AspieThinker Those are the tandem tunnels on the Angeles Crest Highway. They also took lots of fly by shots of the bike at the Jarvi Turn out. This is Highway 2 in the Angeles National Forest, very near where the old state road 39 intersects.
Honestly it comes down to which one you think looks the best and the comfort you're willing to give up on the road. No one other than professional racers will be able to come close to any of the bikes top performace possibilities. I like the Panigale then R1 then CBR because they look the best.
DonTHEhandsome1 its not only about shaving decimal points of lap times. Engine smoothness, power delivery, suspension settings, heat production, position set up etc etc list goes on. choosing bike purely by looks is stupid.
Mike Labonte For the street you're just buying it for the looks. I bought my CBR just because it's reliable, has great transition from close to open throttle and is very good at putting the power down progressively, so the canyon's are a lot of fun. I've ridden the other bikes and they are way too agressive sometimes for a nice canyon ride. CBR still has the best feel IMHO. But if I wanted something more track focused I'd get the R1 or RSV4.
Mike Labonte Honestly, who cares how old the package is, if it still fits the requirements? The GSX-R still is a really really good sportsbike. Not with the perfection a new S1000RR may have but for that you have to pay thousands of dollars less. I can only speak for myself, but I would test-ride all of them. And then I would buy the bike that has the smoothest and most comfy ride. Because I know that it's far beyond my own skills to get any of these bikes to their limits. No matter how old the bike's construction is. And in contrast of most sportbike-owners I am self-conscious enough to admit that. ;)
***** As long as you're having fun: ride what makes you happy. ;) 600cc's are fun to handle but I like the grunt of those big engines. And especially on our Autobahn it's a lot of fun to play with all those beamers, merc's and Audis who think, that they're fast. (I know, it's immature but I can't help it ;) ) For everything else than the Autobahn or aracetrack, a 600cc-sportsbike is more than enough to have plenty of fun and be fast as heck.
Aprilia RSV4 is sick. Why did Honda make the blade's ergos more aggressive? Makes no sense. Also, Honda needs to come out with a new bike already and stop making the same blade worst.
A sport bike is made to ride the twistys or the race track. If you buy one don't be surprised if it's not comfortable, of course it's not the best to go to work or go shopping.
Dédé LABINOUZE That's how utterly good superbikes have become. They are all so sublime at being racy, that the biggest differentiators are how liveable they are.
Dédé LABINOUZE I don't know what your problem is. They tested them on the track and on the road. And they give a resume of every bike's strong- and weak-spots. Now it's on you to decide, what's important for you. If you're the one who only takes his sportbike to the track, you obviously don't have to care about road-riding abilities. Most of the sportsbike-owners however, ride their bikes on the road most of the time.
Dédé LABINOUZE They did the track reviews earlier at Laguna Seca, this is the street review. Honestly, you spend $15,000 - $25,000 on a motorcycle, you want to see everything it is good at, some bikes are fast on the track and comfortable as well. Some can't do both, good to get an opinion on daily livability.
so the only thing wrong with the r1 is that it's so good on track that it becomes too track focused on the street making it a little uncomfortable. I'd still take the yamaha, but maybe its just cause i grew up in a yamaha family.
taho339 lol i don't think you can call it a legal motogp bike since moto gp bikes are way ore crazy. but i guess it is the closest thing to it when you add in the look and the position and feel.
2cool0 well that was yamaha intention ya know what i mean? they wanted to make the r1 as close to a motogp bike as possible but i know what you are getting at because you can't compete with those race bikes.
10 years ago when I was into bikes, the 1000cc class really shined with higher hp/lower weight for each new model. Slicker design and just savage looking. These bikes here looks like the Sport touring bikes 10 years ago, and all that seem to have happened are ABS and such stuff that belong in a Volvo :(
Great review. However having done a few track days it's worth noting that all bikes are so good that the difference between rider skills is far greater than the difference between bikes. If you are an average rider it's amazing how much quicker you are than a bad rider on a faster bike and how you can't keep close to really good rider on a slower bike than your's.
Tunnel test from now on in every review please. Thank you. I wish I could get every single thing from the bmw and just put the skin of the panigale... that would be the dream bike.
You know what nobody talks about? What these bikes are like over the long haul. It's never mentioned that maybe the Honda is 8 years old, but probably the best built bike here and will last anyone a lifetime and that Kawasakis are... well, Kawasakis. Or that Ducatis are cool and exotic when they're new, but they're fragile, expensive as hell, and after 10 years parts are hard to find. And that Aprilias are Italy's Kawasaki. I appreciate your honest journalism, but to paint everything positively doesn't do justice to someone that might actually buy one of these machines. If a bike is a turd, I feel like it's your responsibility to tell us. And if anyone would know that, it would definitely be you.
Ryan McIntyre " If a bike is a turd, I feel like it's your responsibility to tell us." And how do you know if a brand new bike is a turd or not? Aprilia and Ducati took huge steps in terms of reliability. Honda gave up quite a bit on that (broken frames, suddenly stopping or even burning motors, etcpp). Buy the bike you want. Take good care of it. (!!) That's the only way to make sure that you have fun with it for a long time.
+Damion Lawson Done a trip from ny to cali and i would have given left nut for cruise control. Now commute hour daily and sometimes take several hour trips on weekend; cruise control would definitely make things easier.
I remember waaaayyyyy back when I had my FZR1000 I read the review with Burns and Mitch B... I think these venerable testers have shown fairness, I bought the 2015 BMW before all these reviews were a thought. Great bikes, all of them, but the BMW really is something special.
For me, for the money, it would be the RSV4 RR. Just has a great set of features and electronics for the money. I would say BMW, but I really couldn't pay that much for a bike. Great shootout guys.
R1 blows em all away in my opinion. I do wish they would drop the crossplain though I think there’s more power to be made with the traditional inline 4
Woolich flash unlocks the power restrictions, speed limiter, in every gear, change timing fuel etc. and also you can ad a ECU quickshifter, launch control and pit limiter with the race tool package from woolich and you can also get the log box pro and auto tune it's pretty cool and easy to do your self
Hey moto.com one thing for me is how is the fueling on the Aprilia off the line because i remember in years past its been a little boggy below 6grand has it gotten any better this year with the newer model thanx
I've never owned or even test ridden the RSV4 but I think I might have to after watching this. I did ride the naked version and man that thing's engine is sweet. I was thinking of replacing my old 2012 S1000RR (that I sold earlier this summer) with the 2015 model but now I'm thinking the Aprilia might be a cooler option. My only gripe is that the styling and instruments look a bit dated. I wish they'd take a hint from Ducati / MV Agusta and restyle the plastics and headlights on that thing. Maybe I'm just spoiled with my Panigale ;). What really needs to happen here is Ducati needs to make an affordable V4 (e.g. not another Desmosedici - something a pleb like me can afford) - I'd give them my money so fast. Anyways, great vid! I love the double tunnel sound tests. Do that for every bike you review please :D
I would have like to have seen the KTM RC8 included. Also, the biggest question is parts and service support for the Aprilia. BMW, Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki seem that they would have the best support.
whats up with the bikes in USA? in europe/Germany the Honda cbr 1000rr has 181 hp Ducati 1299 has 205 hp Yamaha r1 2015 has 200 hp bmw 1000rr has 199 hp Aprilia rsv4 has 201 hp Kawasaki zx-10r has 200 hp you can check it out, if you visit the german websites, just type ".de" instead of ".com" just wondering...
I am wondering why you guys don't include the ktm rc8r to your roster. To me this bike has the ability to contend with all of the big boys. Love the clogs you guys do by the way
Good review, but talking about how the Aprilla is cheaper doesn't really matter. The maintenance on the Italian bike definitely cost more. Also, the dealer network is weak as hell. Good looking bike though for sure. I have a friend who owns his own shop and he bought it. Sick bike in person.
I love how everyone's head swivels when the tall bearded dude says the Duc had a slower top gear pull than the bmw and Aprillia. He outways the heaviest guy there by 200 lbs and he was on the Duc during the test.
? -would you guys mind mentioning your heights when you say it's comfortable for you (I consider and appreciate what is said when your reviews are posted and it would save me more time when comparatively shopping)? I live in MN and aside from driving relatively significant distances to compare the comfort levels on my own from bikes at different dealerships, it's hard to guess and the motorcycle shows up here are sub-par at best with quite a few manufacturers missing each year. thanks for the vids and reviews though...much appreciated.
