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: Are we still buzzing?


spence
09-27-2004, 08:38 AM
http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/09/27/speeding.ticket.ap/index.html

Any chance that this guy really went 205mph?

Spence

Knuckles
09-27-2004, 08:45 AM
I say probably not. I'm sure he was going well above the speed limit, but not that fast.

spence
09-27-2004, 11:13 AM
So in your opinion, this bike stock can't do 205?

Spence

Knuckles
09-27-2004, 03:15 PM
From what I've heard and read, I don't think so. I would love to have someone invite him to a closed course and have a real trial.

Bruce
09-27-2004, 06:37 PM
No stock sportbike can do 205. Top line sportbikes (e.g. Hayabusa) can do 205 with nitrous and or a Turbo or good engine mods. I believe he hit 205. Hell, look at how many street ridden Kaw ZX-12s and Suzi 'Busas are turning low 9's and high 8's in the 1/4 mile - the HP is readily available. Hell a stock 'Busa is good for a "gentle agreed" rev limited 186 MPH. I would guess with just with the usual forum mods and tricks (e.g. Powercommander, aftermarket exhaust, K&N air filter, etc) and some lower gearing that a Busa would be good for 195 MPH.