Originally Posted by
NiTrO BoOsTeR
they are basically the same engine, 353 has 500 more rpm, but a 3sct can be as fast or even faster that a 353, get what u like, what u can get the parts for real quick, look at what will last longer, dunno about the new 353 but the old 1 use to wear a bit on the crank pin
I believe the new 353 09 has an extra layer of coating on the crankshaft. Supposed to be lasting longer. You can see the discussion on the NovaRossi 2009 thread