I think the L4 engines sound the best. Everyone has its own opinion and that is cool, but If you dont like the sound of a precision ultra high revving race engine just because "it sounds like every other sport bike" and you have the need to feel special, then you suck, this engines ARE special, they move at about 250 revolutions each second, your brain isnt even capable of imagining that. Oh, and I love the tunnel shots where you can listen to each bike, they're great
***** Abilan: First water bottle the best, other waters give diarrhea. T wiz: You try drink other waters? Moob: I did. Yeah gave diarrhea. T wiz: You guy I ask? No? Ok I drink other waters too. You very wise man T wiz.
Chill out guys..i have ridden last r1 model,zx10r and honda cbr1000r..its just like every bike has its own liking based on each persons mind..i love zx10r cause it feel perfect to me when i ride it..just that..sorry guys if i had commented some thing wrong..i am new to riding higher capacity bikes..sorry again.. :)
zx-10-r only 160 hp at the rear .... there must be something wrong i guess , i have seen kawas with 170+ hp or is the usa kawa different from the european kawas ?
Great review. Why don't you want me to enjoy it? Is the band who plays the music editing your sound? Please get a handle on the audio. No one comes here to hear that. The bikes are the sound.
Do these guys not like 600cc class? i look up and down for a 2015 600cc comparison/review but it seems like they do EVERYTHING else but the damn 600cc sprots bike class.
Tom Roderick seems to have some sort of beef with Honda. Not only did he exaggerate the vibration issues with the 650F in the middleweight shootout, but here he also made a joke at the expense of Marquez and the GP replica i.e., the RC213V-S. But then again, these are the same folks asking for heated grips and cruise control on an SBK(yeah not supersport, supersports are 600cc bikes).
+Dan Patrick Its basically a 2006 bike with new colors, not saying its bad, but its behind in a lot of stuff, on the bright side its quite cheap and still a nice and fast bike
I'd take the Aprilia. Seems like a well rounded bike but hopefully it's not plagued by electronic issues. This is coming from a Ducati guy. The 1299 is too focused for the track.
So you didn't include the GSXR but did have a Honda and a Yamaha and your only excuse for that is because the ZX won? I'm seriously starting to think you guys are bias against Suzuki.
SwiftTone I'm well aware of that. What I was getting at is its just seems that they always have some excuse to not include the Suzuki unless they have no choice. I'm not mad i'm just pointing fingers with a tinfoil hat is all. It just seems like they are bias against Suzuki.
Samual Iam Samual, we ALWAYS include the Suzuki when it is either new, or the reigning champion in its class. The current GSX-R 1000 is neither. The R1 is new, and the CBR SP is the first one we've ever had in a shootout.
Btw these guys opinions only matter to those who will never buy one of these bikes. No one who buys a 15-25k bike is going to base it on what these guys say. The buyer already has his biases.
I'll take the BMW, love all the gizmos and premium features (cruise control, heated grips), if Aprilia would add those then I'd ben all over it though cause that engine/muffler sounds amazing!
von sauerkraut Been caught out in the rain many a times. Things have changed. My 07 Tuono is the most reliable bike I've ever owned in a life with 40 years of riding and racing them.
Great review, though I don't feel there's a need to have music blasting the entire video.
Naa I liked the music
***** fine with it..wasnt blasting at all
***** Not very death-wishy of you, bro... nor very satanic... just sayin'... :-)
***** Agree
Omg that fucking tunnel test
AspieThinker Those are the tandem tunnels on the Angeles Crest Highway. They also took lots of fly by shots of the bike at the Jarvi Turn out. This is Highway 2 in the Angeles National Forest, very near where the old state road 39 intersects.
+AspieThinker The bikes still sound like shit. Stock Exhaust = Hair dryer
+JohnS1000RR BMW has the best sounding stock exhaust!
+JohnS1000RR
The stock exhaust for S1000R and S1000RR are excellent.
Tried Akrapovic on both and it was just annoying...
+AspieThinker sounded like poop with those restrictive exhausts and catalytic converters
Crap music was completely unnecessary.
Honestly it comes down to which one you think looks the best and the comfort you're willing to give up on the road. No one other than professional racers will be able to come close to any of the bikes top performace possibilities. I like the Panigale then R1 then CBR because they look the best.
Totally agree man!
DonTHEhandsome1 its not only about shaving decimal points of lap times. Engine smoothness, power delivery, suspension settings, heat production, position set up etc etc list goes on. choosing bike purely by looks is stupid.
