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Old 06-18-2008, 11:38 AM   #31
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Sportrider has a nice write up this month on the 08' 750! Their dyno ran a conservative 123.1 hp and 53.9 ftlbs torque. They pointed out that this was a lower figure from the 07 model but could not account for the new ram air changes in top end actual hp. They did say mid range was vastly improved and it does appear to have a very nice torque graph with lots of overrev.

Big news is, as proposed it would qualify for the new (and terribly written) 2009 AMA/DMG Daytona Superbike class!!!! Looks like the 750 will come back like gangbusters!
I just read that article. Nice write up and the slight drop in top end power didn't hurt because of the improved torque down low.
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Old 07-01-2008, 03:13 PM   #32
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Oh and just for the record, I saw 120mph in 3rd gear this morning on the way to work. I looked down saw how fast I was going and had to shut it down in a hurry. If anyone is looking for the ultimate track rig.... Look no further.
Damn the other big 3 for not putting out a 750. If it wasn't for the cyclops headlight set up and the side exhaust I'd probly b sporting the 750 over my 6R, but at alas I do have to be able to look at my bike every now and then.
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Old 07-01-2008, 03:18 PM   #33
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Damn the other big 3 for not putting out a 750. If it wasn't for the cyclops headlight set up and the side exhaust I'd probly b sporting the 750 over my 6R, but at alas I do have to be able to look at my bike every now and then.
Have you seen the headlight for the new 750/600's?

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Old 07-01-2008, 03:22 PM   #34
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eh its an improvement. I still think yam and honda look the best tho. Followed close by my kawi ofc All subjective tho. Not that it really matters in the end tho I could be on your 750, you on my 6, and you'll run laps around me. I gotta get my ass to the track.
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Old 07-01-2008, 03:41 PM   #35
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Have you seen the headlight for the new 750/600's?

I think it's uglier, I think they went a step back with this new gen.
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Old 07-01-2008, 03:49 PM   #36
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I think it's uglier, I think they went a step back with this new gen.
Looks alright to me.

Your white 07 is still the best looking bike out tho. Wanna trade?
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I think it's uglier, I think they went a step back with this new gen.
To each there own. While I agree it's not the best looking bike out there, nobody else makes a 750 so I was kind of forced to go with this bike although it does grow on me the longer I own it.
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Old 07-01-2008, 04:10 PM   #38
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Since this thread is already in mid-hijack I don't feel bad about adding my two cents on the new GSXR front end. I finally think they got the design right. I never liked the previous generation's nose. Looks too much like some ugly ass bird with a pointy beak... gonna peck yur eyes out. But that's just my opinion.
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Old 07-01-2008, 05:23 PM   #39
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To each there own. While I agree it's not the best looking bike out there, nobody else makes a 750 so I was kind of forced to go with this bike although it does grow on me the longer I own it.
I like it too.
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Old 07-01-2008, 07:25 PM   #40
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