Beautiful modern rotary at a non-so-amazing price! 3

[RodRico]

I ran across this beauty when searching for "modern rotary engine." It's specs are pretty darned close to the very popular Rotax 912/914 series engines used in light civil aviation applications: 2.8L, 110 HP @ 2450 RPM (implied 236 lb-ft torque), 220 LB dry weight, 31" diameter (

https://www.rotecaerosport.com/r2800).

The $2,250 price is amazing and must be close to the cost of manufacture.

EDIT: As VE1BLL notes, $2250 is the down payment on the $22,500 total price. Duh.

A motorcycle using one of these engines would be a fun project! If nothing else, it would sound awesome (hear it at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm3WpZ7DF78)!

EDIT: It's been done, and makes it clear why Harley Davidson elected to use only two cylinders.

In case anyone is wondering, my own engine (a form of rotating cylinder radial) would have roughly the same specifications, but would have a diameter about 33% smaller, have lower emissions, and use a lot less fuel. Mine, however would not be nearly so beautiful to the eyes and ears. It's hard to beat the traditional rotary for looks and sound!

 

[enginesrus]

I think all on this thread that are interested should get one to test and critique when you get the production all figured out.

 

[RodRico]

enginesrus,

Nice try. Assuming the engine makes it to production, you'll be able to purchase and test one just like everyone else.

Before production, prototype engines and test rigs will only be lent to engine community influencers, investors, and major buyers.

Rod

 

[enginesrus]

Okay then I'll be a beta tester.

 

[BigClive]

Beside the point a little - but Google "Moki Engines". Watch and listen to the engines in flight.

 

[RodRico]

BigClive,

I've been looking at the Moki model engines for some time now. Very cool. Listen to the 400cc Moki radial at

https://youtu.be/zkozW_oqfxo?t=1m32s

!
Rod