Mike Labonte For the street you're just buying it for the looks. I bought my CBR just because it's reliable, has great transition from close to open throttle and is very good at putting the power down progressively, so the canyon's are a lot of fun. I've ridden the other bikes and they are way too agressive sometimes for a nice canyon ride. CBR still has the best feel IMHO. But if I wanted something more track focused I'd get the R1 or RSV4.
Mike Labonte Honestly, who cares how old the package is, if it still fits the requirements?
The GSX-R still is a really really good sportsbike. Not with the perfection a new S1000RR may have but for that you have to pay thousands of dollars less.
I can only speak for myself, but I would test-ride all of them. And then I would buy the bike that has the smoothest and most comfy ride.
Because I know that it's far beyond my own skills to get any of these bikes to their limits. No matter how old the bike's construction is. And in contrast of most sportbike-owners I am self-conscious enough to admit that. ;)
*****
As long as you're having fun: ride what makes you happy. ;) 600cc's are fun to handle but I like the grunt of those big engines. And especially on our Autobahn it's a lot of fun to play with all those beamers, merc's and Audis who think, that they're fast. (I know, it's immature but I can't help it ;) )
For everything else than the Autobahn or aracetrack, a 600cc-sportsbike is more than enough to have plenty of fun and be fast as heck.
Any of these would put a smile on your face!
Great test. SO much more info than other reviews
Aprilia RSV4 is sick. Why did Honda make the blade's ergos more aggressive? Makes no sense. Also, Honda needs to come out with a new bike already and stop making the same blade worst.
Omg I feel I know you :D
Right 👏👏👏👏
Another awesome video guys! Thanks
These guys didn't quite understood the concept of SPORT bike. They're judging it with touring bikes requests, it's kinda stupid.
Comfort and Long distance riding doesn't go with Sport bikes, it goes with Touring bikes.
A sport bike is made to ride the twistys or the race track.
If you buy one don't be surprised if it's not comfortable, of course it's not the best to go to work or go shopping.
Dédé LABINOUZE That's how utterly good superbikes have become. They are all so sublime at being racy, that the biggest differentiators are how liveable they are.
Dédé LABINOUZE I don't know what your problem is. They tested them on the track and on the road. And they give a resume of every bike's strong- and weak-spots.
Now it's on you to decide, what's important for you.
If you're the one who only takes his sportbike to the track, you obviously don't have to care about road-riding abilities. Most of the sportsbike-owners however, ride their bikes on the road most of the time.
Dédé LABINOUZE They did the track reviews earlier at Laguna Seca, this is the street review. Honestly, you spend $15,000 - $25,000 on a motorcycle, you want to see everything it is good at, some bikes are fast on the track and comfortable as well. Some can't do both, good to get an opinion on daily livability.
God Im tired of the fact, they always use this "agressive rock" music.
Nice test! The guitar in the background feels like tinnitus.
BMW not the bike for me, but you can't deny how awesome they made it sound...right out of the box. Nice work!
so the only thing wrong with the r1 is that it's so good on track that it becomes too track focused on the street making it a little uncomfortable. I'd still take the yamaha, but maybe its just cause i grew up in a yamaha family.
Well it is a STREET test.
stickvortex they designed it to be a street legal motogp bike
taho339 lol i don't think you can call it a legal motogp bike since moto gp bikes are way ore crazy. but i guess it is the closest thing to it when you add in the look and the position and feel.
2cool0 well that was yamaha intention ya know what i mean? they wanted to make the r1 as close to a motogp bike as possible but i know what you are getting at because you can't compete with those race bikes.
taho339 yeah but i just meant its not a full motogp bike
Where are the track times? What is the point of a track session without times?
Tunnel test love it
and aprilla sound man o man what an epic sound !
my goodness guys...how can you make a review of the best bikes around so incredibly boring.
10 years ago when I was into bikes, the 1000cc class really shined with higher hp/lower weight for each new model. Slicker design and just savage looking. These bikes here looks like the Sport touring bikes 10 years ago, and all that seem to have happened are ABS and such stuff that belong in a Volvo :(
Great review. However having done a few track days it's worth noting that all bikes are so good that the difference between rider skills is far greater than the difference between bikes. If you are an average rider it's amazing how much quicker you are than a bad rider on a faster bike and how you can't keep close to really good rider on a slower bike than your's.
Superb! But drop the music, the conversations are always interesting and the bikes sound great too!
