Just curious if anyone has any stories from the road and what bike or car you went up against. I just got my bike so I'm in the break-in stage and can't really drive it past 5000 RPM. How fast is this bike compared to say like a new camaro or corvette? I wanna know what I'm capable of
Anybody ever go out racing with this bike?
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I don't think there are any tracks that allow cars and bikes on it at the same time. This one will do one or the other: Welcome to VIRginia International Raceway
Saw a couple of youtube vids of busa's racing cars at the track... but if you're going to the track, you'll likely be racing non-stock cars, and could have issues.
Somewhere on here somebody posted our performance numbers, something like 0-60 in 3.9sec, 1/4 in the mid 12s
Somewhere on here somebody posted our performance numbers, something like 0-60 in 3.9sec, 1/4 in the mid 12s
Like dart said, the bike is capable of those numbers, now what your capable of I don't know, just be safe out there this bike is plenty fast and forgiving.
P.S. If you want to see how fast it is you could join us for this: http://www.meetup.com/rocketscience/ideas/296434/
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FZ6Rgurl
I raced a mustang GT500 and a regular mustang GT and I beat them both. I believe it was just under a quarter mile. Basically from one light to another. By the time the GT500 was shifting into third, I was just getting to the red line in first gear. The poor regular GT could keep up.
dannymac702
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Went head to head with a Harley V-Rod from a red light. Was pretty much even until 85 mph when we had to back off because of a red light up ahead.
We probably would have had another go at it but the Las Vegas Metro officer (on duty and on his Harley) put an end to our fun at that red light.
We probably would have had another go at it but the Las Vegas Metro officer (on duty and on his Harley) put an end to our fun at that red light.
The bike in stock trim, with a good rider, is capable of high 12's or low 13's in the 1/4 mile. There are a lot of factors involved, including traction, altitude at which the run is made, tuning, and most importantly, rider.
This bike will beat most stock production automobiles, but of course, there are a few high performance cars out there that can still beat it.
And I am sure you did not mean drag racing vehicles on the street, because, frankly, that just disrespects our little motorcycle world, and is just plain dangerous. I, unfortunately, have seen way too many fatals on the street, as a result of illegal drag racing on the street. Most of them were innocent people, who were just driving legally and got caught up in someone else's mayhem.
If most cars beat you... Well maybe it's you . I know in the bike world our FZ6R isn't all that fast, but to say that most cars are faster is just dumb.
Heineken, you beat me to it... but I'll add-
wow, your first post and you say "most" cars will beat us?
2010 Ford Mustang GT - First Test - Motor Trend
2010 Chevy Camaro SS: 0-60 in 4.6 Seconds
hmm, I didn't know "most" cars are quicker than these two sports cars...., should I do some more searching? Last I checked, until you got up to the Porsche level of sports car, or heavily modified tuner (yes, they are out there, and we are not as fast), our bike is pretty fast compared to "most" cars....
Having said that, and shown the numbers... unless you are on a track or private property, don't race on the street. Someone revs their car next to you, just sit and grin knowing what you have (remember the dodge commercial with the guy who leaves his lady? yeah).
SiGPiGomer
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I have lined up with bikes and cars in the past. It just depends. I havent had a car beat me yet. I havent had a car even stay close to me. The one person that could even keep up with me was my buddy in his supercharged cobra mustang. When I have lined up with other bikes around my area, it all just depends. Older bikes in the 600 class I will usually beat almost all the time. New bikes in the 600 class, I mine as while not bother because they just blow right by me. For instances, my buddy has a 2006 GXR 750 and he gave me a head start and still blew by me when I hit 80 and he was riding a wheelie. But like everyone else said, be careful and dont get caught. Its not worth it. I got a ticket the second week I got my bike while racing, but thankfully the cop only gave me a 10 over ticket. Which is a lot better than what I should have got. Again, just be very careful if you choose to race other people
lol i agree its slow but its good to start off with but since it was so easy to ride it gets your confidence up to try a SS600
I have a feeling that you probably don't actually own an FZ6R.
now that's funny! Maybe he got an import from Australia....
I think most cars with thousands of dollars worth of aftermarket on them. It is still a bike so of course it's going to be faster than your riced out civics etc
The main competition is the Ninja 650R and SV650, as that's where our bike is closest to.
Seriously if you want to drag then go and buy a Hayabusa. Motorcycles aren't just good at being fast in a straight line it's also cornering.
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FZ6Rgurl
If you hated the FZ6R so much why did you join this forum? Maybe you accidently bought a moped? I just can't believe someone is ragging on our bike.
Good post, made me laugh. Cheers mate keep the jokes comin :rof: