I don't think performance is what the original poster is after. Gee, a whole 27hp! If a carb befuddles you, then FI is the answer. Remember, this is the classic forum, where guys bought this bike BECAUSE it has a carb, points, cable brakes,non unit construction etc. It is these features that makes these bikes unique. And although it lacks the blazing performance of the new bikes, it more than makes up for it in it's "oil lamp" simplicity.