Your 250 top speed? [Archive] - Page 3

nzspokes

2nd February 2012, 20:21

It would make some difference but the effect would me minimal compared to drag and hp, the amount of drag caused by the larger profile of the heavier bloke would be way more noticeable.

And not the drag of the extra weight on the tyres?

And being fat is more aerodynamic as im a teardrop profile. :confused:

Jerry74

2nd February 2012, 21:04

Back in 93 I had a NS250R 2 smoka it was stupidly fast... angry grasshopper did 195 kmhr if I screamed the shit out of it.
Had lots of fun playing cat and mouse with the MOT

Then I grew up a wee bit and discovered my GSXR750R even more fun!!!!

tigertim20

2nd February 2012, 21:09

will confirm it can do 175 on a 250 4 stroke, not the smartest on a naked bike, but yes, hug that tank.
would be about the upper limit.

Lol, SMOKEU obviously doesn't know shite about 4 stroke 250's, I've had my CBR250RR over 180kph several times, on my GPS, with only a couple of mods. Sprockets, jets and needles, a good air intake and exhaust, and that was about it.

In fact, the highest speed I recorded on it was 214kph (GPS again, and yes I do have the recorded 'track' to prove it) when I was running a highly modified set-up, but it wasn't economical for the street so I have since gone back to almost factory settings.

...and the number of times this thread has been resurrected astounds me!
aaaaand Bullshit. prove it. throw up the vid for a start.

Lol you can laugh all you want, but when I can keep up with an 1198 Ducati (on a recent ride up to Cape Reinga) and a CB1000R for a fair bit of the way back, who's really laughing?

:Punk::laugh::woohoo::wings:
keep up with an 1198? and a CBR? well sure, lets assume you were all doing the speed limit - then of course, the cbr will do 100km/hr. But beyond that, you are simply full of shit if you think your cbr250 would keep up with 180+hp bikes.

So what sort of HP is the 250 putting out?
Drunkenmistake's cbr 250 put out 38.8 HP at the rear wheel on a dyno. cant say I have seen a cbr250 put out more than that, and have the print out from the dyno to prove it. and I rode that thing, the needle got near to 175/180, true speed closer to 155-165
heres a linky to his print out
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=256385&d=1327981069

Jerry74

2nd February 2012, 21:09

As per above also forgot to mention that it was doing 12000 revs at that speed and exhaust was red hot and smoking... tended to fry the rings a few times though.....

DrunkenMistake

2nd February 2012, 21:14

would be about the upper limit.

aaaaand Bullshit. prove it. throw up the vid for a start.

keep up with an 1198? and a CBR? well sure, lets assume you were all doing the speed limit - then of course, the cbr will do 100km/hr. But beyond that, you are simply full of shit if you think your cbr250 would keep up with 180+hp bikes.

Drunkenmistake's cbr 250 put out 38.8 HP at the rear wheel on a dyno. cant say I have seen a cbr250 put out more than that, and have the print out from the dyno to prove it. and I rode that thing, the needle got near to 175/180, true speed closer to 155-165
heres a linky to his print out
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=256385&d=1327981069

I had it ringing out all the way through to 6th going to Blenheim and I go it to 202km/h on the gps but that was going down hill, so going through the Canterbury straights I was only getting up to 178km/h, unless you have done a huge sprocket change it will take you forever to even get up to that speed, besides its just a fucking waist of time having a top end that high on a 250, One, its illegal to even travel at that speed on the road, and Two, you cant even get up to that speed on the track.
And before someone pipes up about me saying its illegal on the road after posting what I done on my 250, Im a fucking idiot and I should not be used as a responsible example of a motorcylist.

Tigadee

2nd February 2012, 22:59

DrunkenMistake

2nd February 2012, 23:08

Have done 130kph on the Yamaha Zeal so far... Heard they can reach 140kph but I'm not that brave to find out!:blink:

Got up to 120kph on the Scorpio. Think that's the best it can do unless I were lighter! :laugh:

I had a Scorpio for a week or so when my 400 got written off as a rental bike,
the shop owner told me I could rape it all I wanted it wouldnt die,
I think I road that thing in the red zone until my hands went numb from vibrations, and even then it was only doing like 120 - 125 indicated haha, fun as fuck though!

Ender EnZed

2nd February 2012, 23:19

I can keep up with an 1198 Ducati (on a recent ride up to Cape Reinga) and a CB1000R for a fair bit of the way back, who's really laughing?

I could run faster than both of them and a Hayabusa turbo.

Provided, of course, that they didn't go above walking speed.

shonofear

3rd February 2012, 06:43

And you confirmed this how?

lonnnnnnnnnng open straight up north over the holidays, not a soul in sight.
surprised myself,
never again though

Tigadee

3rd February 2012, 07:13

And being fat is more aerodynamic as im a teardrop profile.

You've got a cone-shaped hump on yer back?! :shit:

Fast Eddie

3rd February 2012, 12:08

Lol you can laugh all you want, but when I can keep up with an 1198 Ducati (on a recent ride up to Cape Reinga) and a CB1000R for a fair bit of the way back, who's really laughing?

:Punk::laugh::woohoo::wings:

haha.. lets see a video of your bike and gps.. anyone can make claims. I'd like to see it 'cause would be cool if it was true. a 250r that plays with 1198 Dukes :) id buy one

avgas

3rd February 2012, 14:24

In fact, the highest speed I recorded on it was 214kph (GPS again, and yes I do have the recorded 'track' to prove it) when I was running a highly modified set-up, but it wasn't economical for the street so I have since gone back to almost factory settings.
Oh you pussy :laugh:
Know where your coming from though. My second road bike was a RG150 that I had the great fortune of getting a mental mechanic to do a wonder on. Bayride ended up stealing the settings from it for their race-bike. Gave me a rather impressive dyno sheet for my troubles (which disappeared with a ex-girlfriend, but thats another story).

However my gearing was still stock so the little buzz-bomb ran out of go just before 200.

But my fuel economy was horrible. I think I got about 6km/l!!!!! It also didn't help matters when it self-destructed after about 10,000km after.

But make it uneconomical and have some fun. You only live once. I don't regret what I did to that RG.

onearmedbandit

3rd February 2012, 16:21

Lol you can laugh all you want, but when I can keep up with an 1198 Ducati (on a recent ride up to Cape Reinga) and a CB1000R for a fair bit of the way back, who's really laughing?

:Punk::laugh::woohoo::wings:

everyone reading this thread :yes:

I'm laughing too. My bike can keep up with an F15 jet. Honest. As long as the jet doesn't exceed 280km/h.

Keeping up with an 1198 and a CB1000R on a 250. That's brilliant. No really, it is.

Katman

3rd February 2012, 19:46

Settle, down :) this ain't a pissing contest or anything.

You're right.

It sounds more like a bunch of 250 owners having a wanking contest.

Maha

3rd February 2012, 19:49

Bags not cleaning that lot up.

ducatilover

5th February 2012, 10:51

Lol, SMOKEU obviously doesn't know shite about 4 stroke 250's, I've had my CBR250RR over 180kph several times, on my GPS, with only a couple of mods. Sprockets, jets and needles, a good air intake and exhaust, and that was about it.

You're full of shit. Your MC19 is slow and shit.
How have you magically tuned it and found more power?
Dyno runs GPS on vid or you're full of shit.

would be about the upper limit.

aaaaand Bullshit. prove it. throw up the vid for a start.

keep up with an 1198? and a CBR? well sure, lets assume you were all doing the speed limit - then of course, the cbr will do 100km/hr. But beyond that, you are simply full of shit if you think your cbr250 would keep up with 180+hp bikes.

Drunkenmistake's cbr 250 put out 38.8 HP at the rear wheel on a dyno. cant say I have seen a cbr250 put out more than that, and have the print out from the dyno to prove it. and I rode that thing, the needle got near to 175/180, true speed closer to 155-165
heres a linky to his print out
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=256385&d=1327981069
I'm with this guy.

Oblivion

5th February 2012, 13:32

You're full of shit. Your MC19 is slow and shit.
How have you magically tuned it and found more power?
Dyno runs GPS on vid or you're full of shit.

I'm with this guy.

