New VFR 1200
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MotoGP
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,934
From: altoona, pa
Some real stats:
588 pounds
170 HP
95 F-LBS
PS:
You talk about looks and guys mention the Super Hawk, well it is one of the best looking bikes period!. Looks are emotional and like emotions they change; there are times when I look at my Super Hawk and I feel that it is the best looking bike ever made. It is not always that way but enough that I cannot deny to myself that it’s design is in the upper echelon of motorcycle art.
588 pounds
170 HP
95 F-LBS
PS:
You talk about looks and guys mention the Super Hawk, well it is one of the best looking bikes period!. Looks are emotional and like emotions they change; there are times when I look at my Super Hawk and I feel that it is the best looking bike ever made. It is not always that way but enough that I cannot deny to myself that it’s design is in the upper echelon of motorcycle art.
I also like the looks of our SuperHawk. Also like the minimalist naked look as in the triumph.
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SuperBike
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,978
From: thorold ontario
Some real stats:
588 pounds
170 HP
95 F-LBS
PS:
You talk about looks and guys mention the Super Hawk, well it is one of the best looking bikes period!. Looks are emotional and like emotions they change; there are times when I look at my Super Hawk and I feel that it is the best looking bike ever made. It is not always that way but enough that I cannot deny to myself that it’s design is in the upper echelon of motorcycle art.
588 pounds
170 HP
95 F-LBS
PS:
You talk about looks and guys mention the Super Hawk, well it is one of the best looking bikes period!. Looks are emotional and like emotions they change; there are times when I look at my Super Hawk and I feel that it is the best looking bike ever made. It is not always that way but enough that I cannot deny to myself that it’s design is in the upper echelon of motorcycle art.
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Superstock
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 442
From: Little Rock, AR
I kinda like it also.
V4s have unbelievable power, and totally linear power delivery...at least until modified. They're also quiet, vibrate minimally, and handle well (low CGs). If it's designed to replace the ST series, it could be a "hit". STs have always competed with BMWs and Italian sport-touring bikes. All previous VFRs were just lighter, slightly sportier versions of those anyway, at least since the late 80s. The 80s "superbike" models are lighter than our SHawks, but make only about 85hp.
Price has ALWAYS been a motivator for Honda, though, and $16K would be a stumbling block IMO.
V4s have unbelievable power, and totally linear power delivery...at least until modified. They're also quiet, vibrate minimally, and handle well (low CGs). If it's designed to replace the ST series, it could be a "hit". STs have always competed with BMWs and Italian sport-touring bikes. All previous VFRs were just lighter, slightly sportier versions of those anyway, at least since the late 80s. The 80s "superbike" models are lighter than our SHawks, but make only about 85hp.
Price has ALWAYS been a motivator for Honda, though, and $16K would be a stumbling block IMO.
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SuperBike
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,611
From: Belgium, WI
http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Pro...scid=25&id=442
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%...gory=sportbike
In comparing it to the concourse kaw it is slightly more, and its considerably more than the hyabusa, but the busa comes with much less. I have no clue what the bmw's would cost, but I would guess 18k+
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%...gory=sportbike
In comparing it to the concourse kaw it is slightly more, and its considerably more than the hyabusa, but the busa comes with much less. I have no clue what the bmw's would cost, but I would guess 18k+
I could ride in
SuperBike
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,729
From: Dayton, TN
2 rear cylinders are siamesed, 2 front cylinders are on the outside of these(ie on either end of crank)
http://www.ninja6zone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10827
http://www.ninja6zone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10827
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 112
From: North
My 2nd generation '08 'Busa also has these.
('Busa will stomp that VFR)
Last edited by storm_rider; Oct 14, 2009 at 08:53 PM.
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