mountainman 0 #1 September 19, 2002 motorcycles? Check out this beast. It almost seems like a joke...or a deathwish. http://marineturbine.com/superbike/default.htmhttp://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DENGOPHER 0 #2 September 19, 2002 i have seen that bike befor it is way cool... i want one... i love to go fast... will have a new gsxr 1000 soon... just jump!!! gopher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #3 September 19, 2002 i read about that in popular mechanics awhile back. i think jay leno has one. seriously scary, but it would sound cool! "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #4 September 19, 2002 That's nuts, but I like the offshore boat better. They showed a boat on ESPN2 or TNN a while back during a break in an offshore race. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #5 September 19, 2002 That is my kind of bike!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #6 September 19, 2002 And it's a Diesel powered bike! Why can I not get a simple Td5 Diesel engine for my Land Rover. Why do I have to live with this V8 monstrosity that gives me 9mpg. Why do we have to be so wasteful in this country? I want my Diesel engine!!!!!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #7 September 19, 2002 Whats so scary about this bike?Its not going to kill anyone,they'll kill themselves when they ride outside their personal ability. I bet it has a awesome sound when flying along going throught he gears!!! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #8 September 19, 2002 Quotewill have a new gsxr 1000 soon Woohoo...nothing like going all out when you wanna go fast! You need to get that baby out on a track. I'm sure some motorcycle shop or club has track days at Mid-Ohio or another close track. Fun fun fun!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #9 September 19, 2002 QuoteI bet it has a awesome sound when flying along going throught he gears!!! if i remember correctly, there were no gears, it just sort of goes on a direct drive mechanism."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #10 September 19, 2002 I had a Katana 1100 for 12 years. I was really tempted to put the turbo on it, but decided to finally get a new bike instead. Just traded up to a 2002 BMW K1200rs. 130 HP, telelever, shaft, fuel injection, electronic cruise control, and the most very bestest of all HEATED GRIPS. OMG heated grips are the most astounding thing ever on a motorcycle. Warm hands on cold days. Yeah, it's heavy, but it's faster than ice on hot glass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites prepheckt 0 #11 September 19, 2002 I wonder if you can graft an jet engine on a bike like that."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 4 #12 September 19, 2002 QuoteYou need to get that baby out on a track. Actually, there's a track day at mid-ohio next week! I think all the actual riding schools are done there for this year... never did get to one, was jumping too much all summer!it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,434 #13 September 19, 2002 >It almost seems like a joke...or a deathwish Reports say it's not that fast off the line; the turbine has to spool up before you get much power. It's great for breaking speed records but not so great for winning races. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wceviper 0 #14 September 19, 2002 If I need to go faster than 120 I will do it in the air! I have a Buell Lightning X1, It accelerates fast and only goes 145mph. Thats more than enough for me. The idea of going 180+ 2 feet above the pavement sounds fun and painful at the same time. You dont have a reserve tire in case you blow one out at that speed. Just my 2 cents. I like to go fast, but its just too damn crazy with all the idiot drivers out there. At least in skydiving there are fewer people to "pull out in front of you" while in freefall. When I ride my bike, I pretend no one can see me, I manage to stay alive. -JasonYou may push me around, but you cannot win! You may throw me down, but i'll rise again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cajones 0 #15 September 19, 2002 Jay Leno has one of these beasts. Thay are definitely slow to accelerate. They also have a limited range (they run out of gas - quick). The same company also put one of these engines in a Ford Ranger. It was pretty useless. High fuel consumption, power was not "useable" and it was damned expensive. The company uses engines that cannot be used in aircraft anymore. Turbine engines have a finite lifespan. The engines are still serviceable, but FAA regs are FAA regs. Quatorze, maybe you could grab the next engine you guys are discarding and we could build a new golf cart for the DZ!?!?! The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zlew 0 #16 September 19, 2002 They are claiming a 9.8 1/4mile run..... tha'ts pretty damn fast even for a bike (stock). Think you would go a lot faster with a gas engine with a 1:1 hp/lbs ratio, but still..... 9.8 is 9.8 sec. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicknitro71 0 #17 September 19, 2002 I went 170 on a bike. It's not much fun. Dragging your knees at 50 while spinning the rear is fun!Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoby 0 #18 September 19, 2002 Feh, a ZX-12R or GSX1300R can get into the nines stock without having to resort to turbine engines... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zlew 0 #19 September 19, 2002 Understood, but a 9.8 isn't exactly "not that fast off the line". that will still STOMP any production car made, and the vast majority of the tweeaked 4-wheel drag cars (no, not talking about NHRA or anything like that). