A Story of two guys and two high revving machines

GTO · 12th December 2005, 19:45

So me and Rtech exchanged our machines for 12 hours. He took my Vtec and I rode his Kwacker. Smart deal I'd say - The Vtec redlines at 7100 rpm, and the Kawasaki starts life at 10,000 rpm

Oh Boy! What an exhilirating experience. I have never ever felt such a close and passionate combination of man and machine ever before. The 400 fits below you as if it were an extended body part - Its literally a hand in glove. I didnt tell Rtech this but I was riding a bike after like 5 - 7 years and was myself apprehensive about being able to handle it. No worries mate, I took to it like a fish does to water. The perfect gearshifts, braking points and acceleration. I was surprised myself and just patted myself on the back for having a "thing" for high revving machines.

In about 3 hours of riding, I covered close to 80 kms and all within the city. And all high-revving (I dont think I ever saw 4th gear). The way that a sports motorcycle handles is the stuff that dreams are made for. The wind in your face @ 15000 rpm while experiencing a depth of fine engineering that can only make you awe. Honestly, I wouldnt ever compare this experience to driving a fast car, but they are both mean in their own right.

HIGHLY recommended to each and every car guy on this board.

Thanks Rtech! You have made my bike budgeting that much more difficult. Over to Robin for his Vtec'ing experience.

GTO

viper · 12th December 2005, 20:18

Hey GTO,
You are one lucky man. Really envy you must have had a blast.

Viper

Steeroid · 12th December 2005, 20:20

GTO you're one lucky dawg !!!! Good negotiation skills too - I see you got the better deal...

jkdas · 12th December 2005, 21:06

I would prefer riding a bike than driving a car.

And anyone ther who wanna exchange my avenger for another 180cc+ bike?

comeon just for a week would do.

Lucky GTO. Whers Rtech? He gave your car back?

Aditya · 12th December 2005, 21:40

Two very cool machines! Lucky boy, GTO! But, you could be luckier because that ZZR is sounding better than ever since Saturday.

Rtech · 12th December 2005, 22:12

Ok, to begin with, contrary to popular belief, this was my idea and not GTO's! I needed a car to pick up my bro from the airport and GTO was nice enough to offer his Vtec straight off. It was only right to trust him with my ride as well. Somehow GTO didn't fight me on that idea....hmmm.

So my side of the story begins. It takes me a few minutes to aclimatise to the featherlight controls of the Honda. The steering felt light, brakes over-servoed and the clutch was effortless. Within 5 minutes though, I realised the USP of the Vtec. Yea, 7,100 doesnt seem that high after living with 14,000, BUT, its friggin quick! I was so used to driving a slow revving diesel all these months I forgot the simple joy of driving a free reving petrol car.

However the best reaction was from my Dad on the way to the airport. I was explaining to him how, when the Vtec was launched, cost almost the same as the Octi. He couldn't understand why. Suffice to say that 7,000 rpm in first and then again in second made him retract that statement!

GTO, let me know the next time you wanna switch.

nitrous · 12th December 2005, 22:42

Looks like it was a double date. Gr8 write-up,guys.

bhp · 12th December 2005, 23:48

swap ha !!! kool surely you guys must have had a great time with the mean machines

veyron1 · 13th December 2005, 00:31

naaiisss(elongated N-I-C-E) ....

so, 2 wheels that muster 15 G's worth revs and 2 pairs that cram 7G's..hmmm...why is it that when the number of wheels are halved, the revs are doubled..(in that exact ratio)???

now THIS is what you call a WIN-WIN situation...a big round of applause for both of youse'...

p.s- next time any of the both of ya wanna switch, i'd be happy to trade in my zma for the vtec or the gypsy for the kwacker....for as LONG as you wish....

Dippy · 13th December 2005, 01:10

Nice stuff GTO . Must have been an amazing experience for you. And the kwacker sounds even better after the new exhausts. What did u use to lure Rtech to let you ride his bike? The famous magic words

manson · 13th December 2005, 01:40

robin 1.5 is almost as good the vtec . . . . hint hint . ..

manson.

Shan2nu · 13th December 2005, 10:28

Great goin guys.

