Reality

[Al Schlageter]

Originally Posted by Sternjaeger II

I don't really think the engine on that bike is a Merlin

Another common engine that is mistakenly referred to as "Merlin" but only looks like one is the Rolls-Royce Meteor, which was the "ground" version of the Merlin, produced for tanks and that had cast pistons (!!!) and lower grade components.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...gine-for-sale/

"This engine was built in 1982 and was adapted from a 27 liter V12 aero engine by Australian engineer Lucky Keizer. According to the listing it was used in a streamliner that holds the current Australian record for the 3001cc+ class. The particular V12 used as a source for this V-twin was originally at home on a Mosquito bomber."

Another link, http://www.choppersaustralia.com/for...hp?f=52&t=6505