S2000 is a BOAT, and the RX-8 handles like an SUV...
08-26-2004, 01:27 AM
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S2000 is a BOAT, and the RX-8 handles like an SUV...
And you wanna know why I say that?
Cuz.. although I own an MY02 S2000 and an RX-8... 2 days ago, I bought myself a new toy:
A 2004 Silver Yamaha R1 Litre Superbike.
Its been a few years since I owned a bike (my last was a GSXR-750R)... I had been riding around on it for the last 2 days... then hopped in my car(s).
I was like.. Where's the power and handling!!???
Anyway, just having a blast with the new toy (and yes, I was kidding about the handling of the cars).
-- Aaron
p.s. For those that are curious:
998cc
425lbs wet
160-165 RWHP
1/4 mile 9.8-9.93 seconds stock @ 147ish MPH.
Cuz.. although I own an MY02 S2000 and an RX-8... 2 days ago, I bought myself a new toy:
A 2004 Silver Yamaha R1 Litre Superbike.
Its been a few years since I owned a bike (my last was a GSXR-750R)... I had been riding around on it for the last 2 days... then hopped in my car(s).
I was like.. Where's the power and handling!!???
Anyway, just having a blast with the new toy (and yes, I was kidding about the handling of the cars).
-- Aaron
p.s. For those that are curious:
998cc
425lbs wet
160-165 RWHP
1/4 mile 9.8-9.93 seconds stock @ 147ish MPH.
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08-26-2004, 01:58 AM
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the honda actually has a rotory engine.
very good taste, glad you went with yamaha, better becareful though, 1000cc is a lotta power to handle
very good taste, glad you went with yamaha, better becareful though, 1000cc is a lotta power to handle
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08-26-2004, 10:39 AM
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lol... I dunno... The Honda is a 2.0L (well, the '02 is) 4 cylinder N/A motor.
Anyway, ya.. its not my first bike, and I respect the power... immensly.
Anyway, ya.. its not my first bike, and I respect the power... immensly.
08-26-2004, 11:08 AM
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I'd disagree with the handling complaints. When my wife had an S2000 I had a Honda 954RR. Yes the 954 had quicker acceleration and was very flickable but the S2000 is no slouch either. At 35 mph I could complete a lane change in less than a second. That's starting from driving straight in one lane to driving straight in the other. No squealing tires or other hysterics. As my passenger who was timing said, "You would roll a normal car if you did that."
At that speed, I'd like to see anyone on a bike go from upright in the middle of one lane to upright in the middle of another in one second. :D
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At that speed, I'd like to see anyone on a bike go from upright in the middle of one lane to upright in the middle of another in one second. :D
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08-26-2004, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RussellP
hahaha what the hell is he talking about? Honda?
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08-26-2004, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by playdoh42
new honda CBR 1000RR = rotary engined bike, just mentioned it because this is an rx8 forum, and because its a direct competitor of the R1
Please provide a link to backup your statement.
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