Hawk vs Cbr Vs GSXR
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Hawk vs Cbr Vs GSXR
So I just bought an 03 superhawk. I have a friend with an 04 cbr 600rr and a friend with an 08 gsxr 600. Now i know the rider is what makes the difference but i really just want to hear some opinions on the bikes performance. In straight line acceleration and 1/4 mile how does the hawk compare to these two bikes. I love my bike and would still chose it over the other two but would still like to know what you think.
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Also, you may wanna consider changing the gearing a little to make sure you smoke them at the start! I'm running 16t sprocket up front and 43t in the rear and it helps. Many folks run 15x43, but that was a little too buzzy for me on the interstate at 80 mph oops I mean 70
I think stock is 16x41...
I think stock is 16x41...
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Also, you may wanna consider changing the gearing a little to make sure you smoke them at the start! I'm running 16t sprocket up front and 43t in the rear and it helps. Many folks run 15x43, but that was a little too buzzy for me on the interstate at 80 mph oops I mean 70
I think stock is 16x41...
I think stock is 16x41...
All those bikes are nice, but it really is the rider at the end of the day with this comparison. Life is not a straight line... JB
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The SH will "keep up" till those bikes get up in their RPM, then they'll start to pull, at about 145 the gap will really open up when your at Redline and they're still going to 160+.
In the twisties, the riders abilities take over, the low end torque takes over, then the SH has the advantage.
In a straight line, you'll get the jump, they'll wind up, and you'll be seeing taillights.
In the twisties, the riders abilities take over, the low end torque takes over, then the SH has the advantage.
In a straight line, you'll get the jump, they'll wind up, and you'll be seeing taillights.
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Lead weights in their gastanks? Fat chick on the rear?
Nah seriously, a bit shorter gearing makes you take of even better, but the hawk just doesn't have the revs and hp to beat them in outright speed...
You can modify the engine and add some 30-40 hp over the stock hundred... Then you should be a bit closer but that's not cheap... Ask me how I know, lol... And I'm still only at around 20+...
Nah seriously, a bit shorter gearing makes you take of even better, but the hawk just doesn't have the revs and hp to beat them in outright speed...
You can modify the engine and add some 30-40 hp over the stock hundred... Then you should be a bit closer but that's not cheap... Ask me how I know, lol... And I'm still only at around 20+...
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My buddy and I just took a fairly long trip. I had my SH and he had a CBR600RR. The 600 will smoke the SH in almost every category, except for these:
1) 600s suck on a long trip.
2) 600s suck riding around town.
3) Sport riding on non perfect roads.
If I had the cash for a second bike I'd definitely look into a 600 (name the brand). I don't so I guess I just have to settle for the best damn motorcycle ever built. The more I ride the SH the more I like it.
1) 600s suck on a long trip.
2) 600s suck riding around town.
3) Sport riding on non perfect roads.
If I had the cash for a second bike I'd definitely look into a 600 (name the brand). I don't so I guess I just have to settle for the best damn motorcycle ever built. The more I ride the SH the more I like it.
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