R1 vs Porsche

[John]

Sif he could touch ZZR250's, Although the elise's are light and handle well - I have a funny feeling a Bike would smoke it. FURIOUSLY..

[Coyote]

That would be CHEVY!!! As in Chevrolet not Dodge. Dodge made the charger though.

Argh, I was thinking of the Dodge Challenger, my apologies

[Waylander]

Ok to make you "bike only cause ALL cages suck" peaple happy here ya go.

[Coyote]

Talking about the Challenger:

Also threw in a Monaro

[gav]

Quite frankly if it had been a GSXR1K then he would have been rooted. In standard form the GIXER is anything up to a second quicker than the R1 around any track. A ZX10R would probably have done the job too. I'm not casting aspersions at R1's either, it's just that they are a bit more road oriented in standard form. One of the big comments I have noticed from various testers is that the lower footpegs of the R1 decrease ground clearance, and hence mid-corner speed at the track.

Compared to Niall McKenzie, Jason Plato is a skill less muppet. Jason Plato could no way, no how, hack it in F3 single seaters let alone qualify on the grid for an F1 race. Mr McKenzie on the other hand has been a BSB champion and former 500GP podium finisher.

I think that footage is fairly old though, at the time the R1 would have been just released, what years that bike, 99? JC also comments that the Carerra 4 was by no means the fastest car they could get and pointed out with 4WD it was actually down on power. Thruxton though is a track that would suit the car, very fast, very bumpy, not many real slow corners despite what JC claimed.

[Waylander]

I think that footage is fairly old though, at the time the R1 would have been just released, what years that bike, 99? JC also comments that the Carerra 4 was by no means the fastest car they could get and pointed out with 4WD it was actually down on power. Thruxton though is a track that would suit the car, very fast, very bumpy, not many real slow corners despite what JC claimed.

That's what I thought as I watched it. Let them try it with an '04 or '05 R1, on a track that is evenly suited to both car and bike. Results would definatly be different.

[Mr Skid]

That's what I thought as I watched it. Let them try it with an '04 or '05 R1, on a track that is evenly suited to both car and bike. Results would definatly be different.

I say send them out on gravel. We'd soon see who was superior

[James Deuce]

5th Gear did one between a 749 and a Lamborghini Gallardo which I thought was a good match at the wee curcuit they were at. It was only a half a dozen corners and a very short straight, but the 749 was much quicker down the straight and out of corners. I think John Reynolds was the rider, and Tiff Needell was the Driver. I rate Tiff more than I do Plato, and Tiff drove a mental, just on the edge of control lap. The bike rider was much smoother, and just pipped the car. They did a great comparative overlay, and I think they had a much more open minded approach to the exercise than JC.

JC is funny, but every time he bags bikes I lose a little respect for him. They are apples and oranges, and I don't think he'd make a particularly good rider, let alone a fast one. I think you'll find that most bike riders on the other hand are capable of dealing with a greater sensation of speed with a touch more skill than the average car driver.

[**R1**]

Yeah but add a hot chick, some wine, good sounds and a look that you don't need to stand beside to notice and you appreciate some of these muscle-cars.
Chicks don't ALWAYS get turned on/enjoy a cold, wet and music free ride despite what you may think Aaron.

yeah i know...i used to have a 71 ZD fairlane, it had cragars, 68stang 302W, king spring super lows,blablabla....but no thrill for me in a cage....and i pleasure my women in other ways....dont need a cage or a bike to do that ......and if i had to have an old car it would be a S1 RX7....at least they are fast

[Waylander]

Need some Hot Rod pics now what daya think fellas?

[NordieBoy]

No contest

[zeRax]

huh, i thought this was a forum for new zealand motorcyclists about motorcycles

please dont tell me im wrong, ?

[inlinefour]

5th Gear did one between a 749 and a Lamborghini Gallardo which I thought was a good match at the wee curcuit they were at. It was only a half a dozen corners and a very short straight, but the 749 was much quicker down the straight and out of corners. I think John Reynolds was the rider, and Tiff Needell was the Driver. I rate Tiff more than I do Plato, and Tiff drove a mental, just on the edge of control lap. The bike rider was much smoother, and just pipped the car. They did a great comparative overlay, and I think they had a much more open minded approach to the exercise than JC.

JC is funny, but every time he bags bikes I lose a little respect for him. They are apples and oranges, and I don't think he'd make a particularly good rider, let alone a fast one. I think you'll find that most bike riders on the other hand are capable of dealing with a greater sensation of speed with a touch more skill than the average car driver.

But J.C. is a complete tosser who really needs to learn that his opinion really counts for feck all.

[Waylander]

Argh, I was thinking of the Dodge Challenger, my apologies

Just as long as you know that the pick you posted is of a Chevy Chevelle not anything dodge it's all good mate. Both are cool cars though I prefer the Charger, GTO or Road Runner.

[gav]

huh, i thought this was a forum for new zealand motorcyclists about motorcycles

please dont tell me im wrong, ?

You're wrong!
So we have a thread titled R1 vs Porsche and you're suprised because we're talking cars? Look at the top of the page "KIWIBIKER A site for all New Zealand Motorcyclists". It doesnt say bikes only, and alot of NZ motorcyclists will be interested in cars, whats so wrong with that? If you're not fine, so why post in a thread that has a car in the title, and one would guess you've actually read the thread as well. Get over it......