Built around Metisse's classic motorcycle platform, the 2010 Metisse Desert Racer features a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 47 HP (34.3 kW) at 6,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Desert Racer measures 135 kg (298 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.87 kg per horsepower).
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