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Originally Posted by Snake
@ DannoXYZ I stand corrected. Thanks for the info. |
You're welcome! Amazing advancement of technology! Just blink and its at next level already! And that's just for declassified stuff...
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Originally Posted by mr2peak
That said, a lighter bike is worlds better in the hands of someone who knows how to use it. KTM seems to be the only major manufacturer who actively tries to reduce weight.
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I really like my brother's KTM RC390. It has even more aggressive geometry than Ninja 400 and with less weight, it feels like riding a bicycle! Ari Henning just set new record at Sears Point Sonoma on RC390!
CF moto frames may be pushing diminishing returns for bang-for-buck value. Well-designed and hand-built chromoly trellis frame can be made in 14-16lb range for 30-70bhp bike. Would require lots more effort and money to create similar CF frame with minimal additional benefits. Might be worth it for larger markets like tennis-racquets or bicycles, but numbers in moto market doesn't justify it currently.
Would be interesting to stuff EX250 or Ninja 400 engine into RC390 frame... saves 20-30bs right away (or 100lbs in case of EX500).