Sniper_308 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Just was looking at my Motorcyclist Mag today, and they have an article in there about the new ZX-15. They said it will probably use the Ultra 300X watercraft motor. It's a DOHC, 16 valve, 1500cc inline four, equipped with a supercharger and intercooler, and will be pumping out nearly 300bhp. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rctaylor Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Just what stupid people who can't even ride 600s need!Badass drag bike though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 300 hp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 jeebus, who the shit needs 300hp on 2 wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 jeebus, who the shit needs 300hp on 2 wheelsTell me about it. Someone will buy it though, one of those guys that have to have the fastest bike out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I believe 200hp is the limit the government will allow on factory bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Tell me about it. Someone will buy it though, one of those guys that have to have the fastest bike out there. If it's true I'll be in line at the dealership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Tell me about it. Someone will buy it though, one of those guys that have to have the fastest bike out there.And this coming from the cop on the R1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 jeebus, who the shit needs 300hp on 2 wheelsGood question. Any idea how much the bike is supposed to weigh? I mean...300 hp in a car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 There are way too many rumors out there right now as to what it's going to be we won't know for sure until October 10th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I believe 200hp is the limit the government will allow on factory bikesI am not sure on the government regulations, but the mag said something about unlimited-class machines have no race regulations. I don't know, I just want to ride one, hope all this data is true. The mag did say "to make nearly 300bhp" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 If it's true I'll be in line at the dealershipI'll be right behind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 If it's correct I'm gonna have to do some ass kissing at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 And this coming from the cop on the R1I like to speed, and ride hard at time. If I didn't have the badge, I would be so screwed. I've been let off the hook so many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 If it's correct I'm gonna have to do some ass kissing at homeWho's ass will you be kicking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I only do the speed limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I believe 200hp is the limit the government will allow on factory bikesWhat authority does the government have to limit the output on vehicles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 they were going to limit the top speed until the companies stepped up and agreed on 186... I don't know if that is the case with the HP I remember seeing it some where but I don't remember where it might have been some random crap in another rumor about the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Good question. Any idea how much the bike is supposed to weigh? I mean...300 hp in a car...Doesn't really matter, does it? 300hp will rip it regardless of how much it weighs.Does OUR government regulate max hp on motorcycles? I thought there was a gentlemans agreement between (at least) the Japanese factories to limit top speed (300km/h??), but never heard of a hp limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 What authority does the government have to limit the output on vehicles?They regulate everything else about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 jeebus, who the shit needs 300hp on 2 wheelsI do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Good question. Any idea how much the bike is supposed to weigh? I mean...300 hp in a car...The mag has nothing on the weight specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I wounder if it will wheelie with my fat ass on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 They regulate everything else about them.Explain. I believe they require seat belts, but what else is "regulated" on a vehicle? Maybe lighting and bumper height? Warning stickers? I think that's honestly it.gas mileage? Nope. that is a restriction on the auto-maker for their fleet to have an AVERAGE fuel economy of at least XX mpg. That's a business regulation, not a product regulation. GM can still build a 525hp vette, they just have to sell more cruzes to bring their average up.Crash ratings? That's an evaluation; not a regulation. The manufacturers are allowed to sell a car that gets 0/5 stars on the crash test; they would just never do it. Horrible publicity.Where would horsepower or potential for speed come into play? I don't see where congress would have the authority to tell a business how their product can (potentially) perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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