DarrenC

This is my current problem:-

My best mate has just taken delivery of of a new Suzuki GSX1000R, and believe me when I say this thing is seriously quick. To give an example, 85mph in 2nd gear:-0 !

Now, I am currently in the market for a new car, and as I am no longer doing any serious business mileage, I thought about something a little more interesting.

Before you all say it, I know I will never be able to get a car to do 85mph in 2nd (nor would I want to), but does anybody have any suggestions on what might give this bike a run for its money, and how much it is likely to cost.

The thought of him telling me one more time how quick his bike is, is starting to drive me up the wall.

Help
Darren

AndyC_772

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Bikes are faster in a straight line than cars, unless you have silly money to spend. If you don't, your best bet is probably a bike-engined Westfield or some other super-lightweight.

tozerman

[QUOTE=DarrenC]g.

Before you all say it, I know I will never be able to get a car to do 85mph in 2nd (nor would I want to), but does anybody have any suggestions on what might give this bike a run for its money, and how much it is likely to cost.


EASY..MACLAREN F1 OR KONIGSEGG

SL_WRX

If we want any chance of keeping up (and keeping within a reasonable budget)....suggest you buy a GSXR1000 yourself, or R1 or Fireblade

T5NYW

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As Andy said Lighter is better and fitted with 1300 hyabusa engine etc or otherwise serious money and BHP required to overcome weight but you surely didn't buy a bike for straight line speed ?

A Mitzy FQ340 or Scoob Spec C won't beat a 1000cc bike in a straightline but would be close in times around 'B' roads and maybe twistier A's, with significant less risks to the Car driver. IMHO

Not trying to start a '***** length' Topic, just trying to be realistic.

Tony

CraigH

depends on budget

A factory spec 620hp Ultima will match the bike to 100 then leave it behind. If you want to embarrass the bike get the factory 720hp option

rooferman

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been in a tuscan r and was suprized how well it kept up with a mates R1....

corradoboy

All you need to beat a bike is a reliable weather report

I love it when they start whinging about the rain

Mica Blue

If anyone has seen Clarksons head to head video, you will see how much cars catch up in the twistys..

Gav

Doesnt the Lambo Gallardo do sixty something in first?? Or was it second?? Or am i talking complete cobblers??

Gav...

SC008Y_MAD

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Radical thingys

k.b

apparetnly on 5th gear tiff was driving the gallardo round some twisty roads at about 70 in 1st gear.so something like a gallardo would do??

DarrenC

Cheers for the info guys, I especially liked the weather report one.

I think the Mac F1 / Lambo or Konigsegg will be too large for the garage (if only) !

The thought of actually getting a bike myself has crossed my mind for about 1 nanosecond. They frighten the living crap out of me !

On a serious note, how much would I need to pay for a decent bike powered car, say with a Busa engine ?

Cheers
Darren

jameswrx

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tell him to open the throttle, it should do over 100mph in second

Some cars can do a pretty good job of staying near bikes but get yourself a ride on a decent 1000 and you'll see what all the fuss is about. My R1 makes 148bhp at the back wheel and it makes me laugh my head off when I open it up

Dracoro

2nd hand, you can get a Westie megabusa for around £15k last time I checked.

carl

My Cerb will do 81 mph at 7300 rpm in 2nd gear...

ALi-B

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Our Jag does 120Mph in 2nd gear

(when it's running properly that is )

carl

...but how many gears does it have?

ALi-B

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3

Getrag 5 speed conversion is lined up in the distant future

J4CKO

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My Rover BRM does 75 in second.

ALi-B

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So did my old 1.3 Nissan Sunny

(although it probably shouldn't )

The_Teg_Man

Why do you want to keep up with a bike in a car ?

I really am finding it hard to understand why achieving that result is important.....

ALi-B

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Male instinct that's what

tozerman

my nova1.4 will do 40 mph in second

Brendan Hughes

Challenge him to a race, with each vehicle carrying four people, two suitcases and a dog.

DarrenC

Come on guys, It is NOT important to do 85mph in second, and I never said it was !

All I was trying to explain was how quick his bloody bike was, and to try to come up with some ideas on how to wipe the smug grin of his face.

Any other ideas then ?

Darren

AvalancheS8

Let the tyres down on his bike ?

Patt@firstime

My old mini did over 85 in second






























but it was powered by 2 Yamaha R1 engines

richardg

i went to mac#1 motorsports and had a car built for £7,500 - http://www.mac1motorsports.co.uk - blue F reg on the gallery page. loads of fun but I am ready for a bike engine now! ...slightly less practical than my wrx
bike engined car would be approx £1k more last time i spoke to colin at mac1

Bigears

I'm selling a 3rd Gen RX7, its vary fast and a real head turner.

Advertised in the 'for sale section' for £6,500.00.

0-60 in 4.6 sec. 350BHP