Subject: Re: Power difference between Ambos and Eldos...
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Aug 16, 2001, 12:43 PM
Post ID: 1707893812
Ron,
I have two Ambos but have only ridden an Eldo up and down the street once. I
can't really talk about the power differences but what I liked about the
Eldo was the extra gear. I think that would help if you were running a
heavier load.
That being said......I think the Ambo is powerful enough for your 215 lb
frame. I remember hearing Frank Wedge telling me that he used to load him,
his wife, his daughter and a bunch of stuff on his V700 and head off on
trips. I remember seeing a pic of the crew loaded on the bike.....quite a
sight.
As for the Ambo....I can attest that a properly tuned Ambo will cruise along
the highway at 80 just fine......so long as you don't mind the tranny whine.
I kind of like it though :-)
I'm sure the bike would haul you around just fine and as Kev said.....don't
pass up a good deal on an Ambo....they are much prettier than an Eldo....in
my opinion :-)
Regards....Ian
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Graf <kgr-@midwestpension.com>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: August 16, 2001 1:27 PM
Subject: RE: Power difference between Ambos and Eldos...
Ron,
I'd have to say that most of the differance would be in the top end. They're
stroked, not bored to get the 850cc. If I remember my schoolin' correctly,
stroking an engine gives more power on the highway, boring gives it more
low end.
I can't say that theres a BIG differance, some sure, but nothing to pass a
good deal on a Ambo