 who drives sportbikes too in here ?, what bike you have ? and do you race it too ? |
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 Feb 13 2008, 09:42 PM
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North of the border  Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177  |
just curious...
As title says. My last bike was a Honda VFR800. It's been eating me alive not having a bike... don't think i can resist more than 1 more yr w/o 1... Thinking on either a 1000cc or zx14, due to more comfort and still plenty of fun to ride... plus I want a bike that accelerates faster than my car... lol |
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Feb 13 2008, 10:24 PM
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Sponsor Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 24-January 04 From: SoCal Member No.: 152 |
What kind of question is that.... of course some of us speed/adrenaline junkies have bikes (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I've never raced a motorcycle since the potential for breakage is so much higher and I'd be pissed about that since it would keep me out of the car and off the bicycle(s).
Jason S. 2008 Ducat 1098 2004 BMW 1150RT 1999 Triumph Daytona 995i (just sold) 2002 Triumph Speed Tripple (possible next bike) |
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Feb 13 2008, 10:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88 |
not quite as sporty as some sports but
1993 suzuki GSX 1100G, rejetted and tuned for ~115RWHP (got a dyno graph to prove it) I have no plans to upgrade as I can put hours and hours on it in the hill country w/o issue or soreness. |
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Feb 13 2008, 10:33 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
I totalled a 1993 GSXR-Katana 750 and that's the last time I've been on a bike. I keep looking and thinking that I'd like to have another one, but hitting the ground at triple digit speeds all those years ago kinda left an impression (wow, that was bad... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) on me...and the ground.
I really wanted a 1993 Honda Hawk GT (of all things). It was an 2 year production, aluminum frame 650 V twin that was only in the mid 300 pound range (340-ish?) and back then, that was light. |
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Feb 13 2008, 10:41 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (Unbalanced Engineering @ Feb 13 2008, 05:24 PM)  What kind of question is that.... of course some of us speed/adrenaline junkies have bikes (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I've never raced a motorcycle since the potential for breakage is so much higher and I'd be pissed about that since it would keep me out of the car and off the bicycle(s). Jason S. 2008 Ducat 1098 2004 BMW 1150RT 1999 Triumph Daytona 995i (just sold) 2002 Triumph Speed Tripple (possible next bike) pix of the Ducati... am thinking about the 2008 1098R ;-)... not cheap, though. I used to race 600cc in the day. |
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Feb 13 2008, 10:43 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Feb 13 2008, 05:33 PM) I totalled a 1993 GSXR-Katana 750 and that's the last time I've been on a bike. I keep looking and thinking that I'd like to have another one, but hitting the ground at triple digit speeds all those years ago kinda left an impression (wow, that was bad... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) on me...and the ground. I really wanted a 1993 Honda Hawk GT (of all things). It was an 2 year production, aluminum frame 650 V twin that was only in the mid 300 pound range (340-ish?) and back then, that was light. the Hawk GT... know it very well... lol I also totalled my bike on a heads-on collision going ~85... leather took a heck of a beating and i was ok... apart from that, the other incidents, were 2 tank-slappers @ the track, one was scary cause the bike kicked me over the handle bars... and a few high-speed slides Then i started trying on the car... line is weird on a 4-wheel... lol... took me awhile to get used to it.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Feb 13 2008, 10:49 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
My cousin races bikes and I've went to watch him a couple times. I will have to say that those guys are nuts. On the front brake hard and still on the rear brake wagging the tail to try to dump some more speed!
Makes me glad I've got a cage and sheet metal. |
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Feb 13 2008, 11:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 440 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 41 |
i have a sport-touring bike... yamaha FZ6... I didn't buy it for thrills but it has turned out to be one of funnest toys I have ever had..
