On Feb 4, 4:36*am, cavelamb wrote:

I wonder how the final cost and weight would compare to a Rotax 914???

Based on a quick internet search the Rotax is about 40 pounds less and
between 2 and 3 times the price.

http://www.ultralightnews.ca/rotaxengineprices/6.html
http://www.raven-rotor.com/
http://www.rotaxservice.com/rotax_en...tax_914ULs.htm

I can second the statement that the 1300 in a Samurai is operated at
an aircraft power profile while on the interstate. Pedal to the floor
and shift down on hills when the rpm drops below peak torque is normal
operating procedure. In my case it was a necessity to keep the speed
up. Dropping below 60 meant the onset of divergent shimmy about the
lateral axis until the speed dropped below 40 or so.