Superbike or supersport?

[CHOPPA]

What do you guys reckon!?

I have the oppertunity to ride either a superbike or supersport bike for this years nationals, I have been racing nearly a year on the road but i have plenty of motox experience behind me, im a feely big guy so that puts me at more of a disadvantage on a 600 and a thou but more noticable on the smaller bike.

Both bikes are all setup and ready to go-ish, i have had a few tests on the 10 and i would actually rather ride the 10 but ive heard from a few people that its not such a good idea to go up to soon....? To be honest im leaning toward the bigger bike because i feel safe on it and it suits my style, im gonna race it at manfield to see what its really like though

Oh and i can only afford to ride one or the other!

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

go the superbike bro!
if you feel good on it, go for it. you have the background in mx to be able to handle the antics of a '10.
obviously itll eat more rear tyres, but you will be aware of that, and probabley dont care. it is the premiere class...so do it!
its gotta be more fun than a 600cc too!

[svr]

Have seen many v.good riders over the years move up to a big bike and then struggle through the nats. Then the next year they go back to a 600 and dominate.
Nice choice to have tho!

[saul]

If you feel good ya gotta go with that mate:niceone::clap:

[Ivan]

Go what you feel more comfy on and if thats the thou then go the go the thou,

and plus the thou is just so cool as well

[Cleve]

If you can afford to and or have the backing to race Superbikes (and you are not a doozy - which I suspect you are not!) then do that. There is a lack of good bikes/good riders in Superbikes and so purely from a spectator point of view (not caring about your personal development as a rider) I would say ride with the big boys.

and that should be fairly good or even feely good :innocent: for us all...

[puddytat]

Go for it mate,you dont get opportunities like this very often:2thumbsup

[Wingnut]

Superbike sounds cooler. Guess thats not the ideal aspect to make a decission from. All the best anyhow

[Shaun P]

Superbike of course in preperation for the newly formed 2010 superbike race team..

[sosman]

I reckon what ever gives you the biggest buzz when ya hop off the machine :devil2:

[Toaster]

Superbike.

Damn I am jealous!

[Mental Trousers]

Go for the thou. If you don't step up when the opportunity comes up you may not get another chance.

[CHOPPA]

cool i like what im reading! cheers guys, the 10 is only going to be a modest superbike at this stage but it is the latest model so we have more then just this year to race it and develop it when funds are available also this is my first time racing the nationals so it will all be a learning experience! If i can get in a battle with the guys racing on a similar budget then thats where i wanna be!

[Clivoris]

Go for it Man.:headbang:

[scrivy]

Go for the thou matey!!! Makes up for having a small........... :shutup:

Believe me, I race a 1300!! :slap: :crybaby:

[brads]

Mate Id go with the 6 hundy,being only your second year road racing id stick with it and learn all the tracks better before jumping up to SBK.Plenty of time to do that.

[CHOPPA]

Mate Id go with the 6 hundy,being only your second year road racing id stick with it and learn all the tracks better before jumping up to SBK.Plenty of time to do that.

Yes mate too true thats the thing that i still have in the back of my mind, ive only ridden 3 tracks.... Manfield next weekend will be a good indication i think

[Kiwi Graham]

Superbike dude, I think you have already made your mind up. It'll cost you more (as you prob know) but if you feel more comfortable on the bigger bike it makes sense.

[Shaun P]

Mate Id go with the 6 hundy,being only your second year road racing id stick with it and learn all the tracks better before jumping up to SBK.Plenty of time to do that.


He doesnt need it hes fast enough, fast riders adapt to new tracks quickly anyway look at the aussie guys that come ova, oh no wait take the sensible option:devil2:

[Tony.OK]

Tell ya what mate.........you decide which one ya want to compete on and I'll ride your other bike for absolutely no charge whatsoever..........hows that for a deal? :woohoo:

[CHOPPA]

Tell ya what mate.........you decide which one ya want to compete on and I'll ride your other bike for absolutely no charge whatsoever..........hows that for a deal? :woohoo:

You on a kawasaki, na unfair advantage!

