Originally Posted by
ZeRo_c0oL@work
As I said before, I think people generally underestimate big bikes... It really does take a lot of power to take down something on that level.
As for the turbo'd Busa, if you're talking about the one I think you are, it's an extremely small turbo and at low boost (6-8psi, IIRC). There are several 300+ whp Hayabusa's locally, and in the surrounding area.
Larry run's 5.9-6.0 in the 1/8th naturally aspirated on a 1000cc bike.. and that's with a relatively poor 60ft with room for a lot of improvement. He's still kind of scared to really give it all it has. Then there's always the turbo 1300 that runs 5.3's consistently. These are not necessarily good examples, but I think they deserve a little more credit! lol
These bikes are underestimated because people see videos on the net of cars beating bikes. However, they mainly get beat at high speeds. Bikes, from 0-130 or so (Liter or less) are still fast as hell. Once they get over 130 is were they fall back like they hit a wall. Still, turbo busa's and bigger bikes don't hit that wall to 160 or so. Thats were these Vipers and Supras pull these bikes. Some earlier, but not below 100. Once you get at the horsepower mark to beat these bikes, under 100 your traction is non-existant, at least on the street.