By the time that he reaches 210 kmph, the pistons would be long gone. :yes:

ducatilover

6th February 2012, 14:12

By the time that he reaches 210 kmph, the pistons would be long gone. :yes:
And the valves...:laugh:

avgas

6th February 2012, 14:42

Bags not cleaning that lot up.
Not since that time you lost at the Soggy Biscuit national champs. :msn-wink:

Maha

6th February 2012, 15:17

Not since that time you lost at the Soggy Biscuit national champs. :msn-wink:

Tis a coverted trophy...:niceone:

16silver

7th February 2012, 15:52

ive had the mc22 1992 off the clock (unrestricted) (220kph aparently) (also down a hill)
although for the age of the bike i suspect the speedo is off by about 10kph
aaand, the speedo reads off the front sprocket so i doubt the speedo on any mc22 is reading the actual speed
therefore, id say the fastest ive had it is 180~190kph.

Edit:
and also b4 anyone asks
bike is running on mc17 headers with screaming demon exhaust,
standard sprockets, and a good old service,
so pretty much standard, no jets been fucked with or anything
would love to get it dyno'd to see how much HP its putting out

ducatilover

7th February 2012, 16:02

gatch

7th February 2012, 16:16

You cunts are fuckin gay. With your disc brakes and your wet clutches.

I got a 1950 Douglas 350cc opposed twin up to 82mph down the back straight of pukekohe. With torsion bar rear end and leading link front, with a 19inch front wheel, that shit is way more exciting than revving the small tits off a modern 250.

Then got the 1955 Norton up to around 130mph, which is modern by comparo, with it's wideline featherbed frame and 18 inch wheels.

Next on the build list is a 1920 500cc 2 stroke Scott. Which will be rigid rear end and girder fork front. HAHAHA

PUSSIES HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

ducatilover

7th February 2012, 16:32

:bleh: Fuckin' Honda owner

16silver

8th February 2012, 06:57

38hp on an optimistic dyno. Usually you'll see 34-36, dyno dependant.

awesome! that puts it on the lams list of allowed 250s coming up :P
means ill still be able to sell it when im done restoring it to its "as new" condition haha, its been through rough times,
already getting a set of forgies made up for the rebuild, and a wayyyyy better radiator,
wont change anything power wise, but will be able to ride the nuts off it like a 2 smoker

Dodgy

8th February 2012, 09:43

but will be able to ride the nuts off it like a 2 smoker

Ah no... No CBR250 will ever feel like a good 250 2 stroke....

ducatilover

8th February 2012, 12:18

awesome! that puts it on the lams list of allowed 250s coming up :P
means ill still be able to sell it when im done restoring it to its "as new" condition haha, its been through rough times,
already getting a set of forgies made up for the rebuild, and a wayyyyy better radiator,
wont change anything power wise, but will be able to ride the nuts off it like a 2 smoker
No it won't, because that's power measured at the wheel. The power LAMS will be using is the factory claimed 45hp at the crank (40hp for '93 onwards models)

How much are the pistons costing you?

16silver

8th February 2012, 12:22

No it won't, because that's power measured at the wheel. The power LAMS will be using is the factory claimed 45hp at the crank (40hp for '93 onwards models)

How much are the pistons costing you?

got em custom made for 300$ each, (set of 4 including rods etc)
rings were 17$ for a set
was a m8s rates one off before he closes his buisness,
can probably get the build designs if you want tho?

ducatilover

8th February 2012, 12:25

I don't need MC22 ones, but I've been looking at prices for my turbo build that's in the planning.
$300 per piston? Not too bad I suppose. Those rings are cheap

Can you put up pics of the pistons/rods? I'm keen to see some tiny forged parts

yod

8th February 2012, 13:34

I've been looking at prices for my turbo build that's in the planning.

so you 12 o'clocked your ZZR and that means it's time for a 'turbo build'

:mellow:

:laugh:

16silver

8th February 2012, 13:34

yeah ill see if i can borrow a camera,
basically its just 4 SHINY aluminium pistons that has been forged first then machined, looking exactly like that standard ones (with a bit of weight shaved off underneath)
and 4 gold coloured titanium rods in the same shape as the original but wayyyyyy better fitting than the original where the bearing fits in
ill see if i can get ahold of a camera :)

bogan

8th February 2012, 13:41

so you 12 o'clocked your ZZR and that means it's time for a 'turbo build'

:mellow:

:laugh:

Think it was more of a 9 o'clock!

