World Record Bike

TnNinjaGirl · March 27th, 2009, 04:14 PM

I was at the ECTA website surfing around and what do I find but a picture of the record holding Ninja 250 built by Performance Psycle in Knoxville, TN. I got the chance to see the bike and talked to Chris Hill about all the go fast goodies they put in it. It's a cool little ride. The record was 107.44 and the jockey was Zack Millholland.

Anyways, hope you guys enjoy the picture and hopefully it inspires someone else to go out and beat that record.

islanderman7 · March 27th, 2009, 04:16 PM

IIRC there was an 08 250r that got up to 111 mph.

edit: Actually it was the same bike, but this thread says it got up to 111.03421 mph

TnNinjaGirl · March 27th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Then there was one that went 112.7 IIRC, but it was a pre-gen. I'm only listing what the "official" site said.

HKr1 · March 27th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Do you have the link?

TnNinjaGirl · March 27th, 2009, 04:22 PM

To...?

py2e · March 27th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

I was at the ECTA website surfing around and what do I find but a picture of the record holding Ninja 250 built by Performance Psycle in Knoxville, TN. I got the chance to see the bike and talked to Chris Hill about all the go fast goodies they put in it. It's a cool little ride. The record was 107.44 and the jockey was Zack Millholland.

Anyways, hope you guys enjoy the picture and hopefully it inspires someone else to go out and beat that record.

I would but I don't have enough stickers...

TnNinjaGirl · March 27th, 2009, 04:25 PM

111.304 on the Kawi. http://www.ecta-lsr.com/RecordsMoto2.php

MPS/G-250/4 class

TnNinjaGirl · March 27th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Well, if each sticker adds up to a few mph as they say, then that's all you need to beat a world record.

HKr1 · March 27th, 2009, 04:28 PM

^ I didnt notice the picture on that site

TnNinjaGirl · March 27th, 2009, 04:29 PM

http://www.ecta-lsr.com/Gallery/

Now I know how Kelly and Alex feel. lol

TnNinjaGirl · March 27th, 2009, 05:49 PM

http://www.aperaceparts.com/news.html

Don Smith is the journalist who covered the event, not the owner of the bike. Kawasaki is the technical owner. They are ordering it destroyed for liability purposes. What a waste of a wonderful machine.

sometimesido · March 27th, 2009, 10:11 PM

Huh? My stock Ninja did 108 on flat...
I guess every millisecond counts when going for a record.
Starting to wonder exactly how much they detuned the 08+ from the factory...

Oh, and I had 20lbs on my back.

Not knocking your post, just wondering to myself.

kkim · March 27th, 2009, 11:29 PM

108 using what to read the speed?

Alex · March 28th, 2009, 12:07 AM

What Kkim is politely saying is there is no way your ninjette hit 108 true mph, and most likely was going around 95-98 actual. The speedos are way off (they read high), and a stock ninjette of either generation would hit their sixth gear rev limiter before touching a true 108. Neither of us are disbelieving that you had it pinned, all I'd say is strap on a GPS and you can get a more accurate measurement.

TnNinjaGirl · March 28th, 2009, 04:24 AM

Also, keep in mind it is exponentially harder to go from 100-110. Or even 110 to 112 for that matter.

Viper-Byte · March 28th, 2009, 04:47 AM

I had my Ninja at 13500rpm in top gear the other week

speedo was reading just over 185kph, with 10% error I have, that is a rough 104mph, though the spreadsheet I have (RPM vs Speed thread on the 'other' forum) states that at 13000rpm I would be doing just over 105mph, so I think my tach was reading high (mine seems to read high when the air temp is hot... )

I know, I should have had a GPS, but I didn't think I would go for a high speed run

miks · March 28th, 2009, 05:17 AM

And where were you doing these kinds of speed?

mcteague · March 28th, 2009, 05:32 AM

Yawn. I really don't understand why people go to so much effort to make a fairly slow bike a couple of MPH faster. I'm sure it can be fun to tinker but attaching words like "World's Record" make it sound like a big deal. Almost every off the floor motorcycle can beat this record.

Tim

Buffalony · March 28th, 2009, 05:33 AM

With all the money dumped into that bike you'd think they could've put a seat cowl on it!

