HondaGalToo
Control Rider
In my case, it's laziness. A liter on the street is cool as I don't have to shift as much as I'm cruising around!
How come no liter bikes?
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HondaGalToo
Control Rider
What year? You took last year off.
Well, at least I didn't see you! Miss you, hope to see you around this year!
HondaGalToo
Control Rider
Good post!!! :agree: Well-put! Great attitude!
GSXR1000#78
New Member
How come no liter bikes?
Because most people take the easy road in life. LOL JK. Someone has to stick up for the liter riders.
Because most people take the easy road in life. LOL JK. Someone has to stick up for the liter riders.
some guy #2
Member
+1 to owning a liter bike!
I love hearing the 600's complain about me rocketing past them
I figure the quicker you get down the straights, the more time you have to park it and find the best line through the turn
I love hearing the 600's complain about me rocketing past them
I figure the quicker you get down the straights, the more time you have to park it and find the best line through the turn
Matt H
New Member
:agree: If you can find the balls to do it, riding a big bike hard is SUWEEEET!! And yeah, they are more comfy for us >6-foot tall riders as others have mentioned. Yet, the 600's are fun for just sticking it anywhere.
Truth is, the list could go on an on, with pluses and minuses for all (believe me, I know as I have been a bike whore and ridden multiple manufacturers and years 1000's, 750's, 600's, and twins over the past two years. As a general rule or reason though for less 1000's, I would think that cost is the main one - cost to purchase is higher, and tire costs are higher.
(for good measure I'll throw out that i'm dying for Yamaha to build an R8! FZ-8 is out now, right? Now one can put some fuel on the fire of hope.....
)
GSXR1000#78
New Member
Just wacking the throttle open does not make you fast, most pro's run very close lap times on their 600's vs when they ride their 1000.ERB68;116191 wrote: Ok I'll address the gorilla in the room.
600 takes skill to ride fast. Anyone can wack the throttle open on 1000.
Does carrying higher corner speed in certain areas and keeping RPM's higher take more skill than taming a heavier, more powerful bike that is constantly trying to spit you off? If it took more skill would'nt the 600 class be the premier class in this sport?
dlockhart5x
New Member
because a 40hp 125 is all you need
found this gem floating around a 125 site
Michael Barnes on racing 125’s
To excel in racing, you first have to learn the basics. And what could be more basic than a 125cc Grand Prix bike? With a single cylinder pumping out a humble 40 horsepower, and a dry weight of just 160 pounds, 125s would seem the perfect beginner's bikes. But that doesn't mean that more experienced racers can't learn anything from them.
"You can learn riding skills on a 125 GP bike that you just can't get from any other machine," affirms Michael Barnes, who has an uncanny knack for hopping on a Honda RS125 and winning national races--indeed, Barnes won a WERA Formula III national the first time he rode one of the diminutive machines.
"The main thing that 125s can teach you," continues Barnes, "is how to squeeze every possibly bit of speed out of a motorcycle. It really teaches you how to soak every last bit of aerodynamics, jetting and gearing. gearing is really critical, because you need to be exiting every turn with optimum speed and rpm to get a good drive, or you'll loose precious seconds that just can't be made up on a straight. And since, on a 125, you're drive is almost solely based on your cornering speed--which is, in turn, based on your entrance speed--you will quickly learn how to tie all aspects of speed together. And that helps your overall riding, no matter what machine you compete on.
found this gem floating around a 125 site
Michael Barnes on racing 125’s
To excel in racing, you first have to learn the basics. And what could be more basic than a 125cc Grand Prix bike? With a single cylinder pumping out a humble 40 horsepower, and a dry weight of just 160 pounds, 125s would seem the perfect beginner's bikes. But that doesn't mean that more experienced racers can't learn anything from them.
"You can learn riding skills on a 125 GP bike that you just can't get from any other machine," affirms Michael Barnes, who has an uncanny knack for hopping on a Honda RS125 and winning national races--indeed, Barnes won a WERA Formula III national the first time he rode one of the diminutive machines.
"The main thing that 125s can teach you," continues Barnes, "is how to squeeze every possibly bit of speed out of a motorcycle. It really teaches you how to soak every last bit of aerodynamics, jetting and gearing. gearing is really critical, because you need to be exiting every turn with optimum speed and rpm to get a good drive, or you'll loose precious seconds that just can't be made up on a straight. And since, on a 125, you're drive is almost solely based on your cornering speed--which is, in turn, based on your entrance speed--you will quickly learn how to tie all aspects of speed together. And that helps your overall riding, no matter what machine you compete on.
JRA
New Member
It takes more skill to ride a 1000 fast. The best way to develop that skill needed to ride the 1000 fast is to start on a smaller bike and work your way up.ERB68;116191 wrote: Ok I'll address the gorilla in the room.
600 takes skill to ride fast. Anyone can wack the throttle open on 1000.
Bubba Zanetti
Member
I'd love a 'smoker' but finding them is not easy and if they are in good condition they are not cheap.
If I was President I'd make sure the two-stroke ban was repealed!!!
I love watching the smoker owners beating up on much more powerful bikes.
Maybe someday I'll be blessed and have one in the stable.
BZ
late rider
New Member
Ignorant
Not knowing any better, I started my track experience on an R1 (hereinafter known as "It") that I bought sight unseen (except for some pictures) from a guy with a good reputation. 8 track days in the B group with no crashes but a few outside run offs. This is a humbling experience. Humble is good.
I remain trepidatious every time I take It out. I take good care of It and me. Maybe some day we'll learn to love each other. Right now I'm Its track bitch trying not to piss It off. There is some satisfaction in sitting next to It in the paddock when droolers walk by. Like sharing a table with a real beauty while she waits for her date.
Not knowing any better, I started my track experience on an R1 (hereinafter known as "It") that I bought sight unseen (except for some pictures) from a guy with a good reputation. 8 track days in the B group with no crashes but a few outside run offs. This is a humbling experience. Humble is good.
I remain trepidatious every time I take It out. I take good care of It and me. Maybe some day we'll learn to love each other. Right now I'm Its track bitch trying not to piss It off. There is some satisfaction in sitting next to It in the paddock when droolers walk by. Like sharing a table with a real beauty while she waits for her date.
:haha: +1 for the litersome guy #2;116171 wrote: +1 to owning a liter bike!
I love hearing the 600's complain about me rocketing past them
I figure the quicker you get down the straights, the more time you have to park it and find the best line through the turn