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Originally Posted by BlackBike
As always, expert analysis.  |
I wish I was an expert...my info simply came from the EPA/DOT certification excel sheet that I cannot post because I don't know how, and from memory of the SSR site from some time ago. I remember them posting the Pioneer manufactured bikes that look like the Heralds, as well as the Buccaneer twins. We even discussed them and some asked why have all the 'retro' bikes that look the same. Obviously, SSR narrowed down the choices and went with the twin-cylinder retro bikes, while retaining the bobber with the thumper engine. In hindsight, they should have kept it all thumper for simplicity sake, and certification sake.
But, from what I understand, California's CARB will be requiring all bikes to have EFI in the next few years, so I can see why they would market test the twin twins which are already equipped with EFI, and are already proven in other countries' markets via Italjet.
Edit: Just looked again at the certification--the Herald-like bike was called the Outlaw 250, and since manufacturers or brands submit a list of models that utilize the same engine in case they want to sell them, the Outlaw is certified, but SSR has chosen not to market it for obvious reasons.