2010 Superbike Smackdown

[Porkchop]

So I don't think this is a repost, but MotoUSA did a super comparo this year instead of splitting them up like Motorcyclist did. The videos are pretty awesome. Steve Atlas and Adam Waheed don't pump out as much technical information as the Sport Rider guys, but they are pretty descriptive and funny as hell....

But boy would I love to have these guys jobs for just a goddamn week, ride all these beasts, and make my own deductions.

Intro Vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAO1s...eature=related

Track Part 1 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/817/Mo...---Part-1.aspx

Track Part 2 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/816/Mo...---Part-2.aspx

Track Part 3 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/815/Mo...---Part-3.aspx

Street Part 1 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/824/Mo...---Part-1.aspx

Street Part 2 - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/823/Mo...---Part-2.aspx


As far as the conclusions and placing go, it seems about right. I completely hate how Ducati sends a tricked up Corse S to a stock competition. That completely opens up questions about lap times and capabilities because of the trick suspension and exhaust bits. You didn't see Aprilia send the Factory edition, or KTM send the RC8R. I think the Duc would have faired much different with stock bits.

[Dave]

wasnt that an rc8r? and i love how the bmw got beat on times but won on gadgets. gtfo.

[Phenix_Rider]

I'll watch later. Gotta get ready for work.

[shmike]

Nice vids.

Basically, a no frills, three year old Honda down by 20hp wiped the floor with the BMW but the Beemer has lots of cool gadgets so it wins!

[Sean]

Huh, the BMW dominated Masterbike this year. The thing was almost 10mph faster than anything else on the straights and put up the fastest times. The Honda was mid-pack.

[z06boy]

Well one good thing is that no matter which one you choose...it will be a kickazz bike to own. They are all just so good these days.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Sean

Huh, the BMW dominated Masterbike this year. The thing was almost 10mph faster than anything else on the straights and put up the fastest times. The Honda was mid-pack.

I watched and read the Masterbike articles too. They included the MV Augusta F4 as well as the Factory version of the Aprilia. Whereas I like the MotoUSA guys, I can't fucking stand the Cycleworld guy. He talks like a stoner, and he narrates videos like he is reading off of a script.

Originally Posted by z06boy

Well one good thing is that no matter which one you choose...it will be a kickazz bike to own. They are all just so good these days.

For sure!! I'm not so hot on the 'priller, Zuk, or Duc.... but I would give anything to rock the other 3 japs and the KTM.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Dave

wasnt that an rc8r? and i love how the bmw got beat on times but won on gadgets. gtfo.

Touchette Dave.... touchette. RC8R indeed.

[marko138]

I like the new Motorcyclist where they put the Euros up against each other. I couldn't give a fuck less about Jap bikes.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by marko138

I like the new Motorcyclist where they put the Euros up against each other. I couldn't give a fuck less about Jap bikes.

You would.

But yea, it was a good article.