Can a stock NC30 be competitive?

[roadracingoldfart]

What's the best class to race a NC30 in? Is there anything it can be competitive in with stock form?

These bikes are expensive and hard to modify and I'd rather keep it stock with just good tyres and just suspension tuning.

So just give it a go as standard and see if the racing lark is really what you want to carry on with , (maybe on a diff bike)

This is a long thread considering a simple NO was all that was required.

Ohh wank Drew.

Thats Bullshit.

No ... Thats bullshit

a good rider could or should do 118 at manfeild with good rubber. if thats any help

Hes never raced before with a question like this post so hes not in that league

Seem to remember flipping the bird whilst passing a certain NC30 rider on the back straight

Keep both hands on the bars Steevie , its safer.

[ellipsis]

...just do it son...when you ride faster than the NC30 can go as it is , you will have answered your own question and you'll know what the next step is...trying to catch up is what the game is for most of us...

[crazy man]

My best on a stock 89 CBR400RR was a low 1.20. Jarrod Wintle did a 1.19 which might have been the record for a 400, not sure. These are winter series times.

If its any help, I still think I am a 'good' rider. Much quicker on an SV

the lap record for a 400 is 1.13.8 done over 10 years ago.

[Deano]

Seem to remember flipping the bird whilst passing a certain NC30 rider on the back straight

Case closed ? You're not going to win anything on an NC30.

[Deano]

the lap record for a 400 is 1.13.8 done over 10 years ago.

How stock was that ? Summer or winter ? Apples with apples mate.

[crazy man]

done in Summer and winter by 2 diffient riders. both bikes around 66 hp.. a good stock nc30 would be 59 hp. one a zxr400 other gsxr 400

[steveyb]

So the answer to the question is No, the stock NC30 is not competitive in the racing class for which it is elegible.
As a base to start racing and learn the in's and out's, if you fit the bike and like riding it, it is one that is a great place to start with.
Then if you get keen, it is possible, at least on paper, to make 100 bhp from such a bike. By keen, I mean KEEEEEENNNN!!!!


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Cheers.

[CHOPPA]

Just race your 600. It will suck racing something lots slower then your used to riding on the road

[ttmadness]

Ok thanks guys.

I might get an RVF400 and just enjoy reliable racing with the middle/rear pack. I'm not looking to spend crazy money and win anything. Just want to go hard and push the bike.

Does anyone know if the RVF is still likely to blow crank bearings?

[Deano]

Just race your 600. It will suck racing something lots slower then your used to riding on the road

I have a CBR1000 and race an SV650. Racing is way more fun, even on the slower bike.

[roogazza]

the lap record for a 400 is 1.13.8 done over 10 years ago.

Mmmmmm 6 seconds 10 yrs ago who were those old fast guys ? ( I mean young guys )

[Deano]

Mmmmmm 6 seconds 10 yrs ago who were those old fast guys ? ( I mean young guys )

LOL - bet it wasn't on a stocker - but nice try Mr Troll

[roogazza]

LOL - bet it wasn't on a stocker - but nice try Mr Troll

Probably had Ohlins !

[crazy man]

Probably had Ohlins !

just think of it ohlins would of been 1.11.8 in f3!

[Mental Trousers]

Just race your 600. It will suck racing something lots slower then your used to riding on the road

I have a CBR1000 and race an SV650. Racing is way more fun, even on the slower bike.

Bet you ride the SV much faster for more of the time than the CBR too.