The new VMAX is kinda ugly compared to the old one. Still way cool, though.
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cadmunkyOne hand on the bottle,The other a shaking fist.Registered Userregular
edited June 2008
started on a '76 cr125m elsinore, then an '80-sumthin it200. just stopped riding when i went into the army.
just started again a few years ago on an '03 883 custom xl. was gonna buy it, but i think i'll hold out a bit longer for a 1200 or a cenzi. or that thing stale posted. goddamn. would still like a dirt bike in the garage anyway.
but today, i'm glad i'm not riding. DC is a fucking mess with these storms. i guess it goes without saying: you don't ride a harley in the rain anyway.
cadmunkyOne hand on the bottle,The other a shaking fist.Registered Userregular
edited June 2008
jesus christ.
i'd have to do something about that rear fender, but that is nice. i've ridden a few non-harleys, but was immediately turned of by the sewing machine sound they made when started. plus, i just don't think i get along with massively heavy bikes. i may have to adapt.
I've been seriously considering investing in either a cruiser scooter or a small (250cc or less) motorcycle. Only thing I'm about 6' and only 130 pounds, so I need something that doesn't require a lot of strength to control when parking/backing up. That and I've never been on a bike before, and don't really have anyone around to teach me.
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cadmunkyOne hand on the bottle,The other a shaking fist.Registered Userregular
edited June 2008
1832cc. fuck me. see, i like the sporty because i can tool around in boots, jeans, and a t-shirt. i would need full leathers and kevlar for that shit.
1832cc. fuck me. see, i like the sporty because i can tool around in boots, jeans, and a t-shirt. i would need full leathers and kevlar for that shit.
you kinda need full leathers anyway. Anything less and you're probably going to leave quite a bit of you on the road behind you.
if i go more than 20 miles from the house, i'll put on a leather jacket because it would require a highway of some sort. otherwise i'm on the virginia backroads. truthfully, i don't prefer highways.
and yes, road rash, asphalt, wire brush, thank you nurse! new subject!
1832cc. fuck me. see, i like the sporty because i can tool around in boots, jeans, and a t-shirt. i would need full leathers and kevlar for that shit.
you kinda need full leathers anyway. Anything less and you're probably going to leave quite a bit of you on the road behind you.
if i go more than 20 miles from the house, i'll put on a leather jacket because it would require a highway of some sort. otherwise i'm on the virginia backroads. truthfully, i don't prefer highways.
and yes, road rash, asphalt, wire brush, thank you nurse! new subject!
You can get road rash going 20 mph, or get your feet cut open, or rub your hand to the bone. Wearing anything less than full gear is retarded.
Heh, yeah, it's got more torque, but when it weighs twice as much and has less HPs, well... you know how that ends. To be fair, I like some cruisers a lot. I can't see myself on one, but some of them are damn good looking.
I'm seriously considering selling my 2001 Nissan Xterra and getting a street bike, as I got from 35-50 mpg with mine, and gas prices are... well... terrible.
Man, someone needs to take a Hoss, throw a slick on the back, and a wheelie bar, and take it out for a 1/4 mile spin. I bet that thing could turn low 9s.
Hmm... 2.5 lbs/HP on that thing. 1.88 lbs/HP on an F1 car. Not fucking bad, Boss Hoss.
Oh wait, forget the Power to Weight Ratio, the ZX12R in that video has the same P/W as the Hoss. I mean, it's still impressive, but it's like... a bigger version of the same thing. With a huge V8. Haha.
no concrete top speed, as no one can hang on long enough
The Dodge Tomahawk has a theoretical top speed of 350+ MPH. It's also got 500 HP, so... you know, if anyone was crazy/stupid enough to try... I'm sure it would probably be gear limited around 220 or so, though. Waste of gears, otherwise.
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just started again a few years ago on an '03 883 custom xl. was gonna buy it, but i think i'll hold out a bit longer for a 1200 or a cenzi. or that thing stale posted. goddamn. would still like a dirt bike in the garage anyway.
but today, i'm glad i'm not riding. DC is a fucking mess with these storms. i guess it goes without saying: you don't ride a harley in the rain anyway.
"Think of it as Evolution in Action"
fuck me they look so awesome in person
i'd have to do something about that rear fender, but that is nice. i've ridden a few non-harleys, but was immediately turned of by the sewing machine sound they made when started. plus, i just don't think i get along with massively heavy bikes. i may have to adapt.
"Think of it as Evolution in Action"
"Think of it as Evolution in Action"
you kinda need full leathers anyway. Anything less and you're probably going to leave quite a bit of you on the road behind you.
if i go more than 20 miles from the house, i'll put on a leather jacket because it would require a highway of some sort. otherwise i'm on the virginia backroads. truthfully, i don't prefer highways.
and yes, road rash, asphalt, wire brush, thank you nurse! new subject!
"Think of it as Evolution in Action"
Horsepower: 90.6 @ 5250 rpm
Torque: 110.9 ft.-lbs. @ 2500 rpm
60-80-mph acceleration: 5.20 sec.
Quarter-mile acceleration: 12.42 @ 107.23
You can get road rash going 20 mph, or get your feet cut open, or rub your hand to the bone. Wearing anything less than full gear is retarded.
Hahaha.
2005 ZX6R -
636 cc motor
Curb Weight: ~410 lbs.
Horsepower: 113.8 @ 13,250 RPM
Torque: 49.5 lb-ft @ 11,000 RPM
2006 ZX10R
999cc motor
Curb Weight: 450 lbs.
Horsepower: 166 @ 11,000 RPM
Torque: 81 @ 8,500 RPM
Silly cruisers.
I'm seriously considering selling my 2001 Nissan Xterra and getting a street bike, as I got from 35-50 mpg with mine, and gas prices are... well... terrible.
Curb Weight: 1300lbs
Horsepower: 502 @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 418 @ 4200 RPM
Hah. Boss Hoss is for wins.
I'm pretty sure 90% of that curb weight is that motor. I want that motor in my Chevelle mmmmmmm.
Boss Hoss v. Kawi ZX12
Man, someone needs to take a Hoss, throw a slick on the back, and a wheelie bar, and take it out for a 1/4 mile spin. I bet that thing could turn low 9s.
Hmm... 2.5 lbs/HP on that thing. 1.88 lbs/HP on an F1 car. Not fucking bad, Boss Hoss.
0-60 in 2.2
0-100 in under 4
no concrete top speed, as no one can hang on long enough
The Dodge Tomahawk has a theoretical top speed of 350+ MPH. It's also got 500 HP, so... you know, if anyone was crazy/stupid enough to try... I'm sure it would probably be gear limited around 220 or so, though. Waste of gears, otherwise.
I'd just like to reiterate that "what the fuck"
I've wanted a motorcycle since highschool.
Considering I graduated about 9 years ago, I feel like I let my motorlust age long enough.
Getting this bike is my favourite thing I've done for myself in a long, long time.