Tunnel test from now on in every review please. Thank you.
I wish I could get every single thing from the bmw and just put the skin of the panigale... that would be the dream bike.
More reviews with bikes in tunnels please!!
That music in the background is a bit distracting... Nice shots of those beautiful bikes!
loved the discussion! great reviews!
Wait. What was the reason they didn't include the Gixxer? It sounded like he was mumbling so we couldn't hear his excuse.
You know what nobody talks about? What these bikes are like over the long haul. It's never mentioned that maybe the Honda is 8 years old, but probably the best built bike here and will last anyone a lifetime and that Kawasakis are... well, Kawasakis. Or that Ducatis are cool and exotic when they're new, but they're fragile, expensive as hell, and after 10 years parts are hard to find. And that Aprilias are Italy's Kawasaki.
I appreciate your honest journalism, but to paint everything positively doesn't do justice to someone that might actually buy one of these machines. If a bike is a turd, I feel like it's your responsibility to tell us. And if anyone would know that, it would definitely be you.
Ryan McIntyre " If a bike is a turd, I feel like it's your responsibility to tell us."
And how do you know if a brand new bike is a turd or not? Aprilia and Ducati took huge steps in terms of reliability. Honda gave up quite a bit on that (broken frames, suddenly stopping or even burning motors, etcpp).
Buy the bike you want. Take good care of it. (!!) That's the only way to make sure that you have fun with it for a long time.
lmao. cruise control on a superbike? does it come with a cup holder and reclining seats
+Damion Lawson you must not own a sport bike and actually ride outside the city on it. Cruise Control is win for any motorcycle.
I live in Los Angeles (lots of Traffic and idiots) and when i get out of the city on my bike last thing i want to do is cruise
Live in Texas where it takes 3 hours of slab to get anywhere worth riding. Cruise control is amazing....you being in Cali, no love lost there :P
+Damion Lawson Done a trip from ny to cali and i would have given left nut for cruise control. Now commute hour daily and sometimes take several hour trips on weekend; cruise control would definitely make things easier.
+Joseph Marton yep, the air is conditioned at exactly the same temp as the wind, but id like that tea cup holder.
More tea Vicar? ;P
nice video thank you very informative
I remember waaaayyyyy back when I had my FZR1000 I read the review with Burns and Mitch B... I think these venerable testers have shown fairness, I bought the 2015 BMW before all these reviews were a thought. Great bikes, all of them, but the BMW really is something special.
If the only bad thing about the S1000RR is the sound then just fit it with an Akropovic exhaust, done business.
For me, for the money, it would be the RSV4 RR. Just has a great set of features and electronics for the money. I would say BMW, but I really couldn't pay that much for a bike. Great shootout guys.
(Great motorcycle review ) I hope BMW doesn't change the sound of the bike
test #1, which is most exciting. end of test.
I love all these bikes. I never thought any of them could match the Ducati in pure looks until I saw a black R1. If I could own one I'd own the R1.
R1 blows em all away in my opinion. I do wish they would drop the crossplain though I think there’s more power to be made with the traditional inline 4
Great review! Could do with better music, but nice job!
Love my 2013 zx10r especially after the woolich flash and ohlins semi active shock
MrPninja you can't go wrong with a japanese bike
everss02 You said it! The zx10 becomes a different animal once you ditch the bread basket and unrestrict the ecu. And last but not least ,add a PC
MrPninja what exactly is a woolich flash?
woolich is a company www.woolichracing.com/products.aspx
Woolich flash unlocks the power restrictions, speed limiter, in every gear, change timing fuel etc. and also you can ad a ECU quickshifter, launch control and pit limiter with the race tool package from woolich and you can also get the log box pro and auto tune it's pretty cool and easy to do your self
So would the bmw be good for sport touring across the country?
Hey moto.com one thing for me is how is the fueling on the Aprilia off the line because i remember in years past its been a little boggy below 6grand has it gotten any better this year with the newer model thanx
Are the cam shafts in the bmw still going out or is that just in the first gen?
I've never owned or even test ridden the RSV4 but I think I might have to after watching this. I did ride the naked version and man that thing's engine is sweet. I was thinking of replacing my old 2012 S1000RR (that I sold earlier this summer) with the 2015 model but now I'm thinking the Aprilia might be a cooler option. My only gripe is that the styling and instruments look a bit dated. I wish they'd take a hint from Ducati / MV Agusta and restyle the plastics and headlights on that thing. Maybe I'm just spoiled with my Panigale ;). What really needs to happen here is Ducati needs to make an affordable V4 (e.g. not another Desmosedici - something a pleb like me can afford) - I'd give them my money so fast.
