View Full Version : Whats your Top end (so far)
So how far have you pushed your bike on the Strip/Track :wink:
weegaz22
16-07-03, 11:55 AM
ive had an indicated 132mph it was still going higher but i needed to slow down for a fast approaching bend(ahem... the end of the drag strip/runway), it was pretty near the redline on the rev counter as well
stevie69p
16-07-03, 01:25 PM
not on an sv, but had an indicated 180mph on an unrestricted Kwak zx10 a few years ago.....redline in top gear
I have seen 136mph on the clocks (obviously not what it is actually doing), not sure where the revs were, too scared to look though I think it was pretty much near the red. I wasn't being very aerodynamic and I am a bit scared so it may have gone faster :lol:
Benji
132 mph on my 1999 svs, would have gone alittle faster, but it was a stuggle to get it that fast :lol: upto 120 is no problems :D
Habitual
16-07-03, 04:21 PM
As in my other thread, 128 on a 03 SV.
Treacle
16-07-03, 05:08 PM
Well my old sv I had just over 140 bouncing off the redline and with my new svthou I had an indicated 174 almost bouncing off the red line.
But obviously Im lying through my teeth :wink:
Just in case.
I got over 120mph on the SV and 200kph+ on my CBR250R!! :D
SteveNZ
04-02-04, 05:53 AM
I suspect my SV needs some serious tuning or something, it doesn't seem to want to go quicker than about 120MPH. (Indicated 183Kph, plenty of road left but the numbers stayed put :(
130mph on my SK2 with a bit more left in her :riding:
Anonymous
04-02-04, 08:03 AM
130 when I had the bike only a couple of weeks (it was run in) but the petrol light started flashing and I had not seen it before (as I always filled up before going out on the bike, no matter what the mileage) anyway this light started flashing and I thought it was the crash and die light and slowed down, only once I slowed down and was able to have a good look that I realised what it was - doh :oops:
150mph on the back of my husband's blackbird on a motorway near Bristol.
Well at my local track *cough m25 cough* i have had a tad under the 140 mark. That was downhill with a following hurricane, but i was 16 and a hlf stone....poor bike :lol:
As for max speed on any bike, 165 whilst test riding a SVThou
DisclaimerI do not condone this behaviour and all was in the name of research and to make sure that the bike didn't contraveine statutory rights
Just over 130 indicated, it shakes abit at that speed.
This speed was of course obtained on a private road. :wink:
(No insects were harmed during the making of this speed test) :shock:
Dirty Baz
04-02-04, 09:32 AM
126 in my Punto HGT. ok, it's not a bike but................it's still kinda good and......................I'll get my coat.
An indicated 133 on my naked K2 - nose between the clocks, arms and legs wrapped around the bike. With a long enough road maybe another 2-3 mph.
Interestingly with the standard can I only got 126 but as soon as I had a Remus Granp Prix fitted the top end power definitely increased.
Having just been nicked at 97 and with an impending six points coming my way I've decided to keep to around 90 (only three points see?).
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RenamedMonkey
04-02-04, 10:00 AM
125mph - on the way to the Speed Workshop after I'd been caught on a Gatso 3 weeks earlier.
Thought I was going to be late you see... I was 20 minutes early :shock:
Irony in the air? :lol:
graycat
04-02-04, 10:22 AM
148mph indicated on a strip *cough A1 cough* without hitting the redline
probably could have sueezed another few mph, but it was getting scary. anyway, who puts a roundabout in the middle of a drag strip?!?!? i mean serioulsy now!
now, where's my daytona gone? i'll see what she'll do ;) lol
Tim.
the_runt69
04-02-04, 10:30 AM
As I only pootle up the Old kent Road on mine, managed 90 on the way home on a Sunday Morning, all lights in my favour then you get the last at red :cry:
H
well, i've decided to give you all a laugh and admit that i've hit(on the clock mind) 68mph! on my yamaha maxster 125 scooter! i didnt know wether to laugh or cry.....