Maybe they were thinking about a 2up ninjette land speed record..

sometimesido · March 28th, 2009, 07:29 AM

yea. I guess you're right. Why is it that speedo is little off though?

kkim · March 28th, 2009, 08:52 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7248

TnNinjaGirl · March 28th, 2009, 09:13 AM

Because anyone can go out and buy a faster bike. That's why someone would want to accomplish this, because others say you can't. Anyone can go out and buy a Ferrari and break 200mph. Only a select few can do that same feat with a Honda.

Snake · March 28th, 2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Because anyone can go out and buy a faster bike. That's why someone would want to accomplish this, because others say you can't. Anyone can go out and buy a Ferrari and break 200mph. Only a select few can do that same feat with a Honda.

Very good point. You never know what your's or your equipments full abilities are until you try and half the fun is trying the other half is going above your own expectations.

sometimesido · March 28th, 2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Because anyone can go out and buy a faster bike. That's why someone would want to accomplish this, because others say you can't. Anyone can go out and buy a Ferrari and break 200mph. Only a select few can do that same feat with a Honda.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wor...Fastest_Indian

TnNinjaGirl · March 28th, 2009, 09:44 AM

Great movie by the way. Shoe polish... Classic...

Apex · March 28th, 2009, 10:02 AM

Where is that post of the turbo'd ninja 250? I'm sure that would shatter the record.

This was the list:
250 CC NON-Pushrod Records (modified)
Shamrock Racing
Bion St. Bernard -Oct-06-96.840

Purpose Driven Racing
Tom Schaefer -Jun-08-103.963

Plan B Racing
Tom Schaefer -Jun-06 -128.779

Purpose Driven Racing
Tom Schaefer -Sep-08-101.996

Purpose Driven Racing
Tom Schaefer -Sep-07-97.419

Purpose Driven Racing
Tom Schaefer -Oct-07-98.793

Audio Specialties
K. Shelley -Sep-98-151.261

Team Green
Zack Millholland -Oct-08-111.304

Plan B Racing
Tom Schaefer -Sep-06-146.960

RnR Cycles
Ali Abubakr -Oct-08-112.709

Plan B Racing
Tom Schaefer -Jun-06-140.056

T-Girl Racing
Tom Schaefer -Jun-06-104.305

Plan B Racing
Tom Schaefer -Sep-06-143.002

Team Green
Zack Millholland -Oct-08-107.440

Viper-Byte · March 28th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

And where were you doing these kinds of speed?

Well now, lets just say the highway where there was no traffic

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcteague

Yawn. I really don't understand why people go to so much effort to make a fairly slow bike a couple of MPH faster. I'm sure it can be fun to tinker but attaching words like "World's Record" make it sound like a big deal. Almost every off the floor motorcycle can beat this record.

Tim

My personal reason is because it is hard to do. Sure you can buy an off the floor ZX6R and go faster stock on that then you ever will on the Ninja. But that is not the point, it is taking what you have (the Ninja 250R) and making it as fast as possible with what you can. Chris has reference the worlds fastest Indian, I highly recommend seeing that movie, it is a true story and basically shows the reason why people try to make things go faster, even things likte our little Ninjas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalony

With all the money dumped into that bike you'd think they could've put a seat cowl on it!

Maybe they were thinking about a 2up ninjette land speed record..

Yeah, I know! the seat cowl is worth another 1mph

miks · March 28th, 2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper-Byte

Well now, lets just say the highway where they was no traffic

Never knew the the speed limit on NZ's highways were 180km+.

Viper-Byte · March 29th, 2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

Never knew the the speed limit on NZ's highways were 180km+.

Yeah, well those are minor details that can be sorted out later down the track

Syphen · March 29th, 2009, 09:08 AM

With the speed-limiter disabled and a bit of minor tuning, a CBR250 would most likely have no problem beating 111mph. I wonder if someone has tried. The CBR has pulled away from the Ninja 250 with ease everytime.

March 27th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#2
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	IIRC there was an 08 250r that got up to 111 mph. edit: Actually it was the same bike, but this thread says it got up to 111.03421 mph __________________________________________________ Area P CF Standard,Airbox Removed,K&N R-0990,Factory Pro Jet Kit 3.0, Zero Gravity DB I'm not riding too fast... I'm flying too low.