And the turbo build will go nowhere unless there is a camera pointed at him, gotta catch this one on film eh Doug :bleh:

ducatilover

8th February 2012, 13:44

Think it was more of a 9 o'clock!

And the turbo build will go nowhere unless there is a camera pointed at him, gotta catch this one on film eh Doug :bleh:
I got right 'round the clock lol
I'm not crashing another bike without video evidence of how great I am

so you 12 o'clocked your ZZR and that means it's time for a 'turbo build'

:mellow:

:laugh: :niceone: :devil2: It'll be a wee while away yet, but the plans are all in place for that "one of these days" project.

'Tis logical though. :msn-wink:

Brett

11th February 2012, 14:18

Lol, SMOKEU obviously doesn't know shite about 4 stroke 250's, I've had my CBR250RR over 180kph several times, on my GPS, with only a couple of mods. Sprockets, jets and needles, a good air intake and exhaust, and that was about it.

In fact, the highest speed I recorded on it was 214kph (GPS again, and yes I do have the recorded 'track' to prove it) when I was running a highly modified set-up, but it wasn't economical for the street so I have since gone back to almost factory settings.

...and the number of times this thread has been resurrected astounds me!

I will call it. BULL SHIT. "Went back to almost factory settings"...bahahahahahahhaa

Brett

11th February 2012, 14:23

Lol you can laugh all you want, but when I can keep up with an 1198 Ducati (on a recent ride up to Cape Reinga) and a CB1000R for a fair bit of the way back, who's really laughing?

:Punk::laugh::woohoo::wings:

I am laughing. a 250cc 4 stroke will never hold its own against a 600 let alone a 1000. The only reason you were keeping up was that they must have been riding at or not far above legal road speeds. I have had 5 of the best 250cc 4 strokes available (CBR250rr, ZXR250C) and yes, they are GREAT bikes and lots of fun, but be under no illusions that they would hold feather up to a litre bike.

Really... And in your vast experience you'd know better, huh...?

Come back and talk to me when you've had over 15 years worth of working on engines, fabricating one-off custom parts, modifying suspension, brakes, frames and all forms of electrical componenets, and working on more than a few of New Zealand's best performance vehicles...

In all seriousness then, what had you done to the CBR? My experience with them is that you only get incremental improvements for performance mods.

Brett

11th February 2012, 14:25

So your saying if somebody half my weight rode my bike to max speed, the max speed would be the same?

Pretty much, yes. Found this out many times as a 250cc rider. (I weigh 100kg...rode with mates who weighed 60kg...)

SMOKEU

11th February 2012, 14:38

In all seriousness then, what had you done to the CBR? My experience with them is that you only get incremental improvements for performance mods.

When I had my MC19 I was a member of CBR250.com and some of those guys spent a lot of money on their bikes including aftermarket exhausts, bigger jets, different carbs ect and none of those mods will make the bike significantly quicker than stock. Certainly not as quick as a good 2 stroke such as an NSR250 or RGV250.

Short of putting a turbo on or tuning it to run on avgas with internal engine mods such as higher compression pistons and extra aggressive cams they won't put out more than 50ish bhp. But then after spending all that money it will be cheaper to buy a mint late model Aprilia RS250 than to fuck around trying to make a 20 year old 250cc bike fast.

mossy1200

11th February 2012, 14:40

The Everlasting

11th February 2012, 16:07

Well that made me laugh!! This thread looks like it will never die.

Why don't we start a "Your 600 top speed",and a "Your 1000 top Speed" thread...lol. Would make for more interesting reading.

Brett

11th February 2012, 16:56

Well that made me laugh!! This thread looks like it will never die.

Why don't we start a "Your 600 top speed",and a "Your 1000 top Speed" thread...lol. Would make for more interesting reading.

Hahaha yeah but there is always something laughable to read on this thread. Someone with a 250 that has hit warp speed.

600 top speed: indicated 276kph
1000 top speed: 180kph
750 top speed: indicated 287kph.

onearmedbandit

11th February 2012, 18:32

DrunkenMistake

11th February 2012, 18:37

Well if we're going to do that, 294. With only one hand on the bars. Well 'bar'.

