226 Vintage Stands for Performance
Dyno Graphs
Stella/LML Results
A Clear Winner
That dark green line is 226 Vintage, kinging the competition in HP right where it counts. Increased HP means increase of between 8 - 12 mph, making some models more freeway accessible. More than 150 dyno runs were made and many were repeated to ensure the accuracy of the results. Each run was made in 4th gear with wide open throttle. An air fuel (A/F) sensor was used to ensure accurate jetting throughout the tests. Horsepower (HP) is calculated from torque values and for this article we will show HP and not torque. MPH will also be used instead of RPM. It was determined speed is easier for most to relate to.
The tests were performed in the preferred sequence of upgrades. Preferred sequence refers to an order of upgrades complementing performance increase. The Dyno Star brand dynometer used for the Stella/LML Project is owned by Karl Engellenner of Motorcycle Machinist Specialties in Sacramento, CA.
Because You Asked
The P200 Hot Wing
You asked for it, so we did it. There was enough interest in P200 exhaust systems that we put in the time and R & D for you. Fresh off the dyno, the new P200 Hot Wing pipe performed in typical 226 fashion, offering 16.5 peak HP - a full half HP better than anything else in its class. The dyno testing was performed with a Malossi 210 kit and stock gearing. The pipe was also tested with a stock cylinder with consistent results.
More Horses Than JL and PM
The P200 H-Bomb
Here's the first look at the H-Bomb dyno in 3rd Gear. Team 226 riders Guillermo and Jumbo made their way over to the dyno shop just prior to AmeriVespa with a brand new H-Bomb in their hands. These are the results.
Go Faster, More Often
The P200 H-Bomb
Here's the first look at the H-Bomb dyno in 4th Gear. Guillermo and Jumbo tested out three different performance pipes, and a stock pipe. As was the case for the Hot Wing, the H-Bomb took them all to school, kinging them in overall HP and MPH...by as much as 15 MPH!
