Originally Posted by Slow_Rolla
Im not buff when it comes to cars or bikes, so please explain to me. I know the difference (sorta) in the actions of both, but im not sure why one is better. Carborated or fuel injected. I remember Del Sol mentioning the '03 R6 was fuel injected, so im assuming that made it better than the older ones because they are carborated, can someone explain why this makes a huge difference?
The difference between carburettors and fuel injection systems is minuscule. The carburettor mixes fuel with air to form a combustible mixture. So does a fuel injection system. The difference, however, is that with carburettors, fuel is sucked into the air, while with fuel injection systems, fuel is squirted into the air.
Carburettors = hesitation or "flat spots" when trying to accelerate rapidly. Unless an accelerator pump is used.
Fuel Injection = no hesitation, doens't need tune-ups (unlike carburettors.)
I personally own a 03 cbr 600rr which is fuel injected, and my friend owns a carburetted bike. I have rode both, and for instant throttle response, fuel injection is the way to go. Plus a fuel injected bike will fire up with out any hesitation unlike a carburetted bike.