Anyways, great vid! I love the double tunnel sound tests. Do that for every bike you review please :D
I would have like to have seen the KTM RC8 included. Also, the biggest question is parts and service support for the Aprilia. BMW, Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki seem that they would have the best support.
I do love the BMW/Aprilia but I trust Japanese reliability every time.
whats up with the bikes in USA? in europe/Germany the
Honda cbr 1000rr has 181 hp
Ducati 1299 has 205 hp
Yamaha r1 2015 has 200 hp
bmw 1000rr has 199 hp
Aprilia rsv4 has 201 hp
Kawasaki zx-10r has 200 hp
you can check it out, if you visit the german websites, just type ".de" instead of ".com"
just wondering...
I am wondering why you guys don't include the ktm rc8r to your roster. To me this bike has the ability to contend with all of the big boys. Love the clogs you guys do by the way
Well done review! Music to my ears hearing each one making a go though the tunnel! :D
Good review, but talking about how the Aprilla is cheaper doesn't really matter. The maintenance on the Italian bike definitely cost more. Also, the dealer network is weak as hell. Good looking bike though for sure. I have a friend who owns his own shop and he bought it. Sick bike in person.
I love how everyone's head swivels when the tall bearded dude says the Duc had a slower top gear pull than the bmw and Aprillia. He outways the heaviest guy there by 200 lbs and he was on the Duc during the test.
I'm a Kawasaki fanboy but I have to admit, the S1000RR is amazing.
? -would you guys mind mentioning your heights when you say it's comfortable for you (I consider and appreciate what is said when your reviews are posted and it would save me more time when comparatively shopping)? I live in MN and aside from driving relatively significant distances to compare the comfort levels on my own from bikes at different dealerships, it's hard to guess and the motorcycle shows up here are sub-par at best with quite a few manufacturers missing each year. thanks for the vids and reviews though...much appreciated.
I wish the bikes weren't all so damn good, makes picking one almost impossible. TELL ME WHAT TO BUY!
nice reviews, can you add your thoughts about the H2.
rickardo stupart It's there on Motorcycle dot com!
thanks
Dat BMW makes me smirk while it tears thru that tunnel.
R1 sound and look fantastic ! This kind bikes comfortable is not priority is speed
What does it take to become a test rider at Motorcycle.com?
Please reply.
Syed Ameed A journalism degree is a great place to start. Also should be an expert rider, so a racing background adds to credibility.
+Kevin Duke Great video. But over use of the background music. Its annoying hearing it, when you are talking.
any idea about location in the first few seconds ?
I noticed that when they shoot several corner scenes, the riders did not hang off the bike.
you lucky mo-fo's... how I'd love a few days with these bikes!!!
I think the L4 engines sound the best. Everyone has its own opinion and that is cool, but If you dont like the sound of a precision ultra high revving race engine just because "it sounds like every other sport bike" and you have the need to feel special, then you suck, this engines ARE special, they move at about 250 revolutions each second, your brain isnt even capable of imagining that.
Oh, and I love the tunnel shots where you can listen to each bike, they're great
I would stick to kawasaki zx10r..i love old school..and i feel the kawasaki is the smoothest of the whole bunch of bikes.. Cheers mate..
*****
Abilan: First water bottle the best, other waters give diarrhea.
T wiz: You try drink other waters?
Moob: I did. Yeah gave diarrhea.
T wiz: You guy I ask? No? Ok I drink other waters too.
You very wise man T wiz.
Chill out guys..i have ridden last r1 model,zx10r and honda cbr1000r..its just like every bike has its own liking based on each persons mind..i love zx10r cause it feel perfect to me when i ride it..just that..sorry guys if i had commented some thing wrong..i am new to riding higher capacity bikes..sorry again.. :)
Riding through the tunnel for sound was a neat idea.
Why are the bikes restricted in the US?
yeah the R1 was designed for the track first not the street
zx-10-r only 160 hp at the rear .... there must be something wrong i guess , i have seen kawas with 170+ hp or is the usa kawa different from the european kawas ?
yeah it has more restrictions in the US
so its ranked personal preferences and not how well it works on a track , wich it was made for .
