Clarkie
August 3rd, 2011, 04:35 PM
All you R6 fans may be a little disappointed :D
In the rest of the world the R6 isnt the first choice of 600 like over here, it proves that marketing can make such a big difference. That and people who race are like sheep, "if that guy is winning on the R6 then if I get one I should win to right?"
For the 2010 models, just Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha
Stage 1 ($2,600-3,700 of pretty simple mods, no engine or suspension work) - modified with simple things like exhaust, chain and sprockets, Kit ECU (ignition timing as a lot of stock ECU's retard the ignition to meet EPA regs) fueling control (either through the Kit ECU or a Powercommander), some bikes use a shock shim to adjust geometry
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/7452/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Modified-Supersport-Shootout.aspx
Stage 2 $(3,300-7,500) added suspension upgrades from RaceTech, rearsets, clip-ons, brake lines and pads, and airbox mods. Nothing inside the motor was touched.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/10189/Motorcycle-Article/2011-Supersport-Shootout-IX-Track.aspx
The stage 1 and stage 2 'mods' combined are from $6,000-10,700 which is what some people spend on a track/race bike while others try and stay at around the $3000 mark as they still have to buy bodywork and a few spares.
Because people will say the GSXR is a new bike for 2011 and is awesome while the Honda is 5 years old and is slow....... :D
Here are the 2011 models in showroom stock trim, they also added the Ducati 848, Triumph 675 and GSXR750
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/10189/Motorcycle-Article/2011-Supersport-Shootout-IX-Track.aspx
In the rest of the world the R6 isnt the first choice of 600 like over here, it proves that marketing can make such a big difference. That and people who race are like sheep, "if that guy is winning on the R6 then if I get one I should win to right?"
For the 2010 models, just Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha
Stage 1 ($2,600-3,700 of pretty simple mods, no engine or suspension work) - modified with simple things like exhaust, chain and sprockets, Kit ECU (ignition timing as a lot of stock ECU's retard the ignition to meet EPA regs) fueling control (either through the Kit ECU or a Powercommander), some bikes use a shock shim to adjust geometry
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/7452/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Modified-Supersport-Shootout.aspx
Stage 2 $(3,300-7,500) added suspension upgrades from RaceTech, rearsets, clip-ons, brake lines and pads, and airbox mods. Nothing inside the motor was touched.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/10189/Motorcycle-Article/2011-Supersport-Shootout-IX-Track.aspx
The stage 1 and stage 2 'mods' combined are from $6,000-10,700 which is what some people spend on a track/race bike while others try and stay at around the $3000 mark as they still have to buy bodywork and a few spares.
Because people will say the GSXR is a new bike for 2011 and is awesome while the Honda is 5 years old and is slow....... :D
Here are the 2011 models in showroom stock trim, they also added the Ducati 848, Triumph 675 and GSXR750
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/10189/Motorcycle-Article/2011-Supersport-Shootout-IX-Track.aspx