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just wondering what a kat 600 will do on 1/4 mile run
tried searching the web but couldn't find anything
tried searching the web but couldn't find anything
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Its performance is simliar to a sv650. 108 - 110 ish in quarter, once its corrected for air and hummidity. I think 12.0 - 12.2 for the time. Some one else will give you better numbers.Is Effingham a swear word? -
I searched and found 12.6 and 114 mph.
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I've found the following quarter mile statistics:
Katana 600
Quarter Mile: 12.25 seconds; Speed: 108.4 mph
SV650
Quarter Mile: 12.04 seconds; Speed: 107.2 mph
Katana 750
Quarter Mile: 11.52 seconds; Speed: 116.2 mph
All statistics are quoted from the same source (Motorcycle Consumer Reports test bike index.)"The secret to life is to keep your mind full and your bowels empty. Unfortunately, the converse is true for most people."
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those numbers are pretty good. I didn't think the kats were that fast. everyone is always telling me they are slow. mainly my brother he's got a busa. he just got his bike down to the upper 7 secounds.Comment
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upper 7's?
well...unless he is a pro...on a modded bike...he is yanking your chain.
Did anyone watch PINKS where the two turbo Busas were racing...MAN...they were FAST!
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I think I want to call bs at running in the 7's. You are talking super modified at that speed. Even for a busa, I find that very hard to believe.Originally posted by gpggnnnI don't have a short temper. I just have a quick reaction to bullshit.
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Well yeah, compared to a busa, just about any bike can be considered atleast somewhat slow.Originally posted by gpggnnn
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Well, it seems "everyone" thinks the Kan-o-tuna is a slow lumbering beast but if you compare it to other bikes, I think you'll give it a little more repect.Originally posted by gpggnnn
Yamaha YZF-R6 Year 2001
Quarter Mile: 10.59 seconds; Speed: 128.1 mph
GSX-R600 Year 2001
Quarter Mile: 10.60 seconds; Speed: 128.2 mph
Kawasaki Z-R7 Year 2000
Quarter Mile: 12.39 seconds; Speed: 105.4 mph
Ducati 900SS Year 1999
Quarter Mile: 11.74 seconds; Speed: 112.7 mph
Honda VFR800FI Year 2002
Quarter Mile: 11.21 seconds; Speed: 120.1 mph
Buell XB9R Firebolt Year 2002
Quarter Mile: 11.83 seconds; Speed: 115.67 mph
As you can see the Katanas may not be the fastest bikes on the road but they are not lagging terribly behind in terms of speed. In fact, I would argue that a rider's skill level will make a bigger difference in the quarter mile than the bike itself given how close these statistics are.
BTW, the Hayabusa statistics are as follows:
GSX-1300R Year 1999
Quarter Mile: 9.84 seconds; Speed: 142.8 mph
These figures are from the Motorcycle Consumer News test bike ratings."The secret to life is to keep your mind full and your bowels empty. Unfortunately, the converse is true for most people."
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Just remeber that all the 600 SS last year ran under 10.5 in the 1/4 and all had speeds 125+. So the kat being 1.5 sec and 15mph slower is slower. But I am glad I bought it since I would have died learning on a SS bike.
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What lb boost is he runnig? And what multi stage? Cuz other than that I call BS.Originally posted by gpggnnnLive Fast, Die Stupid
05 GSXR-1000 70000 miles
6.28 @ 122 in the 8th (short bike. 56")
5.90 @ 127 in the 8th (long bike. 62") Its still got more to go.Comment
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That episode kicked some serious ass........ I had a chuby the whole episode...hehDid anyone watch PINKS where the two turbo Busas were racing...MAN...they were FAST!Comment
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he got a turbo on it. and no its not bs. ive seen him race in newyork and new jersey. He got about 20 grand invested on that bike. plus its stretched out.Comment
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also he has been racing bikes for about 25 years. he is 44.Comment
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do not make a blanket statement like "he can get into the seven's" without QUALIFYING it with the fact it is turbo'd, stretched and the guy races....
You can't pull crap out of the air...we are pretty sharp on this site.....that is why we called BS.
Now that you stated the facts...really...it is moot...because you can not compare a stock Katana to a DRAG BUSA.Comment
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