I hope this has brightened up everyones morning
137 on the 'track' and not redlining, bottled it.
650 SK3
120 on my old Divvy (bless her!)
firestarter
04-02-04, 10:56 AM
Well, I thought I'd been pretty sensible and stayed below a ton, but my GPS seems to think that it's been travelling at a max of 118 (and its only ever been on my bike). Goodness knows what the clocks read, 'cos the GPS is totally accurate and I'd expect the clock to read more. Probably a momentary overtaking blip...
Gets a bit draughty on a naked over 95 (especially since I'm not exactly aerodynamic) so I'm not expecting to be breaking any speed records...
weegaz22
04-02-04, 11:05 AM
after my last post on this i have seen an indicated 145mph, the bike didnt want to go past it, this was on a downward slope
Warren Isaacs
04-02-04, 11:12 AM
...this was on a downward slope
Jeez! You sure it wasn't a ski slope?
Cheers
Warren
weegaz22
04-02-04, 11:26 AM
...this was on a downward slope
Jeez! You sure it wasn't a ski slope?
Cheers
Warren
nope just a slight decline that helped the engine to more or less hit the limiter(didnt hit it but wasnt far off it), had seen 132 ish before, thats probably where the power started to drop off and wouldnt pull any further, the decline will have helped the engine pull to near the redline
JonToms
04-02-04, 11:30 AM
Managed 125mph on a three lane bit of erm :shock: road.......
Decided that that was too fast for me, that and the crap ogk lid i had at the time felt like it was trying to come off my head. :evil:
:evil: :evil:
weegaz22
04-02-04, 11:32 AM
Managed 125mph on a three lane bit of erm :shock: road.......
Decided that that was too fast for me, that and the crap ogk lid i had at the time felt like it was trying to come off my head. :evil:
:evil: :evil:
same here, the chin bar of my AGV was pushing right against my face, and if i sat up a little ,the wind would catch under it and i could feel it lifting off
firestarter
04-02-04, 11:34 AM
:plod: Right, 'yer all nicked! :!: [-X
weegaz22
04-02-04, 11:35 AM
:plod: Right, 'yer all nicked! :!: [-X
you'll never take me alive copper :wink: :wink: anyway it was all on my own personal dragstrip :lol: :lol:
JonToms
04-02-04, 11:37 AM
same here, the chin bar of my AGV was pushing right against my face, and if i sat up a little ,the wind would catch under it and i could feel it lifting off[/quote]
Bit un-nerving eh!
Chopped that lid in for a nice new arai astro j, supposed to be a much more balanced lid (thanks to Lee and Ben for press ganging me into this purchase :wink: )
130 in france on my 600 bandit - not tried much on the SV - will wait until I get on a track before I try anything - like my licence too much (and need it!)
SNIKPOH
04-02-04, 11:59 AM
On my 01 SVS needle was just past the 130 mark on my local drag strip "cough A45 cough" not a car in sight mind you, wouldn't dream of that. still had a few more revs but thats more than fast enough for me, still cleaning the stains from paints :oops: .
As I only pootle up the Old kent Road on mine, managed 90 on the way home on a Sunday Morning, all lights in my favour then you get the last at red :cry:
H
Really?? Apprently you can get 105 :shock: from the last set of lights to the speed camera. Gets a bit hairy on the brakes...apprently, so i was told
:plod: Right, 'yer all nicked! :!: [-X
But i wasnt wearing a dark visor and my number plate is or regulation size! Oh well, the drugs are up me **** :shock:
firestarter
04-02-04, 12:19 PM
Oh well, the drugs are up me **** :shock:
:shock: :-& Thank god I'm not actually a copper!
Nick762
04-02-04, 12:22 PM
About 103 one summer evening on the A21 shortly after I got the bike. It was a case of nice clear bit of road, no Old Bill in sight, lets see if I can make three figures... OK, been there, done it, point proven and pull back into inside lane to let all the cages who had been tailgateing me go past....
Millsy99
04-02-04, 12:26 PM
Firestarter
I didn't know they did a black K3?
