Where we talk about two wheeled vehicles. Motorbikes!

[zoomzoomers]

I remember that a few car mags did comparos between cars and bikes in the past. Obviuosly, cars have better traction and able to handle better, but the bikes had an advange on certain tracks and, of course, bikes have better acceleration than cars up to a certain point. In the end though, most sports cars, given enough ground, would catch most bikes. Even the most powerful ones. Due to the incredible power to weight ratios on most, if not all, bikes bikes have the advantage in acceleration, but bikes can handle only so much power because after awhile it just can't put the power down.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I remember that a few car mags did comparos between cars and bikes in the past. Obviuosly, cars have better traction and able to handle better, but the bikes had an advange on certain tracks and, of course, bikes have better acceleration than cars up to a certain point. In the end though, most sports cars, given enough ground, would catch most bikes. Even the most powerful ones. Due to the incredible power to weight ratios on most, if not all, bikes bikes have the advantage in acceleration, but bikes can handle only so much power because after awhile it just can't put the power down.

Yup, with comparable power, bikes will leave cars in the dust from the start to about 125mph. However, it's not the point of riding a bike. Kneedrag FTW.

[old greg]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

200mph? :OOO
Has anyone tried to streamline their bike and hit say, 300? lol

Yes. Bill Warner, 311.94 mph on what is still recognizably a motorcycle.

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Getting any sort of car to do 300 is nearly impossible but on a bike it's actually pretty well within reach if you have a relatively powerful bike.

Sure it is... If you consider $160,000 "within reach" and 1000hp "relatively powerful".

PS: No one else is even close to matching that speed with a sit-on motorcycle. Seriously, that bike is in a different f'ing league. 300 mph is no joke, no matter what you are trying to get there in.

[00NissanNinja]

Gonna need a lot of power to overcome drag just to hit 300 mph even on a bike.
I want to go to the track dammit snow, dammit...

[serialk11r]

He could've added spoilers in front of the tires to cut drag in an easier way though! But...
Okay I'll shut up

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Giccin

@RRnold yea!

I was always told they were called racing bars. Lol Because some of them actually extend out into the body. (still super noob in motorbikes. But pro on passenger-ing)

His bike is also an 09'. He's thinking of getting the Triumph Scrambler though.

No worries, there is so much different terminology for bikes. I've only heard "racing bars" for mtn and ol skool bmx bikes.

Nice choice with a Scrambler!! Does he plan to turn it into a Cafe racer?

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Right on!

Now I wish I had a bike again.

With the downed economy, I've seen a lot of good deals on motos. Unfortunately, a few local motorcycle dealerships closed and one major motorcycle racing club shut down (WSMC).

http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=47202

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I remember that a few car mags did comparos between cars and bikes in the past. Obviuosly, cars have better traction and able to handle better, but the bikes had an advange on certain tracks and, of course, bikes have better acceleration than cars up to a certain point. In the end though, most sports cars, given enough ground, would catch most bikes. Even the most powerful ones. Due to the incredible power to weight ratios on most, if not all, bikes bikes have the advantage in acceleration, but bikes can handle only so much power because after awhile it just can't put the power down.

Originally Posted by Dark

Yup, with comparable power, bikes will leave cars in the dust from the start to about 125mph. However, it's not the point of riding a bike. Kneedrag FTW.

That's one thing I've never understood is the whole car vs motorcycle comparisons. They are 2 completely different variables and will never have an even matchup. There is a lot more involvement to not only ride a moto but to ride a moto fast.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by old greg

Yes. Bill Warner, 311.94 mph on what is still recognizably a motorcycle.






Sure it is... If you consider $160,000 "within reach" and 1000hp "relatively powerful".

PS: No one else is even close to matching that speed with a sit-on motorcycle. Seriously, that bike is in a different f'ing league. 300 mph is no joke, no matter what you are trying to get there in.

Are his giant balls hidden inside the aerodynamic fairing? Insane...

[zoomzoomers]

Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

Gonna need a lot of power to overcome drag just to hit 300 mph even on a bike.
I want to go to the track dammit snow, dammit...

Forget about drag! It's a challenge not to get airborne at those speeds. LOL

[00NissanNinja]

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Forget about drag! It's a challenge not to get airborne at those speeds. LOL

Lmao that is true

[meWant]

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Forget about drag! It's a challenge not to get airborne at those speeds. LOL

+1 lol

but on a side note, i do plan on getting a ninja 250R as a first bike. just have to get my moto license now

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by meWant

+1 lol

but on a side note, i do plan on getting a ninja 250R as a first bike. just have to get my moto license now

I hear its a super nimble bike.

[switchlanez]

^Addictively nimble. D:

[S2kphile]

How do people feel about cruiser bikes? I was looking at a Honda shadow spirit and I'm thinking of picking one up just for commuting.

[SVTSHC]

I fully intend on picking up an 848 next year.. god I can't wait. Ducatti's are straight sex.