Proof that blue ones are SLOW...

[Steve878]

This month's BIKE mag has a test of the bird against ZX-12 / Busa and ZZR-12.

For some reason the blue one tested only makes 135bhp and did no more than 161.5mph. :bang:

They described it as a bike that does everything well but is a bit bland because of that. Who are they kidding? If they'd have tested a red one it would have made all the difference and it would have won the test. :f

 

[Samster]

161mph - that's appalling..............blue's for hairdresser's!

Incidentally, which bike came out top?

 

[Steve878]

They reckoned the ZX12 was the most exciting ride, the busa and blackbird were kind of equal 2nd and the zzr-12 a bit too squishy and had crap styling.

They only seem to rate fastest = best in mags these days. They don't take into account stuff like comfort and fuel range and build quality which makes a big difference to actual ownership of a bike (as opposed to just going for a blast, then writing about it) :rant:

 

[Samster]

LOL - I was only pullin' your leg Steve - I've had a Bird and now ride a ZX12, the test has been scanned and is hosted here:

http://bikepics.plant-tec-municipal.co.uk/biketest.htm

Sorry I deserve a slap.

:-:

 

[Steve878]

Oh well I suppose someone has to be taken in by the journos! :} :} :}

 

[mal 97]

strange that! i had an indicated 164 down the back straight at a track day last year (indicated mind u) and i didnt get out of 4th gear. also last year an indicated 280k in italy two up,three suit cases and a tank bag. mind u there was no wind resistance as the blue paint is sooo shiney!!.

still at least this blue one made it over to sarfend in february.

 

[richard]

I got 163 on my sat nav, on the track of of cause sir..speedo was arround 180mph





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