Nitroholic Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Money no object.... I'd buy another 1100Katana ..... but one that had been 'touched' by AC Sanctuary. If I ever get a spare Quote
HYPER-BOY Posted September 8, 2015 Author Posted September 8, 2015 Currently looking at the Ducati 749s and the 999.. Around 2005/6, this will be my sports bike as will be keeping the VFR by the looks of it Quote
evssv Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Not many liked the 999...I do though. ..sweet bikes Quote
NITO Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I quite like this at the mo... 175kg, 212bhp! Love the Katana, how could Suzuki dare use that name up on a stupid scooter!! Check out the MV Target if you like the Katana... Edited September 8, 2015 by NITO Quote
shdaxner Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Love the F4....the Tamburini is my favourite version but they are all bike p*rn if you ask me. Quote
evssv Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I quite like this at the mo... 175kg, 212bhp! Love the Katana, how could Suzuki dare use that name up on a stupid scooter!! Check out the MV Target if you like the Katana...top one looks stunning! !what is it exactly?a MV with proper exhausts? ? ?212!!...my k3 1000 gixer had a genuine 165@ wheel and that was scarey quik! !....even that was waaaay to much power for the road....crapped meself a few times on that with ..let's say close calls...me bird gota 133@wheel and that's plenty to go warp speed ....that red thing does nutting for me tbh Edited September 8, 2015 by evssv Quote
NITO Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 The red one is for Katana fans, I love the look but it doesn't look too comfy. The top one is an MV Agusta F4 RC (Reparto Corse). Those pipes are full titanium. Most of that 212bhp is probably reasonably useable courtesy of the electronics package. AMG also own a 20% stake in MV now so their know how will transfer down to the electronics and engine mapping. My Tuono is merely 135bhp, but with no aids whatsoever and V-twin grunt it's a bit of a handful in the first two gears! This is also stunning, but Quote
evssv Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) my tuned sv is 130@w and 98 ft lb of torque. ...the engine in it has been round the Isle of Man tt...in the jhs race bike they entred a while back. .clocked at 170mph over the start finishing/line. .....it had a refresh. then me mate put it in his sv track bike..did 2-3 track days then I bought it off him....sigma slipper clutch..yoshi high comp piston...everything's Been lightened balanced ported ect..undercut gear dogs...bored out throttle bodies..Full 60mm ti force system. ..magnesium dymags. ..the list goes on!!...its a one off for sure. .can't beat the twin rumble!!sounds better then any rattly dry clutch duc!! Edited September 8, 2015 by evssv Quote
NITO Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Sounds awesome evssv. Ti force systems are lovely!! Quote
evssv Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Sounds awesome evssv. Ti force systems are lovely!! yep..there were Edited September 8, 2015 by evssv Quote
Bigjimknickers Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Not many liked the 999...I do though. ..sweet bikesmy dads got one of them, alongside his Mike hailwood replica & gsx 1400 Quote
HYPER-BOY Posted September 9, 2015 Author Posted September 9, 2015 my dads got one of them, alongside his Mike hailwood replica & gsx 1400 Any ideas what he thinks of it? - I think they look great! Quote
evssv Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) my dads got one of them, alongside his Mike hailwood replica & gsx 1400I want a gsx 14....only big muscle bike I ain't had a long with the cb13..but there not very good imo...too soft... Edited September 9, 2015 by evssv Quote
Bigjimknickers Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Any ideas what he thinks of it? - I think they look great!he loves it, too big n heavy in my opinion, but he's had it over 10 years I'd say & im sure it's to one he's uses most. Quote
Bigjimknickers Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 He's got a mint one of these too: Quote
Noj Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 All bikers are bonkers, why you give up comfort and a good sound system whilst travelling the highways and by-ways of this fair country, I'll never know (it is rhetoric, before anyone blindly jumps in and starts creating..) I do like a nice looking bike though and there are one or two that fit that bill here.... Watching bike racing is something else....skilful loonies! One question, when racers approach corners, why do some lift their inside foot off the peg before turning in? Quote
HYPER-BOY Posted September 9, 2015 Author Posted September 9, 2015 One question, when racers approach corners, why do some lift their inside foot off the peg before turning in? For balance, to get the weight distribution correct for the corner, looks mad when they do it! Quote
HYPER-BOY Posted September 9, 2015 Author Posted September 9, 2015 All bikers are bonkers, why you give up comfort and a good sound system whilst travelling the highways and by-ways of this fair country, I'll never know It's more of a sense of freedom, although you are in a helmet and a power ranger suit.. It's more fun and quicker (when circumstance allows). I went across France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland (then back) and it was incredible. High up in the Alps, nailing it down the Autobahn, shedding myself on the Nurburgring - Black Forest in Germany etc etc, wouldn't be the same in a car Quote
Noj Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 For balance, to get the weight distribution correct for the corner, looks mad when they do it! Cheers HB.... I have much respect for anyone who takes a bike to a track/street circuit..... Quote
HYPER-BOY Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Ducati are doing a brilliant deal to get you on a Panigale 899, the only downfall is deposit. It is mighty tempting but winter is coming Edited September 10, 2015 by HYPER-BOY Quote
evssv Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) ...... Edited September 10, 2015 by evssv Quote
evssv Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 And the riding position....can't b good after a good few hrs.....Dr 400 for Wi ter riding or simular. . ..duc for summer. .. Quote
HYPER-BOY Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 Yeah be VFR for everything and the Duke for summer and track blasts. Quote
HYPER-BOY Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 what vfr u got?? 2005 A-5 VTec.. Lovely bike. I fitted the clear light kit from the newer ones. Quote
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