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Old 20-09-18, 08:18 AM   #1
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Default no, I'll pass on this one

https://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...sa-hits-271mph

Wonder what the tyre life is like?
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Old 20-09-18, 08:48 AM   #2
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They'll get a day's runs per tyre if it's not spinning it up.
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Old 20-09-18, 08:53 AM   #3
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Bet the insurance isn't cheap.
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Old 20-09-18, 09:55 AM   #4
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. . if they've declared the mods ?
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Old 20-09-18, 10:09 AM   #5
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Old 20-09-18, 10:10 AM   #6
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I'd have a go, if I didn't have to pay for it when it all went wrong.
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Old 21-09-18, 08:41 PM   #7
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Holy **** wouldn't get me on that I don't want to die just yet
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Old 22-09-18, 11:33 AM   #8
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Detuned to 670BHP for rideability!!

I'd want a lot less than that in the first few gears to avoid accidental wheelies. But if someone else was picking up the bill for tyres, engine rebuilds and potential damage I'd take it for a test ride.
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Old 23-09-18, 11:49 AM   #9
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On a similar theme,

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/cars/...CoM?li=BBoPWjQ
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