True that while in the air it won't make a difference, the wheel has to come down sometime. The 750 is almost as agile as the 600 but comes out of a corner like a 600 could only dream. IMHO.
Nope, you are still mistaken. The only advantage the 750 has over the 600 is HP. The two bikes are identical in every aspect except HP. They don't come off the corner any better than the 600. It's only when both wheels are on the ground that in level flight that the 750 can use the extra HP. When both wheels are on the deck the 750 gets left behind by a liter bike or the mighty busa.
I think you are missing the point all together. The point I was making is that neither the busa nor the 1000 comes off the corner faster than a 600 with the added HP. It's only when both wheels are on the deck and the bike is up on the fat part of the tire that HP makes a difference. There is a reason 600's are more nimble in the corners. Do you know why?
And just to be clear and make sure we are both on the same page, your busa is going to spank the 750's a$$ once the bike is stood up and both wheels are down! So I don't understand your point.
You can say I am wrong, however I know of others who have said similar to what I am saying. I am not trying to start anything nor prove anything, I just don't believe you are the supreme authority. My opinion is that I believe the hp does make a little difference. It is my opinion as you have yours. You yourself said it is ok to disagree. I am starting to think that with you it is more like, you can disagree but you are wrong.
The laws of physics are pretty much absolute. I'm assuming you are arguing for the sake of arguing? If the foundation of your argument is "I have friends who agree with me" then we are both wasting our time.
If you truly believe (And apparently you do) that increased HP gives the 750 an advantage over the 600 (All being equal) to change directions (which cornering does) please tell us how that works? You can take the time to ask your friends who agree with you if you like.
Here is something to think about when you are digesting this cornering thing (Radius equals speed and speed equals radius at a given lean angle). Consider you only have 100 points of traction available. When you are at max lean you are using 100 of those points for lateral grip. If you add any throttle the tire will loose traction. As you reduce lean angle as the bike stands up you can only add throttle to the extent of the number of traction points you have given up by reducing lean angle. Example: It your lean angle is reduced by 10 degrees and now the bike is only using 75 of the 100 available points of traction you now have 25 points of traction to apply to forward thrust by use of throttle. And the scale continues as the lean angle is reduced to zero in which case all 100 pts of traction can be used for forward motion. No amount of added HP can change that equation. A corner is described from the vertical point of tipin to the vertical point of exit. Does that make sense?
This is the approach we take at our riding school when teaching riders "Powerband Management". Cornering has little if anything to do with how much HP your bike has but how you manage the HP you have with the available traction.
You are correct about one thing, I am not a supreme authority on anything other than fat women. However, I suspect there is a good chance I've been romping two wheels longer than you've been alive and I'm happy to share some of the things I've learned along the way with my friends!
The question is still there: "Why does a gsxr600 corner/change directions quicker and easier than a gsxr1000.
If you want a 1000 and have $3k to spend, keep looking, they're out there.
Pan, you gotta get that thang out of the novice group so you can find your place in the pecking order! Lighter and better than a 600 or 1000? I have friends on 600's who would take great pleasure in shaming you on your carbon fiber busa.
Big HP bikes are fun to ride but most would climb the skills ladder faster on less HP. Bikes with less HP such as the 600's, takes an entirely different mind set to ride fast. Street riders who start out on big HP bikes make up for mistakes with throttle. You can't do that with 600 cc's. The SV650 with 74 HP may be the best bike on the planet to start on. In the world of racing the 600's are only 1-3 seconds slower than the liter bikes depending on track layout. 600 cc bikes with proper set up and a skilled nut behind the bars come off the corners with the front tire in the air. More HP at that point is useless.
By the way, who (Good question for Pan) can tell me why a 600 changes direction so much better than a busa or even a 1000 for that matter? 600's and 1000's are very close in weight and size.
Another point for the fat guys: :tongue4: It's much more physically demanding to ride a big HP bike fast. Just hanging onto the beast once the throttle is against the stop is a chore. So, if you have plans of riding a big bike "Fast" for a 20 minute session at the track, buy yourself a bicycle as a second bike and "USE" it.
So I'm just wondering how many of us have a second sport bike to thrash around on. the last year I have had the itch to get another bike but can't afford the gsxr 1000 I would love to get. I can get a 600 that has a little rash for around 3 grand. Can you still have fun on a 600 after riding the busa? R6s and gsxr are plentiful around here so which would be a better pick? Thanks for any advice
You are right! ...based on your assumptions .
Otherwise you're totally wrong .
Your ill-informed assumptions:
# it weighs more than a 1000 or a 600
# I'm riding in novice group
# I'm racing to beat 600's
I rode and learned by riding Aprillia RS250, RGV250, GSXR600 and race-prep GSXR750 on the track and loved it.
I don't ride the Carbon Fibre Busa to beat 600's. I don't race it. It's a hobby! I ride it because it's fun. You can pull out of a corner on a 600, light a cigarette, stretch your legs and scratch your butt, then still have plenty of time to hit the brakes before the next corner. On a Busa it's a pure rush! You take off like a rocket and if you blink you'll miss the tip in point for the next corner. Much more fun!
I'm going to go ahead and make an assumption here: you don't ride much on the track, do you?
For the record, I have friends that could ride my Busa that would shame you on a Moto GP race bike. That's not the point though, is it?
I have no idea
Yes, a 09 1K. Fun machine.
Well put. I think you hit the nail on the head right there!
What you think and three bucks will get you a latte at the local coffee stand!
I'm going to go ahead and make an assumption here: you don't ride much on the track, do you?
For the record, I have friends that could ride my Busa that would shame you on a Moto GP race bike. That's not the point though, is it?
So why does the 600 turn better?