Re: Hey Bass

["tourman" <robercampbell@xxxxxxxxx>]

Modern scooters of any displacement will surpise you Bob. I took a
Honda Silverwing for a ride one day (600 cc twin) and almost instantly,
I was going 75 mph and quite honestly, it seemed quieter and more
streamlined at that speed than my mega cruiser. I can't imagine what a
900 cc scooter would perform like, but it would be no slouch.

Most 500 cc "crock rockets" can run circles around most any of the bike
cruiser style bikes. I guess they are built for razor sharp
acceleration and handling but along with that goes high rpm and a far
less relaxed ride. Some of the 1000 cc sport bikes will easily top 300
kph (180 mph) and it takes a VERY experienced rider to even handle one
(and guess who buys them...testosterone hyped up teenagers ????). I
doubt there is anything made on two or four wheels at any price that
can come close to the Kawasaki 1000 cc sportbike for raw power to
weight ratio, acceleration and top speed.

That new 1800 cc Honda Goldwing is also in a league all its
own....speed, power, handling, comfort all top notch....and with a
price tag to match. I was sorely tempted a while ago by an offer the
local dealer made me for my Nomad. VERY close...but no nickel !!

But I know none of the above is any news to you....

RHC

Bob La Londe wrote:
> "Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:h66dnY1rl8LeFrTYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Something else he'll claim he blew away Harleys on
>
> Lots of small bikes will absolutely smoke a stock Harley off the line.  My
> little 500cc Honda Shado I had 15 years ago had a better hole shot than
> most.  I know my Goldwings would beat most stockers both on the top and out
> of the hole compared to an Electra Glide or Roadglide of similar years.
>
> I've had all the bikes I mention by the way, and there is a Roadglide
> sitting in the driveway right now, although that one is technically my
> wife's bike.
>
> A huge displacement scooter (for a scooter) with its low center of gravity
> and its light weight could very easily beat some Harley's off the line, and
> maybe upto a large percentage of speed limit.
>
> I have to admit that is where my experience is limited.  I have never owned
> a scooter of any kind.