RenamedMonkey
04-02-04, 12:36 PM
Firestarter
I didn't know they did a black K3?
Naked version had the choice of black 8)
Millsy99
04-02-04, 12:37 PM
Of course it did, I forgot.
Just thinking that the SVS would look cool in black
RenamedMonkey
04-02-04, 12:41 PM
Of course it did, I forgot.
Just thinking that the SVS would look cool in black
It does 8)
126 on the naked bandit chasing Joe up the Track *ahem M1*
It's amazing but over 110 it actually becomes benificial to hide behind the speedo & rev counter for wind deflection! Course shortly after I slowed down from this attempt and hit the brakes There was a bang from the rear of the bike as the caliper hit the swing arm :shock:
Needless to say didn't bother looking for the missing torque arm bolt and invested in some threadlok! :roll: :riding:
A nudge under 130 on the test track (AhemmmM9...)
My jacket started climbing up my back and exposing my builders bum at this point, but I am damned if I am using the grimly named Crotch Strap on my HG jacket... I LIKE my testes in one piece thanks!
weegaz... what's the rough location *cough, cough* of this downhill test track you mention... just I remember seeing 140 on the speedo of my Pug 306 on a certain downhill "test track", six lanes wide, south of Glasgow...
ronnus
Try as I might I don't seem to be able to get over 130.
I've just bought an '01 S & thought it would have more go than this to be honest.
It was wet & very windy so maybe that's what was holding me back?
RenamedMonkey
04-02-04, 01:23 PM
Try as I might I don't seem to be able to get over 130.
I've just bought an '01 S & thought it would have more go than this to be honest.
It was wet & very windy so maybe that's what was holding me back?
Could be that the bike needs a look over. If you bought it privately I'd get a service done straight away, you'll never know how the bike was previously looked after. Could be that the jets are out, ports need clearing*, air filter might need replacing - all these things will effect the performance of the bike.
*Disclaimer: Rambling, and could be wrong, hopefully someone will correct me if this is the case! :D
weegaz22
04-02-04, 01:24 PM
weegaz... what's the rough location *cough, cough* of this downhill test track you mention... just I remember seeing 140 on the speedo of my Pug 306 on a certain downhill "test track", six lanes wide, south of Glasgow...
ronnus
that sounds like the very test track i was talking about :lol: me and jason went down the clyde valley tourist route then came back up on the motorway where we encountered the "testing area" it was quite wide (couldnt see how many lanes there was due to the millenium falcon-esque hyperdrive effect :lol: )
weegaz22
04-02-04, 01:28 PM
Try as I might I don't seem to be able to get over 130.
I've just bought an '01 S & thought it would have more go than this to be honest.
It was wet & very windy so maybe that's what was holding me back?
depends on your size and weight as well, if you are a big bloke there will be more aerodynamic drag, i am an ickle fella so a can hide in the slipstream that the fairing provides pretty well(until i stick my head up and become decapitated due to the helmet catching the wind :lol: )
Slenver
04-02-04, 02:02 PM
Just over 140 on a very long, straight and slightly downhill..... um track.
Decided after a bit that I should check my mirrors for any pursuing... track marshalls...... took an age to get out from under the protection of my screen, and couldn't see anything in the vibrating mirrors either. And my screen trim came off...
couldn't see anything in the vibrating mirrors either. And my screen trim came off...
It's noo good Jim, She just Canna take any moore!
I'll get me coat :D
Nakid sv good for about 125, i think a little screen and tailwind may see 130 go. Any other nakid owners confirm this??
BUT,
GSXR600 saw 155 go past and whilst on a track (no actually :wink: ) as a passenger a Ferrari 365GTB Boxer took me past 180. Feels very quick (wouldn't fancy it on a bike though - all those 'Busa nutters!!)
RenamedMonkey
04-02-04, 02:19 PM
couldn't see anything in the vibrating mirrors either. And my screen trim came off...
It's noo good Jim, She just Canna take any moore!
