Can anyone tell me about the 919?
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Re: Can anyone tell me about the 919? (Venomous)
i can tell you its sold out. We were only getting one and its sold already.
I can tell you has the last gen 900RR motor with Fuel Injection. Its a simple simple machine. Weighs in at about 419 or so dry and will wipe the floor with the FZ1. Definatly a cool retro bike.
I can tell you has the last gen 900RR motor with Fuel Injection. Its a simple simple machine. Weighs in at about 419 or so dry and will wipe the floor with the FZ1. Definatly a cool retro bike.
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Re: Can anyone tell me about the 919? (NegativeLift)
"naked bikes" or "retro bikes" A more upright riding positions that is better for longer rides than a sprt bike, but you give up somethings. Like hardcore handling and power.
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Re: Can anyone tell me about the 919? (B-DIDDYR2K)
As said....'98 918cc Fireblade engine revised intake ports, cams and timing. Compression down, 4-2-1 fashion exhaust system with ugly covers all sticking out 112bhp/68lb ft of torque. '96 blade calipers, 43mm cartridge forks (probably reworked CBR6) its a parts bin special and with a bit of messing will be a really fun bike.
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Re: Can anyone tell me about the 919? (B-DIDDYR2K)
"naked bikes" or "retro bikes" A more upright riding positions that is better for longer rides than a sprt bike, but you give up somethings. Like hardcore handling and power.
on the one hand, there isint much use for 'hardcore handling' on the street...same for power, unless you like drag racing cages (i confess i do).
so i dont see much use for extra stiff suspensions, uncomfortable riding positions, and engines tuned to have peak torque at 10000+ rpm.
now, with the rational side of my brain out of the way...
it is cool to be riding around on the latest race replica machine that howls like a F1 car leaving every stoplight, and riding on a machine that has the lastest cutting edge features that make the squids say 'oooh' and 'aaah'
but, honestly...i dont think i could give up the comfort of my 'naked street bike' for more deadly performance and a suspension thats track tuned, but makes potholes think of your chiropractor.
Joe
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Re: Can anyone tell me about the 919? (falconGSR)
"naked bikes" or "retro bikes" A more upright riding positions that is better for longer rides than a sprt bike, but you give up somethings. Like hardcore handling and power.
i am a little torn on this subject though...
on the one hand, there isint much use for 'hardcore handling' on the street...same for power, unless you like drag racing cages (i confess i do).
so i dont see much use for extra stiff suspensions, uncomfortable riding positions, and engines tuned to have peak torque at 10000+ rpm.
now, with the rational side of my brain out of the way...
it is cool to be riding around on the latest race replica machine that howls like a F1 car leaving every stoplight, and riding on a machine that has the lastest cutting edge features that make the squids say 'oooh' and 'aaah'
but, honestly...i dont think i could give up the comfort of my 'naked street bike' for more deadly performance and a suspension thats track tuned, but makes potholes think of your chiropractor.
Joe
i am a little torn on this subject though...
on the one hand, there isint much use for 'hardcore handling' on the street...same for power, unless you like drag racing cages (i confess i do).
so i dont see much use for extra stiff suspensions, uncomfortable riding positions, and engines tuned to have peak torque at 10000+ rpm.
now, with the rational side of my brain out of the way...
it is cool to be riding around on the latest race replica machine that howls like a F1 car leaving every stoplight, and riding on a machine that has the lastest cutting edge features that make the squids say 'oooh' and 'aaah'
but, honestly...i dont think i could give up the comfort of my 'naked street bike' for more deadly performance and a suspension thats track tuned, but makes potholes think of your chiropractor.
Joe
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