First, the DA75 is not half a 150 as you might assume. While the DA50 was pretty much half a 100.... the 75 features some totally new innovations that have been done to optimize this particular engine.

What the power output is remains to be seen, but I don't think it is DA's intention to offer a "single cylinder 100cc alternative that doesn'y QUITE cut the mustard".

I would surmise their goal is to fill a void in single cylinder marketplace... a smooth, lightweight 75 that is brute powerful.

If you look at the market, you'll see a current lack of 75cc airframes... if the marketplace had this niche properly filled, then why aren't there an abundance of 75cc offerings?

Don't get me wrong, I love the ZDZ 80... a monster of an engine and hard to beat... but maybe they aren't trying.

What would be nice is if the new DA75 came in at 3.5 bare engine, swung a 26x10 at about the same as the ZDZ 80 and cost a little less...

There will be a whole new line of ARFs designed for 75cc coming very soon... Chip Hyde has a Yak and CAP coming to start. ANd whether you choose the EVO, ZDZ, DA, 3W or others, it's all good.

Me? I'm hoping for a LIGHT option...