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Posted: 07/03/05
11:28 AM
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Is there a substial difference between the European Hayabusa or ZX-12R and there American counter parts, ie top speed? ![]() Thanks for all the help! ![]()
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Posted: 07/03/05
07:12 PM
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None that I am aware of. The Eurocrats forced the 186 mph top speed limit on everyone.... The 'Busa is supposed to be torqier than the 12. I think the 12 might handle slightly better since it had a minor make over in '02 or '03...
Chris
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RedRocket
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Posted: 07/03/05
07:40 PM
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No there isn't. Back in the day...Suzuki and Kawi were off to a pretty good battle to see who could hold the title as the "Fastest production" sportbike. It was back and forth for a couple years until the government stepped in. They informed the manufacturers to "Govern" the top speed of the bikes or they (govt) would step in a do it for them. Soooo, that is why the bikes topped out at 300 KPH (roughly 187 MPH).
They are both massive machines but I have to hand it to Kawasaki for giving the Hayabusa competition with 100 less CC's. ![]()
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Posted: 07/04/05
10:11 AM
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SO if I want to go fast and still have fun then the bike I should chuse is? Is ther a real difference in there handling?
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Posted: 07/04/05
08:27 PM
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Zx-12R. And yes, there is a real difference.
Ditch the 200 rear tire on the 12R, replace it with the 190
and the bike will 'feel' 50 lbs lighter-run with the 600's
and 1000's in the tight stuff, smoke them in the sweepers
and straights. Provided you have the necessary skill sets.
http://www.zx-12r.org
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