Is this a standing mile attempt?
That was my first thought. The standing mile got shut down in NC, if you've found a local one let me know ( we aren't THAT far apart), cuz I'm in for some of that action.
My very uniformed thoughts for an unfaired bike that needs to reach 200 mph.
- narrowest profile possible. can you stay away from I4's and get the HP you need?
- you'll need hp, not so much tq. Or am I wrong on this?
- narrowest tires possible to get the job done
- high rpm capability
- light weight everywhere
- air cooling will be everywhere, so no need to shove a radiator through the wind.
How about a big, nasty air cooled two stroke?
H2's and Water Buffalo's spring to mind, but neither will be "cheap" at the 200hp level, if even possible. Or narrow
Snowmobile engine in a bike frame OK, or does it need to be a production model?