It is almost time for me to start racing again and I have not decided if I will continue to race my IROC or begin sport bike racing.. |
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Feb 14 2008, 04:06 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Youngstown, OH Member No.: 896 |
Howdy,
I roadraced a bunch of different bikes in the '90's, quit at the end of the '97 season after it had turned more into a 2nd job than anything else. Had street bikes off and on during that period, but I was never interested in street riding much. By the time stuff started getting fun I was gonna get killed or go to jail. Every now and then I think of getting another bike but never do. The new 600's these days are pretty amazing on the spec sheet... I'd go with that I think for at least a little while, or possibly even something "entry level" like an SV650. I've yet to ever see a bike that wouldn't out accelerate a car, if you're at all comparing like for like... :-) Any of the new liter bikes are just astounding to me. Double the power of the 600's from my day & lighter to boot. There's a crapload more track days available for bikes these days then there were back then too. I'd certainly recommend that, if you're into speed & such, but don't be surprised if you end up not wanting to ride on the street much. Mark This post has been edited by marka: Feb 14 2008, 04:09 AM |
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Feb 14 2008, 04:21 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 122 Joined: 21-October 06 From: Marysville, CA Member No.: 1,423 |
I grew up racing moto-x. First street bike was an FJ1100. Current is a CBR1100XX. I've never had any desire to track any of my sportbikes. Not sure why, just haven't. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dunno.gif)
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Feb 14 2008, 07:14 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (marka @ Feb 13 2008, 11:06 PM) Howdy, I roadraced a bunch of different bikes in the '90's, quit at the end of the '97 season after it had turned more into a 2nd job than anything else. Had street bikes off and on during that period, but I was never interested in street riding much. By the time stuff started getting fun I was gonna get killed or go to jail. Every now and then I think of getting another bike but never do. The new 600's these days are pretty amazing on the spec sheet... I'd go with that I think for at least a little while, or possibly even something "entry level" like an SV650. I've yet to ever see a bike that wouldn't out accelerate a car, if you're at all comparing like for like... :-) Any of the new liter bikes are just astounding to me. Double the power of the 600's from my day & lighter to boot. There's a crapload more track days available for bikes these days then there were back then too. I'd certainly recommend that, if you're into speed & such, but don't be surprised if you end up not wanting to ride on the street much. Mark I used to do ~ 30,000 miles in a summer on bike, and not much of a speed freak on public roads... do that @ the track (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I wouldn't go w/ a 600 cause i know i'll regret the lack of tq... I'm thinking more 1liter, but the zx14 always had a special place, and tends to be more keened towards the "lots of mileage", while being a great handling bike and having a bit more confort than the 1liters. After all, I'm thinking on bringing it to the track maybe 1-2x/yr just for fun. I'm not going back to the similar pace you had... racing bikes was like a 2nd job... and ppl were crazy @ the track, the further one was. I think I'll take a 30-45 minutes drive and buy the bike south of the border, pay the $222.xx needed to import the bike, and save a good $5k on a $10-11k bike that sells for 15-16k here... BS ! I'll buy a new speedo that has real measurements (km/h) if need be... but the R1 doesn't have that problem... lol |
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Feb 14 2008, 07:17 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
around 99-00, I spent so much time @ the track w/ CBR1100XX... was lots of fun... good beast from the day.
Loved that bike... then drove ZX12 for awhile... loved it... similar weight as VFR, similar handling, more guts... hence why i want the zx14... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Feb 14 2008, 12:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 458 Joined: 11-October 05 From: Uniontown, Pa Member No.: 917 |
Wow, you guys with your high horsepower sportbikes are almost making me embarassed to admit I only have an 05 500R Ninja. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I bought it a few summers ago when gas jumped over $3/gal. I commute 60miles a day in a 4wd suv that gets 18mpg on a good day, so a motorcycle capable of 60mpg seemed like a good idea. I'm happy with it. It's light, fun, handles great, and can still whip any cruiser bike. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)
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Feb 14 2008, 02:56 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 154 Joined: 15-February 07 Member No.: 1,682 |
saw the thread title...and was thinking...well its not really a sport bike, just looks like one...then I see you mention VFR so... currently have a 96 VFR750, bought in 00, has the usual mods, been to the track once but it was one of those straight line type (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) Decided this summer to look for a new bike...looked hard at a new VFR, rode a BMW, and that was it. Bought a big fat lazy 04 K1200RS. Was sitting in this guys garage in GA with 4K miles on it. He had 3 others BMW's to ride and he liked this one the least since it didn't have cases on it!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Has a power commander and Remus titanium exhaust on it. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Not sure if the track is in the future for me...I feel a lot better wrecking with 3000lbs worth of steel around me (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Still use the 55mpg Honda for daily transport though (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Feb 14 2008, 03:20 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
Jeff, nothing to be embarrassed about... in many countries, the 500cc is considered extremely fast bike...
Todd, on my VFR I ended up having a Two-Bro full system, smoke windshield, got the 2001 mirrors, cause i hated the 98-00 condom type mirrors. You know, when looking @ zx14, i noticed the concours14 and was interested... but found it to be too touring to my taste... since i was thinking somewhere on my heart about a 1liter bike, i decided to compromise w/ zx14: enough power, good handling, agility, comfort... sacrificing bit of agility for comfort... but since bike will be mainly street driven... i can live w/ that... another way of looking @ it is that it's roughly same agility as VFR, same weight, similar comfort, but more power. maybe 1 day I'll get a 2nd dedicated track-bike... then I'll get a Ducati 1098R or R6 or something like that. On the other hand a, friend of mine said he tried scooter racing and supposedly is super fun... who knows... might get a blast out of it. |
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Feb 14 2008, 03:34 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
a weird question came to my mind... why can't bikes autox ???
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Feb 14 2008, 03:39 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
this is what I call a couple that have the same passion... and do it together... lol
(IMG:http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/sportbike-images/moto-gp_ducati_two-seater.jpeg) |
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Feb 14 2008, 04:50 PM
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Sponsor Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 24-January 04 From: SoCal Member No.: 152 |
Hey Jeff,
That was my 1st street bike. It was a GREAT first bike. I still commuted on it for a while, until it started getting unreliable, even after I had the Triumph. Jason S. |
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Feb 14 2008, 05:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 458 Joined: 11-October 05 From: Uniontown, Pa Member No.: 917 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Feb 14 2008, 10:34 AM) a weird question came to my mind... why can't bikes autox ??? Oh, but they can! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99KKx7cB-Ok (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/hail.gif) |
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Feb 14 2008, 08:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 349 Joined: 2-December 05 From: Lake CityTN Member No.: 998 |
I do have '90 H-D Softail with Powerhouse114cc..Still work on it to start-up soon.
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