Leno recieves '09 GSXR1000 - Page 7

Dave · 05-05-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

That is EXACTLY what I said....
Or you could have read what I wrote and realized that they made concessions so a billion dollar company could compete. So, why not a much smaller company?

I'm not overly defending them. I'd like to see them running with like displacment bikes, but is what it is. And if you don't like it, change the channel or found your own race org.

funny you said that, i pay little to no attention to the circus that is ama/dmg. my end being covered, you missed an option. dont compete. everyone else builds race machines you can take on the street whereas buell builds street bikes that they are attempting to race. i still havent had the pleasure of throwing a leg over one but im sure they are great at what they are designed to do (street riding) but if they cant spport their effort they shouldnt be making it. also, they are hardly broke or that small. remember who daddy is, though HD might not be that willing to fund race efforts considering their own failures in that arena (specifically the vr1000)

fnfalman · 05-05-2009, 12:07 PM

BMW went with the I4 instead of some super duper boxer twin because they've learned from the past that a watercooled boxer twin wouldn't do it (google BMW R1). The current boxer twin did OK (mid-pack) against I4 in an endurance race, but will never be truly competitive. It may be competitive against a 600-cc (with some extensive mods like going from shaft drive to chain or belt drive and with shortened chassis) but no way in hell against a liter bike.

Tmall · 05-05-2009, 12:20 PM

I just see it this way..

If a stock mustang with modded suspension was running against much smaller displacement formula cars, everybody would be impressed.

Buell does it with a bike, and everybody complains.

z06boy · 05-05-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I've never understood the knock on Buell. I really don't. Anyone who knows Erik's story and struggle to become what he has today should love this guy.

I don't have a problem with Buell or Erik...he and they are cool. I just have a problem with an 1125 or whatever size bike running against a little 600 and people making a big deal about it when they win.

Tmall · 05-05-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I don't have a problem with Buell or Erik...he and they are cool. I just have a problem with an 1125 or whatever size bike running against a little 600 and people making a big deal about it when they win.

I know what you mean..

Kinda irks me that a 6 or 7 litre chevy's direct competition are vehicles with half their displacement.

fasternyou929 · 05-05-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

I know what you mean..

Kinda irks me that a 6 or 7 litre chevy's direct competition are vehicles with half their displacement.

Ouch.

Tmall · 05-05-2009, 03:45 PM

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/leman...ts/?sc_id=1677

And if you look here.. The acura had less displacement, and beat the chevy by about 3 laps..

I'm just saying.

shmike · 05-05-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/leman...ts/?sc_id=1677

And if you look here.. The acura had less displacement, and beat the chevy by about 3 laps..

I'm just saying.

What are those silly alpha-numeric combo's in the CLS column?

Rsv1000R · 05-05-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

What are those silly alpha-numeric combo's in the CLS column?

Class
Prototype1
Prototype2
Grand Touring 1, etc

shmike · 05-05-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rsv1000R

Class
Prototype1
Prototype2
Grand Touring 1, etc

Thanks, Captain.

It was a jab at Tmall.

Different car types = different classes.

05-05-2009, 12:07 PM	#62
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	BMW went with the I4 instead of some super duper boxer twin because they've learned from the past that a watercooled boxer twin wouldn't do it (google BMW R1). The current boxer twin did OK (mid-pack) against I4 in an endurance race, but will never be truly competitive. It may be competitive against a 600-cc (with some extensive mods like going from shaft drive to chain or belt drive and with shortened chassis) but no way in hell against a liter bike. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

05-05-2009, 12:20 PM	#63
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I just see it this way.. If a stock mustang with modded suspension was running against much smaller displacement formula cars, everybody would be impressed. Buell does it with a bike, and everybody complains.

05-05-2009, 03:45 PM	#67
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/leman...ts/?sc_id=1677 And if you look here.. The acura had less displacement, and beat the chevy by about 3 laps.. I'm just saying.