luccaRSA
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The reason I write this, is to enlighten some riders as which bike is better or to phrase it differently more usable. I have been asked 1000 times, which bike is better? Which one is quicker? So mates, here is the answer, read on....
In our situation I shall use example of 2 cars: F1 car and Bugatti Veyron.
Test 1 – racing track
F1 and Bugatti can be ridden on racing track, where F1 will have greater advantage. Why, you may ask? Well it was build for racing track – low centre of gravity, very light, stiff suspension, etc
F1 will clock great lap times, but Bugatti won’t be that far behind.
F1 is a winner
Test 2 – public roads
F1 with its hard suspension, uncomfy riding position and feel of every small bump, pothole isn’t very pleasant to ride.
Bugatti on the other hand – well... comfy, quiet, with aircon and sound system. Your lady can tag along if she wishes to.
Both cars will take a trip 350 km.
F1 driver will stop every 100 or so, to stretch his legs, take a leak, and to allow his brain to stop shaking.
Bugatti driver will stop after 100 kms to take a leak, because he forgot to do so at home. After that he will jump into his car with cup of coffee and go for another 250 km.
So F1 might jump in front of Bugatti till about 300km/h, but after that Bugatti will pass it reaching 400 km/h +.
After both drivers meet at destination point, guy from F1 will be swearing at his uncomfy car, where Bugatti driver will be enjoying his bear and company of his lovely lady.
Point of this is to show to some of you that those bikes have been build with different purpose in mind. In my opinion, it is pointless talking about lap times, if 90% of us are on public roads, there is no point of talking about top speed, where we have 120km/h speed limit. We can talk about comfort and usability. We can compare how tired we are after 600 km in the saddle, but nothing can bit saying – I ride Hayabusa. Everybody knows what is it, have a reputation behind the name, as well as respect of many people.
Busa’s design is 10 yrs old and still kicks a$$. Only recently all other manufacturers are catching up. So to all of you who cherish 1000ccs – I am happy for you, enjoy it, have fun and see you on the road.
Ride safely.
In our situation I shall use example of 2 cars: F1 car and Bugatti Veyron.
Test 1 – racing track
F1 and Bugatti can be ridden on racing track, where F1 will have greater advantage. Why, you may ask? Well it was build for racing track – low centre of gravity, very light, stiff suspension, etc
F1 will clock great lap times, but Bugatti won’t be that far behind.
F1 is a winner
Test 2 – public roads
F1 with its hard suspension, uncomfy riding position and feel of every small bump, pothole isn’t very pleasant to ride.
Bugatti on the other hand – well... comfy, quiet, with aircon and sound system. Your lady can tag along if she wishes to.
Both cars will take a trip 350 km.
F1 driver will stop every 100 or so, to stretch his legs, take a leak, and to allow his brain to stop shaking.
Bugatti driver will stop after 100 kms to take a leak, because he forgot to do so at home. After that he will jump into his car with cup of coffee and go for another 250 km.
So F1 might jump in front of Bugatti till about 300km/h, but after that Bugatti will pass it reaching 400 km/h +.
After both drivers meet at destination point, guy from F1 will be swearing at his uncomfy car, where Bugatti driver will be enjoying his bear and company of his lovely lady.
Point of this is to show to some of you that those bikes have been build with different purpose in mind. In my opinion, it is pointless talking about lap times, if 90% of us are on public roads, there is no point of talking about top speed, where we have 120km/h speed limit. We can talk about comfort and usability. We can compare how tired we are after 600 km in the saddle, but nothing can bit saying – I ride Hayabusa. Everybody knows what is it, have a reputation behind the name, as well as respect of many people.
Busa’s design is 10 yrs old and still kicks a$$. Only recently all other manufacturers are catching up. So to all of you who cherish 1000ccs – I am happy for you, enjoy it, have fun and see you on the road.
Ride safely.