On a Sunday morning a couple of years ago, with new Michelin tires and open level road, I got an indicated 154 mph on my 2006 Yamaha FZ6. Only a half fairing and a somewhat de-tuned R6 engine and no ram air effect. It was smooth as glass, great designed bike for what it is. I think a real R6 would probably have gone over 170.
I got an indicated 154 mph on my 2006 Yamaha FZ6.
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Just a week or so ago, there was a guy speeding on a rice burner bike here one night. Lots of video. He was doing 185 on freeways and (I think) an Interstate, as he headed South of Dallas.
Cops were chasing and losing ground. Cops were posted ahead on entry ramps and immediately tried to pursue when they spotted him coming. By the time they could get up to speed he was almost out of sight.
Biker finally pulled over when his ride ran out of gas.
...In HS, a friend’s dad bought a new ‘59 Pontiac. Huge tank, with a huge V-8. We tired of shooting pool at our regular place in Dallas and decided to go to Fort Worth to a pool hall. A new toll road between the two cities had recently opened (50 cents for the 30 mile ride).
There was virtually no traffic at that time of night and that big Pontiac hit 137 as we made the trip in about 15 minutes. They built fine cars in the ‘50s!
...Owned a used ‘82 280ZX. That car would just hum and purr at 85 in 5th gear on the Interstates and was very stable. Always lusted after a 300ZX, but knew that it could be trouble, as I was in my 40s, married, kids, etc. lol