Got smoked by a CBR 750
#23
A P-51 Mustang, incredible in its day, is no match for a modern jet fighter. A V-Twin, which is my favorite engine design due to the kind of power it puts out, takes many mods in order to win stop light races, if at all.
Fuel management, fuel injection, electronic ignition, twin cams, et al, a V-Twin is still basically just a slice of a radial engine. Biplanes, anyone?
Fuel management, fuel injection, electronic ignition, twin cams, et al, a V-Twin is still basically just a slice of a radial engine. Biplanes, anyone?
#24
Andrew Hines is also on a larger displacement bike than the metric bikes. His is roughly 2600cc while the inline 4's are only 1600cc. Also, when talking about Stock motorcycles, the metric bikes have the obvious advantage because they are running essentially race spec equipment stock but the Harleys are more built for cruising. Set-up a sporty with more race spec stuff similar to a metric inline 4 and you will get close to the performance but never equal. Somewhere after all the bowed up chests and big egos the laws of physics come into play and the winner will be the inline 4 design vs V-twin.
I bought my Sportster knowing what it was and what it is capable of and I am in no way going to race a sportbike, I have had plenty of them and know their capabilities.
#25
Multiple valves per cylinder mean more efficient fill.
Lighter weight means higher power to weight ratio.
All of this conspires against you. Your Harley doesn't have a chance against 'em.
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