Stats - what do I straddle?

[fastdruid]

I've personally always found (fast[1]) cars to feel faster than the bike even though they're not because I feel the G when pressed into the seat and don't on the bike.
What also makes the difference is how the SV makes it's power, it's a pretty smooth curve meaning there is no sudden urgency, try riding a sports 600 and you'll see what I mean, in comparison the 600's have no power until ~10k when they suddenly go.

Druid

[1] M5's, Tuned Skylines etc, nothing like still accelerating *hard* at 150 to give you a sense of fast.

Oh yes, totally agree, diff engine setups etc, V twin / Vtech / Turbo / V8 etc...


Mst admit, looking at the speedo and doing what I have done, I know I "equate" the car in speed dept, but obviously there is no seat to sink back to. But I have also found I am not having to "hang on". And, as I have said, although I know I "go fast", it is just so smooth!

I guess this is just bikes... and the SV. Awesome cocktail of fun... almost feels to easy? Is that right?

Originally Posted by fastdruid

I've personally always found (fast[1]) cars to feel faster than the bike even though they're not because I feel the G when pressed into the seat and don't on the bike.
What also makes the difference is how the SV makes it's power, it's a pretty smooth curve meaning there is no sudden urgency, try riding a sports 600 and you'll see what I mean, in comparison the 600's have no power until ~10k when they suddenly go.

Druid

[1] M5's, Tuned Skylines etc, nothing like still accelerating *hard* at 150 to give you a sense of fast.

Interetsed in your (1) - M5 and Skyline likew chalk and cheese - what M5? Old was V8 new was V10 but still naturally aspirated - Skykline is the top of hierarchy of turbo... major difference....!

[fastdruid]

Originally Posted by Dizeee

Interetsed in your (1) - M5 and Skyline likew chalk and cheese - what M5? Old was V8 new was V10 but still naturally aspirated - Skykline is the top of hierarchy of turbo... major difference....!

Very much different but still bloody quick cars.

Old old M5 as in M5 E34 a proper BMW engine 3.8l straight-6, 335bhp and unrestricted, ~175mph flat out.

Skyline was a R33 GT-R ~400-450hp and bat**** insane, I've never been in anything that will corner as fast.

In terms of speed they don't seem too fast but the acceleration (to me) is noticeable where as I don't so much on the bike.

But then again maybe I've just jaded to acceleration on a bike and speed, I've driven a Gallardo and apart from giggling hysterically from the way it was flashing the traction control light in 4th in a straight line in the dry thought that was quite fun and not scary fast.

Druid

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by Dizeee

Awesome cocktail of fun... almost feels to easy? Is that right?

yeh...but also too easy to sil thru speed cameras too. If i encounter 30mph speed cams i really do think to mysel "FFS, is this really the limit for this bit of road as it just feels unbelievably slow.

the Inforad on my bike has to be one of the best bits of kit i spent money on tbh.

Both comments more than valid!


We speak of supercars...


If you want a laugh you can spot me in this vid via my plate (username). One of many vids, taken on one of many runs, whereby almost every car that was, took part!

In the tunnel half way through it's my blue beast offsiding and behind the Gallardo... but as has been said, a snapshot in time.

Enjoy!

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?...78075815252197

It all started here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjMyf5xUceg

Anyway, thats enough about that

[Mr Speirs]

Yeah the SV isn't the quickest off the mark but that's not what its about, its the twistys you wanna be quick on

[Red Herring]

As bikes go the SV isn't particularly fast, however it has more than enough to get by and more importantly the way it is delivered make the bike fairly viceless, one of the reasons it's popular with those new to riding. If you're worried about flipping it, don't be. Once the clutch is fully out in first you can pin the throttle and provided you don't actually sit up and pull on the bars it's won't go over on you.
The suspension isn't the best in the world, but again it's good enough for what the bike was originally intended for so provided you don't take liberties it's an ideal place to start. Once you get some confidence under your belt, and if you are so inclined, you will find the SV lacks the top end punch of a sports bike, especially at anything over 100mph, but in this day and age of speed cameras and prison happy magistrates there are some who like it for that very reason. Trust me, once you get to know your bike it will be so much more fun than sitting in a queue popping dump valves....

Originally Posted by fastdruid

try riding a sports 600 and you'll see what I mean, in comparison the 600's have no power until ~10k when they suddenly go

Ah here we go again, SS600s are flabby below 10K. All relative, I suppose, but it's male cow manure, Druid

Come take my 675 for a ride and be educated