Does this rule me out or do I get an awesome handicap score as im in-between? I think I still lose, 218 indicated.. :niceone:

The Everlasting

11th February 2012, 18:38

Hahaha yeah but there is always something laughable to read on this thread. Someone with a 250 that has hit warp speed.

600 top speed: indicated 276kph
1000 top speed: 180kph
750 top speed: indicated 287kph.

Yeah true,that is funny. Warp speed!!

I see you will be starting that thread soon....:D

Why is your 1000 the slowest? :lol:

tigertim20

11th February 2012, 19:00

Yeah true,that is funny. Warp speed!!

I see you will be starting that thread soon....:D

Why is your 1000 the slowest? :lol:

probably got a limiter

DrunkenMistake

11th February 2012, 19:04

probably got a limiter

Nah nah nah, all the way to the .. Oh wrong thread.

I mean, He probably got spooked by that 250 cbr when it over took him!

ducatilover

12th February 2012, 00:19

Well that made me laugh!! This thread looks like it will never die.

Why don't we start a "Your 600 top speed",and a "Your 1000 top Speed" thread...lol. Would make for more interesting reading.
Because, to my knowledge, most only read to 299. Kind of pointless then with a thou :devil2:
My 600 does about a million though, true story.

Brett

12th February 2012, 10:15

Yeah true,that is funny. Warp speed!!

I see you will be starting that thread soon....:D

Why is your 1000 the slowest? :lol:

Because it wasn't my bike...not interested in destroying anyone else's pride and joy :msn-wink:

Brett

12th February 2012, 10:18

Because, to my knowledge, most only read to 299. Kind of pointless then with a thou :devil2:
My 600 does about a million though, true story.

Exactly. Most 600c bikes now days are geared to reach very similar top speeds and are more than capable of getting their. The litre bikes all read to 299 unless you have aftermarket computers (I think a speedo-healer will over ride as well??) and will very easily get there.

SMOKEU

12th February 2012, 11:04

Well if we're going to do that, 294. With only one hand on the bars. Well 'bar'.

Indicated, or GPS?

The Everlasting

12th February 2012, 14:28

Because it wasn't my bike...not interested in destroying anyone else's pride and joy :msn-wink:

Oh i see,good on ya!!:niceone:

onearmedbandit

12th February 2012, 18:39

Indicated, or GPS?

Indicated, more likely to be 260-270 real speed.

83cent

26th February 2012, 07:52

Got the little FXR 150 to show 153km/h downhill lol

Subike

26th February 2012, 07:59

Had my Keeway 250 supershadow to an indicated 135kph,
I think the speedo error is rather huge
Factory spec say it should top out at 118kph
but heck fast enough for me,

avgas

26th February 2012, 10:12

I had a rg250f once and ran the flying quarter miles at average speed of 178 was off the 180 speedo by a bit but idd say clock would have been approx 20 over true speed.My mates tzr was a few ks quicker.i just dont see how 250 four strokes are doing much over 190 max somehow. 45 hp max at the rear wheel 150kg bike just doesnt add up to me
Sometimes you need a longer bit of road that 400m.
Also there seemed to be leaps and bounds in old tech vs new. My first road bike was 80's RZ250. It would hit about 150kph. Second was 98 RG150 which seemed to piss all over it.
I even raced my old bike just to prove I wasn't crazy.
RZ250's apparently good for 35hp. My RG after mods was dyno at 33 at the wheel.

But then again my RG destroyed it engine completely after 20,000. As far as I know the RZ was still on its first engine and just had new rings.

Asher

1st March 2012, 21:22

Ive got my rgv250 to 190kmh before easing off she still has a little left in her

DrunkenMistake

1st March 2012, 21:27

Ive got my rgv250 to 190kmh before easing off she still has a little left in her

Nooo dont revive this threaddddddd! :wacko:

jaffaonajappa

1st March 2012, 21:33

139km/h on my 150cc stock standard single cylinder 4t. Yeah...one fiddy ftw.
And that speed is quite accurate.

ducatilover

1st March 2012, 22:53

Nooo dont revive this threaddddddd! :wacko:258927 :bleh: :bleh:

Robbie_

24th March 2012, 07:44

163km/h On a Fxr150 downhill with a tailwind. No one said it twas' accurate though :rockon:

GSF

4th April 2012, 23:41

"My 250 can beat up your 250!"

