Just bought something a tad wild!

AlexG12 · 27 May 2006 at 23:57

That rocks, gizza go mate

DRZ · 28 May 2006 at 00:50

mikeh501 said:
Actually it was a "gentlemans" agreement between the big japanese bike manufacturers. This was basically to stop the one-upmanship that was happening at the time ZZR11>Hayabusa>Blackbird>ZX-12R etc.

The ZZR1400 is actually limited through the ECU not through gearing at all. The bike will do 186 in 5th It was only the original busa which was completely unrestricted - but I'm not even sure that was through gearing, most likely the ECU

I dont have it to hand but I am pretty sure it was in Superbike that it was a gearing limitation rather than an ECU job just so that it couldnt be removed as soon as it hit the dealers etc.

Im probably dreaming though, or Superbike were talking from their anuses again.

Gixer · 28 May 2006 at 00:51

mikeh501 said:
The ZZR1400 is actually limited through the ECU not through gearing at all. The bike will do 186 in 5th It was only the original busa which was completely unrestricted - but I'm not even sure that was through gearing, most likely the ECU

Correct it was done through the ECU too. These restrictions are always overcome pretty easily though. Just had to fit a TRE on a Suzuki, this makes *** bike think its in 5th gear rather than 6th thus eliminating the top speed restriction, however if it tops at at 186mph before it reaches max rpm in 5th gear then if the same kind of item was used it would have to make the bike think it is in 4th gear all the time. Might run too lean though in the higher gears due to the ram air system. I'm sure someone will sort something out

Thats crazy fast though. The Busa does the 1/4 in high 9's I believe at only 145ish mph so I'm impressed with the Kwakers numbers

Still not sure on the styling though, it does look a little dated to me too.

Gixer · 28 May 2006 at 00:52

DRZ said:
I dont have it to hand but I am pretty sure it was in Superbike that it was a gearing limitation rather than an ECU job just so that it couldnt be removed as soon as it hit the dealers etc.

Im probably dreaming though, or Superbike were talking from their anuses again.

Can't see it being gearing otherwise it would run flat out in 6th surely.

If it can hit its restricted top speed in 5th and it has 6 gears then it will not be done via the gearing.

Violent-J · 28 May 2006 at 02:26

How much did that set you back?

6thElement · 28 May 2006 at 02:55

Violent-J said:
How much did that set you back?

Read the thread: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7140385&postcount=14

TripleT · 28 May 2006 at 13:45

You think that gaz believes his 330ci would beta this jap-crap?!

Very nice mate, big bikes make my loins twitch :cool:

bingham67 · 28 May 2006 at 13:58

Nice bike but be safe

Violent-J · 28 May 2006 at 14:01

Blooming hell, 8995 for such a machine!

Bargain I tell thee...

I'm 17 atm and I have a full car driving license and next year will hopefully have 1 years ncb, how much would it cost me to insure such a beast next year, once I've passed the motorcycle test?

That speed/acceleration is insane.

TripleT · 28 May 2006 at 14:05

a lot!

Car NCB's don't get taken into account for bikes. Think of it as you trying to insure a 911 next year

paradigm · 28 May 2006 at 15:20

Think of it as impossible seeing as he is only 17. He wouldn't be able to ride any bike unrestricted do to not being over 21.

Scania · 28 May 2006 at 15:22

mikeh501 said:
electronically limited to 186mph.

I bet your gutted about that.......

I would'nt want to do that speed in a car, never mind a bike! :eek:

145MPH (Indicated) is plenty quick enough for me.

Nazbit · 28 May 2006 at 15:31

Violent-J said:
I'm 17 atm and I have a full car driving license and next year will hopefully have 1 years ncb, how much would it cost me to insure such a beast next year, once I've passed the motorcycle test?

Well as you are only 17 you would only be permitted to ride a bike up to 33BHP, No claims bonus does not carry over from your car licence.

If you bought one of those and limited it, to 33BHP from 208BHP can you imagine what this would do its balance and handling?

I think you need a rethink my friend. If you are going to get bike licence, then get some lessons, and put a bit of thought in to what you can actually run, not only would something like this be impractical for you, it would probably kill both you and your bank balance.

Dr Who · 28 May 2006 at 16:24

A lot of us are waiting for a few of these to get broken by BAB's so we can use the engines in our cars

Great bike... better than a Busa

:cool:

Dead Dog · 28 May 2006 at 16:34

jamoor said:
Please don't kill yourself

what he said - please

lukechad · 28 May 2006 at 16:37

I want I want, they are very large for a bike but they have to be, try putting that power down through a small bike! I would like to know how they handle really as obviosuly they arent going to be as nimble in the bends as the smaller bikes. Expect to be stared at for a good few years yet as these beasts are still going to be very rare!

EDIT: Just noticed you are in staffs, I DEMAND a go

Violent-J said:
I'm 17 atm and I have a full car driving license and next year will hopefully have 1 years ncb, how much would it cost me to insure such a beast next year, once I've passed the motorcycle test?

I would expect nothing less than £4000 for TP cover, I paid £1000 last year for my CBR6, i am also still only 17. Restriction isnt taken into consideration with most insurances anyway, well mine havent asked for proof of restriction.

Enfield · 28 May 2006 at 16:46

Mikeh - you think that video is insane? Check out this one then: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1257988567273299205&q=kawasaki :eek:

Nice bike mate, I can't even imagine what those sort of speeds would feel like lol.

mikeh501 · 28 May 2006 at 18:58

lukechad said:
EDIT: Just noticed you are in staffs, I DEMAND a go

lol

lukechad said:
I would expect nothing less than £4000 for TP cover, I paid £1000 last year for my CBR6, i am also still only 17. Restriction isnt taken into consideration with most insurances anyway, well mine havent asked for proof of restriction.

How does £525 fully comp grab ya

(29yrs old, 4yrs ncb)

TripleT · 28 May 2006 at 19:13

Enfield said:
Mikeh - you think that video is insane? Check out this one then: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1257988567273299205&q=kawasaki

Nice bike mate, I can't even imagine what those sort of speeds would feel like lol.

Half way through when he comes barrelling behind that jag, how much and how quickly does he scrub of speed!?! :eek:

Morba · 28 May 2006 at 19:44

wow just read that it was £9k!!

thats a seriously cheap fun way to kill yourself (in the wrong situation).

awesome