| Author | Message | ||
     T9r |
2004 XB12R weighing in. I took the bike over to the scale today. With a full tank of fuel and other fluids and the scale reading in increments of 10 lbs. Front: 240 lbs (front tire only on the scale) Rear: 220 lbs (rear tire only on the scale) Total weight: 460 lbs (whole bike only on the scale) There were 3 seperate weighings to confirm numbers, no math done to get any other number. (Message edited by t9r on September 18, 2006) | ||
| M1combat |
It doesn't "quite" work like that I don't think... I think it'll be a bit less than that if the whole bike was on the scale... I'm not certain though. | ||
| Bdabuell |
i'd agree...using that method there wouldn't be any way to isolate "front" weight from "rear" weight. Everything off the scale out as far as your pivot point (I'm assuming the wheel not on the scale) is going to contribute to some extent...so when you switch wheels it will contribute again and you'll have some overlap...how much I don't know | ||
| Microchop |
As long as the bike is level both times it shouldn't matter. | ||
| Sleez |
with ten pound increments, a few degrees in level won't matter much, as evidence by the updated post! | ||
| T9r |
Rolled the bike up to the scale. Yes, it was level. | ||
| Holling |
Most magazines put the XBs wet weight in that area, so that sounds accurate. | ||
| Lenb |
Interesting that there is more weight over the front wheel (52% vs 48%). Possiblly a reason why the XB is stable despite the short wheelbase and radical geometry. Anyone know what the weight distribution is on an average Japanese sportbike? |
