Speed of learners bikes

: Sayeth Peter Wyzl <>:
: >
: > : Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer 10.7
: > : Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace 10.7
: > : Kawasaki ZRX1200S 10.9
: > : Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 10.9
: > : Suzuki TL1000R 10.9
: > : Yamaha YZF-R7 10.9
: > : Suzuki GSX-R 600 11
: > : Yamaha R1 11
: >
: > <buncha other stuff lost in transit...>
: >
: > I doubt a Fazer is faster than an R1....(being both heavier and less
: > powerful)
:
: For 1/4mile times it's all in the gearing ... and it's entirely
: possible that the longer, heavier Fazer can out-accelerate an R1
: in a straight line because it can keep its front wheel down ...

Sounds reasonable. Mind you, if I open up on the FZ1 it doesn't like
keeping the front wheel down...

P

 

Old bastard, is he?

Theo

 

i got my gn250 up to 140 down the big hill comin into water fall.

it reved out to 9000rpm and i destroyed the big end bearing , it was low on
oil

but it was fun.

rgv250 is 13 secs on that list, its a pretty quick 250.
mine would pull 180 easy, and it was worn out
not learner legal though

 

My old DB did 115 on the freeway but the slightest hill or wind would
slow it down to below 100. Very upright position and Lots of wind
pushing against your chest.

my gf's ZZR250 does 120 no problem. less upgright, less buffeting.
gradual hills dont affect it at all.

my mates CBR250RR has done 150, very tucked in postion with lots less
buffeting. not a particulary comfy bike for long distance touring
though...

No matter what beginner bike you choose, it will be more than enough
power for you. for the 6 months you have it. I guarantee.

 

in what universe?

Moike

I'm told that the to speed figure for an R100RS with panniers and
upright rider is only 5-10 k/h less than with the rider tucked in and
panniers removed. Something to do with aerodynamics and wind tunnels.
Mine even seems to go more willingly at 'brisk' velicities if I have a
nice full tank bag in place.

 

I think the interusewebnet is a more reliable source than Two Wheels, G-S.

 

'scuse my ignorance, but isn't Two Wheels the one that makes up, or used to,
more stories than sixty minutes? Boris isn't too bad, he's just been
editing stick mags too long, but I can't see any reason to boycot a mag
'cause of him. Anyway, I don't buy mags, I only read the free ones.
Australian Road Rider would top that list tho'.

 

Arrived last week.

Moike