I agree, like I posted in another thread changing the time back an hour results in kids, particularly in rural areas, getting off their buses in the dark. Not the best scenario I.M.O.

 

I dunno Gene, wife saw a bunny last night after dusk, I think he didn't get the memo.

 

Well, it's a few days on and the colors have continued to develop quite nicely.
The isn't a gap between two bruises anymore, just one truly massive bruise.

But back on topic, The EV didn't move any needles for me.
After chatting with a few buddies, I'm taking the hint and looking at the Aprilia RSV4.
More torque than the S2000 at 87 ft-lbs a tick less HP at only 217 HP with a kerb weight of 440 lbs.
That'll do pig, that'll do. I think it will stir even most bruised loins.


Maybe I need to take a ride Saturday.

 

Your kidding right??!!!!

 

No really, it has that much HP..

 

Does SWMBO know about this new development?

 

one could state she has knowledge of me watching videos and thinking about going to look at it.
She did ask me about my life insurance on my annual renewal at work but I don't think those things are related

I really think the issue I've had with the current bike is it just to damn heavy.

 

As I having been doing the geek thing, OMG.
This has more electronics modes than you can shake a stick at.
The ECU has multiple selectable mappings,
The IMU that's inertial movement unit, has a bunch of modes for anti wheelie and traction control tied into the ECU.
Redline is 14K.
The original S2000 made 240 HP out of 2.0 liters or 120 per liter.
This does 217 out of 1099cc or 197 HP / liter.
As a V4 it is narrower package overall and meets euro5 emissions regulations.

 

Anti wheelie you say, I'm thinking if that function suddenly sh*ts the bed when you are expecting it to work you are in for some trouble.

 

There is always that little mechanism in you right hand called the throttle.
My preference is to not rely on the gizmos. There won't be room to pack spare underwear.

I've realized I prefer the sport bike type of machine.
The balance is lower, the weight is lower, the braking is better, the handling is better.
I was looking at the GSXR 750 and 1000, the yamaha R1, and the Honda Fireblade.