miromst Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Hi, I'm about to buy a new paramotor. Please can you advise what do you think about F200 engine? Or compare simonini and F200 Thank you all, Miro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I've had both and know others who have. All seem to like the Simonini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Simo seems more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Simo all the way F200 had overheating problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I've had both, and would say the F200 is the better of the two. A fair bit lighter and seemed to have the edge on power and fuel economy (although my F200 had carbon 3 blade prop versus a 2 blade wood prop on the Simonini mini2+, so maybe not a completely fair comparison). Power delivery seemed smoother and more linear on the F200 as well, and replacement parts are quite a bit cheaper - although the casting process seemed a bit rougher than the Simonini. The only other thing I could fault would be the stock end silencer on the F200, which could be improved. As for overheating, I never had a problem even with the earlier, small cylinder head - and I used to take photo's during the service rebuilds that showed everything still like new inside. At about 115kg (suited & booted) it rarely needed full throttle for long, so most pilots would give it even less stress. Loads of pilots using them in Europe and elsewhere without issues either, so I would expect the later versions to be even more reliable. My current Simonini Evo engine had to go back twice due to problems and I was not happy with the quality of engineering (misalignment with parts and drill holes in the castings out of place). I'd happily have another F200, so would suggest it really comes down to your choice of frame / manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miromst Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi All, Thank you for your valuable answers. I really appreciate it. I made a research on the market and prices I can get and I’ve come down to two selections: paramotor x-race with F200 from the French manufacturer Adventure or paramotor Rodeo with Simo2 from the Czech manufacturer Nirvana. I know they are slightly different category but similar power and price. Can you write me your opinions or experiences? Thank you so much in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Top choices and excellent taste ..... those would be my choices although I would go for the Nirvana Instinct if I had the money. I've tried (but not flown) both and they are pretty similar for weight and comfort. Both handle well with easy weight shift and no torque steer effect. Lots of pilots using the Adventure X-race at St. Hilaire and raving about it, but the Nirvana team attended every major event I went to last year and are all top blokes who are happy to discuss and stand by the quality of their machines. If durability and crash resistance are the most important factors then the Rodeo would be your best choice. Personally I would go for the X-Race as it is better value, a tiny bit lighter, longer range tank, looks great and replacement parts are reasonably priced. Then again, Nirvana have a better range of accessories and the best clothing and flight suit designs ........ plus UK dealer support ..... A tough decision but I would be happy with either. http://www.paramotormag.com/2009/11/adventure-x-race-paramotor/ http://www.paramotormag.com/2011/03/nirvana-instinct-comfort-line-ns200-paramotor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miromst Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thank you aquatix. I really like Instinct but it is far far above my budget. That is the reason why I went down to Rodeo despite I think I should compare x-race with Instinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miromst Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hi Aquatix, So I did a lot of research, but at the end of the day due to my budget I went for X-race. Just arrived. Hopefully it will be a good baby. See the pic.. Miro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hi Miromst i am looking for an x race cage used . You bought f200, did you have option for a 160cc simonini engine on same cage as well. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miromst Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hi Monty, It's been a while since I have it however I think that it was the possibility at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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