FZR250R Drag racing!

Linkin · August 15th, 2015, 01:20 AM

I got put up against a ZX10 and a Honda CR500R 2 stroke.

Best time was 9.862 for 1/8 mile

Link to original page on YouTube.

NGagne · August 15th, 2015, 05:12 AM

Nice!!!

CC Cowboy · August 15th, 2015, 06:53 AM

You might need some help on your starts

Linkin · August 16th, 2015, 12:01 AM

Just keep in mind that was my first ever time drag racing anything. I got better with the launches today.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Best run:

Reaction time: 0.421
60FT: 2.323
Trap speed: 118.49 KM/h
Elapsed time: 9.779

Second best run:

Reaction time: 0.258
60FT: 2.283
Trap speed: 114.48 KM/h
Elapsed time: 9.795

The 3rd clip is the actual race, the 2001 R1 next to me almost didn't catch up, but he got me at the end and I was eliminated

Somchai · August 16th, 2015, 12:34 AM

Nice and I really like the sound of your bike @Linkin
But from what I think the gear ratio from 1st to 2nd gear isn't good enough, because the rpms are falling to low.
Good luck and many fun with your bike

Linkin · August 16th, 2015, 12:53 AM

Could be gearing but the clutch has a short travel/is very grabby. It's not set up for dragging, I was just having some fun.

However, we do have enough parts to build another FZR as a dedicated drag bike

choneofakind · August 16th, 2015, 04:39 AM

Hmmmm. So 114 kph in 9.7 seconds. That puts your 0-60 right around what, 8.5-9 seconds?! Ouch. I always thought those were faster than the ninjette.

Great sound though!! Are you shifting with or without the clutch? Sounds like without because of the little spike in rpm's between gears.

Linkin · August 16th, 2015, 10:45 PM

I doubt I'm riding the bike to its potential. Someone more experienced at drags could post a better time. Once I get a bit more practice in I should get better. I also have the advantage of weighing under 60KG (without gear). The bike is built for chucking around corners at 10K+ RPM.

What's a Ninja 250 get on the 0-60?

I've also been thinking about doing launches in second gear, to avoid a later gear change.

choneofakind · August 17th, 2015, 02:04 AM

6.25 seconds if you're light and good a dumping the clutch. Most people can manage somewhere around 6.75-7.0 seconds without much issue.

Racer x · August 17th, 2015, 03:52 AM

I have raced the four cylinder bikes at Maxton. They are not much faster than the ninja. Maybe 114 and I went 112.

The problem with the ninja is the steel frame and street brakes. I think I was making 34 hp and they might make 36. For drag racing it torque. And the ninja has that over the 19000 rpm I-4

August 15th, 2015, 01:20 AM	#1
Linkin Down Under Name: Linkin Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ZXR250C Ninja Posts: 296	FZR250R Drag racing! I got put up against a ZX10 and a Honda CR500R 2 stroke. Best time was 9.862 for 1/8 mile Link to original page on YouTube. Last futzed with by Linkin; August 15th, 2015 at 11:54 PM.

August 15th, 2015, 06:53 AM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	You might need some help on your starts __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

August 16th, 2015, 12:01 AM	#4
Linkin Down Under Name: Linkin Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ZXR250C Ninja Posts: 296	Just keep in mind that was my first ever time drag racing anything. I got better with the launches today. Link to original page on YouTube. Best run: Reaction time: 0.421 60FT: 2.323 Trap speed: 118.49 KM/h Elapsed time: 9.779 Second best run: Reaction time: 0.258 60FT: 2.283 Trap speed: 114.48 KM/h Elapsed time: 9.795 The 3rd clip is the actual race, the 2001 R1 next to me almost didn't catch up, but he got me at the end and I was eliminated
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August 17th, 2015, 03:52 AM	#10
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I have raced the four cylinder bikes at Maxton. They are not much faster than the ninja. Maybe 114 and I went 112. The problem with the ninja is the steel frame and street brakes. I think I was making 34 hp and they might make 36. For drag racing it torque. And the ninja has that over the 19000 rpm I-4 __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

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August 15th, 2015, 05:12 AM	#2
NGagne ninjette.org member Name: Nicolas Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2 Ninja 250r, Tl1000s and ZX7r Posts: 31	Nice!!!

August 16th, 2015, 12:34 AM	#5
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	Nice and I really like the sound of your bike @Linkin But from what I think the gear ratio from 1st to 2nd gear isn't good enough, because the rpms are falling to low. Good luck and many fun with your bike

August 16th, 2015, 12:53 AM	#6
Linkin Down Under Name: Linkin Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ZXR250C Ninja Posts: 296	Could be gearing but the clutch has a short travel/is very grabby. It's not set up for dragging, I was just having some fun. However, we do have enough parts to build another FZR as a dedicated drag bike

August 16th, 2015, 04:39 AM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Hmmmm. So 114 kph in 9.7 seconds. That puts your 0-60 right around what, 8.5-9 seconds?! Ouch. I always thought those were faster than the ninjette. Great sound though!! Are you shifting with or without the clutch? Sounds like without because of the little spike in rpm's between gears.

August 16th, 2015, 10:45 PM	#8
Linkin Down Under Name: Linkin Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ZXR250C Ninja Posts: 296	I doubt I'm riding the bike to its potential. Someone more experienced at drags could post a better time. Once I get a bit more practice in I should get better. I also have the advantage of weighing under 60KG (without gear). The bike is built for chucking around corners at 10K+ RPM. What's a Ninja 250 get on the 0-60? I've also been thinking about doing launches in second gear, to avoid a later gear change.

August 17th, 2015, 02:04 AM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	6.25 seconds if you're light and good a dumping the clutch. Most people can manage somewhere around 6.75-7.0 seconds without much issue.