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Old June 28th, 2015, 08:02 AM   #60
adouglas
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Originally Posted by Whiskey View Post
acceleration from 40-80 in a couple of seconds is a decent benchmark
You realize that's far beyond literbike performance, right?

A quick Google search found this Motorcyclist article at http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/re...usta-f4r-class

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2012 BMW S1000RR | Price: $16,995
Engine type: l-c inline-four
Valve train: DOHC, 16v
Displacement: 999cc

Measured horsepower:  169.6 bhp @ 13,000 rpm
Measured torque: 72.3 lb.-ft. @ 10,200 rpm
Corrected ¼-mile: 9.95 sec. @ 148.32 mph
Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 2.47 sec.


2012 Ducati Panigale S | Price: $23,995
Tech Spec
Engine type: l-c 90-deg. V-twin
Valve train: DOHC, 8v desmodromic
Displacement: 1199cc

Measured horsepower:  158.3 bhp @ 10,600 rpm
Measured torque: 80.1 lb.-ft. @ 9100 rpm
Corrected ¼-mile: 10.15 sec. @ 141.79 mph
Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 2.66 sec.
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