How much (power) is too much

[bubba zanetti]

There is no such thing as too much power.

[SAFE-T]

Ironically, the newer (and WAAAAAY uglier) 1125R often sells for less than the older XB's.

[tt_four]

Ironically, the newer (and WAAAAAY uglier) 1125R often sells for less than the older XB's.

The resale on Buells are all screwed up still because when HD closed Buell they offered $5k off on all of the 1125s. The XBs were closer to $3k off, if any at all. A ton of people bought brand new 1125s for $6k, and it really messed up the resale for people who have tried to get rid of theirs. I think there are actually still some of those new 1125s in 1 or 2 dealerships around the country.

The old tubers from the 90's are usually listed for sale for even more than the XBs. I rarely see any tubers listed for anything less than $4k regardless of miles.

[yamahonkawazuki]

There is no such thing as too much power.

i agree. unless its owner/rider cannot control it or is unwilling to control it

[madjak30]

There is no such thing as too much power.

i agree. unless its owner/rider cannot control it or is unwilling to control it

Track yes, street no...when 100Hp bikes will get you 0-60 in 3 sec, I would say that is enough...a 300Hp 'Busa is a lot of over kill on the street...

Later.

[jserio]

I am leaning a bit more towards the theory that experience and power should be in direct correlation together.

[SAFE-T]

If you couldn't even open the throttle without looping over backwards, that would be too much power 

[tt_four]

I am leaning a bit more towards the theory that experience and power should be in direct correlation together.

Don't forget skill. I've seen plenty of people with experience who still have no idea what they're doing.

[jserio]

I would think that as you gain more experience you would also gain more skill. One can only hope right?

[madjak30]

I would think that as you gain more experience you would also gain more skill. One can only hope right?

I would imagine it is similar to driving a car...I know lots of drivers that have been driving for over 20yrs and I don't like to ride with them, they are that scary of drivers...just don't have any respect for the vehicle...some people just us a bike like an accessory...cruise down the hiway (how hard is that really?) to the coffee shop...hang out and lookt he part, then head back down the hiway and home...no trying to improve anything...just get there and home...probably cutting tons of people off and generally pissing people off in the process...

Nope building skill takes some effort, not just putting time in...

Later.

[tt_four]

I've ridden with some people who have only ridden for a few months and they're extremely good, and some people have been riding for years and I'm still close to get anywhere near them, haha. Some people just have better coordination and focus than others.