Pikes Peak, Open Class, Motorcycle record

[louemc]

ZX-10 is being prepped...And record smash is, so expected. Stay tuned.

 

[gixxerjeff]

Lemme guess.
No clip-ons (handlebars)
No ABS.
:laughing

 

[Z3n]

Nope.

http://www.gizmag.com/lightning-electric-superbike-2013-pikes-peak/28296/

The electrics will probably hold down the record forever from now on - HP losses due to elevation are crazy high.

 

[WWWobble]

ZX-10 is being prepped...And record smash is, so expected. Stay tuned.

The June 29th event?

I see a couple ZX10s entered, who are you thinking has the chance?

I notice Don Canet of Cycle World is running Open class as a rookie, riding a Ducati MTS. Should be interesting as he is a pretty fair rider.

WWWobble

 

[GAJ]

Nope.

http://www.gizmag.com/lightning-electric-superbike-2013-pikes-peak/28296/

The electrics will probably hold down the record forever from now on - HP losses due to elevation are crazy high.

Very interesting stuff.

 

[louemc]

The June 29th event?

I see a couple ZX10s entered, who are you thinking has the chance?

I notice Don Canet of Cycle World is running Open class as a rookie, riding a Ducati MTS. Should be interesting as he is a pretty fair rider.

WWWobble

:thumbup 29th was the date I saw...Don't know who all, or what all, is in the
competition....It should be a dog fight...And...The people involved with the ZX-10, are heavy hitters in all respects.

There is a detailed report on the ZX-10R.net sight, with the bike pictures....:thumbup

I just have to think, the ZX-10's power, and the way it delivers...Makes it the best candidate, to be the winner.

 

[HeatXfer]

I was totally bummed when Pike's Peak Hwy was paved in '11. It's just not the same.

I still watch the races though.

 

[louemc]

Actually, for me, that intensifies the appeal.

The control of spinning up the tire, on pavement, to drive into the corners, flat tracker style..is a relative new world, with the power our bikes have now.

This new world separates the men from the boys. I just say, bring it on.
Tires, Smoke em if Ya got em. :laughing :ride

 

[GPzPop]

is Tiggert running it again?

 

[russ69]

A modern liter bike with Superbike handlebars would rock. For you youngsters, Superbike bars are not clip-ons.




<<<<<<Superbike bars

 

[Hooli]

I predict electrics will rule that particular roost for awhile.

 

[Coyote]

I read Jeremy Toye is running up the Peak on a ZX-10.

 

[redtail]

I was totally bummed when Pike's Peak Hwy was paved in '11. It's just not the same.

I still watch the races though.

Agreed. Yeah, the pavement is trick and everything, but I really liked the dirt action personally. Of course, its always worth watching. :thumbup

 

[louemc]

I predict electrics will rule that particular roost for awhile.

Why prey tell? Better yet. Lets see.

 

[louemc]

I read Jeremy Toye is running up the Peak on a ZX-10.

Yep (I don't know the guy and his history) His was the one featured on the ZX-10R.net site.
Sounded like Kawasaki gave it to him, and said go to it.

 

[Lunch Box]

Yup. Smart money is on the e-bikes for this event.

 

[WWWobble]

I read Jeremy Toye is running up the Peak on a ZX-10.

Yes, pre-registered, Open class, Number 57. Listed as Rookie status.

A few new riders this year, should be interesting.

E-Bikes have an altitude advantage, no argument there. Will it be enough? Dunno. It was last year for sure....

WWWobble

 

[louemc]

Yes, pre-registered, Open class, Number 57. Listed as Rookie status.

A few new riders this year, should be interesting.

E-Bikes have an altitude advantage, no argument there. Will it be enough? Dunno. It was last year for sure....

WWWobble

:thumbup Because of these factors...This should be the most dramatic contest Evah.
I'm rooting for the ZX-10...Hope it's not in vein.

 

[Hooli]

Why prey tell? Better yet. Lets see.

Instant torque from "0" rpm off corners, and no altitude sickness.

 

[Corb]

Guy Martin is racing a custom frame 320hp turbo GSX-R1100 with NOS that will give him 500hp for short bursts. He build it.