09-14-2008, 01:52 AM
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Clit Commander
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Las Vegas
Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S
Posts: 4,189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by No Worries
Buick had an odd-fire V6 in 1975.
The early R1's, with the long-stroke engine, had no problem with low and mid-range torque. Not until the Gixxer 1000 came out in 2001 did anyone beat it. Even in 2002, it beat the Honda, Kawi, and Suzuki liter bikes up to 5K, where the GSXR1000 surged ahead. I would buy a 1998 R1 (if I could find one in good condition) and mod the suspension and handlebar, before I'd buy a new R1. Plus, the 98 looks way nicer.
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If money wasn't an option, you'd still buy the '98? You're fucking crazy.
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