"Can not!"

"Can so!"

Scream

15th April 2012, 20:44

163km/h On a Fxr150 downhill with a tailwind. No one said it twas' accurate though :rockon:

Props to you, fastest I got my one was 158 indicated.

I've yet to find out how fast my GSX-R 250 goes though :L

ducatilover

15th April 2012, 20:52

I reckon my GN will do 480k.

Youse guys no nuffink ow.

haydes55

15th April 2012, 21:06

My 250 will do 130km/h easy! (and that's even with my cheating....)

My bike may have a low top speed, but I rape corners on it ;)

mossy1200

15th April 2012, 21:15

And this one time.
On the way to band camp.
Johny got his HRC-CBR250RRR-SP limited edition nitro 250 to go 237.4 indicted on the GPS but he still had plenty more left in it.

GSF

16th April 2012, 10:05

And this one time.
On the way to band camp.
Johny got his HRC-CBR250RRR-SP limited edition nitro 250 to go 237.4 indicted on the GPS but he still had plenty more left in it.

He should've put Repsol bodywork on it, would've cracked 250 klicks because racebike.

ducatilover

16th April 2012, 10:09

because racebike.

You shouldn't be letting such well hidden trade secrets out mate

Mushu

16th April 2012, 10:17

I got the new fuel injected 250 ninja.

It'll do 140 with no problem.

WOT for another minute or two will get you to 150 but the mission is to get her to 100mph. Best effort so far: about 157 with a side wind, all I need is a good tail wind and a long, straight, empty road.

ducatilover

16th April 2012, 10:19

GSF

16th April 2012, 10:33

You shouldn't be letting such well hidden trade secrets out mate

You're right, I was going to do a write-up on how to drill fully sick speed-holes in your radiator but I don't want the Yoshimura R&D ninjas to murder me in my sleep.

ducatilover

16th April 2012, 10:39

You're right, I was going to do a write-up on how to drill fully sick speed-holes in your radiator but I don't want the Yoshimura R&D ninjas to murder me in my sleep.

If you need any super-slick-wicked-sick-bro tuning advice, I suggest you read the thread "evolution of a monster" it's a classic.

GSF

16th April 2012, 10:48

If you need any super-slick-wicked-sick-bro tuning advice, I suggest you read the thread "evolution of a monster" it's a classic.

Yeah, one of the reasons I signed up on KB was because my mate who owned a Hyo told me about this one thread about a "GT250P" that had passed into the realm of legend. I came dangerously close to wetting myself at points, it was one of those times that the internet really does deliver.

ducatilover

16th April 2012, 11:04

Yeah, one of the reasons I signed up on KB was because my mate who owned a Hyo told me about this one thread about a "GT250P" that had passed into the realm of legend. I came dangerously close to wetting myself at points, it was one of those times that the internet really does deliver.

It's one of my favourites.
Can't feckin' find it again and I have to tune the 600 to its new pipe by sniffing the exhaust.

Ender EnZed

17th April 2012, 19:59

If you need any super-slick-wicked-sick-bro tuning advice, I suggest you read the thread "evolution of a monster" it's a classic.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/88319-Evolution-of-a-monster

It's full of win.

ducatilover

17th April 2012, 21:23

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/88319-Evolution-of-a-monster

It's full of win.

Woohoo I couldn't find it!

GSF

18th April 2012, 23:32

It's one of my favourites.
Can't feckin' find it again and I have to tune the 600 to its new pipe by sniffing the exhaust.

Remove your flywheel while you're at it, bro. It's just unnecessary weight! :yes:

ellipsis

19th April 2012, 00:59

...mach 4...now that I am running a two stroke weedeater motor...

Tigadee

19th April 2012, 21:45

140 kph on my 250cc Kymco Venox on a level road.

GSF

20th April 2012, 18:23

I just about wet my pants when I saw this. I really hope I don't ever see somebody riding one, especially if it still has the stock Repsol-branded Asthma Edition muffler on it which I think I could actually fit my cat into.

http://indianmotosblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Honda-CBR250R-Repsol-1.jpg

mossy1200

20th April 2012, 18:27

Fast Eddie

20th April 2012, 19:16

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/88319-Evolution-of-a-monster

It's full of win.

yuss i couldnt find it haha

gatch

20th April 2012, 19:30

Yeah, one of the reasons I signed up on KB was because my mate who owned a Hyo told me about this one thread about a "GT250P" that had passed into the realm of legend. I came dangerously close to wetting myself at points, it was one of those times that the internet really does deliver.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/88319-Evolution-of-a-monster

It's full of win.

