Comments on: Motorcycles – The Future of Performance Part 2 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Brian http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-199665 Brian Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:43:58 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/#comment-199665 I would like to know what you have done to the engined? I have a K7 GSX-R1000. I have a power comander and a TRE chip. I also have a yosh. slip on exhaust. If you could hit me up I would be much appreciate. I would like to know what you have done to the engined? I have a K7 GSX-R1000. I have a power comander and a TRE chip. I also have a yosh. slip on exhaust. If you could hit me up I would be much appreciate.

]]> By: James http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-133065 James Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:51:10 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/#comment-133065 I can't recall the last time someone referred to a Prius as an "organ donation vehicle". If you can make motorcycles as safe as cars, while still preserving the performance and the fuel economy, then do it, but until then they are simply not in the same league. I can’t recall the last time someone referred to a Prius as an “organ donation vehicle”. If you can make motorcycles as safe as cars, while still preserving the performance and the fuel economy, then do it, but until then they are simply not in the same league.

]]> By: Sasha http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-127139 Sasha Fri, 16 May 2008 10:03:55 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/#comment-127139 Riding around in Asia on a 125cc, I have to be honest, I really have no problem overtaking cars. I'm not saying I wouldn't mind a bit more power, and it certainly has no top end, but off a light and in 90% of the riding I do I have all the power I need. Riding around in Asia on a 125cc, I have to be honest, I really have no problem overtaking cars. I’m not saying I wouldn’t mind a bit more power, and it certainly has no top end, but off a light and in 90% of the riding I do I have all the power I need.

]]> By: ROHORN http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-127111 ROHORN Fri, 16 May 2008 01:07:50 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/#comment-127111 Why? Because we are free to do so. When we are not free to do so, we end up with Simsons, MZs, and other glorious road machines from East Germany's Communist era. NO THANKS! In the great automotive performance depression, also known as the '70's, Chris Harvey wrote about how fast cars like the Jaguar E-type marked the end of an era - and how "Blood & Thunder" bikes like the then new GS1000 Suzukis were the choice of those who wanted to go fast in Europe. We all know what has happened since then. But history could well repeat itself. Why? Because we are free to do so.

When we are not free to do so, we end up with Simsons, MZs, and other glorious road machines from East Germany’s Communist era. NO THANKS!

In the great automotive performance depression, also known as the ’70’s, Chris Harvey wrote about how fast cars like the Jaguar E-type marked the end of an era – and how “Blood & Thunder” bikes like the then new GS1000 Suzukis were the choice of those who wanted to go fast in Europe. We all know what has happened since then. But history could well repeat itself.

]]> By: todd http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-127086 todd Thu, 15 May 2008 19:55:08 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/14/motorcycles-the-future-of-performance-part-2/#comment-127086 Even at 45-50hp and 75mph I can still accelerate hard to pass vehicles. Maybe you're just in the wrong gear? Remember, it is always best to keep an engine running within its power band and not lug it and expect it to accelerate. A bike like this turbo bike would be extremely difficult to ride or keep up with other riders where I live. All that power would want to break the tire loose through the turns which is about 75% of the ride. -todd Even at 45-50hp and 75mph I can still accelerate hard to pass vehicles. Maybe you’re just in the wrong gear? Remember, it is always best to keep an engine running within its power band and not lug it and expect it to accelerate.

A bike like this turbo bike would be extremely difficult to ride or keep up with other riders where I live. All that power would want to break the tire loose through the turns which is about 75% of the ride.

-todd

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