Sportbike Performance Numbers

[Varastorm]

I often come across this page & thought some might like a read.

Even after all these years the VTR still holds its own & is only a second or so slower than much newer machinery to 125mph & hardly any beat it on midrange roll-ons.

Not too shabby at all really

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/sportbik ... ce-numbers

[bigtwinthing]

They don't have CBF Times as they are embarrassingly fast. My mates hates me whizzing past his Tuono with all the Luggage and the Mrs on

[Stratman]

I've always maintained that in fast road riding the Storm takes some beating. Virtually as fast as anything else up to 3 figures speeds and unless you are on a track how often is it practical to ride faster than that for an extended period? Still love mine after 16 years plus of ownership, but I've also bought a R1200RT for touring because that's what it is designed for.

[fabiostar]

For real world roads and riding mine does everything i need and can still make newer stuff look silly with a bit of effort

[bazza696]

They don't have CBF Times as they are embarrassingly fast. My mates hates me whizzing past his Tuono with all the Luggage and the Mrs on

I noticed that,
Power Torque ¼mile top speed
CBF1000 102 @ 6000 71.5lb ft @ 6500 11.8sec 134mph
VTR1000 103 @ 9000 71.5lb ft @ 7000 10.9sec 155mph

the above were both taken from http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za

[Varastorm]

CBF1000 102 @ 6000 71.5lb ft @ 6500 11.8sec 134mph

I never believe those 1/4 mile figures, as they never quote how full the luggage is or how much the passenger weighs.

Total waste of time

[bazza696]

That's just the rider, not 2 up or with luggage.

the firestorm would never get to those figures cause you would struggle keeping the front wheel on the ground with luggage and a pillion, I have tried it and couldn't keep up with a Ducati 900SS, had to trail the rear brake to limit the power otherwise I would have flipped it.

[Varastorm]

That's just the rider, not 2 up or with luggage.

the firestorm would never get to those figures cause you would struggle keeping the front wheel on the ground with luggage and a pillion, I have tried it and couldn't keep up with a Ducati 900SS, had to trail the rear brake to limit the power otherwise I would have flipped it.

Do ya reckon

Depends if the pillion is sitting on the handlebars. If they had of been, I think you'd of won against the Duke

[bigtwinthing]

The storm was always good off the line but with a lightened flywheel and 2 tooth bigger sprocket i couldn't help but wheelie it. It was fun though. The CBF is plenty pokey enough. It just so comfy, i like the linked ABS brakes too. Yep it aint no looker but very underrated i think. with 10,000 miles on it. Roll on times are pretty good. it just seems to go from about 1500 revs. it ridiculously smooth too, gearbox is peachy.

i even prefer it too my fazer 1000. However I've still not yet got used to the pegs touching down all the time. it will be a keeper providing the wifes keeps going on the back.

[sirch345]

Thanks for the link Phil

Chris.

[VTRDark]

The Storm is a great bike. I love my Storm.

[countrymick]

country roads,the storm carnt be beaten.

[bigtwinthing]

country roads,the storm carnt be beaten.

990 Duke, is probably the best bike for that but the storm is good. I do miss the v twin thing but the fingers can't hack the vibes for longer than 15 mins these days. Some IL4,s do have the same effect. Kwaks seem to vote with an annoying Buzz. The CB and CBF are fine.

[StormingHonda]

Not got my Honda X-11 there either, but then again most people don't know they even existed

I had some guy recently trying to tell me his Hornet 900 was faster than a Honda X-11, then getting really abusive when I posted up the MCN guides to the bike

[Virt]

i even prefer it too my fazer 1000. However I've still not yet got used to the pegs touching down all the time. it will be a keeper providing the wifes keeps going on the back.

wifes

Bloody hell, how'd you manage that? Do they know about each other? Or fight for turns on the bike?