BIKE vs GIRLFRIEND

**NOMIS** · 15th February 2008, 13:12

Originally Posted by FruitLooPs

Don't just look at power output, the Hornet is lower weight by ~20kg over a ZXR250 A model if the internet is to be believed. Combine that with a midget rider and it could well be quicker to 100 until fairing aerodynamics come into play.

And i've seen my friends ZXR250 pull away gently but steadily from my RG150 a bit past 170k before, granted my RG was probably only doing 160 at best.

THANK YOOOOU!!!! im only 60kg and yeh bikes dry weight is 150kg. thats what 210kg. and because im poor im normally on empty hahaha

**Mikkel** · 15th February 2008, 13:39

Originally Posted by FruitLooPs

Don't just look at power output, the Hornet is lower weight by ~20kg over a ZXR250 A model if the internet is to be believed. Combine that with a midget rider and it could well be quicker to 100 until fairing aerodynamics come into play.

True enough - I actually thought that the ZXR250A was a bit lighter than that. I found a weight saying 171 kgs (doesn't say dry or wet - I'm hoping that would be wet. Gotta find someplace to weigh my own.). The ZXR250C says 141 kg dry on Wiki.
Found 149 kgs dry for the Hornet. That's going to make a difference for sure.

Difference in rider weight is of course also a significant factor when we're looking at smaller machines like these.

**Mikkel** · 15th February 2008, 13:40

Originally Posted by SEAMINFuk

THANK YOOOOU!!!! im only 60kg and yeh bikes dry weight is 150kg. thats what 210kg. and because im poor im normally on empty hahaha

Hehe - that's a 35 kg advantage on the rider alone.

**NOMIS** · 15th February 2008, 13:51

Originally Posted by Mikkel

Hehe - that's a 35 kg advantage on the rider alone.

Still though people do under estimate my sexy lil beast, Im more like 65kg but that drops when im not doing any sports, All i was trying to get across was hondas arnt gay lol the cars maybe but id still own one lol they cheap and nice to drive.

Ive had nuemerous people on other bikes ask me " what the fuck is it" so cant be gay if most people dont even no what it is

**Mikkel** · 15th February 2008, 14:15

Originally Posted by SEAMINFuk

Still though people do under estimate my sexy lil beast, Im more like 65kg but that drops when im not doing any sports, All i was trying to get across was hondas arnt gay lol the cars maybe but id still own one lol they cheap and nice to drive.

Ive had nuemerous people on other bikes ask me " what the fuck is it" so cant be gay if most people dont even no what it is

Oh, I don't belong to the "Hondas are gay!"-camp... No matter what some people say Honda makes some of the finest NA engines around and I get angry whenever I hear about some fuckwit chucking a turbo on a V-TEC!

And if I were free to choose a sportscar tomorrow it would either be a Porshe or a Honda NSX. A reliable super car you can drive every day

"Funny" about the ZXR250A - it's next to impossible to dig out any specs on them.

**NOMIS** · 15th February 2008, 14:37

Originally Posted by Mikkel

Oh, I don't belong to the "Hondas are gay!"-camp... No matter what some people say Honda makes some of the finest NA engines around and I get angry whenever I hear about some fuckwit chucking a turbo on a V-TEC!

And if I were free to choose a sportscar tomorrow it would either be a Porshe or a Honda NSX. A reliable super car you can drive every day

"Funny" about the ZXR250A - it's next to impossible to dig out any specs on them.

good cause hondass go hard and it not a strange thing to see them with +250,000km on them.

i just googled 1990 zxr spec and on paper your bike lighter more power and more torque? hmmm must be that there that bloody old.
Wouldnt mind the brand new ninja man the sexy looking things,
keep thinking fuk this i wana r6 cant wait to get off my 250 lol

**Monty69** · 15th February 2008, 14:49

Originally Posted by Mikkel

And I can't believe noone has said it yet: If you're scraping you pegs - get on your toes and/or hang off your bike more.

