makenna
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posted December 30, 2009 11:36 AM
But We Knew This Anyhow
Performance Bikes Magazine finds teh world's fastest production motorcycle.
1. Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX14)
2. MV Augusta F4
3. Suzuki Hayabusa
4. Aprillia RSV4
5. Kawasaki ZX10R
6. Yamaha R1
7. Honda CBR100RR
8. KTM RC8R
9. Ducati 1198
Not placed - Suzuki GSX 1000 becasue it developed a problem before it could be tested.
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Bawls
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posted December 30, 2009 11:47 AM
I wonder what would have happened derestricted
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posted December 30, 2009 12:31 PM
repost but good stuff.
did anyone doubt the long wheelbase 1400 would not win the straightline shootout? Its been the case since back when I owned my '06 and the shootouts on it started 
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posted December 30, 2009 03:04 PM
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Not placed - Suzuki GSX 1000 becasue it developed a problem before it could be tested.
why does that not surprize me .. suzuki another name for harley
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posted December 31, 2009 07:55 AM
no Harleys in the shootout? LOL
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posted December 31, 2009 09:12 AM
What were the speeds attained???? 
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Ricksgsxr
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posted December 31, 2009 09:27 AM
187 mph not that impressive over the litre bikes considering the displacement advantage with 350+ more cc but it one this shootout a win is win!
The busa was behind by 1mph
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Bawls
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posted December 31, 2009 09:43 AM
because suzuki actually followed the 186 mph treaty lol. I wonder what will the bikes actually trap unrestricted with enough room to stretch all the way out. mid 190ish?
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posted December 31, 2009 09:43 AM
didn't the zx10 demolish everyone in the 0-180mph shootout last year?
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posted December 31, 2009 12:32 PM
quote:
187 mph not that impressive over the litre bikes considering the displacement advantage with 350+ more cc but it one this shootout a win is win!
The busa was behind by 1mph
Rick
I was incorrect on the busa it was over 2mph and in 3rd place. Below is from the magazine .
Does anyone else notice the acceleration times are always slower by a considerable margin on the U.K. mag road tests while making more "reported" hp than the same U.S. models?
Oh and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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1. Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX14)187.04
2. MV Augusta F4 185.56
3. Suzuki Hayabusa184.96
4. Aprillia RSV4 184
5. Kawasaki ZX10R 183.90
6. Yamaha R1 183.20
7. Honda CBR100RR 181.51
8. KTM RC8R 179.56
9. Ducati 1198 178.37
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posted December 31, 2009 12:38 PM
? BMW 1000RR
1. Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX14)187.04
2. MV Augusta F4 185.56
3. Suzuki Hayabusa184.96
4. Aprillia RSV4 184
5. Kawasaki ZX10R 183.90
6. Yamaha R1 183.20
7. Honda CBR100RR 181.51
8. KTM RC8R 179.56
9. Ducati 1198 178.37
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