Honda 10" Strikemaster

[whitebassman]

I saw SM is coming out with the Honda 10".

Is it the same motor as last years? There was some talk that the rpm wasn't has high as a 2-stroke. So I wonder how it would handle a bigger 10" bit?

[20lbSloughShark]

I've never tried one of the honda 4 strokes myself, only seen them. I'd give it a year or two more to make sure they will last. So far I've only heard good things, but when you squeeze that much power out of a 4 stroke, at 2 stroke weights, there is bound to be sacrifices. My guess would be they run higher rpms than most 2 strokes and have lower gearing to give them the impression of the same "power". I have heard that they feel comparable to most of the 2hp 2 strokes, so if you feel comfortable, I'm sure it would handle a 10" just fine. Other than the fact they don't smell good like a 2 stroke.