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fasterfaller 0 #20 September 19, 2002 ***Reports say it's not that fast off the line; the turbine has to spool up before you get much power. It's great for breaking speed records but not so great for winning races. A firend of mine has one and a gsxr will beat it for about two seconds and then it's see ya .The sound is incredible and everyone notices you . It's over 300 hp and does over 50,000 rpm's but the output is around 6000 rpm's . I have ridden it a few times and can say without a doubt it is the most extreme thing I have ever driven . The last time I rode it I did 185 and it still had more left in it . The bikes owner has been 220 on it and wants to go faster . It is bad ass and I have to go jerk off now as typing this gave me wood ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #11 September 19, 2002 I wonder if you can graft an jet engine on a bike like that."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #12 September 19, 2002 QuoteYou need to get that baby out on a track. Actually, there's a track day at mid-ohio next week! I think all the actual riding schools are done there for this year... never did get to one, was jumping too much all summer!it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,434 #13 September 19, 2002 >It almost seems like a joke...or a deathwish Reports say it's not that fast off the line; the turbine has to spool up before you get much power. It's great for breaking speed records but not so great for winning races. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wceviper 0 #14 September 19, 2002 If I need to go faster than 120 I will do it in the air! I have a Buell Lightning X1, It accelerates fast and only goes 145mph. Thats more than enough for me. The idea of going 180+ 2 feet above the pavement sounds fun and painful at the same time. You dont have a reserve tire in case you blow one out at that speed. Just my 2 cents. I like to go fast, but its just too damn crazy with all the idiot drivers out there. At least in skydiving there are fewer people to "pull out in front of you" while in freefall. When I ride my bike, I pretend no one can see me, I manage to stay alive. -JasonYou may push me around, but you cannot win! You may throw me down, but i'll rise again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #15 September 19, 2002 Jay Leno has one of these beasts. Thay are definitely slow to accelerate. They also have a limited range (they run out of gas - quick). The same company also put one of these engines in a Ford Ranger. It was pretty useless. High fuel consumption, power was not "useable" and it was damned expensive. The company uses engines that cannot be used in aircraft anymore. Turbine engines have a finite lifespan. The engines are still serviceable, but FAA regs are FAA regs. Quatorze, maybe you could grab the next engine you guys are discarding and we could build a new golf cart for the DZ!?!?! The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #16 September 19, 2002 They are claiming a 9.8 1/4mile run..... tha'ts pretty damn fast even for a bike (stock). Think you would go a lot faster with a gas engine with a 1:1 hp/lbs ratio, but still..... 9.8 is 9.8 sec. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #17 September 19, 2002 I went 170 on a bike. It's not much fun. Dragging your knees at 50 while spinning the rear is fun!Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoby 0 #18 September 19, 2002 Feh, a ZX-12R or GSX1300R can get into the nines stock without having to resort to turbine engines... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #19 September 19, 2002 Understood, but a 9.8 isn't exactly "not that fast off the line". that will still STOMP any production car made, and the vast majority of the tweeaked 4-wheel drag cars (no, not talking about NHRA or anything like that). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #20 September 19, 2002 ***Reports say it's not that fast off the line; the turbine has to spool up before you get much power. It's great for breaking speed records but not so great for winning races. A firend of mine has one and a gsxr will beat it for about two seconds and then it's see ya .The sound is incredible and everyone notices you . It's over 300 hp and does over 50,000 rpm's but the output is around 6000 rpm's . I have ridden it a few times and can say without a doubt it is the most extreme thing I have ever driven . The last time I rode it I did 185 and it still had more left in it . The bikes owner has been 220 on it and wants to go faster . It is bad ass and I have to go jerk off now as typing this gave me wood ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #21 September 19, 2002 Yea, 9.8 at 160... It would get smoked by a lot of things in the 1/8th. As I said it's not that quick "off the line" - a quarter of a mile is far from "the line." The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #22 September 20, 2002 It's a bitch in traffic, too. I read an article about Jay Leno and his rocket bike. A car pulled up too close behind him while he was parked at a light and the heat from the exhaust melted part of the bumper. That's damn funny. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #23 September 20, 2002 Jay doesn't have to worry about that Assh@$% ever tailgaiting him again, I bet I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
