2010 Superbike Smackdown

[Porkchop]

So I don't think this is a repost, but MotoUSA did a super comparo this year instead of splitting them up like Motorcyclist did. The videos are pretty awesome. Steve Atlas and Adam Waheed don't pump out as much technical information as the Sport Rider guys, but they are pretty descriptive and funny as hell....

But boy would I love to have these guys jobs for just a goddamn week, ride all these beasts, and make my own deductions.

Intro Vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAO1s...eature=related

Track Part 1 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/817/Mo...---Part-1.aspx

Track Part 2 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/816/Mo...---Part-2.aspx

Track Part 3 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/815/Mo...---Part-3.aspx

Street Part 1 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/824/Mo...---Part-1.aspx

Street Part 2 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/823/Mo...---Part-2.aspx


As far as the conclusions and placing go, it seems about right. I completely hate how Ducati sends a tricked up Corse S to a stock competition. That completely opens up questions about lap times and capabilities because of the trick suspension and exhaust bits. You didn't see Aprilia send the Factory edition, or KTM send the RC8R. I think the Duc would have faired much different with stock bits.

[Dave]

wasnt that an rc8r? and i love how the bmw got beat on times but won on gadgets. gtfo.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Dave

wasnt that an rc8r? and i love how the bmw got beat on times but won on gadgets. gtfo.

Touchette Dave.... touchette. RC8R indeed.

[marko138]

I like the new Motorcyclist where they put the Euros up against each other. I couldn't give a fuck less about Jap bikes.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by marko138

I like the new Motorcyclist where they put the Euros up against each other. I couldn't give a fuck less about Jap bikes.

You would.

But yea, it was a good article.

[Phenix_Rider]

I'll watch later. Gotta get ready for work.

[shmike]

Nice vids.

Basically, a no frills, three year old Honda down by 20hp wiped the floor with the BMW but the Beemer has lots of cool gadgets so it wins!

[Dave]

Originally Posted by shmike

Nice vids.

Basically, a no frills, three year old Honda down by 20hp wiped the floor with the BMW but the Beemer has lots of cool gadgets so it wins!

I just did a mini aftermarket feasability study, seems to me you could add a full akro, bazzaz z-fi qs tc, decent rubber and some other goodies to a zx10 with a little smart shopping and still come out under the bimmer

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Dave

I just did a mini aftermarket feasability study, seems to me you could add a full akro, bazzaz z-fi qs tc, decent rubber and some other goodies to a zx10 with a little smart shopping and still come out under the bimmer

I completely get your point and would rather have the Honda, but will the Honda have 182+ horsepower, and run the strip faster than the mighty Busa???

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

I completely get your point and would rather have the Honda, but will the Honda have 182+ horsepower, and run the strip faster than the mighty Busa???

Not without cams and a redline increase. Thus why I chose the zed for my example. Still though, these things aren't drag racers and dyno numbers aren't absoloute. THEY went faster on the blade even with said power deficit. Try that on the busa