Why do we buy high-powered motorcycles?

[Squareman357]

I'm into high power but low weight for the joy of cornering... give me the most amount of 4 stroke power for
the least amount of weight in a V4... you see that criteria eliminates your 1400cc Motors of Death right
there... oh sure they charge pass Mr.RC45 in straight line like a horny Rhino but I get to repay the favor in
the bendy bits... now it's funny to see a horny Rhino toss it's weight around...  

And that has what to do with the subject of why we buy high powered bikes?  Nothing, just another chance for you to masturbate all over a thread with the V4/RC45 nonsense again.  Sigh.  You're 60 right?  Maybe I can attribute it to Alzheimers...you can't seem to remember or talk about anything else.  A new R1 or GSXR-1000 weighs less than that old can you're riding and corners just as well...and has probably 50% more power.  

[Sport-Touring]

[kevin_stevens]

And that has what to do with the subject of why we buy high powered bikes?  Nothing, just another chance for you to masturbate all over a thread with the V4/RC45 nonsense again.  Sigh.  You're 60 right?  Maybe I can attribute it to Alzheimers...you can't seem to remember or talk about anything else.  A new R1 or GSXR-1000 weighs less than that old can you're riding and corners just as well...and has probably 50% more power.  

You HAD to mention R1s to Larry, didn't you?!  
 
KeS

[falconati]

 

[2RR2NV]

dang....and me without my hip-waders. the Sh%$ is getting deep. i'll just say that i wanted and bought high-powered for that "ONE"time i really really wanted/needed it. i do agree with a few other posters that a smaller bike is more fun/wanted on the track. i too had the 750 and LOVED it on the track, but too many instructors said that same thing....if you do track days, 600 is all you really need and learn more. soooooo, if an when i get back to the lower 48 after my Alasksa stint, i'll be looking for a used 600. can not wait.

[gritsngravy]

Because they are fun!!  

[Busy Little Whiner]

What does that antique weigh Larry?

I just dropped some more weight in the front and rear... I think Mr.RC45 is down to 214 front and 198 rear for a total of 412 dry tank but ready to roll...

[Busy Little Whiner]

And that has what to do with the subject of why we buy high powered bikes?  Nothing, just another chance for you to masturbate all over a thread with the V4/RC45 nonsense again.  Sigh.  You're 60 right?  Maybe I can attribute it to Alzheimers...you can't seem to remember or talk about anything else.  A new R1 or GSXR-1000 weighs less than that old can you're riding and corners just as well...and has probably 50% more power.  

I'm 60 but I have no problem remembering who sports the lowest dry weight...

Mr.RC45 412

2009 R1 424

2009 GSXR 1000 419

For a new 1000 to have 50% more power than my "old can" they would have to produce 232 RWHP...

[2RR2NV]

heck,  the way things are goin....it won't be long and the 1K's will have that much HP. of course.....that would be insane HP, but dang would it be fun to ride.

[Squareman357]

I'm 60 but I have no problem remembering who sports the lowest dry weight...

Mr.RC45 412

2009 R1 424

2009 GSXR 1000 419

For a new 1000 to have 50% more power than my "old can" they would have to produce 232 RWHP...

LOL!  You quoted your modified dry weight.  Either of those bikes is lighter stock than yours, and easily modified with exhaust and wheels to get lighter yet. C'mon man sheesh give it up already.  I haven't even been a member that long and I've seen enough of you masturbating in EVERY SINGLE THREAD about anything other than your V4/RC45 for the last couple years.  Could you toot your own horn any louder?  I'm surprised you have any meat left to beat with all the masturbating you do.  Meanwhile yet another thread has gone astray due to your fapping.  Bleh.

[Fun Dog]

I think he's more interested in the V4 configuration than raw power.  Let's face it, the V4 engine is the most interesting engine in motorcycling.  It's kind of rare and seems to let go its power in a unique fashion.

My bike has 100 h.p. and that's plenty for me.  It's a V-twin, so it has plenty of torque too, 65 ft.-lbs., which I like.  But when Aprilia came out with the new RSV-4 1000, my ears went up.  There's nothing more interesting than a developing V4 with even more power.  I think it's the same thing with Larry's Mr. RC45.

Now, if Honda would get off its collective ass and produce the bike that everybody REALLY wants, a new VFR with 200 rwhp, we wouldn't have to go through all this shit.  Or even if Aprilia would drop that new V4 engine into a good sport-touring package (which I don't think is going to happen because they're stupid like Honda) life would be fabulous.

As for high powered motorcycles, even though I don't want or need one, they're still fascinating to read about, so I'm glad they make them.

[thatguy]

I want.

[Fun Dog]

I want.

Leave it to Aprilia to build a 180 rwhp V4 in a sporty chassis.  Somebody had to do it.  About damn time too.

[merlin70]

Because high powered bikes are just too much fun.  And they look cool too.

[tomek]

Life is too short to ride underpowered bikes.( less then 130 rwhp in my book).That simple.Price difference is small,fuel consumption not that much greater for given speed sooooooooo,, ,might as wall get a machine with powerfull motor.
Riding is much more enjoyable on powerfull bike,instant trust,no 3 gears downshifting nonsense,etc,it is all good.

BTW BLS,my 04 R1 weights 435 with full tank of gas,as far as weight savings,only full Ti system,lighter front rotors and selective parts chopping/removing.Stock wheels and all.Extra 50 rwhp over your 90 deg V4 dinasour.
And my bike is not renowned for plowing front end.

[Orson]

Life is too short to ride underpowered bikes.( less then 130 rwhp in my book).

I beg to differ  

on a twisty road, any horsepower advantage is cancelled out. A good rider on a 100 hp bike should have no trouble keeping up with a 150 hp bike.

Seeing that twisty roads are the only ones that matter, the extra horsepower is wasted. High horsepower bikes spend 90% of their lives below 6000 RPM (making up statistics as I type).

I still remember all the teeth gnashing here on ST.N a couple years ago when an FJR pilot crashed while trying to catch up to a Guzzi.  

 

[megillet]

Because we can?

[Busy Little Whiner]

LOL!  You quoted your modified dry weight.  

You're right... but you said "the old can I'm riding"... which just so happens to be a highly modified RC45...

[Busy Little Whiner]

And my bike is not renowned for plowing front end.

It's not??? then why does Yamaha want to sell you a snow plow attachment???




Exclusive Yamaha design. This superior system that provides all the advantages you need when plowing
snow. Lightweight with impact resistant plastic design and a powder-coated steel frame. Wide design 66"
scraper blade with an aggressive angle for more effective clearing. Innovative, industry-first dual trip design
allows the blade to yield its angle when striking objects.

[2WheelPilot]

I beg to differ  

on a twisty road, any horsepower advantage is cancelled out. A good rider on a 100 hp bike should have no trouble keeping up with a 150 hp bike.

Seeing that twisty roads are the only ones that matter, the extra horsepower is wasted. High horsepower bikes spend 90% of their lives below 6000 RPM (making up statistics as I type).

I still remember all the teeth gnashing here on ST.N a couple years ago when an FJR pilot crashed while trying to catch up to a Guzzi.  

 

Well, I beg to differ, too.  Sure the 100hp bike can keep up with the 150hp one, but the 150hp will allow you to get past traffic you might not be able to with 100hp, especially if 2-up.  The only time I use more than 50% of the power of my ZZR is while passing, at which point I love the ability to effortlessly dispose of slow traffic with little drama.

[Orson]

especially if 2-up.

county sez 2-up ain't sport touring.