spud Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 (edited) Was riding home this evening (not on me Raga 300cc ) following a Suzuki Hayabusa. As my thoughts turned to what this Suzuki would do top speed it dawned on me the busa was restricted!. So why have Suzuki and other manufacturers restricted there super bikes to 186mph? The cars are restricted to in some cases to 155mph, and I seem to remember years ago there was an agreement to limit horse power on the bikes to 125bhp (about the same as me Raga ) So why this odd speed 186mph limit? the only thing i can think of is the average police helicopter does 186mph - but this can't be right Edited November 13, 2006 by spud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Converts to 300kph, but dunno why 300kph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel dan Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Kangaroo's don't tickle when you hit them @ 300kph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Converts to 300kph, but dunno why 300kph Manufacturers gentlemans agreemant !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty-python Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 They are only restricted from 2001/2002, the 99/2000 models are "full fat", ie 196MPH I know, cos i've got one, and, yes, they are reasonably nippy It allways makes me laugh when some boy racers in imprezas, evos etc, etc try and have a go from the lights or on the road, especially as they become an ever increasing dot in the mirrors by the time i get to 4th (of 6) gears, what fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 They are only restricted from 2001/2002, the 99/2000 models are "full fat", ie 196MPHI know, cos i've got one, and, yes, they are reasonably nippy It allways makes me laugh when some boy racers in imprezas, evos etc, etc try and have a go from the lights or on the road, especially as they become an ever increasing dot in the mirrors by the time i get to 4th (of 6) gears, what fun!! you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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