[luvtolean]

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Could not agree more abtech

[Getsome]

Ok trivia question just because I can't remember: What is the minimum weight requirement for the GP bikes?

I was in a conversation today where this came up and I totally drew a blank.

[Purpdust]

Originally Posted by Getsome

Ok trivia question just because I can't remember: What is the minimum weight requirement for the GP bikes?

Cylinders -- 2004 - 2007
2Cylinder - 135Kg - 137Kg
3Cylinder - 135Kg - 140.5Kg
4Cylinder - 145Kg - 148Kg
5Cylinder - 145Kg - 155.5Kg
6Cylinder - 155Kg - 163Kg

[HondaGalToo]

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

In general, though, it has to be said that the smaller a person is the cooler they are.

Unless they're robotic alien lifesucking podmites. For instance.

Tell us how you really feel about Pedrosa!

[Purpdust]

Originally Posted by Purpdust

Cylinders -- 2004 - 2007
2Cylinder - 135Kg - 137Kg
3Cylinder - 135Kg - 140.5Kg
4Cylinder - 145Kg - 148Kg
5Cylinder - 145Kg - 155.5Kg
6Cylinder - 155Kg - 163Kg

Notice how mych weight they added for Honda

[phobiaphobe]

Honda won't be using a 5 cylinder.

[Purpdust]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Honda won't be using a 5 cylinder.

I have not heard anything that says they will not, just speculation.

[BDA116]

Honda built the 5 cylinder as it made the most sense according to the rulebook. No other real reason.
Now that the 5 makes no sense whatsoever, Honda will again be making what they feel is the best bike according to the available rules. That would most likely be a 3.

[phobiaphobe]

Originally Posted by BDA116

Honda built the 5 cylinder as it made the most sense according to the rulebook. No other real reason.

Zactly. Up until now, 4 and 5 cylinders had the same minimum weight.

edit: most of the rumors are saying 3 cylinders for the 800 Honda. Which, would seem to make pretty good sense based on the 16.6lb weight advantage over the 4 bangers.

Imagine flyweight Pedrosa and Stona on a bike with a 16.6lb weight advantage... that'll put them about 45 pounds under Rossi and his Yammy. (though possibly at a slight horsepower disadvantage)

edit edit: more brainstorming here... Pedrosa could be 6.4 horse down on Rossi and still have equivalent accelleration. (but better handling, braking and tire wear)

A V3 would have a very tiny crankshaft and make for a super-compact 309 lb bike.

[BDA116]

I would love to see a screaming V3 as their GP bike and an ultra-exclusive, only sell 50 of them in the U.S. for whatever they want because they'll get it, kiss my ass everyone else, RVF1000 V4 superbike that will make Miggy squeal with joy and make Mladin say, "Oh ****, not again".
Sadly, that last part doesn't have much chance of happening.

[CBRVFR]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

edit: most of the rumors are saying 3 cylinders for the 800 Honda. Which, would seem to make pretty good sense based on the 36.5lb weight advantage over the 4 bangers.

Imagine flyweight Pedrosa and Stona on a bike with a 36.5lb weight advantage... that'll put them about 90 pounds under Rossi and his Yammy. (though possibly at a slight horsepower disadvantage)

edit edit: more brainstorming here... Pedrosa could be 13 horse down on Rossi and still have equivalent accelleration. (but better handling, braking and tire wear)

A V3 would have a very tiny crankshaft and make for a super-compact 309 lb bike.

2007 specs:

3Cylinder - 140.5Kg
4Cylinder - 148Kg

7.5 KG*2.2 lbs=16.5 lbs, genius.

Pedrosa will be dehydrating by then, morphing to sundried soybean pods, but he'll still weigh about 105. Rossi's in the 140's?

That's not 90 lbs by any means.

[phobiaphobe]

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

2007 specs:

3Cylinder - 140.5Kg
4Cylinder - 148Kg

7.5 KG*2.2 lbs=16.5 lbs, genius.

Pedrosa will be dehydrating by then, morphing to sundried soybean pods, but he'll still weigh about 105. Rossi's in the 140's?

That's not 90 lbs by any means.

Oops I took the converted pound difference and converted it into pounds again by an extra power.

Nevermind.

[phobiaphobe]

**** I need a beer.

[CBRVFR]

Or 2.2 beers.

[phobiaphobe]

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Or (2.2)^2 beers.

Fixed that for ya.

[CBR929RE]

Originally Posted by Frenchier6

Perfect size for me

me too

Originally Posted by Baketech

Mites will rule in 07....

you hear that VFR, we're gonna rule in 07.

Originally Posted by BDA116

Well with Colin doing so much to help Rossi go fast, there is no way Rossi can't win the rest of the season.

hey you can compare almost anyone to CE and they'll look fast.

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

In general, though, it has to be said that the smaller a person is the cooler they are.

so I'm only second coolest behind you? I guess I can live with being #2 if it means Seamus is #34702937653

[BIGSAPOTEER]

rumor has it that honda will be running an inline-3 (RPM's +18K).

[Scout]

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Search for "mites will rule" and you'll see Bake, and recently nedro, having a go at me after my argument the change in displacement will not change who the dominant riders are at all...

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once again, avatar.


Shame on you if you don't know who it is.

[Baketech]

Jeffries?

[seamus]

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

In general, though, it has to be said that the smaller a person is the cooler they are.

Originally Posted by Baketech

Seamus....are you listening...

It's only because cold air sinks.

[Scout]

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Jeffries?