I'll get me coat :D
No, no, I like it :lol: I have this image of....there I go again...never mind...
benHallowes
04-02-04, 02:21 PM
seen about 130 in my local speed testing ground, on my 99 'S', still had a bit more to go too...
gonna change me plugs and air filter asap, cos i know they're in need of a change! should be able to get a bit more then!
:oops: actually, i need my license more than the erm, kudos of hitting 140... :oops:
6 pts already (and another 3 in the post methinks :cry: :cry: :cry: )
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6 pts already (and another 3 in the post methinks :cry: :cry: :cry: )
Comiserations, Having troubble spotting grey boxes or are these courtesy of actual traffic cops :?: (I belive we still have a budget for real cops on the roads, correct me if you know different) :wink:
Anonymous
04-02-04, 03:48 PM
Not very fast as I'm running in and I'm a girl (apologies to the real girls). It did seem very easy at 85 tho......I am running in! Anyhow, Im sure I'll go a bit faster but I'm not to bothered about being branded a Candy Ass as long as I'm having fun.
Been up to 40 so far. Maybe when I venture out of town I'll be able to jack it up to 50 or so. :twisted:
:^o
RenamedMonkey
04-02-04, 03:57 PM
Been up to 40 so far. Maybe when I venture out of town I'll be able to jack it up to 50 or so. :twisted:
You Rebel Cronos :wink:
Well I've managed a 140 on the speedo and 130 two up...
But I've got nine points and I have nothing more to say...
128 two up - me on the back and I won't incriminate the rider - like it would be hard to guess!
Grinch - I've just wasted half an hour looking at your avatar - it's kind of hypnotic. Why?!
chazzyb
04-02-04, 04:49 PM
I'm not into speed per se, (stating the bleedin' obvious) I regard high top end speed as a by-product of hard acceleration, which is highly addictive. I don't go out to try and go as fast as I can, but if I blast away from a set of lights, or manage to overtake a car I've been stuck behind, I find it's rather too easy to hit 90 or so before I back off. If I'm on the motorway (not often) I'll cruise at 70ish. Having a naked SV, albeit with a screen, it's too bloody windy going any faster for any period of time.
128 two up
Dang, I've only managed 115 two-up. Mrs jonboy was on the back and we hit a big bump on the way at just over 100 which launched her at least six inches above the pillion seat and I heard this muffled scream from behind. Needless to say when we stopped I got a right roasting! :oops: :lol:
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launched her at least six inches above the pillion seat
More Bungees needed to keep the pillion on then? Not like you to skimp on the essentials Greg :lol:
Only around 100mph myself (clear straight, not mastered cornering yet :roll: ) ... just starting out, not bad I thought.
Have reached 155mph pillion on a fireblade though, god it rocked my world! :notworthy:
haggis.hunter
04-02-04, 05:23 PM
done over 160mph 2 up on hyabusa with my mate.....i had a rucksack on and felt like i was going to be pulled of the back of the bike bloody nightmare at least he had a pair of handle bars to hold on to i had the grab rail
also witnesed him doing 200mph on the straight coming back from balloch :shock:
On the SV I had around 138, and 142 while slipstreaming another bike (it makes a hell of a difference).
Once had 95 mph on a modded TZR 125 and yesterday I got 172 on a GSXR750 at an undisclosed purpose build strip.
chazzyb
04-02-04, 06:46 PM
Eeh, that were nuthing: I seen 270 on't clock of NSU Quickly, oop hill, with head wind, two-up, dog running behind on't lead. Still got 760 miles to the gallon o' petrol.
[FX: Waves willy]
PS. Sorry
141-200 Bloody hell whats in your SV!
996cc ;)
I had an indicated 125 on my naked k3. It would've gone faster but my neck was getting longer by the second!! In fact I only went that fast to overtake my mate on his fazer and slow him down because of aforementioned neck.This was obviously bull**** and I would never dream of doing more than 70 in real life on the road. :D
madjohn
04-02-04, 07:57 PM
Nakid sv good for about 125, i think a little screen and tailwind may see 130 go. Any other nakid owners confirm
Got a indercated 130 coming back from WSB at brands in 02.
