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Crazy chopper

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by Simmy, Jan 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM.

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    5163828E-8F69-4D42-9BBF-83056081BD2C.jpeg CE33B6F3-D7D6-4929-81F5-999270FBCBA2.jpeg Ok who can guess the motor in this chop
     
    Simmy, Jan 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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    I can't see any obvious cylinders protruding anywhere and there appears to be a rotor symbol on the end case so I am going to guess a rotary engine of some flavor, Mazda? Who else made rotaries? Sort of cool from an engineering standpoint but still a radical chopper so .... useless except to show off fabrication skills.
     
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    Wankel Rotary! Wankel, that was the word I was looking for. It took a few minutes for the coffee to find the neuron and the right word.
     
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    Suzuki RE5 Wankel engine.
    If it's been rebuilt with modern seals it's likely good for ages.
     
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    winner!
     
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    The motor caught my attention immediately
    At first it looks like a supercharger or something built in.
    It does say Suzuki on the clutch cover that gave it away for me.
     
    Simmy, Jan 11, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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