Im well aware of the fact that the further out u hang ur head/upper body holding the bike more upright the faster the bike will corner but theres only so far u can hang off the bike before u have to actually lean the bike right over too... thats y the tyre is curved. The pegs scrape when im just nearing the egde of my tyre (warning) and my knee is touching. i reccommend bridgestone battlax tyres, HUGE grip makes achieving these angles easy and very forgiving when those heart in mouth moments occur. Problem is they dont last all that long when constantly riden hard lol

**homer** · 15th February 2008, 17:40

Originally Posted by Bikern1mpho

How would any girlfriend feel if her bloke was always bitching about her talking on the phone for hours, shopping etc and not spending time with him?? No doubt she would be pissy about it.

You should not need to scheme. If you are in an understanding supportive relationship you should be able to do what you like withouth 'lying' to your partner, and vice versa.

You have to have time away from them as well
oh do read it again

Its not a matter of they dont or cant go
its the little time you want for you

**homer** · 15th February 2008, 17:43

Originally Posted by SEAMINFuk

Well mines only done 12,000 a slug? musta fuking nailed it to do that good old honda motors go hard. mines the 2001 model hornet the model before they turned gay. I want a r6.
still to come across a zxr that will beat my bike to 100kmph,
Then came across a 150cc aprillia that left me for dead.

Why are you trying to compare 2 totaly different bikes

if you took time to have a good look at them the hornet is hondas answer to a suzuki bandit
you cant compare the 2
there so different

Especially when your trying to compare to a cbr

**Mikkel** · 16th February 2008, 12:08

Originally Posted by SEAMINFuk

i just googled 1990 zxr spec and on paper your bike lighter more power and more torque? hmmm must be that there that bloody old.
Wouldnt mind the brand new ninja man the sexy looking things,
keep thinking fuk this i wana r6 cant wait to get off my 250 lol

I only found one resource for the ZXR250A and that's not very good IMHO. According to that one it's 171 kg (dry or wet - it doesn't say) and makes no mention of the power (should be 45 hps according to everything I've heard).

What did you find?

And I'm actually not too keen on the new ninjas...

Originally Posted by Monty69

Im well aware of the fact that the further out u hang ur head/upper body holding the bike more upright the faster the bike will corner but theres only so far u can hang off the bike before u have to actually lean the bike right over too... thats y the tyre is curved. The pegs scrape when im just nearing the egde of my tyre (warning) and my knee is touching. i reccommend bridgestone battlax tyres, HUGE grip makes achieving these angles easy and very forgiving when those heart in mouth moments occur. Problem is they dont last all that long when constantly riden hard lol

There are heaps of threads on the subject of hanging off, getting your knee down, etc. so won't comment on that part.

However, it sounds like you should consider going to the track - that kind of riding wouldn't leave much of a margin to handle unforeseen situations. Take care.

ronjinator777 · 16th February 2008, 18:35

ditch the girl ive "only" got a cbr250r as well and yes getting it off the clock doing stoppies and mass clutch slipping wheelies is a hell of a lot of fun.. ex had the same problem didnt ride didnt understand. get some freedom! 250s are fun, i could have a bigger bike if i wanted but whats more fun than pissing off a guy on a 600 because you can go round the corner faster than he can with your knee sliding etc or sitting on the tank. stuff the big bikes.... stuff the partners just have "friends with benefits!" hahahaha

**Bikernereid** · 16th February 2008, 22:23

As I have said thoughout it is about compromise but at the same time so many people are like limpets and can't be alone.

Poeple need to have time to themselves as well as time shared with a loved one. It is reaching the balance and some people just do not seem to be able to achieve this, usually as one person is more needy and demanding than the other.

Originally Posted by homer

You have to have time away from them as well
oh do read it again

Its not a matter of they dont or cant go
its the little time you want for you