Maybe just me, but I and have always been fascinated by speed. Boats, Cars, Motorcycles Jets, Rockets, all of it.
I used to own a 92 Kawasaki Ninja zx7r. And let me tell you, that thing was FAST. Not just its top speed, but from a dead start to light speed was insane. The fastest I ever took it to was just under 140 mph. It (under the right conditions) could do quite a bit more, but to be honest 140 on a bike is really dangerous if you are not on a rated track, one little bump, and it could be game over really fast. and it's also pretty scary since the wind resistance you can really feel.
I only make the point of my old bike to give reference to what this car (BUGATTI Chiron) did the other day. It passed 300 mph. I can't imagine how that must have felt driving that, probably a mix of excitement, and terror. At least it would to me. any wy here's a vid of it.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I raced dragbike for four years. My ride was a altered Kz 900, punched to 1200,
150 hp and weighed 375. Did zero to 120 in six seconds from a standing start.
PondartIncbendog
Level 8
Sep 8, 2019
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Bloody hell! That'll push your eyeballs into the back of your head.
@MrBeelzeebubbles That was thirty years ago. My eyes haven't returned to their normal position yet!!
I would NEVER go that fast on a bike! Heck I never took mine on anything other than back roads for weekend cruises.
But I've had several Porsche 911's... The 1st one was a warm-up for the 2nd. I can count on one hand how many times I DIDN'T go over 100 MPH when I took that one out. I had it up to just shy of 150. It was funny and I remember it like it was yesterday... My boss called right at that moment and asked what I was up to... I just told him right about 150 and took my foot off the gas. Yes... I love speed also. But for now, I am going for endurance and distance and giving up speed. I live 2 miles down a gravel road. The go-fast toys will have to wait.
RiverRick
Level 7
Sep 8, 2019
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I didn't do that sort of thing a lot, only a few times at that speed. but I used to take it out and unwind a bit at around 80 -100. we have 3 bridges here that connect st. Pete to Tampa. one of them called Howard Frankland Bridge. is a 5 mile 4 lane, well for lack of a better word, a speedway. The only hazard really is wind, since it's going across the bay. I also sold that bike quite a while back. I'm 55 and pretty much done with that sort of thing. But I still would love to take that Bugatti out for a spin.
A mate gave me a ride on his Yamaha R1 that he got when they first came out. Man, that thing was a missile. Break the law in every gear.
MrBeelzeebubbles
Level 7
Sep 8, 2019
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Pretty amazing. I corner marshaled for superbikes and two Indy car races. An unbelievable combination of power and speed.
I used to have to enter the track to remove a bike in the middle of a race with other bikes zipping by at 90 mph only 2ft on either side of me. An adrenaline rush to say the least. Wouldn't traded that for anything, except maybe to be behind the wheel.
t1nick
Level 8
Sep 8, 2019
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Exactly. Something about that rush is almost impossible to describe. Seeing it on TV, and actually being there are worlds apart.
I used to live in Daytona, and got to see a ton of races. Man, just the sound alone is hard to describe.
@TristanNuvo I agree 100 %
I cared for someone after a motorcycle crash a long time ago in my CNA days. He had a feeding tube and was unable to respond for days. The first thing he said when he woke up, "Where's my bike?" It is curious to me that so many people are willing to take these kinds of risks and even after getting hurt.
thinkwithme
Level 7
Sep 8, 2019
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I've lost 5 friends to Bike accidents to date. That imho is 5 too many. Yet still, even if were given a second chance, they as well as I would, ride more. I've had quite a few close calls myself, and yet I'll be the first to say that there is nothing like riding free on two wheels. Maybe an addiction, perhaps. But even Indy, and Daytona drivers, even after an extreeme crash, get back on that horse. Better than any drug, ever. perhaps it in itself is an addiction. I sold me zx7r about 10 years ago. I was at the time thinking that I've tempted fate long enough. Yet I still have those moments where I am spending all day looking up super bikes sites and thinking about jumping back into that pond.
With that said, I have to wonder, how do astronauts cope with regular life after doing what they did. I can only speculate, but I would think the as well have that "thrill" addiction.
Maybe just to see what is possible
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