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Spoiler alert...Would have been a lot more interesting to put the K5 up against the L7. Fun to watch, but it doesn’t prove much other than the importance of a properly setup suspension.
Glad you posted that, that was a good one wasn't it.
Hint. $28000 ducati versus a used old $3000 Suzuki. It was closer than you would think .Limited bandwidth so I'll save this video for later.
But why do I root for the old Suzuki?
Are they not good now?
I bought the original K2 new, and have the latest one as well. Latest generation was just revised in 2017. New bike is good. Engine has mechanical VVT, so good power. Balance free suspension absorbs bumps really well. The new bike has all the latest gadgets, IMU, lean sensitive ABS, auto blipper up and down, ride by wire throttle, etc. It's an easy bike to work on too. Typical Suzuki fit and finish and durability. I think Suzuki still retains the most "streetable" ergos for a superbike.Are they not good now?
I don't know what you've been watching but the 2020 Suzuki is an awesome bike. 199HP, top end brakes, full electronic package, great handling.I guess they are.
I suppose my vision is skewed because when I started riding, everyone was chasing Suzuki. The Hayabusa, the GSXRs, the DRZ400, Kenny Roberts Jr. Suzuki seemed to be the top dog. Now it just seems like they have not come out with a new motor in a decade or more.
DefinitelyObviously the track this was done on has a lot to do with it as well. That 200 hp Duc would be more competitive on a faster track.
Obviously the track this was done on has a lot to do with it as well. That 200 hp Duc would be more competitive on a faster track.
Agreed. Also......the lower budget makes it less of a risk to push a bit more.And that my friends is why I dabble in older sporty bikes cause I get great "bang for the buck". Plus I get to wrench a lot more and can fix most things pretty easily. Not to mention playing dial a slide is always fun. My RC8-R used to leave 1-2 in black lines on the track even after I added the Bazazz FI/TC/Quick Shift to it. I love the lack of nannies as it forces you to be better at your inputs and focus. Loves me some old sport bikes. That 2006 Gixxer 750 was business at the track and it was low buck.