[Monster231]

I recently bought my gixxer 750 2000. I am compaing the numbers and seeing that either they are lying to me or this bike has some pretty good numbers. I read 365lbs dry and rated at over 140 hp stock. My bike has a couple of goodies and im adding others. I bought a slip on exhaust, am ordering the rest of the header, it has a K&N filter, and some sort of computer that gives it more power, its under the back seat. The guy i bought it from said it dynoed at 125hp on the wheel, that sound right???

I really wanted to by a Ducatti but i figured I woudl start on something a bit more cost effective before I destroy an expensive bike. But in looking around I see and read that this bike seems to handle better and has more power. The HP rating on the Duc are no where near what mine are.
Whats the difference, are ducs not as fast.. or is it a totally different league of machine.

Kinda like the Vette Vs Ferrari arguement

 

[DLIT]

125 Sounds About Right For A 750. Ducs Are V-twins And Don't Put Out As Much Power. I Was Keeping Up W/ And Aprilia Mille 1000 (another Italian V-twin) The Other Day On My R6.

 

[No Worries]

From my April, 2003 Motorcycle Consumer News, the $17k Ducati 999 makes 112 rwh, as does the $9k Suzuki 750. The 999's top speed is 172 mph and the 750's is 165. But I think the rider buying a 999 doesn't care too much about peak horsepower or top speed, otherwise they'd get a busa and a ZX-12.

Dry weights are manufacturers weight without the battery, oil, gas, antifreeze, and other nonsense. The 2003 750's real weight is 459. The 999 is 477. I would read the test articles where riders actually ride the bikes. The specs should be used between two bikes that are tied for your buying dollar.

I'm going to the Cycle World motorcycle show tomorrow. And for my $12 admission, I'm going to sit on almost every stinking bike in the place. It's coming to Chicago in February, and you should check it out.

 

[Gas Man]

Yeah it is a v-twin vs a inline 4. Its like red wine or white... wet wine or dry... all in personal taste.

The Duc is a Duc and while it may not be faster it is more.... um... :drool: factor!!

 

[JK_DILLA]

looks like the goodies added up to a horsepower. a stock '00 750 dynos at 124hp. And the Twin vs Inline 4 argument is like arguing your favorite color. they both have benefits, and the both have weaknesses.

 

[jeeps84]

Yeah it is a v-twin vs a inline 4. Its like red wine or white... wet wine or dry... all in personal taste.

The Duc is a Duc and while it may not be faster it is more.... um... :drool: factor!!

:withstupi

 

[Charm City Busa]

Don't get blinded by horsepower numbers. Those are peak numbers. The 750 probably makes peak horsepower somewhere above 12,000 rpm's while the v-twins peak around 9-9500 rpm's. The big difference between these bikes is the torque numbers. The 1-liter v-twins make considerable more torque throughout the rev range. The 750 is an awesome bike, but you have to wound it up. IMHO, the v-twins are for those lazy people (like me), who like to shift as little as possible. :lol:

 

[twisty]

My 01 750 made 128hp before the mods. So I doubt the 2000 made more HP. I would say your looking around 125 to 130 hp and thats being nice.

You have to flog any 4cylinder to make hp....

 

[jeeps84]

You have to flog any 4cylinder to make hp....

:iagree: All the I-4's make their power near the top of the rpm rang while the twins start towards the middle and carry through. It makes them feel as fast even if their not.

 

[Gas Man]

Yeah I don't think that there is any debate that the I4 make it high and the v-twins make it low.

Most people that ride both will say that the V-twin is just more fun in the city... but its all personal :2cents: