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Old 03-18-2009, 11:32 PM   #1
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Just saw it in the post, too. Wonder how '09 will look.

should be pretty impressive
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Old 03-18-2009, 11:39 PM   #2
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I need a GPS. I've seen 176 on my bike but I know it's not that accurate. The '08 R6 actually broke 170 though.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/08/2...break-170-mph/
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Old 03-18-2009, 11:51 PM   #3
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I need a GPS. I've seen 176 on my bike but I know it's not that accurate. The '08 R6 actually broke 170 though.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/08/2...break-170-mph/
i think i remember reading about the 2008 R6 and they had a GPS top speed of 164 or 165, i'll see if i can find it..
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Old 03-19-2009, 12:00 AM   #4
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Just saw it in the post, too. Wonder how '09 will look.
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should be pretty impressive
ive heard some strong dissapointments with it

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205611
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Old 03-20-2009, 03:19 AM   #5
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ive heard some strong dissapointments with it

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205611
Saw the 09's in Daytona...they were fucking hideous. Like just about every other Japanese literbike there....
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Old 03-20-2009, 08:32 AM   #6
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The GSXR is the king if the liter bikes with no surprise.
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Old 03-20-2009, 09:04 AM   #7
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The GSXR is the king if the liter bikes with no surprise.

Yep!
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Old 03-20-2009, 12:53 PM   #8
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Yep!

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Old 03-21-2009, 02:45 AM   #9
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The GSXR is the king if the liter bikes with no surprise.
Yeah, in '08. What year is this?
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Old 03-27-2009, 12:32 PM   #10
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Hm... no BMW K1300S?
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