Abuse from non Busa riders...?

[Tristo]

It actually irritates me when they claim that the litre class bikes all do the same speeds the Hayabusa is known for. Got a mate at work who had an R1 and was adament that he would get it up to an indicated 299kph and would have an extra 3000-4000rpm that he could use in top gear and estimated top speed of 330kph. It was a 2007 model and he actually started getting more than a little cranky with me when I pointed out that digital gauges weren't that accurate after 200kph and I found a review stating his R1 probably couldn't get above 270kph no matter what was being indicated. Then it was back to the old comments about how my ride is only good in a straight line and lacks the low down power to prove itself in a drag race etc.