General SBK Discussion Thread

[kinshuk.arya]

does anyone know the exact c.c. above which we cannot buy a legal superbike???

[justyhere]

Road Tax

I just have a question related to the road tax on SBKs. Eg: If an SBK is registered in MH and I want to use the same in Bangalore. Do I need to pay the road tax in Bangalore as well. Or is it just one time tax.

I heard that a bill was passed regarding this. That one time tax paid in any state is enough to use your ride anywhere in India.

Just want a clarification on this. Thanks

[raman sriharsha]

hi all
i am frm a small city of orissa called berhampur and few months back my friend had spotted a intruder here here are the pics





the one on the bike is setu a xbhp member not the owner

[sheelpriye]

YouTube - BMW S1000RR is king!

Japs aren't even in top 3

[csgup1]

Those bridgestones are pretty ordinary compared to the powers for grip but will give much better milege

[strider]

Pilot powers are fantastic in the wet. they are a sport/road tyre so are essentially a dual purpose tyre. however dont expect them to hold up as well in the wet as you do in the dry

Thanks man...

@strider
Try Bridgestone BT010. Not the right guy to comment here but I've heard good things about BT010 from some of my friends abroad. Again, not sure if it's available in India.

Yeah iam aware of the BT010, so the next tyre-change would be the bridgestones

[csgup1]

Pilot powers are fantastic in the wet. they are a sport/road tyre so are essentially a dual purpose tyre. however dont expect them to hold up as well in the wet as you do in the dry

[rachitkdogra]

The BMW S1000RR makes 190 ps at rear wheel!
So the engine must be producing atleast 200 ps of power!!

The BMW S1000rr makes 191 bhp at crank and around 183.1 at the rear wheel.

[nitrosatya]

The BMW S1000RR makes 190 ps at rear wheel!
So the engine must be producing atleast 200 ps of power!!

[csajal]

R1 is for pros like the two in that video... people who are so used to superbikes that they want more... Its a very nice bike, R1, but for people like me, who are not used to superbikes, fireblade makes you feel like you are pro at superbiking.... and the moment you hop on to R1, your pride comes crashing down..

@Fireblah
Very nicely put there Fireblah. Only a person who has experienced both the bikes can give such insight, and you are probably the best person to comment on the difference here!! Both the bikes have carved there own niche amongst bikers and the final say really rests on personal choice and ability to handle each of them.

But I'm pretty sure, that first riding the Fireblade and now riding the R1, you are a pro already

@strider
Try Bridgestone BT010. Not the right guy to comment here but I've heard good things about BT010 from some of my friends abroad. Again, not sure if it's available in India.

[strider]

I have a Michelin Pilot Power for my 08 R1, any idea how does the tyre behave in wet conditions(specifically during rains)?

The threads are in a good conditon and the bike has clocked around 5000kms on the same tyre...

Any suggestions on tyre which can be used in the wet and dry conditions, i have heard abt dual-purpose tyres but unaware of how effective they are?

[fireblah]

R1 is for pros like the two in that video... people who are so used to superbikes that they want more... Its a very nice bike, R1, but for people like me, who are not used to superbikes, fireblade makes you feel like you are pro at superbiking.... and the moment you hop on to R1, your pride comes crashing down..

[sheelpriye]

^^ this video is biased, not taking everything into account...

How can we believe you?

well, you can loan me both the bikes and i shall come out with replies

[rachitkdogra]

Thanks a lot guys for clearing things up!! I feel a lot well informed now

Well I've a weakness for the R1... inspite of it's uncivilized nature, I'll still choose it amongst others (unless the BMW S1000RR is in the scene)

Same is with Me. I have always loved and dreamed of R1 but now BMW S1000RR is latest crush. Although I have developed a thing for the Fireblade too.

[fireblah]

^^ this video is biased, not taking everything into account...