Hyperbike ownership

[Stylo]

I'm 6'5 and the ZX14 saddle/peg is too low.

The Concors 14 is outstandingly comfy howeva and for all intents for street use is just as quick.

Raised the bars with an aftermarket riser ( 5cms) on my '11 Busa, also dropped the pegs courtesy of a set of Buell pegs I was given, bolts straight on and makes all the difference and a better stretch at 5'10 on my third Hayabusa ( Had an 06, 09 and now 11 Gen 2 ). I can ride all day ...

Have to agree probably still not as comfy as a Concours but closing in .

And a bit quicker than a Concours too but that's not the discussion here , aye..

[Big Dave]

I found all of the bikes reasonably attractive to photograph.

I think the Busa is a bit primal, maybe that's because I have pinned one.

I like the ZX14's sci fi - that bank of lights is straight out of Alien or that one where Bruce Willis destroys the asteroid. It goes to warp speed too Captain. Never wrapped one fully out though.

I like the VFR1200's high tekken-ness, and the way it sports. I gave one the bizzo at Hampton and they rawk fine.


And also consider the best of the surgers for sheer pull is still the V-max. Hasn't got clearance of the others but it sure gets between the corners quick. I could live with its looks. Mechano on roids.

Good for the larger gentleman too.

[Richard Mc F]

I found all of the bikes reasonably attractive to photograph.


And also consider the best of the surgers for sheer pull is still the V-max. Hasn't got clearance of the others but it sure gets between the corners quick. I could live with its looks. Mechano on roids.

Good for the larger gentleman too.

I have followed a customer round Hampton on a track day while he rode the Max .......not flash in the corners but blinding acceleration and BIG BLACK LINES

And yeah VFR1200's can, yess indeeed

[mossy1200]

vfr1200

1237cc, 76-degree V-Four. Our bike produced 145.08 horsepower at 10,110 rpm and 81.17 foot-pounds of torque at 9120 rpm.


zx14r

192 rear-wheel horsepower, accompanied by an astounding 113 foot-pounds of torque


Busa

Horsepower was a real 160 hp at the wheel, torque an amazing 99 foot-pounds this is the Gen1 results. Gen2 has claimed 194 at crank so expect 180-185 rear wheel.


All done by Cycle works rear wheel results with no ram ducting.



Handling the vfr would be ok but its performance is only concours levels.


K1300s --1293cc inline-Four. The engine yields a claimed 175 hp at crank.

As far as hyperbikes go there is really only zx and busa. They needed to invent a class for them because existing classes didn't match the bikes.

[Big Dave]

I had a quick strop on a HP2 K1300. It's up there. As you would expect for the carbon and unobtainium price.

[nzspokes]

vfr1200

1237cc, 76-degree V-Four. Our bike produced 145.08 horsepower at 10,110 rpm and 81.17 foot-pounds of torque at 9120 rpm.


zx14r

192 rear-wheel horsepower, accompanied by an astounding 113 foot-pounds of torque


Busa

Horsepower was a real 160 hp at the wheel, torque an amazing 99 foot-pounds this is the Gen1 results. Gen2 has claimed 194 at crank so expect 180-185 rear wheel.


All done by Cycle works rear wheel results with no ram ducting.



Handling the vfr would be ok but its performance is only concours levels.


K1300s --1293cc inline-Four. The engine yields a claimed 175 hp at crank.

As far as hyperbikes go there is really only zx and busa. They needed to invent a class for them because existing classes didn't match the bikes.

Stock 1/4 mile times from internet trolling so may be BS but gives an idea I guess.

Busa 10.2sec
zx14 10.22sec
VFR1200 10.33sec

[mossy1200]

Stock 1/4 mile times from internet trolling so may be BS but gives an idea I guess.

Busa 10.2sec
zx14 10.22sec
VFR1200 10.33sec

Generation 2 zx1441r 2012 and 2013 is a low 9 stock. The 2013 busa also has more hp and cc.

I think you may be trolling gen1 zx14 <2011

http://dragbikelive.com/news/12661/h...s-vegas-strip/

[Crasherfromwayback]

. The 2013 busa also has more hp and cc.

l]

Where did you hear that?

[mossy1200]

Where did you hear that?

Should be gen2 2008-2013

[Crasherfromwayback]

Should be gen2 2008-2013

Ah gotcha now. Thought you meant the 2013 has more cc and power than the 2012 etc. I wish! As you were...

[mossy1200]

Ah gotcha now. Thought you meant the 2013 has more cc and power than the 2012 etc. I wish! As you were...

Prob be 2014 and ill end up needing upgrade the 14

[Crasherfromwayback]

Prob be 2014 and ill end up needing upgrade the 14

Got a nasty feeling we may have to wait until 2015 for an upgrade for that and the GSXR1000 after talking to Suzuki NZ. But could be (read I hope) wrong. Long over due I feel.

[onearmedbandit]

Generation 2 zx1441r 2012 and 2013 is a low 9 stock. The 2013 busa also has more hp and cc.

I think you may be trolling gen1 zx14 <2011

http://dragbikelive.com/news/12661/h...s-vegas-strip/

That thing has lowered, which makes a good difference on the strip.

[caspernz]

Ah gotcha now. Thought you meant the 2013 has more cc and power than the 2012 etc. I wish! As you were...

Well the secret is that the yellow ones are faster

[Crasherfromwayback]

Well the secret is that the yellow ones are faster

Yeah sure as hell look it! How're you enjoying yours?