Is 1000cc too much for NZ roads?

[puddy]

Just a couple of tester's comments on the brand new '09 Gixxer thou.

It does 215 in second, at 260 you're in fourth and it is still accelerating like a mad thing with two gears to go. Changing into fourth does not result in the front wheel returning to tarmac it keeps it up in the air...

It intimidated these experienced testers on the racetrack until they caught up to it and realised it handled better and was more predictable.

On Willow Springs raceway, they couldn't reach peak revs in fifth let alone sixth, it was too fast.

"The sheer ferocity with which it melts the pavement under the rear tire is mind-numbing. Distance is dissipated at the speed of light..."

Power wasn't posted but the word "adequate" comes to mind...

I'll take two! Both in BLACK!

[Big Dave]

Capacity has little to do with it.

Horsepower is the issue and what is 'excessive' varies with the size of the rider, type of riding they do, how often they carry a passenger - and their self control.

[puddy]

Me and my mate went for a snot this weekend. He rides a TLR, I ride an NC30. We headed up Egmont road (fairly fast open bends with a couple of tight spots), and being the road I grew up on, I decided to pick up the pace. He claims he was trying his damndest to catch me but couldn't. Now I do know this road very well as stated above, and was pushing pretty hard, but surely a TLR would stomp all over me if it was being ridden just as hard. Does my mate ride like a puss? or is my little VFR just better suited to riding fast on NZ roads?

Your mate rides a 1000 because he has a small dick. But you're happy/comfortable with your little one!
However, I have a 1000 and an 1100 because I have no dick!

[jtzzr]

Me and my snot . rides a TLR, I ride an NC30. We headed up Eg road (fairly fast open bends with a couple of spots), and being the road I grew up on, I decided to pick up the pace. He claims he was trying his damndest to catch me but could. Now I do know this road very well as stated above, and was pushing pretty hard, but surely a TLR would stomp all over me if it was being ridden just as hard. Does my mate ride like a puss? or is my little VFR just better suited to riding fast on NZ roads?

Nah , he doesn`t ride like a pussy your`e just a fantastic rider.

[FJRider]

but, but ......... surely size doesn't matter?

Matters ONLY to those that DON'T have "size"...

[FJRider]

As always... its not what ya got, its how ya use it ...

[jrandom]

On Willow Springs raceway, they couldn't reach peak revs in fifth let alone sixth...

Willow Springs apparently only has one 700m straight bit.

It'd reach peak revs in sixth at Pukekohe.

"The sheer ferocity with which it melts the pavement under the rear tire is mind-numbing. Distance is dissipated at the speed of light..."

I love how this has been written about some new sprotbike or other every year or two throughout the last three decades. Presumably the speed of light just keeps getting faster.

Power wasn't posted but the word "adequate" comes to mind...

Betcha it's still making less at the wheel than Choppa's new racebike.

[jrandom]

Me and my mate went for a snot this weekend. He rides a TLR, I ride an NC30.

I ride a GSX1400, and I'd give you both the learn.

No replacement for displacement!

[DarkLord]

Well, when you buy a big bike usually its coz you want to go fast. Got my bike because i LIKE IT. And i do trackdays with it. ITS FUN.

Would the Gixxer 750 really be considered a "big" bike though?

I mean it's bigger than a 600, but also substantially smaller than a thou...

I want to get a 750.. would probably never need/want another bike after that

[jrandom]

Would the Gixxer 750 really be considered a "big" bike though?

The K7 weighs less than your Hobag.

[98tls]

Would the Gixxer 750 really be considered a "big" bike though?

I mean it's bigger than a 600, but also substantially smaller than a thou...

I want to get a 750.. would probably never need/want another bike after that

For my money the GSXR750 would just about be the perfect real world sportsbike and if i was to buy another GSXR it would without doubt be the 750.

[FJRider]

Would the Gixxer 750 really be considered a "big" bike though?

I mean it's bigger than a 600, but also substantially smaller than a thou...

I want to get a 750.. would probably never need/want another bike after that

Refer to post #36 of this thread...

[DarkLord]

Just a couple of tester's comments on the brand new '09 Gixxer thou.

It does 215 in second, at 260 you're in fourth and it is still accelerating like a mad thing with two gears to go. Changing into fourth does not result in the front wheel returning to tarmac it keeps it up in the air...

It intimidated these experienced testers on the racetrack until they caught up to it and realised it handled better and was more predictable.

On Willow Springs raceway, they couldn't reach peak revs in fifth let alone sixth, it was too fast.

"The sheer ferocity with which it melts the pavement under the rear tire is mind-numbing. Distance is dissipated at the speed of light..."

Power wasn't posted but the word "adequate" comes to mind...

Aaaaaaawesooooome........

[jrandom]

For my money the GSXR750 would just about be the perfect real world sportsbike

Nah. Current R1's better. Weighs about the same, handles more precisely, more power everywhere, all good.

[dipshit]

It is always more fun to drive a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.

Not necessarily. Who wants to go on a big trip and have to be flogging their bike to death all the time...???

I like cruising along approaching licence losing speeds while only having to use the smallest touch of throttle and never having to go anywhere near the red line.

Makes the thought of doing the big mile eating trips a nonissue for the bike.