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What is the biggest sportsbike.... physically that is?

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:02 am
by Stereo
Im thinking that the TLR and the Hayabusa would physically be the largest bikes?

Any ideas?

Re: What is the biggest sportsbike.... physically that is?

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:08 am
by Phil
Stereo wrote:Im thinking that the TLR and the Hayabusa would physically be the largest bikes?

Any ideas?
really depends on what you mean by large.......if you mean fat, yes they would fit the bill.

however - if you mean roomy and fairing protection large then its a different matter.

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:08 am
by mike-s
you talking sportsbikes overall, or motorbikes overall?

"overall" i would have taken a guess at the goldwing or the FJR as the title of the biggest bike.

Sportsbike, uhm, busa, that puppy has a pretty damned low seat height i've found, cant say i've tried the TLR though...

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:10 am
by Stereo
mike-s wrote:you talking sportsbikes overall, or motorbikes overall?
As per the subject title...

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:15 am
by mike-s
hey i was just asking as sometimes people have asked one thing, and meant another ;)

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:16 am
by Strika
TLR is Physically large, but not roomy in the saddle. Busa is actually a really small bike. Go sit on one. For a large capacity mega hyper cosmic sports bike they are dimunitive!!!! :)

Triumph ST is pretty big. ST1100's are really roomy too.

If you are talking modern day 1000cc Race reps. mmmm Probably the Honda CBR1000 would make the most comfy road mount. The rest are all small.

Sports bikes of a few years before most Probably ZX9 n CBR954's are the most comfy of those lot, from what I have ridden.

Stereo, I see you fitting in well with a Black Z1000 With really loud Muzzy pipes, Ohlins rear shock, Braided lines, Ohlins forks springs, Aftermarket bikini fairing, race cams, bored, Close ratio gearbox, slipper clutch and bar end mirrors. :wink:

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:19 am
by Phil
Strika wrote: Stereo, I see you fitting in well with a Black Z1000 With really loud Muzzy pipes, Ohlins rear shock, Braided lines, Ohlins forks springs, Aftermarket bikini fairing, race cams, bored, Close ratio gearbox, slipper clutch and bar end mirrors. :wink:
hey i can see ME fitting in well with that too :wink:

Re: What is the biggest sportsbike.... physically that is?

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:22 am
by NovaCoder
Stereo wrote:Im thinking that the TLR and the Hayabusa would physically be the largest bikes?

Any ideas?
Oh come on guys, that's an easy one...ZX12R anyone :wink:

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:24 am
by 99coconuts
GSXR1100 anyone? those things are JUGGERNAUTS, make my wee little zx7r look like a 250 :lol:

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:33 am
by MickLC
Strika wrote:If you are talking modern day 1000cc Race reps. mmmm Probably the Honda CBR1000 would make the most comfy road mount. The rest are all small.
The blade is anything but comfy :? Plank hard seat and crap ergo's

The 10 is deceptive...although overall size is small it has a fair bit of room, good ergo's and a comfy seat

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:42 am
by red_dave
TLR's are massive...

Not sure about the rest. :?

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:43 am
by Strika
Mick C wrote:
Strika wrote:If you are talking modern day 1000cc Race reps. mmmm Probably the Honda CBR1000 would make the most comfy road mount. The rest are all small.
The blade is anything but comfy :? Plank hard seat and crap ergo's

The 10 is deceptive...although overall size is small it has a fair bit of room, good ergo's and a comfy seat
A guy i know just road a CBR1000 from the Island to Perth leaving thursday at 4pm and arriving Sat at 3pm. He disagrees!! :lol: He reckons it was super comfy. :shock:

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:59 am
by 99coconuts
Strika wrote:
Mick C wrote:
Strika wrote:If you are talking modern day 1000cc Race reps. mmmm Probably the Honda CBR1000 would make the most comfy road mount. The rest are all small.
The blade is anything but comfy :? Plank hard seat and crap ergo's

The 10 is deceptive...although overall size is small it has a fair bit of room, good ergo's and a comfy seat
A guy i know just road a CBR1000 from the Island to Perth leaving thursday at 4pm and arriving Sat at 3pm. He disagrees!! :lol: He reckons it was super comfy. :shock:
he's been to prison before hasn't he :wink: (cheeks of STEEL :shock: )

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:16 pm
by Phil
Strika wrote:
Mick C wrote:
Strika wrote:If you are talking modern day 1000cc Race reps. mmmm Probably the Honda CBR1000 would make the most comfy road mount. The rest are all small.
The blade is anything but comfy :? Plank hard seat and crap ergo's

The 10 is deceptive...although overall size is small it has a fair bit of room, good ergo's and a comfy seat
A guy i know just road a CBR1000 from the Island to Perth leaving thursday at 4pm and arriving Sat at 3pm. He disagrees!! :lol: He reckons it was super comfy. :shock:
if its anything like the cbr600rr he's either a masochist or a bullshit artist :wink:

i doubt even a lead wing or beemer RT would keep me comfy across that distance

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:18 pm
by Smitty
Im thinking that the TLR and the Hayabusa would physically be the largest bikes?

Any ideas?
TLR...small
ZX12 small
Eye a busa....small
Sprint ST ..a bit bigger but still small

well they are....
compared to THIS sports bike
(BMW call it a sports bike) :shock:

its a BIG mofo