I want that new 10 so bad[:@]

 

keep in mind that is only the peak hp.

the higher displacement bikes will have a brouder power range. more area under the curve (on a dyner graph)

area under the curve is what matters in racing not peak number.

 

power loses in a transmission are not linear. you don't always lose say 15% through the tranny. the more power is being put into the tranny the greater the % of power loss will be.

example. on a car with 100hp it might lose 15% at peak, the same tranny with 200hp at the crank may lose 20% and one with 300hp may lose 25%.

 

Agreed, hence the reason I said that. I don't know many people who buy Busa's or ZX14's for many other reasons. Racing is usually the name of the game on those bikes.

 

i know i just figured they would make more

 

Look at the Bugatti Veyron. 1,000rwhp, but supposedly makes 3,000 at the crank. A wee bit over the standard 15%.

 

and the 15% is on the low end for FWD cars.
AWD usually STARTS at about 25%

 

The 10's are great bikes but I am 6' 4" tall and it I dont think I would be confortable for long on a 10. The 14 is the smoothest bike I have ever ridden. It is almost like riding a bike with an electric motor, and it is hard to realize how much torque it is putting down. The Tsukigis help because you can at least hear the motor and that helps you gauge the torque it's producing.
The 14 is a touring bike but I have hit the twisties with some local Squids and they were surprised that I could staypretty close on their tails through the corners.
On the straights they dont stand a chance.
Somebody said it right, it is mostly the rider when things get close to equal. I seen a kid with a 10 walk all over an 07 Busa, did my heart good!

Rocketman

 

yay