ok i am buying this gsxr 600 and i got 3 buddlies who i always have to hear crap from.
harley vrod
yamaha warroir
honda vt1800

where am i goona be at when where on the highway ..

i just gotta ask cuse i know it will happen at one point in time?

ok i am buying this gsxr 600 and i got 3 buddlies who i always have to hear crap from.
harley vrod
yamaha warroir
honda vt1800

where am i goona be at when where on the highway ..

i just gotta ask cuse i know it will happen at one point in time?


Tell them to go here with you and see who is "faster"

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=10738805647595621773&q=mid+ohio+race+track&gl=us&cd=1&cad=src:pplink&ei=dZUyTIKOHabAyQX8zKRb


Assuming you know how to brake and turn with some degree of efficiency, it should quickly become apparent which is faster.

right on i been down there before ya i know i can take um in the road game just wondering on the straightaways.. lol from what i was told and what i have read yes they are heavy but still quick. i know not like a newer bike. but i think i should be happy .

I'm runnin 10.9 at about 130 in the quarter if that helps...k7 600w/ minor mods

even at 3rd the engine diplacment, qtr mile win is easy for a sportbike. cant challenge a sportbike around twisties.

had a friend with a vtx1800 and said he would can take off quicker than 600 gsxr, nevr saw it doen.

strong cruisers can be unsually quick off the line, but only off the line, short breath and short legs...

with anykind of decent non-squidlike skills of course its a non-contest contest.

ok i am buying this gsxr 600 and i got 3 buddlies who i always have to hear crap from.
harley vrod
yamaha warroir
honda vt1800

where am i goona be at when where on the highway ..

i just gotta ask cuse i know it will happen at one point in time?


Are you talking about 1/4 mile or in the twisties.

1/4 mile, they may get out b4 you, but you can easily walk them down. They have a little more torq because they weigh much more.
But at the top end, you have a huge advantage because you well less and rev much higher


***EDIT****

Got this info from a quick search on google

http://www.jerrymc.com/VTX/2005_honda_vtx_1800f.htm

2005 Honda VTX 1800F

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 1795cc, Liquid-cooled, Fuel Injected V-Twin

106bhp at 5000rpm and 120 ft/lb torque at 3500rpm

5-Speed Transmission

130/55R-18 Front Tire

180/55R-18 Rear Tire

4.8 Gallon, Flangeless Fuel Tank

Recessed LED Tail and Break Light

Tank-Mounted Digital LCD: Speedometer, Tach, Odometer, Trip Meters and Clock

Max HP: 83.9 @ 5300 rpm

Max Torque: 96.7 @ 3200 rpm

1/4 mile: 12.7 sec @ 106.25 mph

0-30 mph: 1.5 sec

0-60 mph: 4.2 sec

0-90 mph: 8.3 sec

0-100mph: 10.3 sec

Here's the infor for the Harley Vrod
Notice it only has 77 Ft. Lbs of torque, but weighs over 600 LBS.

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson_vrscb_v-rod_2005.php


General information
Model: Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod
Year: 2005
Category: Custom / cruiser
Rating: 75.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1131.00 ccm (69.01 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Torque: 105.00 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 6600 RPM
Compression: 11.3:1
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 72.0 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI )
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Belt
Clutch: Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Exhaust system: Chrome dual slash-cut
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Aluminium
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR19
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR18
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 275.0 kg (606.3 pounds)
Seat height: 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length: 2,435 mm (95.9 inches)
Ground clearance: 141 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,710 mm (67.3 inches)
Fuel capacity: 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons)

It looks like in the hands of novices the VTX will get off the line quicker as it has more than TWICE the torque your 600 does (even though the same HP). But down the 1/4 mile, 12.7 even a total novice could do on a 600.

ahhh thats is wonderful news to hear.. thanks for the feedback. maybe now they will shut up when we all are riding . if not i juts tell them i see them at the next stop ..... haa haa haa thanks again for the input guys

It looks like in the hands of novices the VTX will get off the line quicker as it has more than TWICE the torque your 600 does (even though the same HP). But down the 1/4 mile, 12.7 even a total novice could do on a 600.

Yeah, but I'm sure the VTX weighs at least 100lbs more than the gixxer which means a lot

Dump trucks have a sh!tload of torque but are slow as hell from a dig when compared to something that has less torque but is much lighter

Yeah, but I'm sure the VTX weighs at least 100lbs more than the gixxer which means a lot

Dump trucks have a sh!tload of torque but are slow as hell from a dig when compared to something that has less torque but is much lighter


In the hands of novices, having a bike like that is easier to launch and get moving.

From the sound of the OP and his heroic friends I doubt they are a bunch of Ricky Gadsens.....

Notice how this Triumph Rocket III gets off the line quicker than a GSXR 1000


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N10raR2ADBE

:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup

But I have concerns with that vid

1)the road should have been much longer
2) the gixxer couldnt open the throttle all the way or he would have flipped the bike

:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup

But I have concerns with that vid

1)the road should have been much longer
2) the gixxer couldnt open the throttle all the way or he would have flipped the bike


Once again, go back and re-read what I wrote up there very closely....

"It looks like in the hands of novices the VTX will get off the line quicker as it has more than TWICE the torque your 600 does (even though the same HP). But down the 1/4 mile, 12.7 even a total novice could do on a 600."

Comparing apples with oranges here....

As mentioned with sign of sweep or corners, you should leave them scrapping their bodywork
Stock v stock, a 600 should still smoke all those bike, but you will be having to work harder. Top speed you should be able to see a 299 on the meter which none of them will be able to do.
Roll on acceleration they might inch ahead on initial pull if you are not in your sweet spot but they'll all be out of breath before you are come anywhere near your rev limiter.

Still..... on a 200mile journey, you may arrive first. But i am sure they will be having the last laugh as you rub your aching wrists and back.

well i put new chain on today and without a doubt i think they all will behind me going god dam ..... lol actually i am 6' 6' and it is quite comfy laying on the tank . least i can strech my arms lol lol without a doubt with the work on carbs and that chain i will be saying see you there guys haa haa haa i think they will shut up now .

:dissapointed

I'll race you on my VTX lol

well we all went out yesterday.. i put bout 260 miles on the bike. it ran awesome. first up warrior. i did not even try that hard . vtx it was close until 5th gear then i took off he was a bike and a half away . now the screaming eagle v rod. this was very close and very fun he got next to me while i was in 3rd shifted to fourth and i kinda pulled away the i got to 5th and took off . i wound out 5th with out hin catching me. 120mph. this bike is awesome. i did get a chnace to ride a cbr 1000 saturday night and ohhhh my first gear no clutch and bam the front wheel came off the ground WOWSER ....... ya i think buying another harley on hold for awhile longer. anyone know by chnace where i might be able to find a slip on for my bike it is kinda quiet until i am getting on it .

sportbikes on highways usually will win out. We run much higher RPM's which all us to WOT since we have such a big powerband to work with. Where we lose out a little is off the line since Harleys are geared at 6000 rpm and when we talk hwy, they are already near max of their rpm. They are a force to be reckoned with off the line.

:rolleyes

The squidliness is overwhelming.