Got a 154 out of SV thou, More to come but bottled it.
on my svs 135mph and on a zx9r 160mph with plenty left but it was not my bike so i slowed down a bit.
how the hell do you look at your clocks at that speed? I think i've done not much short of 100mph on an unrestricted AR125, but I couldn't take my eyes off the road to confirm it!
As for the SV, i've done a staggering 45mph :(
Ok to an indicated 125 but after that i takes an eternity to go any faster, it hardly seemed worth carrying on, especially when your mates **** off into the distance!
only got 120 out of mine :(
but shes Japanese and restricted on the clocks so dont think thats bad really :?
Anonymous
04-02-04, 11:30 PM
also witnesed him doing 200mph on the straight coming back from balloch :shock:
that wouldnt be the A82 to Dumbarton would it :?:
SVTONYB
04-02-04, 11:35 PM
On the 6 lane drag strip :wink: clock showing between 145 and 150 on my BLACK SVS, my mate alongside on his blade was showing 152(digital)...... and it didn't redline....T.
haggis.hunter
05-02-04, 01:00 PM
nutty tart wrotethat wouldnt be the A82 to Dumbarton would it
how you guess hazel just one of those roads you need to crack it open on!!! :twisted: the devil made me do it!!
had 151 out of the gixxer6, best bit is a 100 in 2nd :)
I think this number of replies confirms we don't have and 'Busa boys or drag strip nutters amongst our breed!! :twisted: 8) :twisted:
I don't know whether to be disappointed or delighted :?: :!: :?:
Grinch - I've just wasted half an hour looking at your avatar - it's kind of hypnotic. Why?!
I'm not sure why, I just thought it looked good.. Stumbled across it one day while looking thought the web and nicked it! Might get round to adding a Poof! and then a pick of me. Not sure how it would look though... of maybe just some sort of cartoon biker at the end! Send in your picks!
I might get round to adding a Poof! and then a pick of me. Not sure how it would look though...
Didn't take you long - looks good - just not sure if pink's really your colour :laughat: :lol:
Thanks..... :oops:
My other half has a monster 600 too.. Theres a pic of it somewhere on my site.....
Anonymous
05-02-04, 05:05 PM
I think this number of replies confirms we don't have and 'Busa boys or drag strip nutters amongst our breed!! :twisted: 8) :twisted:
I don't know whether to be disappointed or delighted :?: :!: :?:
I think it's a healthy reflection of our sense of adventure and yet at the same time sensibilty and caution as and when required. Quite refreshing.
My Avatar has changed.. just needs a little fine tunning... maybe send me some gifs and I'll make you one!!!!!!
nowt wrong with running up and down the strip!
its a bloody good laugh!
do it now!! :twisted: :lol:
dan
235 km/h indicadet slipstreaming a kwaks zx6r 8)
Itching 2 go
07-02-04, 09:01 PM
141-200 Bloody hell whats in your SV!
996cc ;)
i second that :wink:
129mph I put the larger rear sprocket off the sv650 on my 650s coz lets face it anything over 120 is a bit pointless, I wanted a bit more acceleration when in Wales going to the ponderosa. Anyhow nutty tarts fuel warning light crash light etc etc was very funny! On this lighter note, I remember my older brother came to pick me up from scouts (many years ago!!) I had all ready explained about my hero brother and his monster motorbike (Suzuki ap50??!!) 1977 Jubilee!!. They were impressed that I had brought along my helmet and was being picked up. Anyhow upon my brothers micron noise entrance I climbed on the back, and we endeavoured to make an impressive fast getaway to the expectant crowd. However brother dropped the clutch and the next thing I knew I was looking at the sky. The number plate and the mudguard snapped off and we ended in a heap. We then struggled to pick the bike up and could not get it going as the carbs float bowl got stuck and petrol was leaking out Not good!! Needless to say I bought the bike off him and as it was not restricted and had a 60 kit it was the fastest 50 errhhmm 60 in the west,
harrisman
07-02-04, 10:30 PM
135mph wot fun! It reached 125 no probs then crawled up. SLOWLY! I beleave that its not how fast you can go but how quick u get there!! The best feeling in the world was having my mate off on his R1 from a set of lights. Should of seen the look of shame on his face after bragging. That will teach him to take on a V-twin :twisted:
I think this number of replies confirms we don't have and 'Busa boys or drag strip nutters amongst our breed!! :twisted: 8) :twisted:
I don't know whether to be disappointed or delighted :?: :!: :?:
:twisted: Dragstrip's fun!
