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VKR K125 A :
design philosophy
as function of performance
and reliability
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Engine layout
Cooling system
Lubrication system
Auxiliary components layout
Starting system and transmission
PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
MAIN TOPICS
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Two stroke engine with 123.89 cc displacement
Bore and stroke 54 x 54.5 mm
5 scavenging ports
Water cooled with built-in water pump
Electric starter
Counterbalancing shaft
Centrifugal dry clutch
Exhaust power-valve
Homologated fixed advanceelectronic ignition
Maximum working engine speeds: 14000 - 16000 RPM
(imposed by limitator)
Indicated specific power 200 - 340 BHP/L
Dry weight 13 Kg
Homologation: CIK-FIA 14/M/15
Homologated categories: KF4 - KF3 - KF2 - KF1
CHARACTERISTICS
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ENGINE LAYOUT
Rear oriented cylinder
with increased angle
between scavenging ports
and reed-valve housing
6 petals reed-valve
optimized to crankshaft
configuration
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ENGINE LAYOUT
Engine to chassis interface aligned with main
bearings and main wall structure
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ENGINE LAYOUT
Alignment of main bearings to main walls
and engine supports
18mm dia connecting rod pin and
engine main walls location
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COOLING SYSTEM
Split cooling system between
crankcase and cylinder
Water pump location
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COOLING SYSTEM
Water flow control bushings on the
inlet of the cylinder and on the outlet
of the crankcase
Water pump driving system with 0.5
pump/crankshaft ratio (plastic impeller)
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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Lubrication pump obtained from water pump driving gears
Circulating oil quantity 30cc
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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Counterbalancing shaft gears
lubrified on gear disengagement
side
Lubrication of each bearing
AUXILIARY COMPONENTS LAYOUT
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Extractable counterbalancing shaft
Localized high stiffness at
counterbalancing shaft supports
STARTING SYSTEM AND
TRANSMISSION
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High power starter motor
Transmission chain on the
left side of the engine
FIRST RACING SEASON BALANCE:
PERFORMANCES
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2007 racing activity was mainly focused on the KF3 category due to economical
factors and of engine development capabilities, obtaining the following main
results:
Victory at the KF3 Bridgestone Cup Swiss ( Nico Muller )
6th place at the CIK-FIA KF3 European Championship ( Henri Rajala )
6th place at the CIK-FIA KF3 Vicking Trophy ( Kalle Kulmanen )
Pole position at the CIK-FIA KF3 Vicking Trophy pre-final ( Henri Rajala )
7th place at the KF3 beginning race ( Trofeo Margutti at Parma Nico Muller )
FIRST RACING SEASON BALANCE:
RELIABILITY
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From a reliability point of view, we had sustained:
No withdrawals due to engine failures (6-8 drivers on a dozen main events to
wich can be added numerous other participations to minor rilevant racing
events)
Marginal failures of auxiliary systems external to the engine ( i.e. failure of
starter gear loaded by centrifugal forces, was later found to be out-of-spec)
Constant performance throughout racing events
SUMMING UP OF THE
ENGINE PECULIARITIES
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Very high reliability ( we have engines that used more than 200 liters
of fuel without any kind of maintenance)
Constant performance level throughout racing events (very good
behaviour of cooling and lubrication systems)
Ease in wich interventions can be performed on main auxiliary
components
New CIK-FIA rules interpretation fully compliant (especially applicable
for the inspection of the counterbalancing shaft, wich can be done
quickly and with ease)
Exceptional behaviour of the transmission chain due to the different
kind of applied stresses on the rear axle (LH transmission)
Outstanding high speed performances
ENGINE PRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION
VKR K125A
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Modena , 18 Ottobre 2007 Produced by Uber Ferraguti
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