883 Twin Sport racing

[dangerous]

Yep...they were slow as shit. Yep...they were (are) heavy as fuck. Yep...they had shit brakes and handled like a bent wheel barrow. But they sure were fun to race.

Till you binned it and they jumped on you.

sweet, a good watch... and yes theres a reason they belong in the padock not the track, odd how most arse ups were handling issues what were they thinking, and I dont think the vid would have been so intertainig if it was a proper 'bike' track with runoff over walls, bastards are nuts... resepct (I think)

[RobGassit]

Awesome. Bring this class back please.

Ducatilover I really suggest you test ride an 883. They are damn good fun, and not as underpowered as I suspected.
But I guess that is the thing about perceptions. I was pleasantly surprised when I rode an 883. But absolutely gutted when I rode a 916. The 916 felt like 250 would lap it. But most of this was due to me putting it on a high honor. I gave it a perception it would never achieve. I thought it would do 300kmh and handle like a dream. I forgot it was 20 years old now.
The 883 I hoped was faster than a steam train. Where in reality it was as good as an old 600. Much better than I expected.

Luckily for you they are bringing this class back later this year. They call it the Hyosung Cup. And you should find it really entertaining too, if you think a 883 is a better bike than a 916.

[ellipsis]

...what number will you be riding in the Hyosung Cup...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Luckily for you they are bringing this class back later this year. They call it the Hyosung Cup. And you should find it really entertaining too, if you think a 883 is a better bike than a 916.

I don't think that that's what he's saying at all. Are Hyosungs doing better than 1:19 at Manfeild? There's probably a few 916/996/999/1098/1198 pilots that can't yet circulating too.

[RobGassit]

I don't think that that's what he's saying at all. Are Hyosungs doing better than 1:19 at Manfeild? There's probably a few 916/996/999/1098/1198 pilots that can't yet circulating too.

883's and the Hyosung Cup, Both one make classes and provide great racing if there are lot's of entries. Can't remember any other one make classes in motorcycle racing at the moment. Car racing has done it many times over the years with great success. Mini's and Suzuki Swifts etc. I think it's an opportunity that motorcycle racing has missed. I wish the Hyosung Cup all the very best. I guess Protwins comes close with the SV650's. 1.19s or 2.19s? Not an issue for me. Some of the best racing I've ever seen was watching K100 karts at Manfield. 30 plus all going hell for leather. Hilarious.
As for dissing the 916, well I personally think it's a bloody brilliant bike. But then I guess it's a personal thing.

[Crasherfromwayback]

883's and the Hyosung Cup, Both one make classes and provide great racing if there are lot's of entries.

As for dissing the 916, well I personally think it's a bloody brilliant bike. But then I guess it's a personal thing.

I agree.

I agree. The 916 must rate as one of THE most timeless bikes to have ever been built.

I'd love one.

[Clivoris]

Golly. That was a bit special really. Physics is a harsh mistress.

[Billy]

Luckily for you they are bringing this class back later this year. They call it the Hyosung Cup. And you should find it really entertaining too, if you think a 883 is a better bike than a 916.

Yip,I think they are over the 30 mark for registered riders for the Hyosung cup

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yip,I think they are over the 30 mark for registered riders for the Hyosung cup

If I was a youngin wanting to make a name for myself I'd race those fuckers!

[wharfy]

Min 19 round Manfeild though. I know of a lot of guys on much faster better bikes that can't do that.

'canal - I've only ridden an 883 once - from Newlands to Porrirua and back - It was OK unless you wanted to accelerate or brake or turn corners - It was like a 300 lb GN 125

1:19 round the minefield, kudos

[Crasherfromwayback]

'canal - I've only ridden an 883 once - from Newlands to Porrirua and back - It was OK unless you wanted to accelerate or brake or turn corners - It was like a 300 lb GN 125

1:19 round the minefield, kudos

Hahaha...that's what they felt like to race for sure. Needed something to read down Puke's back straight...

[RobGassit]

He was lapping using the return road but everyone was too scared of him to protest.

[RobGassit]

Yip,I think they are over the 30 mark for registered riders for the Hyosung cup

Missed you at the weekend Billy. Not the same without you lurkin about.

[wysper]

'canal - I've only ridden an 883 once - from Newlands to Porrirua and back - It was OK unless you wanted to accelerate or brake or turn corners -

Mine does all those things, maybe I have a defective one

[Billy]

Missed you at the weekend Billy. Not the same without you lurkin about.

Jeezus!!!Harden up young fella,Better get used to it cause its gonna be for good in the not too distant future.(Yes thats right,Retirement number 763 coming up haha)