$62,000 for a production bike

a harley isnt in the same league Hatz , what have you been smokin

 

so you can feel like a big fucking grand king dick of 'em all. to me it
all sound very bling-bling, always good in a poser's bible.

 

Biggus wrote in message ...

Geee... I don't suppose VFRs are currently $14,999.99 or anything, are
they?
Clem

 

Depends how you measure value for money between cars and bikes.

In a comparison lap around Albert Park GP circuit a BMW 318i driven by Allan
Moffat struggled to complete a lap of the circuit within 190% of the F1 lap
record. I presume a 318i would be at least as quick as any $15K car.

A stock 600cc motorcycle for $15K is probably capable of achieving a lap time
around Phillip Island grand prix circuit within 125% of the premier class GP
lap record. That's one hellova machine you're getting for your $15K.

Nev..
'02 CBR1100XX #2

 

318i is a slow piece of crap even by car standards. A hyundai would beat
it.

Fraser

 

Do a net search for "Enconomy of scale" and "Supply and demand"

 

Theo i had a 318i as a hire car not that long ago,and yeah SLOW is how you
would have to explain it

Doubt it was under 12secs to 100km/h i was getting hosed off at the lights
buy EVERY and any sort of vehicle,i was thrashing it into redline every gear
(was a hire car after all) and just hopeless

Nice made and beautiful gearbox,handling,brakes and comfy to drive but
GUTLESS for sure

CDIHL

 

Ok we'll give a Hyundai the benefit of the doubt and say it could lap Albert
Park in 185% of the F1 time. Now... the point you were making was... ?

Nev..
'02 CBR1100XX #2

 

Hyundai Elantra GLS
Specs at time of test
Price: $21,990
Warranty: 5 years/130,000km
Engine: 2.0-litre 16-valve four-cylinder
Power: 104kW at 6000rpm
Torque: 182Nm at 4500rpm
Performance: 0-100km/h in 9.1 seconds


The elantra is probably about the closest in size to the 318i four door.
There is a down spec version with a 1.8 lt motor which I couldn't find
quoted performance for. But really... performance isn't the issue with
either of these vehicles!

Geoff and Jodie

 

BMW 318i is slow. BMW M3 on the other hand....

Fraser

 

"Geoff and Jodie" wrote

And performance is not about power or acceleration. It is about smiles
per mile.

Theo

 

"Iain Chalmers" wrote

Ahh, yes, you're right.

Theo

 

It´s all latin to me!