That thread was just too much awesome to continue. :facepalm:

Ahhh memories

RuoskaNZ

31st July 2012, 23:15

When I had my EX250J '08 I managed to find a nice long straight back road and got it to 165-170 ish. Was pretty stoked with that. Wasnt the lightest with all my gear and bags on the back but was not keen to do that again on that bike

Brett

13th August 2012, 15:39

ABS on a little bike? Thats a bit ghey.

Noobs probably need it the most!

Asylum_NZ

23rd August 2012, 15:16

I have a 88 CBR250R, its my first bike and i have only been 120kmh on it. My mate took it for a ride and he said he was happliy crusing along at 140-150kmh with plenty of room to move. :eek5: I wont be riding like that for a while yet!! From what i have read in this thread these bikes can fly!:yes:

onearmedbandit

23rd August 2012, 17:27

ABS on a little bike? Thats a bit ghey.

It's becoming mandatory on all bikes sold in Europe soon.

SMOKEU

23rd August 2012, 17:36

tigertim20

23rd August 2012, 20:54

I'll certainly be looking for ABS on my next sports bike. From what I've read in the MCN reviews (are they trustworthy?) the new breed of ABS as found in the CBR1000RR, S1000RR, 1199 and RSV4 are all very good an unobtrusive in normal riding.

lol thats probably because in normal riding it isnt needed - just when going like a bat out of hell and you try to outbrake yourself into a corner at the track youll feel it . . .

only three litre bikes that dont come with it now isnt there/ the RC8, the gixxer 1k and cant remember the other

SMOKEU

23rd August 2012, 20:56

lol thats probably because in normal riding it isnt needed - just when going like a bat out of hell and you try to outbrake yourself into a corner at the track youll feel it . . .

only three litre bikes that dont come with it now isnt there/ the RC8, the gixxer 1k and cant remember the other

I think the R1 doesn't have it either. I know the ZX10R does.

Kermit250

24th August 2012, 12:09

When you are talking about road riding ABS is a good idea (are you really going to notice the buggerall weight increase?). ABS will help with those emergency stops in less than perfect conditions when you aren't paying as much attention as you should be (if you were then you wouldn't be needing to perform an emergency stop).

Seems to have been pretty darn successful in cars over the last 20 years.

Plus I would guess that not many riders can make full use of their brakes on a regular basis to make ABS a hindrance. People had the same fears on cars when ABS was first fitted to them, then they adjusted.

Bikes are just a little behind with stuff like this.

Oh the MV F4 doesn't have ABS yet either.

tigertim20

24th August 2012, 18:40

I think the R1 doesn't have it either. I know the ZX10R does.

I thought the '12 did. maybe im thinking of their new traction control

bill4640

17th October 2014, 14:32

Ran across this thread while researching My YamaGamma build. It's been a few years back, but once had the little RG blasting along at 117.5 mph/189.09 kph on gps, flat road and still pulling a bit. Some serious engine mods by the previous owner, Thanks Randy! This thing Is just a hoot to ride!! Done with the stock chambers, the Jolly Moto's were off for a crack repair.... the JM's are back on now, I need to rejet and see if the PO's seat of the pants estimate of 55-60 hp holds up. Great as it was, but I'll just have to live with it if the JM's add a bit.... I've had it and an 85 RG400 for six years now, It'll be a battle deciding which to ride when I finish the YamaGamma since they all will have different personalities. Oh, yeah... the best part is that I am located a bit west of most of you, Arizona. Don't run across RG's too often here, it's always cool on that odd occasion when I get chased down by someone who knows, just to shoot the shit. I can't wait to get the YamaGamma on the road.

BlackSheepLogic

17th October 2014, 19:23

ducatilover

17th October 2014, 20:59

I had a cbr250 which I wound out, the bike was too light and unstable at the speed it was capable of.