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However the best reaction was from my Dad on the way to the airport. I was explaining to him how, when the Vtec was launched, cost almost the same as the Octi. He couldn't understand why. Suffice to say that 7,000 rpm in first and then again in second made him retract that statement!

Tell me about it. LOL

Shan2nu

12th December 2005, 19:45	#1
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	A Story of two guys and two high revving machines So me and Rtech exchanged our machines for 12 hours. He took my Vtec and I rode his Kwacker. Smart deal I'd say - The Vtec redlines at 7100 rpm, and the Kawasaki starts life at 10,000 rpm Oh Boy! What an exhilirating experience. I have never ever felt such a close and passionate combination of man and machine ever before. The 400 fits below you as if it were an extended body part - Its literally a hand in glove. I didnt tell Rtech this but I was riding a bike after like 5 - 7 years and was myself apprehensive about being able to handle it. No worries mate, I took to it like a fish does to water. The perfect gearshifts, braking points and acceleration. I was surprised myself and just patted myself on the back for having a "thing" for high revving machines. In about 3 hours of riding, I covered close to 80 kms and all within the city. And all high-revving (I dont think I ever saw 4th gear). The way that a sports motorcycle handles is the stuff that dreams are made for. The wind in your face @ 15000 rpm while experiencing a depth of fine engineering that can only make you awe. Honestly, I wouldnt ever compare this experience to driving a fast car, but they are both mean in their own right. HIGHLY recommended to each and every car guy on this board. Thanks Rtech! You have made my bike budgeting that much more difficult. Over to Robin for his Vtec'ing experience. GTO
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12th December 2005, 20:18	#2
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 19 Times	Hey GTO, You are one lucky man. Really envy you must have had a blast. Viper
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12th December 2005, 20:20	#3
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	GTO you're one lucky dawg !!!! Good negotiation skills too - I see you got the better deal...
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12th December 2005, 21:06	#4
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	I would prefer riding a bike than driving a car. And anyone ther who wanna exchange my avenger for another 180cc+ bike? comeon just for a week would do. Lucky GTO. Whers Rtech? He gave your car back?
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12th December 2005, 21:40	#5
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,845 Thanked: 77,082 Times View My Garage	Two very cool machines! Lucky boy, GTO! But, you could be luckier because that ZZR is sounding better than ever since Saturday.
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12th December 2005, 22:12	#6
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Ok, to begin with, contrary to popular belief, this was my idea and not GTO's! I needed a car to pick up my bro from the airport and GTO was nice enough to offer his Vtec straight off. It was only right to trust him with my ride as well. Somehow GTO didn't fight me on that idea....hmmm. So my side of the story begins. It takes me a few minutes to aclimatise to the featherlight controls of the Honda. The steering felt light, brakes over-servoed and the clutch was effortless. Within 5 minutes though, I realised the USP of the Vtec. Yea, 7,100 doesnt seem that high after living with 14,000, BUT, its friggin quick! I was so used to driving a slow revving diesel all these months I forgot the simple joy of driving a free reving petrol car. However the best reaction was from my Dad on the way to the airport. I was explaining to him how, when the Vtec was launched, cost almost the same as the Octi. He couldn't understand why. Suffice to say that 7,000 rpm in first and then again in second made him retract that statement! GTO, let me know the next time you wanna switch.
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12th December 2005, 22:42	#7
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Looks like it was a double date. Gr8 write-up,guys.
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12th December 2005, 23:48	#8
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	swap ha !!! kool surely you guys must have had a great time with the mean machines
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13th December 2005, 00:31	#9
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	naaiisss(elongated N-I-C-E) .... so, 2 wheels that muster 15 G's worth revs and 2 pairs that cram 7G's..hmmm...why is it that when the number of wheels are halved, the revs are doubled..(in that exact ratio)??? now THIS is what you call a WIN-WIN situation...a big round of applause for both of youse'... p.s- next time any of the both of ya wanna switch, i'd be happy to trade in my zma for the vtec or the gypsy for the kwacker....for as LONG as you wish....
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13th December 2005, 01:10	#10
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	Nice stuff GTO . Must have been an amazing experience for you. And the kwacker sounds even better after the new exhausts. What did u use to lure Rtech to let you ride his bike? The famous magic words
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13th December 2005, 01:40	#11
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	robin 1.5 is almost as good the vtec . . . . hint hint . .. manson.
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