General SBK Discussion Thread

[MAN_UTD]

Guys....spotted a bmw s1000rr at nariman point at evening 6.00....wasn,t loud.....and a busa (golden) at bandra west.....GLOBUS

[harishsangwan]

I wonder how many people own a CBR600rr or a R6 here?

[harishsangwan]

Where should one start looking to get a CBR600rr or R6? I searched the forum and all I see is people talking about most of the bikes being illegal and not worth the trouble.
I am a newbie when it comes to bike technology and all its features but I dont think thats a reason to not own a bigger bike. I have also been thinking of maybe the Ninja250r but somehow get this feeling that a 600cc will be better option.
As for the Hyosung GT650r and the Ninja 650r, they sure will be good bike and maybe value for money too but the idea of owning a R6 is too good to give up without even trying.

[xionite]

Where should one start looking to get a CBR600rr or R6? I searched the forum and all I see is people talking about most of the bikes being illegal and not worth the trouble.

there's an '05 Honda CBR 600 F4 up for auction.

Registration no.: MP12 BB 6532

you can find out more about the bike at the DRI office at new marine lines.

[harishsangwan]

@xionite: Thanks for the info mate. But as of now I am trying to develop my knowledge about these bikes and get to know about the legality issues. I will am gonna be busy for the next 3-4months and after that I will be onto it.
In what price range you think I can get one of these? Not exactly a CBR600 F but a CBR600rr or R6.

[Ghost11]

SBK accident

After seeing this video i feel kinda uncomfortable coz it seems that he just made a small mistake of giving a bit too much throttle and the bike just lost it. Those who think jumping from a 250 to a 1000 is easy must watch this.
Two questions
1.Is it this easy to lose control on a SBK i mean this could happen to anyone right?
2.Does having Traction control help in avoiding such situations?

YouTube - suzuki gsxr-1000 crash!!!

[Noor]

Thread approved and merged

[MACH50]

After seeing this video i feel kinda uncomfortable coz it seems that he just made a small mistake of giving a bit too much throttle and the bike just lost it. Those who think jumping from a 250 to a 1000 is easy must watch this.

And I am thinking to jump to 1200cc from 150cc, straight away !!!

Well it is a kind of irresponsible attitude to give the stick to the bike just after coming out of showroom.

One should practice riding the vehicle for atleast 300 kms in every possible situations before going past 4500rpms on this kind of bikes.

Good things come with perseverance and patience.

[<F.I>]

Life With A Superbike

Life with a superbike in India. Experiences shared by enthusiasts about their lives with their two wheeled marvels. Feel free to leave a comment or question. Tried starting a new thread for this but I think mods didn't approve , so felt this is the best place for posting.
Request all xbhpians to spread the word about this to friends and other xbhpians.
Thank You all

[vinbex]

well..bangalore has treated me so well w.r.t superbikes.in the past two weeks,have seen two ninjas,one cbr,one intruder,one R1 with some other superbike tailing him,and one ducati monster..!wow.......

[psych0hans]

After seeing this video i feel kinda uncomfortable coz it seems that he just made a small mistake of giving a bit too much throttle and the bike just lost it. Those who think jumping from a 250 to a 1000 is easy must watch this.
Two questions
1.Is it this easy to lose control on a SBK i mean this could happen to anyone right?
2.Does having Traction control help in avoiding such situations?

It's quiet simple, don't try to run before you've learnt to walk... My first bike is a ninja 250r, not because I can't afford to buy a bigger one(moniteraly), but because I can't afford to buy a bigger one, according to my skill level... If you transition from a 150 - 250/400 - 600/1000 I don't see you having any problems... Cheers!!!

[Samarth 619]

It's quiet simple, don't try to run before you've learnt to walk... My first bike is a ninja 250r, not because I can't afford to buy a bigger one(moniteraly), but because I can't afford to buy a bigger one, according to my skill level... If you transition from a 150 - 250/400 - 600/1000 I don't see you having any problems... Cheers!!!

I think the concept of power and grip is quite simple for most bikers to understand. A wise biker can go from 150 to 1000 straight and live beyond it. I can give many examples, Rohit Giri being one of them.

The thing is that while riding a smaller bike, you lose grip mostly while panic braking. When using Sbk's, just add that panic acceleration may also cause a loss of grip.

High performance results in tyre being under pressure, at the limits of grip. I remember being pillion to an RD 350, and its MRF Zapper tyres sliding and squealing like an injured dog!


Personally, if I have an Sbk later, I won't take it beyond 10% throttle and 3000 rpm on any surface, except the tarmac. No, not even on cemented roads.

[Karthik2501]

Guys Are there any videos in youtube that compare Panigale and R1? i searched a lot couldnt find one but saw one between Rsv4 and R1..! And Why does the Ducati sound very different from R1 and Gixer? I dont know why even after seeing and reading lots about Ducati and Aprilia My mind is always full of Yamaha.. May be I have become an Yamaha Maniac after owning The BABY R1..

[prateek2210]

Guys Are there any videos in youtube that compare Panigale and R1? i searched a lot couldnt find one but saw one between Rsv4 and R1..! And Why does the Ducati sound very different from R1 and Gixer? I dont know why even after seeing and reading lots about Ducati and Aprilia My mind is always full of Yamaha.. May be I have become an Yamaha Maniac after owning The BABY R1..

No idea about comparo video but regarding sound, DUcatis are L Twin engine whereas R1 and GSXRs are Inline 4, thats where the sound differs

[tanay]

I have found this excellent article on the 1967 GP motorcycle Honda RC 174 (300cc, 6 cylinder):

Honda RC174 Six Motorcycyle - Motorcyclist Magazine

Do go through the entire article. Its worth it.