[CHOPPA]

Superbike dude, I think you have already made your mind up. It'll cost you more (as you prob know) but if you feel more comfortable on the bigger bike it makes sense.

Im not sure it will cost all that much more to be honest...? Im not trying to challenge the big boys and the area of the field im aiming at the bike will be able to do the job in its current state so to be honest the only thing i can see is tyres and slicks are cheaper then sp tyres and the 10 doesnt eat them any faster then the 600 (at the moment)

[Shaun]

What do you guys reckon!?

I have the oppertunity to ride either a superbike or supersport bike for this years nationals, I have been racing nearly a year on the road but i have plenty of motox experience behind me, im a feely big guy so that puts me at more of a disadvantage on a 600 and a thou but more noticable on the smaller bike.

Both bikes are all setup and ready to go-ish, i have had a few tests on the 10 and i would actually rather ride the 10 but ive heard from a few people that its not such a good idea to go up to soon....? To be honest im leaning toward the bigger bike because i feel safe on it and it suits my style, im gonna race it at manfield to see what its really like though

Oh and i can only afford to ride one or the other!



What ever smokes your tyres mate, you are GOOD!

You have experience with twisting a throttle and grabbing the brakes, so GO with what ever excites you mentally the most I reckon

[cowpoos]

What do you guys reckon!?

I have the oppertunity to ride either a superbike or supersport bike for this years nationals, I have been racing nearly a year on the road but i have plenty of motox experience behind me, im a feely big guy so that puts me at more of a disadvantage on a 600 and a thou but more noticable on the smaller bike.

Both bikes are all setup and ready to go-ish, i have had a few tests on the 10 and i would actually rather ride the 10 but ive heard from a few people that its not such a good idea to go up to soon....? To be honest im leaning toward the bigger bike because i feel safe on it and it suits my style, im gonna race it at manfield to see what its really like though

Oh and i can only afford to ride one or the other!
Go the superbike dude! Your a fucking good rider on anything...so you will adapt fast!! Tame the beast I say!!

[Mental Trousers]

Something you may like to consider is which way do you learn best?? Are you somebody that learns incrementally, taking a step at a time and building on your previous experience. Or are you someone that learns best by getting thrown in the deep end with the sharks.

[CHOPPA]

Something you may like to consider is which way do you learn best?? Are you somebody that learns incrementally, taking a step at a time and building on your previous experience. Or are you someone that learns best by getting thrown in the deep end with the sharks.

haha nice analogy! ah i think i like being thrown in the deep end and learn by my mistakes.... hopefully my mistakes dont hurt too much!

[Mental Trousers]

haha nice analogy! ah i think i like being thrown in the deep end and learn by my mistakes.... hopefully my mistakes dont hurt too much!

In that case the choice is easy - go for the 10!!!!

[steveyb]

Yo Choppa dude.
IMO you can ride the SBK. You have the ability. But it needs to be approached in the right manner.
IMO riding an SBK is not just a big laff as some seem to imply, it is pretty serious stuff.
Even though it sounds like it is a Kawasaki, hopefully this new bike with be easier to ride than the last ones. Sounds like it might be.
Set up is critical on any bike, but crucial on the SBK lest it get out of shape quickly.
You will need HEAPS of testing. Get down to SI in Nov/Dec. Do laps.
(Find out about how much testing and practice Dennis Charlett did last year).
Tyres are better than SSP as they are racing slicks not road tyres (even though the roadies get better all the time).
Not as much traffic in SBK, but talent is the pinnicle.
The more good riders in SBK the better. Even if you are not at the pointy end, you are a good rider so you will not look silly as long as the machine does not make you look silly.
Also, you need a TEAM around you. SBK cannot be done right by yourself or without knowledgable people around you, all the time. In SSP you can maybe scrape by, but even there, probably not.

Good luck

Steve B