Sorely Needed Relief For All Of Us Donzi Adrenalin Junkies Out There

TheFees · 03-06-2007, 07:41 PM

Once somebody experiences the rush of catching air in a Donzi, their is no going back. Nothing compares to it. The first time I rode in one, I went home in a 911 Porsche which seemed boring in comparison. Then you go nuts until you buy a Donzi for yourself, then you experience it all of the time. Others riding with you put their thumbs in the air, and talk about it forever.
Then old man winter comes, for those of us who live in the Northeast, or other such cold places. The Donzi's are put away for the winter, and round about now, in March the fever peaks, knowing that boating season is not so far away, even though it may be 20 some degrees out, and calling for snow that way it is today.
So I thought I would give all of us adrenalin junkies a little bit of relief. This is the closest thing to catchin air in a Donzi I can find. It is a video of a Yamaha Hyabusa motorcycle, the fastest production bike out there. It does the quarter mile in the 7 second range. What this video is, is a guy with a video camera strapped to the tank of his Hyabusa, and he straightens it out at 50 miles per hour, then nails it, the whole front end comes off the ground, he stays in it, the front of the bike is way off the ground all the way up to 140 mph, when it finally dips, but he still stays in it, all the way up to over 210. He burys the speedometer, and then squeezes every last drop of juice out of it while he watches the tach climb over 11,000. The guy is nuts, he belongs in the Donzi club. At 210 you will think it is spring time, and you are catchin air on the Donzi. Now all the guy on the Hyabus has to do is add catchin air to it, then he will understand what Donzi fever is all about. Check out the video, but turn up the speakers first, you have to hear this as well as see it. I bet you watch it more than one time, the rush is sorely missed.

Later, Bob http://www.mccallcolors.com/video_player.htm

Pismo · 03-06-2007, 08:16 PM

Awesome.......

zelatore · 03-06-2007, 08:42 PM

My BS meter is flashing...

A- the Hyabusa isn't the fastest bike anymore
B- even with a pro rider, it won't run in the 7's
c- stock bikes are speed limited
d- stock speedos are notoriously optimistic

Let's assume the guy has modded the bike. Nitros, turbo, whatever. You can get a lot of power out of the Busa, but I don't see it being as fast as that speedo looks. The bike can still be heard climbing after the speedo pegs at 220 or so. Seems a bit far-fetched.

Lastly, as a guy who's been know to crack the ton regularly on a sport bike, it just didn't 'look' that fast.

I know there are other sport bike riders on this list; maybe even some Suzuki riders. What do you guys think?

Don't get me wrong - it's not like I wouldn't just wet myself if I pulled the front end up at triple digit speeds. Personally, while I have no problem with cracking the throttle, I'd rather the stunters and wheelie kings kept it off the streets. The public sees that and starts crying to the saftey nazis to ban those damn "ninga bikes" and "murder-cycles".

Don

DonCig · 03-06-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelatore

My BS meter is flashing...
A- the Hyabusa isn't the fastest bike anymore
B- even with a pro rider, it won't run in the 7's
c- stock bikes are speed limited
d- stock speedos are notoriously optimistic
Let's assume the guy has modded the bike. Nitros, turbo, whatever. You can get a lot of power out of the Busa, but I don't see it being as fast as that speedo looks. The bike can still be heard climbing after the speedo pegs at 220 or so. Seems a bit far-fetched.
Lastly, as a guy who's been know to crack the ton regularly on a sport bike, it just didn't 'look' that fast.
I know there are other sport bike riders on this list; maybe even some Suzuki riders. What do you guys think?
Don't get me wrong - it's not like I wouldn't just wet myself if I pulled the front end up at triple digit speeds. Personally, while I have no problem with cracking the throttle, I'd rather the stunters and wheelie kings kept it off the streets. The public sees that and starts crying to the saftey nazis to ban those damn "ninga bikes" and "murder-cycles".
Don

I had a hard time seeing the colors on the tach, but he/she shifts from first to second at 9,000 rpm, then the next 5 shifts and the final top end is at 10,000 to 11,100 rpm. It appears that he/she was in the red zone heavily which would say "Modified Engine". But I miss my ZX-9R and I really miss the acceleration wheelies. Maybe that is why I put a 427 sbc in my Donzi 18. LOL

Don

RedDog · 03-06-2007, 10:42 PM

isn't a Hyabusa a Suzuki rather than a Yamaha?

TheFees · 03-06-2007, 10:51 PM

You are right, it is a Suzuki and not a Yamaha. My bad.

Kawasaki is claiming to have a faster bike in their new 1400 CC, but it is geared differently, in order for the front end to not leave the ground so easily. As was explained to me at the Kawasaki dealership, "You can smoke the tires instead"
Their is a lot of controversy over this video, I am curious about what everyone has to say. I appreciate your insight, and opinions.

Trueser · 03-06-2007, 11:00 PM

I may be wrong but I don't think at 100MPH you would see the gaps in the white lines on the road.

Formula Jr · 03-06-2007, 11:36 PM

The big 4 decided not to pursue bikes over 197 mph as sold out the door. Even the later Hyabusa's were detuned to 185. A 210 mph Hyabusa is a nice fantasy.

mrfixxall · 03-07-2007, 12:17 AM

i think he or she also needs a few more gears

ck this out this is my high when im not boating.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH4eN...elated&search=

FlyingDutchman76 · 03-07-2007, 12:20 AM

I think the speedometer is in Kilometers, 220km per hour :1.6 = 131.5mph

I believe some of the European market bikes have a 250km limiter
(250km : 1.6 = 156.25mph)

Pismo · 03-07-2007, 07:08 AM

It really doesnt look that fast, especially when slowing around 100 look at the lines. I have no frame of reference for 200mph but I do for 80, 100 etc and that is where it looks slower but who knows? I though of the kph vs mph thing but the inner ring of digits on the speedo looks higher (hard to see) so therefore the kilo gauge and the outer is mph. The video is awesome either way and I am very glad it was posted.

Rootsy · 03-07-2007, 07:26 AM

it;s a KPH speedo... geez don't be so friggin rude to the guy he was only trying to be nice to all of you pent-up yankees who don't own ice skates...

this doesn't "look" fast either but if you ever wondered what the positive side of 70 in a 16 looks like here you go... BTW, i think Goatee thought it was "fast" FWIW...

chappy · 03-07-2007, 07:56 AM

For anyone who hasn't seen it, go to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSxFF9CEApY

, Rootsy's 16 video run is where I get my adrenaline rush from.

Rich

Just Say N20 · 03-07-2007, 08:30 AM

Sorry Rootsy, but the speedo has MPH around the outer ring, and kph around the inner ring. I couldn't "print screen" and capture the video, so this is a digital picture of the screen. It has lost some resolution, but you can still see what I mean. 70 mph outside = almost 110 kph inside, etc. This doesn't mean the speedo is accurate, but we are looking at mph.

Rootsy · 03-07-2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Say N20

Sorry Rootsy, but the speedo has MPH around the outer ring, and kph around the inner ring. I couldn't "print screen" and capture the video, so this is a digital picture of the screen. It has lost some resolution, but you can still see what I mean. 70 mph outside = almost 110 kph inside, etc. This doesn't mean the speedo is accurate, but we are looking at mph.

i am blind, i admit it...