Rocketman
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Question for those that know, and this is not a question to start a vs. flaming war and puffed up chest beating contest.
I have loved my busa, no question. One of the things that I have been trying to do since I bought it was to stave off the liter groups nipping at my heels or worse - blowing by me on the street. I really like liter bikes but the buse is a way better ride for me. And granted, I have taken the rider skill thought into consideration.
Ok - the question... Liter bikes continuing pumping out more hp. My Gen-I busa has a 1299cc engine with bigger bore and stroke, and with a bit more torque. So how does the zx10r and gsxr1000 surpass the horse power and be such a nemesis on the street in terms of raw hp and speed?
Is it just a question of hp/weight? If I dropped 100lbs off the busa - would put it back on par with the lighter liters?
I am just trying to understand this without having to dip into my cams, spray, or overbore kits.
I have loved my busa, no question. One of the things that I have been trying to do since I bought it was to stave off the liter groups nipping at my heels or worse - blowing by me on the street. I really like liter bikes but the buse is a way better ride for me. And granted, I have taken the rider skill thought into consideration.
Ok - the question... Liter bikes continuing pumping out more hp. My Gen-I busa has a 1299cc engine with bigger bore and stroke, and with a bit more torque. So how does the zx10r and gsxr1000 surpass the horse power and be such a nemesis on the street in terms of raw hp and speed?
Is it just a question of hp/weight? If I dropped 100lbs off the busa - would put it back on par with the lighter liters?
I am just trying to understand this without having to dip into my cams, spray, or overbore kits.