A Vitesse 951 vs. a 2003 Ninja 900?
09-21-2005, 01:36 AM
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^ you know I used to believe the same thing, until I took my bike up to 180 mph (and still pulling before I ran out of road)
It went from 100 to 180 in less than 1/2 mile and in a hurry
this was a mildly modified 2001 750 gsxr
It went from 100 to 180 in less than 1/2 mile and in a hurry
this was a mildly modified 2001 750 gsxr
09-21-2005, 02:17 AM
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my experience was on my 600cc (only mod was a pipe, and that really doesn't add but maybe 1hp) vs a zr1 c4 vette; true 600s run out of steam at about 155 so a bigger bike would pull better at higher speeds, so yeah the 900 would probably be ahead to about 160-170ish.
How does grip affect a race from a roll? I imagine most drivers can manage not to spin the wheels from 40 mph (even if they have a car that can do it). And I'll say that cars certainly are more aerodynamic than a bike with an obtusely shaped rider on top of it.
How does grip affect a race from a roll? I imagine most drivers can manage not to spin the wheels from 40 mph (even if they have a car that can do it). And I'll say that cars certainly are more aerodynamic than a bike with an obtusely shaped rider on top of it.
09-21-2005, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by aeronautica86
How does grip affect a race from a roll?
09-21-2005, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by evil 944t
140mph on my Ducati is a gentle cruise. Not scary at all. I never topped it out because thats illegal..lol
09-21-2005, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by NZ951
You are aware we are talking about a Vitesse turbo kit? Grip is a SERIOUS issue even from a roll. I have grip issues up to 3rd even with 265's on the back.
09-21-2005, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by NZ951
You are aware we are talking about a Vitesse turbo kit? Grip is a SERIOUS issue even from a roll. I have grip issues up to 3rd even with 265's on the back.
09-21-2005, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 9fitty1
Do you have an LSD? If you do, I would suggest checking out some different tires. I know traction is a big deal on these cars, but after I installed an LSD in my car....wow, what a difference.
I have an LSD sitting in my bedroom... its on the do to list
09-21-2005, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by aeronautica86
I'm not saying that it would have a problem breaking the wheels loose, only that if there is enough wheel spin from a roll to seriously affect acceleration times it is the fault of the driver's poor throttle modulation
09-21-2005, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by aeronautica86
And I'll say that cars certainly are more aerodynamic than a bike with an obtusely shaped rider on top of it.
All bikes will hit an aerodynamic wall. However, the aceleration of most sportbikes will put far enough ahead that it would take a very long time for the car to catch up. Unless the car is capable of 180+, it's the bikes race to lose.
Take a look at the link I provided earlier. It's a comparison of several exotics comparing speed and times over a mile. The use the Viper, Lombo, RUF (CTR and R turbo) and a few race cars. They brought a MV Agusta along for fun...