Or the rider was too stiff on the bars :girlfight:

NightRaven

18th October 2014, 17:04

My CBR250R (2012) topped out at 140Km/h @8000RPM. Won't go any faster and it took a LOT of work to get there.

haydes55

18th October 2014, 17:15

My CBR250R (2012) topped out at 140Km/h @8000RPM. Won't go any faster and it took a LOT of work to get there.

Those newer single cylinder 250's run out of guts in a hurry. My KLX300 was about the same.

NightRaven

18th October 2014, 19:17

Those newer single cylinder 250's run out of guts in a hurry. My KLX300 was about the same.

Agreed, if I could start it all over again I'd probably would rather go for a Ninja 300, or the MC22. However now that the Yamaha R3 is out and it is one of my dream bike....

ducatilover

18th October 2014, 19:34

My CBR250R (2012) topped out at 140Km/h @8000RPM. Won't go any faster and it took a LOT of work to get there.

I rode a mate's and saw 156. Speedo was probably having a fit, and I basically sat back and had a cuppa down a huge straight. :crazy:

BlackSheepLogic

19th October 2014, 07:43

My CBR250R (2012) topped out at 140Km/h @8000RPM. Won't go any faster and it took a LOT of work to get there.

My CBR250 from the mid 90's was an over square 4 which hit the limiter at 18,000 RPM. Low on Torque but a whole lot quicker.

avgas

19th October 2014, 10:42

My CBR250 from the mid 90's was an over square 4 which hit the limiter at 18,000 RPM. Low on Torque but a whole lot quicker.
You mean inline 4? There was never a square 4 CBR.

avgas

19th October 2014, 10:49

Ive got my rgv250 to 190kmh before easing off she still has a little left in her
Most RGV250's killed their rider after they passed 200kph........Much like most 300ZX would kill their drivers when they exceeded 200kph.

nzspokes

19th October 2014, 10:56

My CBR250R (2012) topped out at 140Km/h @8000RPM. Won't go any faster and it took a LOT of work to get there.

My 86 CBX250rs could do 140.1..... Pretty much the same motor....

ducatilover

19th October 2014, 10:56

Most RGV250's killed their rider after they passed 200kph........Much like most 300ZX would kill their drivers when they exceeded 200kph.

Them flounders...err 300ZXs were certainly and interesting mess to pilot at higher speeds, fucking useless on bumpy roads (up to '96, facelift ones actually work well) :pinch: I've had a few shit-yer-pants moments over mid corner bumps in a few :shutup: crap suspensions and spastic HICAS

avgas

19th October 2014, 11:41

Them flounders...err 300ZXs were certainly and interesting mess to pilot at higher speeds, fucking useless on bumpy roads (up to '96, facelift ones actually work well) :pinch: I've had a few shit-yer-pants moments over mid corner bumps in a few :shutup: crap suspensions and spastic HICAS
HICAS was great on the Cefiro when it worked.........but when it didn't it was a death trap. But yeah how the fuck did Steve Millen get a 300ZX to break 200kph and not die??? :)

But I guess its like the Skylines. People hated the new look G-35 series skyline before the GTR35 came out. "It's a V6 and not turbo.....must be shit". Where as I saw they had fixed all the bullshit the R34 had.....it was fucken lovely to drive.

Anywho back to topic. Anyone know the top speed of VT250 (the early 80's one not the spada)? When I was a youngin I never topped one out but would get to 140 easy.

haydes55

19th October 2014, 14:11

You mean inline 4? There was never a square 4 CBR.

He means the cylinders were over square, as in bore>stroke.

I wasn't actually aware they were over square.

mossy1200

19th October 2014, 14:23

Had a xl185s that could do 110 indicated.

ICE180

19th October 2014, 18:03

its not a 250 or motorbike but me 172 2T scooter does 140kmh GPs tracked
not bad for 12 inch wheels lol

imdying

21st October 2014, 10:34

You mean inline 4? There was never a square 4 CBR.Read it again.

SNF

4th November 2014, 00:00

170 k's on my FZR. It may have gone quicker, I doubt it'd get to 200. I4 250's are fun and rev high but are no real speed demons.

Got my car to 237 Km/h once about 8 years ago. That was absolutely everything - almost on the limiter in 5th gear, took ages once it got to about 180. Factory claimed 206 km/h. Not keen for that anymore not with over 300,000 kms.