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Originally Posted by akima
What about a stock Ninja 250R going that speed; do you think someone with developed braking skills could stop before reaching that lorry? I'm guessing that Honda is capable of being stopped quicker due to better front brakes and a fatter front tyre.
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Yes mam, I believe even the stock brake system on a 250 is more than capable of such braking. My first track experience was on a stock 250, the only mods were upgraded tires and fender eliminator lol. No need for a fatter front tyre, just a well sorted bike with 100% functional brakes and focused rider skills. There is a good chance that a stock setup on 250 with a 220+lb rider will bottom out the forks though. This is what I mean by "well sorted", the front springs need to be set to riders weight to achieve a much, much, much higher level of braking performance.
I googled some of the stopping distances for bikes from various speeds. I will admit, at this point... I don't put must stock in those graphs. I know for FACT... you can go from 145mph to 15mph in 300ft. It's that scary type of braking, but can be done. Just takes practice.