SKYTEAM

[MJH]

EPA sues MotorScience Inc. over emissions documents

http://www.epacarb.com/bike_en.html

[MOTO-SCOOT BILL]

MORE INFO FOR SKYTEAM ACE 125.......http://moto-scoot.net/skyteam_ace.php

[MJH]

§ 86.420-78 Engine families.

[xrdude]

I am a newby as far as the chinese motorcycle market goes- was a youngster when the Japanese got started in the US- and I am sort of hot to lay my hands on one of the Skyteam Ace125's. My first, and most important question involves the engine family used - is the engine a Honda clone (and if so anybody know which family?) I have many years of experience with a variety of older Honda four stroke engines and although to me the engine in the Ace 125 doesn't look as Honda as some other manufacturers I have seen until I get my hands on one it is hard to tell. If I can get any info on the engine in the Ace 125 to start working out plans I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Charlie

[humanbeing]

Based on CG125 http://world.honda.com/history/chall...125/index.html which NEVER imported to US officially. Doesn't look as Honda because it's balanced.

[xrdude]

Thanks for the info. Still appears I would have to get my hands on one to truly know whether a direct bolt in swap (seems unlikely at this point) would be possible. That CG125 engine is interesting to me ( from an engineering standpoint) as it was not used in the US, performance potential seems limited, but article about it touts its reliability. Talked to somebody at Skyteam Headquarters on the phone and he said the Ace125 should be here in the US around June.

Charlie

[Gardo]

Based on CG125 http://world.honda.com/history/chall...125/index.html which NEVER imported to US officially. Doesn't look as Honda because it's balanced.

That was a very cool read thanks for posting it

[culcune]

Thanks for the info. Still appears I would have to get my hands on one to truly know whether a direct bolt in swap (seems unlikely at this point) would be possible. That CG125 engine is interesting to me ( from an engineering standpoint) as it was not used in the US, performance potential seems limited, but article about it touts its reliability. Talked to somebody at Skyteam Headquarters on the phone and he said the Ace125 should be here in the US around June.

Charlie

I wish I knew you were calling--I want people to let them know we are interested in their 223cc enduro and V-Raptor which they have no plans for as of yet--if enough people request these bikes, they might change their mind and add them to their US lineup?!

[xrdude]

Well, I guess I could say I am interested in them bringing those two models in, even if isn't necessarily so. They look nice, kind of a Yamaha TW200 copy and CRF230 copy, but I am on the downslide of my riding career and my dirt years are pretty much behind me--

Charlie

[culcune]

Well, I guess I could say I am interested in them bringing those two models in, even if isn't necessarily so. They look nice, kind of a Yamaha TW200 copy and CRF230 copy, but I am on the downslide of my riding career and my dirt years are pretty much behind me--

Charlie

I was joking about the phone call; however, I would like these bikes to come to the US. I have always liked enduros, and as I have gotten older, I like the fat-tired dirt bike look, ala TW200. Kind of like the idea behind beach cruisers, but more useful! I am considering the RV90 clone they offer...