12 year old 600cc CBR vs New 750 katana

[MiloDK]

I saw an episode of Top Gear, where they took old supercars, and tested them on a dyno.

A 20 year old maserati, had lost about 100hp during that period. (if i remember it right)

After that my friend felt a sudden need to tell me that his old CBR still was faster than mine.

We haven't done a drag race, yet... But when we do, on which bike would you bet your money?

The new 750cc BLACK katana
or
The 12 year old 600cc red/white CBR that has severe roadrash on the right side. (hehe)

(drag race will be done on a closed street of course)

[thetable]

Why not do it at the DRAG STRIP? You know where they have lights and timers and preset distances and staff and probably even an ambulance should something happen.

Personally I would challenge him to a race after a nice five or six hour ride and see who wins. At that point, he should be too tired and sore to want to twist the throttle.

On a somewhat related note... I <3 Top Gear.

[alze]

best top gear ever was where they went to the states - especially the southern states and the cars broke down at the gas station ahaha...

[thetable]

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[Imagin]

Okay lets break this race down by paper only

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_600_f3_1995.php

vs.

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_katana_750_2006.php

Now for those that dont wanna check the links lets do the quick breakdown

F3 has
100hp
46lb ft
407lbs (dry)

750 Katana
90hp
(cant find the torque but ill put it at somewhere close to the F3)
465lbs (dry)

More weight, less HP, so long as the guy riding the F3 knows how to ride the bike straight.... The 750 will get left behind stock for stock.

[87vert]

Okay lets break this race down by paper only

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_600_f3_1995.php

vs.

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_katana_750_2006.php

Now for those that dont wanna check the links lets do the quick breakdown

F3 has
100hp
46lb ft
407lbs (dry)

750 Katana
90hp
(cant find the torque but ill put it at somewhere close to the F3)
465lbs (dry)

More weight, less HP, so long as the guy riding the F3 knows how to ride the bike straight.... The 750 will get left behind stock for stock.

that is if the f3 is actually making that much and the riders are the same weight, if the f3 rider is 250 and the kat rider is 120 it will make a huge difference.

[MiloDK]

Okay lets break this race down by paper only

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_600_f3_1995.php

vs.

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_katana_750_2006.php

Now for those that dont wanna check the links lets do the quick breakdown

F3 has
100hp
46lb ft
407lbs (dry)

750 Katana
90hp
(cant find the torque but ill put it at somewhere close to the F3)
465lbs (dry)

More weight, less HP, so long as the guy riding the F3 knows how to ride the bike straight.... The 750 will get left behind stock for stock.

So youre saying that the CBR will still have 100hp after 12 years of beating?

[Imagin]

Breaking it down by PAPER ONLY!!

And its possible for the CBR to still make near or over its claimed HP from the factory. Carbon build up in an engine can cause the compression ratio to go up keepin the power up there (albeit not for a good reason)

ON PAPER the F3 wins.

[katman05]

It also depends on the riders ability, I'd say it would be a good race but I'll put my money on the Kat.

[chinto]

equal riders on each machine, the CBR will win.


At least you'll be comfortable while you lose though.

[alze]

ok lets be fair - on the drag strip the CBR might win
But then do a big tour full of twistys 2hr+ ride.. I reckon the Kat will win that, and if not a video watching the cbr rider get off and walkign like john wayne will be worth coming 2nd...

[katanapr3]

CBR takes the win.

[chinto]

ok lets be fair - on the drag strip the CBR might win
But then do a big tour full of twistys 2hr+ ride.. I reckon the Kat will win that, and if not a video watching the cbr rider get off and walkign like john wayne will be worth coming 2nd...

Not a chance...the CBR will win in a 30 second ride, or a 2 hr + ride. Have you ever ridden a CBR? They are pretty comfy too, so no John Wayne syndrome.

[alze]

heh - cant say i have to be honest - i do like the looks of them, but like my kat

[MikeM]

I "upgraded" (and i use that loosely) from a kat 750 to an F3.
Both were mid 90's, the F3 was a little faster and had better brakes but I actually liked the handling of the katana better.