01-19-2006, 01:47 PM
Apparently one of the reasons corner speed is lower on the big bikes is that you can get on the gas sooner without breaking traction since the liter bikes have a lot more torque and power.
Also I've read that a lot of Superbike and GP riders are trying to get the bike stood up as soon as possible (sometimes sliding the bike in the process) so they can get on the power. This is where people talk about the 'Superbike riding style' vs the '250 riding style'.
However the size and weight of the bike has to be a factor, but since the current 1000's are not much bigger/heavier than the 600's I have to think a lot of it has to do with the power/torque.
Also I've read that a lot of Superbike and GP riders are trying to get the bike stood up as soon as possible (sometimes sliding the bike in the process) so they can get on the power. This is where people talk about the 'Superbike riding style' vs the '250 riding style'.
However the size and weight of the bike has to be a factor, but since the current 1000's are not much bigger/heavier than the 600's I have to think a lot of it has to do with the power/torque.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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