Why did they even test the R1 when America restricted the hp down from 185hp to 160hp ??
Great review. Why don't you want me to enjoy it? Is the band who plays the music editing your sound? Please get a handle on the audio. No one comes here to hear that. The bikes are the sound.
Any one know if there is an Australian vid like this with Aussie prices and non restricted bikes
***** typical, thanks though
Do these guys not like 600cc class? i look up and down for a 2015 600cc comparison/review but it seems like they do EVERYTHING else but the damn 600cc sprots bike class.
Ditch the music.
what's wrong with this ZX10R, for all that today reach almost 200hps stock, and this video only has 160hp, my ZX10R 2013 reached 196,5hps stock
Tom Roderick seems to have some sort of beef with Honda. Not only did he exaggerate the vibration issues with the 650F in the middleweight shootout, but here he also made a joke at the expense of Marquez and the GP replica i.e., the RC213V-S. But then again, these are the same folks asking for heated grips and cruise control on an SBK(yeah not supersport, supersports are 600cc bikes).
I'm sure I'm just out of the loop on this but why no gixxer?
+Dan Patrick Its basically a 2006 bike with new colors, not saying its bad, but its behind in a lot of stuff, on the bright side its quite cheap and still a nice and fast bike
+iTxip ah, makes sense
Music mixed too loud
thoughts on the daytona triumph.....GO!
+Richard Lam Shitty. The end.
yes the beemer does have wonderful engine retarding, I remember how impressed by this I was on my k1200gt
No gixxer??
I'd take the Aprilia. Seems like a well rounded bike but hopefully it's not plagued by electronic issues. This is coming from a Ducati guy. The 1299 is too focused for the track.
cut the music
So you didn't include the GSXR but did have a Honda and a Yamaha and your only excuse for that is because the ZX won? I'm seriously starting to think you guys are bias against Suzuki.
Ummm the Yamaha is new so of course they will include it
SwiftTone I'm well aware of that. What I was getting at is its just seems that they always have some excuse to not include the Suzuki unless they have no choice. I'm not mad i'm just pointing fingers with a tinfoil hat is all. It just seems like they are bias against Suzuki.
Samual Iam Samual, we ALWAYS include the Suzuki when it is either new, or the reigning champion in its class. The current GSX-R 1000 is neither. The R1 is new, and the CBR SP is the first one we've ever had in a shootout.
Sean Alexander Uh huh.
Samual Iam Don't believe me, it's all in the public record. Go to Motorcycle.com and see for yourself.
5:58 press pause ... horsepower ... features... irrelevant
I personally think that the R1 won, but that's just me.
and the mv agusta ? ..
Ugh, such a hard decision to make. I think I'd go BMW though, it just does everything VERY well, and I
Hondas R D Best period
Btw these guys opinions only matter to those who will never buy one of these bikes. No one who buys a 15-25k bike is going to base it on what these guys say. The buyer already has his biases.
I'll take the BMW, love all the gizmos and premium features (cruise control, heated grips), if Aprilia would add those then I'd ben all over it though cause that engine/muffler sounds amazing!
I've always liked inline fours.
Im ready to ride. I cant wait til I get another bike. Slowly dying inside without one!!!
Would like to see Kawasaki H2 in next Shootout..!!
Aprilia is a beautiful bike.i ride ZX
If they dressed the new RSV4 the same as the 2014 i would trade tomorrow.
Fantastic bike but im not a fan of the wheel couler and loud dress it has.
why not speak of the GSXR 1000 SRAD?
Where is the Suzuki GSX-R 1000?
Where's the KTM Rc8?
buy an Aprilia then bring it back to the shop ever 2 days because the shit thing wont start
+von sauerkraut I currently own three of them and the oldest is 8 years old. I guarantee you they will all start and run 1000km today if I wanted to.
in the rain ?????
von sauerkraut Been caught out in the rain many a times. Things have changed. My 07 Tuono is the most reliable bike I've ever owned in a life with 40 years of riding and racing them.
bully for you then
background-music is annoying...
Ahhh, back when superbikes didn't have wings.
After my insurance calms down I'm trading my 899 for the aprilia. I heard one the other day and my pants got all sticky all of the sudden.
Where the hell is the Gixxer?...
I will go for yamaha r1
Worst Yamaha r1 💩💩