Not another Vs thread!!!!
22 July 2004, 12:47 PM
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Just for info
I think the thread was more about a 600.. of which i've left a few down the twisties, let alone been level on the M-way... not hard to see why... just checked out the quarter mile times and there's a second in it for an average 600... and thats from a standing start...
Kawasaki ZZ-R600 1994 99 11.6
Honda CB600F Hornet 2001 86 11.7
Yamaha XJ900S Diversion 1996 89 12.6
Fast ones
Suzuki GSX-R 600 2001 98 11.0
Honda FireBlade 2001 132 10.7
once rolling then its a bit closer closer, and if you add some bends smooth or not...
the first three would not be that far in front then... even from the lights!
Kawasaki ZZ-R600 1994 99 11.6
Honda CB600F Hornet 2001 86 11.7
Yamaha XJ900S Diversion 1996 89 12.6
Fast ones
Suzuki GSX-R 600 2001 98 11.0
Honda FireBlade 2001 132 10.7
once rolling then its a bit closer closer, and if you add some bends smooth or not...
the first three would not be that far in front then... even from the lights!
24 July 2004, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dazza's-STi
... just checked out the quarter mile times and there's a second in it for an average 600... and thats from a standing start...
Find a lightweight, highly skilled rider
Drop the fuel level to minimum
Find a flat grippy straight road/track
Wind the revs up to maximum (!)
Drop the clutch and hang on
After 20 odd years riding I have never abused a bike in this manner - despite running successfully in sprint events for a while. It is also an extremely difficult and damaging process to launch a bike in this way.
When it comes to bumpy twisty roads, anything sporty over 600cc will be very closely matched and the rider will make the biggest difference. 140mph on real roads is extraordinarily dangerous, over 160 mph and it becomes difficult to actually see anything due to the violence of the airflow. Cornering takes enormous physical effort as does simply hanging on!
A car on the other hand: well you might just as well be sitting in a comfy chair, listening to a nice stereo watching everything through a screen.
Oh.
You are...
Screwd.
27 July 2004, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by brybusa
I sent you a PM Wez/gents, are you travelling up to the jap show thing at the weekend?
If so, perhaps we can organise something re the above..............
If so, perhaps we can organise something re the above..............
cant really afford to go to any events as i'm absolutely skint. probaly gonna have to sell the scoob sooner rather than later....
27 July 2004, 04:17 PM
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i've cought a few bikes up going over the cat and fiddle road from Buxton to macclesfield (Tiff Nedell rated it as one of the best driving roads in the country!!) i was suprised at this because i thought i'd never have a chance!! not sure on the bikes power but they looked 600cc plus.
Helps when you know the road like the back of your hand too
Helps when you know the road like the back of your hand too
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