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Old 08-14-2009, 11:06 AM   #1
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You guys crack me up with your bigger motor nonsense.

I've never heard anyone say that about an R6, GSXR-6, CBR-6, ZX6, etc.

IT IS A MIDDLEWEIGHT BIKE!

If you want a bigger motor, buy a different bike.
I'm not sure which part of this you aren't hearing correctly. People like the look of the bike but would like to see a bigger motor in it. Same layout and package with a different motor. What is so hard to grasp here?
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Old 08-14-2009, 11:18 AM   #2
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I'm not sure which part of this you aren't hearing correctly. People like the look of the bike but would like to see a bigger motor in it. Same layout and package with a different motor. What is so hard to grasp here?
Just because Buell offers you the option to go slow or slower on your XB doesn't mean most manufacturers do that.

Usually, a new motor means new frame, geometry, etc. Essentially a new bike.

Ducati is the only brand to successfully offer the same basic (sport) bike with two different powerplants.
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Old 08-14-2009, 11:19 AM   #3
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Just because Buell offers you the option to go slow or slower on your XB doesn't mean most manufacturers do that.

Usually, a new motor means new frame, geometry, etc. Essentially a new bike.

Ducati is the only brand to successfully offer the same basic bike with two different powerplants.
Way to side step by bashing my bike.
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Old 08-14-2009, 11:21 AM   #4
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Way to side step by bashing my bike.
Thats my pole smoking way.
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Old 08-14-2009, 11:23 AM   #5
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Thats my pole smoking way.
Very grown-up, Marko.

You're the big dog.
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Old 08-14-2009, 11:25 AM   #6
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Very grown-up, Marko.

You're the big dog.
Glad you approve, dickus.
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Old 08-14-2009, 11:27 AM   #7
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Just because Buell offers you the option to go slow or slower on your XB doesn't mean most manufacturers do that.

Usually, a new motor means new frame, geometry, etc. Essentially a new bike.

Ducati is the only brand to successfully offer the same basic (sport) bike with two different powerplants.
Not true, the GSX-R600 and 750 are identical with the exception of cc's
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Old 08-14-2009, 11:34 AM   #8
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Not true, the GSX-R600 and 750 are identical with the exception of cc's
You're right, I forgot about the 750.

They still make that thing?
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