| Author | Message | ||
     Bcordb3 |
ttp://dsc.discovery.com/cars/top-10/fastest-street -legal-motorcycles/intro.html#mkcpgn=emdsc1 | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
http://dsc.discovery.com/cars/top-10/fastest-stree t-legal-motorcycles/intro.html | ||
| Glitch |
Interesting... * Top Speed: 160 mph (257.5 km/h) * 1,125cc * V-Twin engine * Dual overhead cam * 8 valves I guess H-D just thought it wasn't heavy enough | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
"This is the now-defunct Buell's late-to-the-party entry in the super bike field. Reports of the bike's performance were largely positive. While the engine note could never be mistaken for a Japanese competitor, the Harley-Davidson V-Twin engine produced respectable low-end, off-the-line power and handled higher speeds with aplomb and dignity — though with the traditional V-Twin vibration. With its ties to Harley, a traditional cruising icon, the Buell 1125R mixes track chops and tour capabilities in equal measure. In essence, the bike could be ridden for hundreds of miles to a race track with no issues, and then whipped around the course with equal assurance. This is not the fastest super bike on the list, but it may combine the best of both worlds for riders who want both speed and style in a bike. " LOL | ||
| Americanmadexb |
Although nice to be mentioned, it couldn't even get it right. Last I checked it wasn't a H-D engine on the 1125's | ||
| Americanmadexb |
Beat me too it! | ||
| Ducbsa |
They seemed to say the Aprilia was British.  | ||
| No_rice |
this is the fastest bike... http://dsc.discovery.com/cars/top-10/fastest-stree t-legal-motorcycles/01.html and there description of riding it is pretty good! it will defiantly weed out the skittish when it comes to seeing if you can keep the throttle pinned longer then anyone else... it is my kind of ride! | ||
| Danger_dave |
Bwahaahaha. I've tried doing top 10's and completely run out of steam at 5 or 6 too. | ||
| Danger_dave |
I'd use/add: Mach 4 Kawasaki. CB750 K1 The Z900 Kawasaki Laverda Jota And maybe that Screamin' Eagle factory drag bike' | ||
| Gregtonn |
"It's true! I saw it on Discovery Channel." 1. The Duc 1098 is a 16 valve in line 4 or an L twin depending if you read the spec sheet or the text. 2. The Aprilia is a Brit bike. 3. The Buell 1125 uses an H-D engine. G | ||
| Stirz007 |
Top speed 160? I thought it was more like 176... (anyone know - stock bike?). Always good to see positive Buell press, though. | ||
| 86129squids |
SOFA KING WE TODD ED | ||
| 07xb12ss |
im pretty sure someone had a video of 176 on a dyno. ive done 160 on mine, it had some left in it, but it was creepin lol | ||
| Hootowl |
Its a shame an "educational" channel can't get their facts together. I'm familiar enough with some fields to spot errors in their science and nature programming, so when I watch a show about something I don't know much about, I always wonder how much BS I'm being fed. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
The Royal Enfield just missed the cut...... at 341st on the list. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
What about the Ural Turbo w/factory fog kit?? I can't believe it didn't make it!! | ||
| Poppinsexz |
176 on a dyno doesn't account for wind resistance which will suck up HP. | ||
| Froggy |
It will hit the rev limit in 6th, unless you are a total fat ass. | ||
| Bob_thompson |
"176 on a dyno doesn't account for wind resistance which will suck up HP." No truer words were spoken then that. Ask anyone who has ridden the speed trials at Bonneville or anywhere else. After a certain speed areodynamics are worth as much or more then pure H.P. After chucking the stock fairing on my turboed BMW boxer R100RS back in '85 and going with a Yamaha TZ 750 full fairing I gained 10 mph without doing a thing with boost or tuning. Areo baby!  | ||
| 86129squids |
SWEEEEEEET photo! Still got the old airhead? Givin me ideas- I've got an 82 R65 with the factory option Quicksilver fairing, trying to sell, looking for excuses NOT to sell... it's the bike I learned Deal's Gap on, passed many a squid on that thing...  (Message edited by 86129squids on August 10, 2010) | ||
| Bcordb3 |
You have a classic that looks like it is good shape, how much are you asking for the bmeer? | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
The Yamaha R1 has A focus on "mass centralization" wish my bike had that.. | ||
| Ezblast |
LOL - go ride! EZ | ||
| Barker |
Mine hit 172 on the dyno. 6th/Redline. I hope to be @ Maxton next spring. (Message edited by barker on August 10, 2010) | ||
| Midknyte |
Heh heh. For a fleeting moment HD had two bikes on that top ten list... F*cktards | ||
| U4euh |
Barker- if you make Maxton let me know, I am 30 minute away. Hell you can stay here if you need a place! | ||
| Pwnzor |
Am I reading this right? Are they trying to say a Hayabusa is the fastest production bike? L-O-freaking-L | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
I am not sure they are putting them in any particular order since the first page is of the Busa and the Y2k is the Last page with a range of other bikes in between. | ||
| Sifo |
I was trying to figure out the order too. If in order they would normally count down to the fastest, but I don't think I would put the 1125 at #2, no disrespect intended. I think they must be in a random order. |
