gets good performance marks. In a wet climate, not so much...

Great informative post. I'm looking for reviews / advice on the 21 speed Mt. bike I just built. It's great in town but I want to use it out of town off road ( nothing radical) and this is rolling hills area. Also I'm new here and not sure how to use this site . Thanks . JR

 

[Jim Richardson]

Great informative post. I'm looking for reviews / advice on the 21 speed Mt. bike I just built. It's great in town but I want to use it out of town off road ( nothing radical) and this is rolling hills area. Also I'm new here and not sure how to use this site . Thanks . JR

I don't know if the chinese source is valid, or a knock off, but the fact that they are advertising them with the Honda logo certainly implies that they are genuine.

Honda would have to verify they are now sourcing at least some of their engines in China before I would venture to say anything about the engines being built there. IF they are sourcing their engines there now, I am SURE that they would have their QC program in place and working, before they sell any engines from that source.

However, I AM curious as to why Honda would allow their manufacturer to sell directly, instead of only through Honda. Typically, an engine maker would ONLY sell bulk quantities through their own sales department; they would NEVER allow a supplier to sell THEIR branded engines on the open market.

 

[KCvale]

wow, 5 year old topic revived ;-}

I like the HS144F-1G clutch attached 53cc engine.
That will take the Grubee 4G belt transfer case and it hands down the best.

Automatic clutch pull start that runs on regular gas, whats not to love?