Now i understand the car vs bike debate..

Iv never really understood it. I mean, bikes are clearly faster. Iv never come across a car on the road that can beat even a little sv off the line, let alone an s1000rr or whatever.

Iv been in a few fast cars. Porsche cayenne, bmw z4m n a few other things and i was impressed, but its nout id have problems keeping up with on a bike.

Until tonight. I went out in a 2012 nissan GTR, and oh my god. Its soo fast. It actually blew my mind slightly. It struggled to get the power down because its wet, it was still spinning all 4 wheel. It went like an absolute mentalist though, just threw you back in your seat n made you see blurry in seconds.

I cant wait to go out in the dry haha.

It made me realise though. I need to ride a really fast bike, even if its just for the day. See what a properly fast performance bike is like.

So, what do you guys think? Worth a test ride? Haha.

Look forward to your replies .

Cars will always have more grip, coupled with the millions of £ worth of R&D that goes into the stability control in cars like the GTR, it makes them bloody fast, safe and easy to drive. Especially in the wet.

A stock s1000rr is quicker just about.. But requires more skill and more balls.

Anyway, I ride a bike for the feeling it gives me, and love how you can go fast for little money.

Would I drive a supercar if I could? Of course, but i'd have bikes too.

[Wideboy]

I can honestly say if I was a billionaire I probably wouldn't own a supercar for the road (and I dont class the gtr as a supercar as its a practical car). You just can't use it and you pay through the nose to keep it.

Something like an rs6 or similar, a car that works in the real world and is bluddy quick (driven one) when you come across that few metres of uncongested road.

Not many cars can beat a superbike for sheer acceleration, especially up to 150 ish, your top end cars will have more power at higher speeds.

When I had my sprint I had a play* with a f360 on the mway, he kept slowing down and booting it to try and pull away from me, I kept up with ease, I overtook him and gave him the same chance, let's just say I didn't see him again lol

*all kept below the speed limit and no racing was involved

[dizzyblonde]

A friend of mine owns a couple of Skylines, amongst others. One of them is an Endless, it's a bit nuts on the road, the wet stuff makes it an interesting drive.
He uses one of them as a commuter, blooming nutter. He used to ride of of the original Buell Firebolts, says much about his personality.

Personally, much as his cars are pretty to look at, that's where it ends for me. Bikes are my fun, and when you have one of those considered a warp factor bike in your stable....

What more could you want?

Apart from a Nissan Note in beige ... That's how interesting cars are for me.

[dizzyblonde]

Have a test ride on a super fast bike.

You will shat your pants, while laughing your socks off. Your right hand will shake at the thought of turning the throttle too much(seriously) . Then, when you hand back the keys with a drip white face


You can say, that were bloody brilliant I want another go!

[Fallout]

I used to have the 33 GTR which was rapid. I loved that car and would love to own one again. It's much easier to muscle a car around a set of corners quickly than a bike, and it's also a lot safer ... but there in lies it's weakness. Bikes are a dangerous thrill, and in this day and age, we all need a bit of that in our life to remind us we're alive.

Also, traffic and costs. My gixxer cost me £1700 and the fun doesn't come to an end when I come up behind a line of cars. Bikes are just so much better, so long as you can deal with the weather/luggage/gear practicality issues.

I agree. I do prefer bikes, but the fastest one id ridden as to yet is my SV aha. Although its fast enough for the road, it doesnt give that 'wow' factor anymore.

I know r35 gtr's (550hp model) are expensive, and the running costs are unreal. Plus everything is recorded for the next owner to see (how many times its used launch control etc). I thought it was all too much, as i can open my bike up wherever i like and not worry about resale value or depreciated.

That was, until he booted it though. Its soo fast. You must have to be an F1 driver to keep one of those on the limit.

I like your thinkin Dizzyblonde. I might just do that. Now what do you recommend?

I cant really afford to buy a superbike, but maybe somebody does a decent size test ride, if he happy to give it em back with a stain on the seat haha.

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by otaylor38

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I do prefer bikes, but the fastest one id ridden as to yet is my SV aha. Although its fast enough for the road, it doesnt give that 'wow' factor anymore.
I like your thinkin Dizzyblonde. I might just do that. Now what do you recommend?

I cant really afford to buy a superbike, but maybe somebody does a decent size test ride, if he happy to give it em back with a stain on the seat haha.

Essentially, what you are really saying is, your SV is feeling a little slow for your desires?
If it's the only bike you've ridden, perhaps a different bike and not necessarily a massive super bike will suffice? Just a bike with better brake and suspension will meet your needs.
It's not necessary what others suggest, more of what floats your boat.
The world is your lobster, I'd say.

Everyone always suggests their own bikes when someone asks a question of 'what bike'. I wouldn't suggest the ZZR much even though it's pretty much the dogs dangles for the purpose of this thread, and only riding an SV. nor the Raptor either coz everyone always says it's ugly and crap. But then none of them are likely to have ever ridden one

[Soonmixdin]

Originally Posted by otaylor38

Iv never really understood it. I mean, bikes are clearly faster. Iv never come across a car on the road that can beat even a little sv off the line, let alone an s1000rr or whatever.

Iv been in a few fast cars. Porsche cayenne, bmw z4m n a few other things and i was impressed, but its nout id have problems keeping up with on a bike.

Until tonight. I went out in a 2012 nissan GTR, and oh my god. Its soo fast. It actually blew my mind slightly. It struggled to get the power down because its wet, it was still spinning all 4 wheel. It went like an absolute mentalist though, just threw you back in your seat n made you see blurry in seconds.

I cant wait to go out in the dry haha.

It made me realise though. I need to ride a really fast bike, even if its just for the day. See what a properly fast performance bike is like.

So, what do you guys think? Worth a test ride? Haha.

Look forward to your replies .

This might help further illustrate your point....