Advice on new Spree build

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I am starting a new Uber-Spree build and I have a couple options that I am looking for advice on.

Most basic is which engine to use.

I have at my disposal 3 excellent 2 stroke 50cc engines.

A Kymco ZX50 engine.

A Honda Elite SR engine.

Or a chinese Minarelli clone engine, one of the better makes (Eton) and with a large diameter wheel.

The ZX50 and the Elite engine are very similar with a few exceptions. The ZX has a bigger wheel/longer case BUT I haven;t found an upgear option. It also had a better variator and higher stock top speed. The Elite is a little quicker off the line, but that might just because the bike is so much lighter.

The Minarelli engine also has a bigger wheel and the pipe comes out the bottom which might make things easier.

I would rather not tear up more than one bike. So if I am for example taking the Elite engine I don;t want to robble the front end off of the ZX.

I already have a Spree/ZX build going (Project Dio-Ree-1) So I am kind of leaning towards the Minarelli engine.

The other thing I have been considering is not doing a Spree build at all but starting with a NA50 (Honda Express II). Those are very tough frames and probably weigh about the same as a Spree frame give or take.

Opinions?

[paulpauly7]

i vote express with a minarelli motor swap with a big evo kit