Thinking about picking one up. Anybody have any experience? I have always been concerned about the motorcycle engine durability long term.

Issues?
Maintenance costs?

I have some scca race experience and a bit more track time on track days with FE, SRF, Porsches, a vette and I currently own a turbo miata.

I really appreciate your help.

 

wouldnt the engine be fairly cheap to change/.

 

Probably 5k for another 1500. Not sure about a different motor.

 

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Such an efficient community!

Thinking about a radical is great but if you get a ride in one or drive one you won't be asking about getting one, you will be asking how SOON you can get one.

An SR3 is a real race car with two seats, full aero, eye popping brakes, 2+Gs in the turns, and quite quick. They are relatively easy to run and compared to other race cars, cheap. About a quarter to half of what a porsche cup car costs to race.

The 1500 engines are expensive due to the special parts that Radical designs for them but if you run a stock busa 1340 engine they are quite inexpensive. If you are not racing and concerned about the budget then you don't need the 1500. Also, if used in racing a refresh is needed every 30-50 hours on a 1500 and if you are just doing track days they could go north of 100 hours.

I am a big fan!

If 200bhp (140mph) doesn't satisfy your ego then getting a V8 is an easy move, 400+ whp (180+).



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If you want to pick one up you should talk to Simon at Radical West. Tell him I sent ya.

Radical Race Cars For Sale| Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch

 

Falb I want one now!! Watched a few of your vids, and that looks like a blast. You spend a lot of time at Spring Mountain?

 

It is a blast! I am about 50 miles away, so yes I get out there more than once a month. Many guys come over from So Cal, it is an easy drive. Come on out and get a ride.

--and just realized I said the 1500 is 200bhp, wrong, it is 200WHP.

 

2G+ turns,...lunacy! - but I like that