And some of the manufacturers are getting it right with seamless integration. BMW is struggling with it. Other manufacturers are using direct injection to meet emissions and performance at the same time.I'm pretty sure just about every thing is VVT nowadays. They might call it something else, but that's what it amount to.
Ford stumbled with the DI in the ecoboost motors, with the valve fouling issue, but they got that worked out now iiuc.And some of the manufacturers are getting it right with seamless integration. BMW is struggling with it. Other manufacturers are using direct injection to meet emissions and performance at the same time.
Yes, today the vast majority of vehicle engines have VVT ... I'm not sure, but it seems to me that "VVT" is a registered trademark of Toyota, because somewhere on their cars there is an inscription VVT or VVTi .. . same as HEMI ... the S10 is Hemi, but they can't put it because it must be registered by Dodge. TWINCAM, has it Suzuki, EcoBoost and FlexFuel has it Ford, “GTI” or “TSI” Volkswagen...”M1-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6” Bmw...etcI'm pretty sure just about every thing is VVT nowadays. They might call it something else, but that's what it amounts to.
It would be interesting if you explained precisely how and why BMW are struggling? It would be good to name your source(s). When Honda introduced VVT on their VFR800, it was widely criticised due to the sudden way the second pair of valves came in. BMWs method appears to be virtually seamless in the way Honda never really managed to.And some of the manufacturers are getting it right with seamless integration. BMW is struggling with it. Other manufacturers are using direct injection to meet emissions and performance at the same time.
Totally agree with thisThe endless BMW bashing is getting tiresome. It is always best to limit oneself to subjects with first hand knowledge rather than wild speculation and assumptions.
The purpose of the VVT was to broaden the torque curve across the RPM range which it does successfully. There is NO huge torque loss when the cams shift. It is undetectable which has been reported by EVERYONE that has actually ridden one. At least ONE person would have reported it if your statement had any basis for validity. I have yet to read about a single failure and I am quite sure your simply assuming it is going to be unreliable without a shred of evidence to back it up.
I am sorry to say but it is time for me to hit the ignore button. I should have done it some time ago.
Dang, that looks to pull away like my bike.Here is the clearest example ... a little more torque ... “and” a little more hp. if the engine didn't have VVT ... they would have had to choose between torque or hp ... or something in between ... but with the VVT, they magnify both
You landed on the right bike, at the right time, for the right price. A perfect trifecta.Dang, that looks to pull away like my bike.
I'm no hater. I'm extremely impressed with my wife's little GS I have a grand total of 11 minutes on a GS1250 and I thought it was spectacular. At the time I made my post-Tenere purchase, if the GS1250 had been $8K less expensive, I would have bought it without hesitation.
Knowing what I know now, I'm pleased with the way things worked out.
Thank you, and I agreed. It does feel like winning at least a trifecta.You landed on the right bike, at the right time, for the right price. A perfect trifecta.
I am truly happy for you and have enjoyed reading your updates!
I don't feel the need to justify my purchase decisions to anyone. My only goal is to educate folks that may be interested in learning something about the bikes I have first hand knowledge. I have learned a lot on forums from actual owners so once in awhile I like to give back.Thank you, and I agreed. It does feel like winning at least a trifecta.
IMHO there is no such thing as the perfect bike. We all have our own interest, requirements, desires, plans and goals. All of those factors can evolve, devolve, shift, or just flat out change for an endless number of reasons. The best we can hope for is there is a bike on the market that meets your current outlook, and you can afford it. I dare say most people reading this thread had the Super Tenere meet most of those factors at some point in their life...I certainly did.
I can also tell you, if your goals or interest change, it's okay. There's nothing to feel bad or guilty about if you change to something else. And definitely don't take to heart any slams or insults about the brand or model you selected. It's just noise. Remember, somewhere in the world there is someone who thinks a Harley xxx is the perfect bike for them. Who am I to tell them that POS shouldn't even be called a motorcycle?