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Re: Blade Vs Sp1

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Originally Posted by G (Post 1894224)

Nobody on this forum will know that unless they have actually done it........which 99% wont have

I know that to, but IMHO it makes for an intersting discussion though does it not ?

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

The blade would be faster in a straight line and on public roads. On the track would come down to rider preference, all things else being equal. Hard to tell what my preference would be, a trackday and a set of lap times for each bike would be the best way to tell.

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel (Post 1894238)

I know that to, but IMHO it makes for an intersting discussion though does it not ?

that it does, and I'd love to test both machines back to back down the A26 or A24 and hope that I discover the SP-1 IS better :smt055

what is it they say about hero's and meeting them......?

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

i think i may look at test riding a SP1

i could just see if my mate wants to swap for a bit, but i would be a worried as its not mine

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

So the blade is lighter and makes more power

The SP1 has a power delivery that allows you to get on the throttle earlier and drive the bike out the corner.

When they let Litre IL4's race Twins in Superbikes the 4's whooped the a*rse of the twin until Ducati squealed so much they got a capacity upgrade.

Is there an argument that the SP1 is to track focused to make a good roadbike ?

I think the SP1 would have out of and into corners, but on something more sweeping I reckon the blade would be reiging the SP1 back in again...

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

whats the 0-60 on both bikes

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

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Originally Posted by zsv650 (Post 1894269)

whats the 0-60 on both bikes

Is that a joke lol........0 - 60 is completely insignificant in track or road riding. Riding at a good pace you will rarely be under 60.

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel (Post 1894257)

Some good points there Fizz. I think the SP1 is quite track focused, but the media report that, compared to its rivals (duke 916 / 996 / 998, Aprillia mille) is wasnt as focused. Although tha tiny tiny screen might make you question that :lol:

The IL4's ruled on track because of the outright power advantage I think. Bayliss was still doing the business on the 999 wasn't he? The V-twin was still a usable package on the track, except on the straight bits.

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

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Originally Posted by zsv650 (Post 1894269)

whats the 0-60 on both bikes

i guess about the same?

-3 secs

Re: Blade Vs Sp1

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Originally Posted by G (Post 1894271)

Is that a joke lol........0 - 60 is completely insignificant in track or road riding. Riding at a good pace you will rarely be under 60.

actually it's highly relevant round the corner's unless you just go on motorway's :rolleyes: