Vs Gsxr750 *vid*
Most of us experienced (10+ years) riders know the truth. They are nowhere near "unbeatable". Bikes have a lot of advantages, but they have a serious disadvantage: Aerodynamics. Bikes are aerodynamic nightmares compared to the average sports car. The faster the start of the race the better for the car (typically). Its the same reason the 200mph mark is so hard to attain. Unles you are on a Busa (by far the most aerodynamic bike) you are looking at 230+ hp and gearing magic to hit it at the very least least typically. My favorite line about that is, "I've got a gixxer 1000, its a 200 mph bike". LMAO There are many other reasons too, considering they (most sportbikes) are designed to turn fast. Regardless, any car that can run close to a superbike is a badass car imo.
As for the rider, he wasn't that experienced. There was so much wrong with his riding and I dont want to rant. His gear (or lack of) screams either squid or rider that hasn't fallen yet. His positioning did absolutely nothing to help. First impressions, deffinately a rider that hasn't been riding long (1 to 2 years would be my guess) and has a slammed & stretched sportbike he probably only cruises around town on. Or possibly he started on a larger cc bike, which keeps them from actually learning to ride, only learning to control the bike. In his defense though, it is hard to drag race any unmodded 600,750, or 1000cc "race ready" sportbike without wheelieing, especially on the start. Nothing wrong with that (riding experience), just stating truth.
I don't understand the ones that take a superbike, ruin it (stretch and slam), then just cruise from light to light. He should buy a cruiser and be comfortable. Thats what I love about bikers, a short ride and actions speak much louder than words. He should get some gear before he loses a few pounds.
Oh look, I did rant. sorry
Great runs and nice car btw
As for the rider, he wasn't that experienced. There was so much wrong with his riding and I dont want to rant. His gear (or lack of) screams either squid or rider that hasn't fallen yet. His positioning did absolutely nothing to help. First impressions, deffinately a rider that hasn't been riding long (1 to 2 years would be my guess) and has a slammed & stretched sportbike he probably only cruises around town on. Or possibly he started on a larger cc bike, which keeps them from actually learning to ride, only learning to control the bike. In his defense though, it is hard to drag race any unmodded 600,750, or 1000cc "race ready" sportbike without wheelieing, especially on the start. Nothing wrong with that (riding experience), just stating truth.
I don't understand the ones that take a superbike, ruin it (stretch and slam), then just cruise from light to light. He should buy a cruiser and be comfortable. Thats what I love about bikers, a short ride and actions speak much louder than words. He should get some gear before he loses a few pounds.
Oh look, I did rant. sorryGreat runs and nice car btw
I didn't catch all of his suspension mods, but I know of a pig weighted 01SS with a 402, th400 w/3800 stall, 9" w/4.11's, and Qa1 coilovers that dynoed 488rwhp through the unlocked converter. He is running mid 10's with 1.4 60's. I think he has plenty of room for 10's if the suspension is right. 9's for sure on the spray. If it is still on semi-stock suspension nevermind...
