I think you hit the nail on the head there. It’s the fear of the 200mph/200bhp millstones that’s inhibited the development the hypersport class of bikes (Busa/ZZR14) since the original Hyabusa 200mph press panic back in the late 90’s. Since then they’ve pretty much stood still in performance terms, whilst simultaneously gaining considerable mass; while the one litre superbikes have caught up in terms of speed and power and become lighter to boot.
It must be rapidly approaching adapt or die time, where they either become full fledged regular lardy sports tourers, or bit the bullet, break that 200/200 barrier, and regain their high performance credentials.
Posted: 12/10/2011 at 16:02
