r motor or ho

[slednecks11]

looking at a back up sled and was looking for a rev and i can not deside on a 07 with a r or a 04-06 with a h.o.?

 

[maxwell]

power is damn near the same on the HO and in my opinion much more reliable than the 2007 R. unless the 2007 has been updated i would then go with that hands down.

 

[slednecks11]

Isn't a h.o. 140 hp and a r 150+? but I agree h o will be more reliable and they are not a monoblock right??

 

[maxwell]

right the ho isnt a monoblock.

pretty sure the HO is still around 151 hp

 

[driller]

I've owned both a 05 and 07. The 07 with the updated engine is by far a better engine for smooth power does not have the hit the ho's have. the 05 i had ported by Al in revy and it ran good but could not out climb riding partners stock 07. There ar pro's and con's to both but with the fuel we get now I would pick a 07. If you get a batch of fuel with ethonal in it the ho with not run worth 5 cents the r engines are a little more forgiving.

 

[tex78]

i went with the r instead of the ho cause of the power diff stock

 

[maxwell]

i went with the r instead of the ho cause of the power diff stock

hows that workin out for ya?

 

[tex78]

well good till the pistion loacting pin fell out of one of the mcb pistons i had in there.... 1100 miles...

the 800r rocks compared to my buddys 05 800ho with head and y pipe...

 

[LBZ]

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the 800r rocks compared to my buddys 05 800ho with head and y pipe...

:d
Personally, I think the '06 HO X is the year to buy but that's just me.

 

[tex78]

ya but good luck finding a 06 x.... peeps keep them cause they are awsome

 

[AkNomad]

I know a guy that has an 07 Summit with the 800R and he's had the motor rebuilt 4 times and all were for different reasons. I'd stay away from the R if it were me.