Why turbos arent used in 2 wheelers?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the use of turbochargers in motorcycles, exploring the reasons why they are not commonly found in two-wheelers compared to their prevalence in sports and supercars. Participants touch on limitations such as turbo lag and control issues associated with turbocharged bikes.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that while many sports and supercars utilize turbochargers, there are limitations such as turbo lag that affect performance.
  • One participant mentions that there are motorcycles with turbochargers, citing historical examples like the Kawasaki GPZ750 Turbo.
  • Another participant points out that while aftermarket modifications exist for fitting turbochargers to motorcycles, manufacturers tend to avoid this due to the difficulty in controlling the bike when the turbo engages.
  • A participant provides a link to a small turbocharger model, indicating interest in the technical specifications of turbochargers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the prevalence and practicality of turbochargers in motorcycles, with some acknowledging their existence while others highlight the challenges that prevent widespread use. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall feasibility and desirability of turbocharging in two-wheelers.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of consensus on the advantages versus disadvantages of turbocharging in motorcycles, as well as the dependence on specific models and conditions for performance outcomes.

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many sports/super cars have turbos or twin turbos on them, in fact all expensive cars have a turbo in them, but the thing with turbos is that they have got some limitations like turbo lag and other stuffs, can anybody tell me what the other problems are? And why turbos arent used in 2 wheelers?!
 
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iirc there are motorcycles with turbochargers fitted.
[edit] off bike-forum discussions: many people fit turbochargers to existing bikes, but factories tend not to because the action when the turbo kicks in makes the bike harder to control. But there were some over the 80's i.e. Kawasaki GPZ750 Turbo

Do you know how the turbocharger works to start with? What it does?
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm
 
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Thanks
 
This is one of the smallest turbochargers in the market (turbine wheel diameter of 31mm)

http://www.vespalabs.org/User:Internetscooter/Shelved/IHI_RB31_Turbo_Charger
 
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