Does Fast Track Riding = Fast Road Riding

[FROSTY:Me]

My opinion.As a track rider im happy to explore the limits of myself and my bike. On the road Im just not prepared to push that hard.Riding well within my personal limits at all times.
Im sure of one thing--fast on the road is so far away from fast track riding that i'd say its a tiotally different world

[marty]

omg - though wkid was back.....

[Sensei]

For me , If you have Real Skills you'll just adjust to what is needed to get the job done Nothing more nothing less !!

[loosebruce]

For me it's a comfort thing, i can get along fairly well road and track, i feel more comfy on the track, mainly as when shit goes wrong on the track as compared to the road. I love the track and go to track days whenever i can get time off work and have some spare coin. I love the going fast on the road, time and place though, 50kph areas is 50kph areas, motorways are for wheelies and back roads are for kicking it with some mates, all be it fast or cruising.
There are a more than a few guys i've seen on the track ride really fast but not translate it onto the road, no big deal really, maybe they're smart enough to realise the saftey issue? Like Death said 2 different situations, 2 different riding styles.

[White trash]

Actually, I just ride. If I'm by myself, I'm usually at a really boring pace. When I'm with others, I'll turn it up a little.

[TwoSeven]

I ask pose this thought from the other thread.....

I think someone who is fast on the road - will be fast on the track....but someone who is fast on the track, won't necessarily be fast on the road.

Why do I say this....well road riding requires more 'adaptation' to the conditions and more attention as there is the unknown factor.  Whereas riding on the track - you know there is no oncoming traffic, the track will be flat with no pot holes etc - you only need to concentrate on fewer variables

A road rider needs to be able to not only ride fast but quickly alter line/speed/braking to suit completely variable and often unknown conditions

Your thoughts?

If it were true, then all experienced motorcycle couriers would be entered in MotoGP and all experienced race track riders would be earning top dollar as motorcycle couriers.

Having experienced a bit of both, I can say that track riding is completely different from road riding.

[DEATH_INC.]

omg - though wkid was back.....

Sorry 'bout that......Scary thought isn't it!

[JohnBoy]

my road riding is a lot slower than what i do on the track. unless the road is open with clear sight then its all go!

also another downer is where i ride you don't come across many good drivers (well... less then any other place) so you need to be on your game with plenty of abitlity to pull yourself in under a dodgy moment.

[WINJA]

Its all about being smooth!

JASON MCEWAN IS NOT VERY SMOOTH YET HES VERY FAST ,INFACT I RECKON MCEWAN MAY BE THE BEST THIS COUNTRY EVER SAW , SET UP WHATS SET UP JUST PUT GAS IN IT AND HE WILL BULLY ANY BIKE