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Old 10-30-2009, 06:40 PM   #11
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Looks? Who cares about looks. Instead, look at the performance. I just got the December issue of Cycle World. It was the dominant bike in their Open-Class shootout, and won the Best Superbike honors.

I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."

My old CBR made 50 lbs/ft of torque at 2,000. The RSV4 makes 50 pounds at 5,000. The 1000F made 60 pounds at 4,000, the RSV4 makes 60 at 8,000. The tall first gear only compounds the lack of torque down low. Horsepower? That's for bragging rights. If you have to know, the CBR made 113 at 9,250. The RSV4 makes 146 at 12,500.
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Old 10-30-2009, 09:18 PM   #12
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Old 10-30-2009, 09:42 PM   #13
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Looks? Who cares about looks. Instead, look at the performance. I just got the December issue of Cycle World. It was the dominant bike in their Open-Class shootout, and won the Best Superbike honors.

I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."

My old CBR made 50 lbs/ft of torque at 2,000. The RSV4 makes 50 pounds at 5,000. The 1000F made 60 pounds at 4,000, the RSV4 makes 60 at 8,000. The tall first gear only compounds the lack of torque down low. Horsepower? That's for bragging rights. If you have to know, the CBR made 113 at 9,250. The RSV4 makes 146 at 12,500.

Of the current litre bike, the cbr1k isn't supposed to be as bad
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Old 10-30-2009, 10:41 PM   #14
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I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."
Um, install a smaller front sprocket? That's what I did on my last RSVR, and it was fine. Who buys bikes like this for city riding anyway. Most motorcycle riders tend to live in suburbs and small towns.

And that's such bullshit about not being able to finish slipping the clutch until 60 mph.....WTF are they smoking. Cycle World is a crap magazine anyway. You want quality auto/bike journalism, the UK is the only source.
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Old 10-31-2009, 02:22 AM   #15
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Um, install a smaller front sprocket? That's what I did on my last RSVR, and it was fine. Who buys bikes like this for city riding anyway. Most motorcycle riders tend to live in suburbs and small towns.

And that's such bullshit about not being able to finish slipping the clutch until 60 mph.....WTF are they smoking. Cycle World is a crap magazine anyway. You want quality auto/bike journalism, the UK is the only source.
again troof, american rags feature has beens and never will bes. brit mags make racers
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I'll pass and buy 8.5 Buells.... or the BMW and 1 Buell or a Duc and a Buell or a GSXR1000 and 2 Buells....
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Old 10-31-2009, 08:05 AM   #17
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Looks? Who cares about looks. Instead, look at the performance. I just got the December issue of Cycle World. It was the dominant bike in their Open-Class shootout, and won the Best Superbike honors.

I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."

My old CBR made 50 lbs/ft of torque at 2,000. The RSV4 makes 50 pounds at 5,000. The 1000F made 60 pounds at 4,000, the RSV4 makes 60 at 8,000. The tall first gear only compounds the lack of torque down low. Horsepower? That's for bragging rights. If you have to know, the CBR made 113 at 9,250. The RSV4 makes 146 at 12,500.
You need a busa. 80 pounds at 2000rpm.
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Old 10-31-2009, 11:52 AM   #18
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you can buy it direct from the factory with a full akra and tune. arrow, leo, and a bunch of others have stuff out too.

wish i had a spare 16k laying around. ah well, maybe i'll go to afghanistan

hey fnfalman, if you are reading this does AF1 have a military discount? :P



strongly agree

Leo Vince already has slip-ons and full systems available.

I don't know if AF1 has military discount, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Come on, Tuono V4!!! That's the one I'm waiting for.
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Old 10-31-2009, 12:13 PM   #20
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You need a busa. 80 pounds at 2000rpm.
That would be nice. I could make a great sport/tourer out of it. But the Busa ain't a liter bike.
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