Crossposting from BN ===============================
Hi Sumeet, I see lot of people excited for this bike(I am on of them but not as much). I have my apprehensions about this bike as the comparisons go back to those dyas wher we used to compare a 180 with ZMA, confused? let me explain: What would you prefer: A 150 cc producing 20-22bhp at 10-14k rpm(may be even higher) OR a 220 cc bike producing 20 bhp at 8.5k rpm? How easy would this bike in city if the power band comes as late as I am expecting? I mean this is no 2 stroke which will have powerband right from lower revs. People found 25 bhp VTwin Aquila for 1.2L-1.4L expensive & similarly teh COmet at 27-28 bhp at 1.8 L. How many will actually be willing to shell out 88-90k for a 150cc Powerbike? These are some random thoughts that come to my mind when thinking about the R15. Any comments? Cheers Kedar --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Sumeet Popli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yammie is here, finally! Lets hope so (keeping my fingers crossed) > > all set for a launch in mid 2008, the YZF R1 5 comes packed with a 150 > cc delivering > 20 bhp. > > 220 and zma gotta run for cover. 20% more power in 30% less engine capacity :) > Sumeet >