March 27th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#12
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Huh? My stock Ninja did 108 on flat... I guess every millisecond counts when going for a record. Starting to wonder exactly how much they detuned the 08+ from the factory... Oh, and I had 20lbs on my back. Not knocking your post, just wondering to myself. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

March 28th, 2009, 12:07 AM	#14
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March 28th, 2009, 04:47 AM	#16
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	I had my Ninja at 13500rpm in top gear the other week speedo was reading just over 185kph, with 10% error I have, that is a rough 104mph, though the spreadsheet I have (RPM vs Speed thread on the 'other' forum) states that at 13000rpm I would be doing just over 105mph, so I think my tach was reading high (mine seems to read high when the air temp is hot... ) I know, I should have had a GPS, but I didn't think I would go for a high speed run __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

March 28th, 2009, 05:17 AM	#17
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	And where were you doing these kinds of speed? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 27th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Then there was one that went 112.7 IIRC, but it was a pre-gen. I'm only listing what the "official" site said.

March 27th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#4
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Do you have the link?

March 27th, 2009, 04:22 PM	#5
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	To...?

March 27th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#7
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	111.304 on the Kawi. http://www.ecta-lsr.com/RecordsMoto2.php MPS/G-250/4 class

March 27th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#8
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Well, if each sticker adds up to a few mph as they say, then that's all you need to beat a world record.

March 27th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#9
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	^ I didnt notice the picture on that site

March 27th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#10
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	http://www.ecta-lsr.com/Gallery/ Now I know how Kelly and Alex feel. lol

March 27th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#11
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	http://www.aperaceparts.com/news.html Don Smith is the journalist who covered the event, not the owner of the bike. Kawasaki is the technical owner. They are ordering it destroyed for liability purposes. What a waste of a wonderful machine.

March 27th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#13
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	108 using what to read the speed?

March 28th, 2009, 04:24 AM	#15
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Also, keep in mind it is exponentially harder to go from 100-110. Or even 110 to 112 for that matter.

March 28th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#18
mcteague ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Maryland Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 117	Yawn. I really don't understand why people go to so much effort to make a fairly slow bike a couple of MPH faster. I'm sure it can be fun to tinker but attaching words like "World's Record" make it sound like a big deal. Almost every off the floor motorcycle can beat this record. Tim

March 28th, 2009, 05:33 AM	#19
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	With all the money dumped into that bike you'd think they could've put a seat cowl on it! Maybe they were thinking about a 2up ninjette land speed record.. __________________________________________________

March 28th, 2009, 07:29 AM	#20
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	yea. I guess you're right. Why is it that speedo is little off though? __________________________________________________ my flickr™

March 28th, 2009, 08:52 AM	#21
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7248

March 28th, 2009, 09:13 AM	#22
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Because anyone can go out and buy a faster bike. That's why someone would want to accomplish this, because others say you can't. Anyone can go out and buy a Ferrari and break 200mph. Only a select few can do that same feat with a Honda.

March 28th, 2009, 09:44 AM	#25
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Great movie by the way. Shoe polish... Classic...

March 28th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#26
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Where is that post of the turbo'd ninja 250? I'm sure that would shatter the record. This was the list: 250 CC NON-Pushrod Records (modified) Shamrock Racing Bion St. Bernard -Oct-06-96.840 Purpose Driven Racing Tom Schaefer -Jun-08-103.963 Plan B Racing Tom Schaefer -Jun-06 -128.779 Purpose Driven Racing Tom Schaefer -Sep-08-101.996 Purpose Driven Racing Tom Schaefer -Sep-07-97.419 Purpose Driven Racing Tom Schaefer -Oct-07-98.793 Audio Specialties K. Shelley -Sep-98-151.261 Team Green Zack Millholland -Oct-08-111.304 Plan B Racing Tom Schaefer -Sep-06-146.960 RnR Cycles Ali Abubakr -Oct-08-112.709 Plan B Racing Tom Schaefer -Jun-06-140.056 T-Girl Racing Tom Schaefer -Jun-06-104.305 Plan B Racing Tom Schaefer -Sep-06-143.002 Team Green Zack Millholland -Oct-08-107.440 __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 29th, 2009, 09:08 AM	#30
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	With the speed-limiter disabled and a bit of minor tuning, a CBR250 would most likely have no problem beating 111mph. I wonder if someone has tried. The CBR has pulled away from the Ninja 250 with ease everytime.

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