2007 Superbike Smackdown IV

Technocrat · 8th May 2007, 16:47

Yes its here,

We gathered the Big Four's latest batch of literbikes - Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R1000, and Yamaha R1 - and put them through the motions on the track and street to deliver our judgment in this year's Smackdown - MotorcycleUSA.com

Suzuki GSX-R1000 :

Track: First
Street: Second

Yamaha R1:

Track: Second
Street: Fourth

Honda CBR1000 RR:

Track: Third
Street: First

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R:

Track: Fourth
Street: Third

Read the Complete report here: 2007 Superbike Smackdown IV - MotorcycleUSA.com

Rtech · 8th May 2007, 17:33

These tests are getting boring to read now! All these bikes are so close in performance that it all comes down to brand preference and which one you feel looks better!

It just nuts where superbike performance has reached today. Makes you smile doesn't it!

HellwratH · 8th May 2007, 17:36

Bingo Rtech! I have always loved Honda, so new versions every year don't make me change my preference.

, And ye, Honda sure does look better...

Technocrat · 8th May 2007, 17:40

Close in performance - Yes, Boring - Not really

But yes all the big fours are so good that you really cant go wrong with any of them, at the end, like you said, its a mater of personal preference.

This reminds of something I heard from a SBK rider, he said forget beating a 1000 by 1000, an avg rider on 1000 can get beaten by a skilled rider on a 600(ofcourse not on a straight).

These darn machine are getting lighter & lighter with more power almost every year

What makes it interseting to read is to know which track technology has made it to production & other space tech that these beauties get

BUSA · 8th May 2007, 17:42

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These tests are getting boring to read now! All these bikes are so close in performance that it all comes down to brand preference and which one you feel looks better!

You bet. All these bikes are really very close in terms of performance and most Honda lovers would plonk in to get a CBR, a Suzuki lover a Suzuki and the likes, so it indeed is all down to preference.

A few more inserts from the article

P.S I would plonk for the CBR anyday

Rtech · 8th May 2007, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

This reminds of something I heard from a SBK rider, he said forget beating a 1000 by 1000, an avg rider on 1000 can get beaten by a skilled rider on a 600(ofcourse not on a straight).

heheh. Why 600, even a Karizma or a puny 400 is enough usually!

Edit: My pick of the lot would be the Gixxer. Though I would loose the twin pipes ASAP and slap on a nice titanium Yoshimura 4-1 with a stubby end can. ****droooolll****

Technocrat · 8th May 2007, 17:47

Damn how can you decide on one Busa

(btw I thought you choose Suzuki ;-))

CBR: for its sheer manners, great for street
R1: purely for its beauty & ofcourse handling
Gixxer: For that Torque which makes it crazy & also great for stunting
Ninja: Well a mix of rawness & the green colour

@rtech: lol yeah Have experienced my self against a 929

BUSA · 8th May 2007, 18:16

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

R1: purely for its beauty & ofcourse handling

From the article. So isint the Gixxer the better handling machine??

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The Suzuki excels when things get tight and on the track we found the Gixxer to be the best at High-Speed cornering.

Technocrat · 8th May 2007, 18:19

Yes the Gixxer is a better handler as per report but that doesnt make the R1 a bad handler

, its just that Gixxers are known more for their crazy torque, they are great stunting machines especially the 750.

v1p3r · 8th May 2007, 19:22

First time I'm seeing the Ninja not coming in first, and that too it came in last. Boo hoo.

highwayblaze · 8th May 2007, 23:13

Shame the Yammie came in second. I wish it was the CBR or the Kawasaski. Yamaha's are over-rated just coz they look superb I love saying that about yamaha's! And ofcourse Suzuki is always the best!

veyron1 · 9th May 2007, 01:28

Nice to know that the journos at moto-usa agree with my fave...the Gixxer...

And they agree on my second choice as well...

SohailPistawala · 9th May 2007, 10:51

Hey guys Lets not get in into the big fight of the 1000cc's lols... its all about personal choice i think... what say...

2fast4u · 9th May 2007, 15:13

i just love the gixxer the feel makes me extremely comfortable and it has loads of power compared to my 636 infact I find it better to zip thru in traffic with the gsx. Its the best although its my friends.

GTO · 9th May 2007, 15:21

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These tests are getting boring to read now! All these bikes are so close in performance that it all comes down to brand preference and which one you feel looks better!

Totally! An R1 for me.

8th May 2007, 16:47	#1
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	2007 Superbike Smackdown IV Yes its here, We gathered the Big Four's latest batch of literbikes - Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R1000, and Yamaha R1 - and put them through the motions on the track and street to deliver our judgment in this year's Smackdown - MotorcycleUSA.com Suzuki GSX-R1000 : Track: First Street: Second Yamaha R1: Track: Second Street: Fourth Honda CBR1000 RR: Track: Third Street: First Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: Track: Fourth Street: Third Read the Complete report here: 2007 Superbike Smackdown IV - MotorcycleUSA.com
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Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	These tests are getting boring to read now! All these bikes are so close in performance that it all comes down to brand preference and which one you feel looks better! It just nuts where superbike performance has reached today. Makes you smile doesn't it!
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HellwratH BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 57 Times	Bingo Rtech! I have always loved Honda, so new versions every year don't make me change my preference. , And ye, Honda sure does look better...
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Close in performance - Yes, Boring - Not really But yes all the big fours are so good that you really cant go wrong with any of them, at the end, like you said, its a mater of personal preference. This reminds of something I heard from a SBK rider, he said forget beating a 1000 by 1000, an avg rider on 1000 can get beaten by a skilled rider on a 600(ofcourse not on a straight). These darn machine are getting lighter & lighter with more power almost every year What makes it interseting to read is to know which track technology has made it to production & other space tech that these beauties get Last edited by Technocrat : 8th May 2007 at 17:43.
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8th May 2007, 17:47	#7
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Damn how can you decide on one Busa (btw I thought you choose Suzuki ;-)) CBR: for its sheer manners, great for street R1: purely for its beauty & ofcourse handling Gixxer: For that Torque which makes it crazy & also great for stunting Ninja: Well a mix of rawness & the green colour @rtech: lol yeah Have experienced my self against a 929
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8th May 2007, 18:19	#9
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Yes the Gixxer is a better handler as per report but that doesnt make the R1 a bad handler , its just that Gixxers are known more for their crazy torque, they are great stunting machines especially the 750.
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8th May 2007, 19:22	#10
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	First time I'm seeing the Ninja not coming in first, and that too it came in last. Boo hoo.
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8th May 2007, 23:13	#11
highwayblaze BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago/Mumbai/Pune Posts: 771 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Shame the Yammie came in second. I wish it was the CBR or the Kawasaski. Yamaha's are over-rated just coz they look superb I love saying that about yamaha's! And ofcourse Suzuki is always the best!
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9th May 2007, 01:28	#12
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Nice to know that the journos at moto-usa agree with my fave...the Gixxer... And they agree on my second choice as well...
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9th May 2007, 10:51	#13
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Hey guys Lets not get in into the big fight of the 1000cc's lols... its all about personal choice i think... what say...
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9th May 2007, 15:13	#14
2fast4u BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: pune / Bahrain Posts: 488 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	i just love the gixxer the feel makes me extremely comfortable and it has loads of power compared to my 636 infact I find it better to zip thru in traffic with the gsx. Its the best although its my friends.
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