Sportbike, superbike ?
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streetbike = anything with lights and registration.
sportbike = usually quick, nimble and generally full body ie. Katana
supersport = " " " " " + a Z, X or R in the name ie. GSXR 600
superbike = All above + 750 cc and up ie. GSXR 1000
motard = Dirtbike or duel sport converted to street + smaller street tires and big breaks soforth.
supermotard = ? maybe a KTM 650 or a DRZ 400
sportbike = usually quick, nimble and generally full body ie. Katana
supersport = " " " " " + a Z, X or R in the name ie. GSXR 600
superbike = All above + 750 cc and up ie. GSXR 1000
motard = Dirtbike or duel sport converted to street + smaller street tires and big breaks soforth.
supermotard = ? maybe a KTM 650 or a DRZ 400
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So, What do you ride?:scratch:
I should add that some of the naked bikes ie. SV650 would qualify as a sport bike also. Maybe considered as a standard.
Ridding position and expected performance would dictate the true difference.
I should add that some of the naked bikes ie. SV650 would qualify as a sport bike also. Maybe considered as a standard.
Ridding position and expected performance would dictate the true difference.
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Supersport and Superbike are mostly just racing terms for the different classes.
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my Z1000 is a nakid bike and definalty purebred sportsbike... though it still reflects in the bodywork ie: the same tail as the 636 and the sharp aggressive bakini fairing.. its more of a matter of what the plastics look like then how big.
and arent most cruisers fenders and such all metal still??????? if they havent, im sure theyll go plastic soon, better performance and mileage... has gotta catch on with everyone except the HD guys.
Whats yer new bike?
and arent most cruisers fenders and such all metal still??????? if they havent, im sure theyll go plastic soon, better performance and mileage... has gotta catch on with everyone except the HD guys.
Whats yer new bike?
A Hyosung GT 650 R. Sounds strange but it is basically the same as the SV650 but with a full fairing. Performance is basically 0 to 100km/h in around 4 sec, and a top speed of around 210 km/h. About 79hp (depending on who you ask).Gas Man said:
A street bike is pretty much anything that's street legal.
A sport bike is a bike that is designed for spirited riding and this is a very wide range. Most anything that isn't a cruiser is very sporting in nature.
A standard is a bike that's with no or little fairing and with a comfortable seating position with straight back and footpegs pretty much underneath the body.
A naked bike is just another name for standard. Some used the term naked/street fighter to denote a bike that is like a standard bike but more aggressive in nature like the Aprilia Tuono, the KTM SuperDuke, the Triumph Speed Triple, the Monster S4R, S2R 1000, Kawi ZRX. Think of bikes that are mean and not necessarily powerful because the SV1000S, ZR7S and the Z1000 are powerful bikes but they aren't really "mean".
Supersport denotes the 600-cc crotch rockets: CBR-RR, R6, GSXR600, Ducati 749, Gixxer750, etc. Sporty bikes with fairings like Katana or Ninja 650R aren't supersports.
Superbike denotes the 1000-cc crotch rockets: once again, the Japanese Liter bikes, Aprilia RSV Mille, Ducati 999, etc.
Touring: big ass couches like Goldwing, Electraglide, K1200LT, R1200RT.
Sport Touring: Touring bikes with lesser luxuries than the above. Also lighter, faster and sportier. Think Triumph ST, Ducati ST3, ST4, BMW R1200ST, Kawi Concour, ZX1400, Honda VFR, ST1300, Yamaha FJR-series, Hayabusa.
Motards are dirt bikes with revised suspensions and street slicks.
Supermotards are bigger motards.
A sport bike is a bike that is designed for spirited riding and this is a very wide range. Most anything that isn't a cruiser is very sporting in nature.
A standard is a bike that's with no or little fairing and with a comfortable seating position with straight back and footpegs pretty much underneath the body.
A naked bike is just another name for standard. Some used the term naked/street fighter to denote a bike that is like a standard bike but more aggressive in nature like the Aprilia Tuono, the KTM SuperDuke, the Triumph Speed Triple, the Monster S4R, S2R 1000, Kawi ZRX. Think of bikes that are mean and not necessarily powerful because the SV1000S, ZR7S and the Z1000 are powerful bikes but they aren't really "mean".
Supersport denotes the 600-cc crotch rockets: CBR-RR, R6, GSXR600, Ducati 749, Gixxer750, etc. Sporty bikes with fairings like Katana or Ninja 650R aren't supersports.
Superbike denotes the 1000-cc crotch rockets: once again, the Japanese Liter bikes, Aprilia RSV Mille, Ducati 999, etc.
Touring: big ass couches like Goldwing, Electraglide, K1200LT, R1200RT.
Sport Touring: Touring bikes with lesser luxuries than the above. Also lighter, faster and sportier. Think Triumph ST, Ducati ST3, ST4, BMW R1200ST, Kawi Concour, ZX1400, Honda VFR, ST1300, Yamaha FJR-series, Hayabusa.
Motards are dirt bikes with revised suspensions and street slicks.
Supermotards are bigger motards.
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SO what would my ZZR600 be?
superbike or sportbike??:skep:
superbike or sportbike??:skep:
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