Base RSV4 and tuono caught testing - Page 2

Amber Lamps · 07-24-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

i dont know about the bandits but all the other bikes you mentioned came with clipons, ie: not streetfighters

You bastard! I think you have me! Of course, that makes my gf's Baby Ninja a "street fighter"... Hmmmmmm....

Amber Lamps · 07-24-2009, 09:03 AM

Super Bandit=street fighter...

Dave · 07-24-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

You bastard! I think you have me! Of course, that makes my gf's Baby Ninja a "street fighter"... Hmmmmmm....

lol still has fairings on it

Amber Lamps · 07-24-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

lol still has fairings on it

Yea I know...

Homeslice · 07-24-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

i dont know about the bandits but all the other bikes you mentioned came with clipons, ie: not streetfighters

Why would having clipons mean that it's not a streetfighter?

To me, streetfighter = any sportbike with its fairings removed......Who cares what kind of bars it has

Dave · 07-24-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Why would having clipons mean that it's not a streetfighter?

To me, streetfighter = any sportbike with its fairings removed......Who cares what kind of bars it has

clip ons are more cafe territory. Streetfighters are purpose built for hooliganism, not going fast around the track. therefore higher wider and further back handlebars are part of the definition.

fnfalman · 07-24-2009, 09:13 PM

Street fighters are all about attitude and aggression. Power alone don't cut it. Power, handling, braking prowess that rival a true blued sport bike but with relaxed seating position so that you can easily do wheelie and endo and all around hooning: Tuono, Brutale, Super Duke, Corsaro, Speed Triple, Street Fighter, 1125CR (with a chain drive conversion instead of the pussy belt drive).

One of these days the Japanese will understand and make a proper street fighter. The B-King comes fairly close except that it's too damn fat and heavy.

Dave · 07-25-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

Corsaro

i soooo want to meet one of those

Trip · 07-26-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Robin

One of these days the Japanese will understand and make a proper street fighter. The B-King comes fairly close except that it's too damn fat and heavy.

A proper street fighter isn't a production bike. A proper street fighter is a custom job....

The term street fighter originates from completely custom one off bikes. Not a true blued sport bike that's been turned naked.

07-24-2009, 09:13 PM	#7
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Street fighters are all about attitude and aggression. Power alone don't cut it. Power, handling, braking prowess that rival a true blued sport bike but with relaxed seating position so that you can easily do wheelie and endo and all around hooning: Tuono, Brutale, Super Duke, Corsaro, Speed Triple, Street Fighter, 1125CR (with a chain drive conversion instead of the pussy belt drive). One of these days the Japanese will understand and make a proper street fighter. The B-King comes fairly close except that it's too damn fat and heavy. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

07-24-2009, 09:03 AM	#2
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Super Bandit=street fighter...