1000cc - 200mph?

SoND · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Karma :

What would you need to do to a modern 1000cc sports bike to hit the 200mph mark?
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steveh · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :

a long stretch of road?

Steve.
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SoND · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Karma :

Is that a real 200 though?
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yzf750r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Karma :

Well NO speedo is accurate, but yes 190-200mph! Thumbs Up

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numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

No standard 1000cc would hit 200 you would probaby need a few mods first. Thumbs Up

yzf750r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Karma :

The ZX10R does 186mph as standard! Thumbs Up

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Fire_Eyes · Crazy Courier Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Karma :

20seconds?
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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Karma :

It would with a nitrous oxide system, but can,t see the engine lasting long.
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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

new fireblades can do 180 standard.(i guess anyway, there is a section in a magazine of a noob going 180mph in a day) few mapping tweaks and longer gearing im sure it could hit 200. maybe little more.

NC30UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Karma :

I think most have the power to do it, but not the gearing. They are after all designed for acceloration rather than top speed.

A brand new GSXR1000 with power commander, K&N, race can altered gearing and a long enough run up would get bloody close.

Fiddle inside the engine and they should do it with ease just like the WSB's do

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Bike said the MV F4 Tamburini (spelling?) might be good for 190mph - not sure if it's got the voluntary 186mph restriction?

Aerodynamics plays a big part at these speeds - not sure how much quicker the diminutive litre sportsbikes would go - the HM Plant Hondas managed a touch over 200mph at the North West and they're packing a fair bit more power than stock.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Power isn't the problem. Poor aerodynamics is the problem. Mr C has managed to get around 200mph from his ZX12R, and that is with just short of 190hp, which is within sight for a litre sports bike with some serious work. However a ZX12R has far better aerodynamics.

All the best

Keith
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

New zx10r's are supposed to be realy aerodynamic arent they?

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I heard its more like a van, and Im inclined to believe it.

After all, my bike has a power:weight ratio equivelant to a family car (1500kgs) having 450bhp. Yet my bike only does 120mph, so surely the car must be more aerodynamic...
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

Bikes cant be that aerodynamic afaik, otherwise they would not go round corners.

MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

I would have said that with the appropriate alteration to the gearing, cracking 200mph should be possible on a 1000cc sportsbike without suffering from aerodynamic problems. This is assuming the ride has the capability and nerve to manage to stay on the machine at that kind of speed.
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riichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Karma :

fix it to a busa, and it might Thumbs Up

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Busas are 1300cc Neutral

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Andrewc2oo5zx... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Karma :

my zxr 400 gets close at 110
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Quick look shows that the coefficient of drag for the ZX12R is 0.603 for the 12R and 0.561 for the Hayabusa.

For comparison the BMW M3 has a coefficient of drag of 0.33.

As you can see, bikes are pathetic for aerodynamics.

All the best

Keith
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