Speaking of which, has anyone done a timed 1/4 on their SV? I know there're various tests which say it'll do anything from 10.85 to 13 dead. I'd like to take mine up to Crail and try it against my mates Skyline (running 13.8 last year with a slight misfire just over 5K, now fixed and breathed on)...
Roll on summer...
SteveNZ
10-02-04, 05:42 PM
[quote="ronnus"][quote="R11ysf"]
Speaking of which, has anyone done a timed 1/4 on their SV? I know there're various tests which say it'll do anything from 10.85 to 13 dead. I'd like to take mine up to Crail and try it against my mates Skyline (running 13.8 last year with a slight misfire just over 5K, now fixed and breathed on)...
[quote]
A stock SV650 K3 will supposedly to 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. Assuming acceleration doesn't taper off too much beyond that, it should be able to manage sub-11 second passes.
Rwillett
10-02-04, 06:16 PM
12 to 13 seconds seems pretty par for the course for the 1/4 mile.
The Americans like their drag strips and there's some serious people out there.
I got 140mph on the clock a few times now, what a rush!! :D
I got 140mph on the clock a few times now, what a rush!! :D
The Polarbear
10-05-04, 07:45 PM
115 mph at M1 runway but was rolling a cigarette at the time so did not want to push it too far incase I dropped my tobacco pouch :)
GSXR Carlos
10-05-04, 08:10 PM
i've seen 110mph on my restricted baby, she sits at 90 quite happily and still has a fair bit of go in her :lol:
wheelnut
10-05-04, 08:23 PM
Mine said 132 on a private motorway, in the rain and wind and I bottled it.
dont know how many revs but it was near the end.
:wink:
mine was indicating 137 2 hours after i passed my test :oops:
god they give trackdays out really fast now don't they :wink:
had the speedo up to 130 last year then the other day i tried it again, akrapovic race system, k&n filter and dyno jet kit i saw an indicated 140 with a hand full of revs left oh and it may have helped being 1 1/2 stone lighter
163 on my old YZF750. Looked down when I realized it wasn't getting any faster. Looked back up, WHOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAA where did that F**king truck come from? :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Jelster
10-05-04, 09:49 PM
I hit 153 on the Gixxer.... That's more than enough for me. I'll be concentrating on better average speeds by trying to corner faster :twisted:
PsychoCannon
11-05-04, 09:18 AM
i've always found the 2000SVs is perfectly happy getting upto 110, then it will coast to 120 but if the winds with you and your flat on the tank it can get upto 132 is the best i've managed on er a race track ...called the M1..... :roll:
Cloggsy
11-05-04, 09:22 AM
A1, Sunday (allegidly)...
A Porche Carerra was driving south, I rolled up behind him & he pulled in to let me past - I thanked him by giving him the 'thumbs up' :thumbsup:
And I pulled back in to the left... On this the Porche pulled alongside me and waited... then shot off :evil: I though, right you fecker...
You in your £50,000 car & me on my £4,000 bike... I dropped a cog & nailed it... I shot past him & looked down to see 120mph on the clock (allegidy)...
8-[ 'I better slow down me thinks,' though I...
Still Mr Porche & his 'oh-so' la-de-da missus were impressed :twisted:
Mis-use of speed on a public road is both dangerous & irresponsible - I promise not to do it again (until the next time)
:wink: :lol:
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