1) In unmodified, unrestricted form, to this day its the FASTEST production motorcycle ever made.
2) Still puts out the MOST REAR WHEEL HP of any production bike.
3) Doesn't matter if you short shift, wheelspin, wheelie, misshift....eventually you will pass the non-12er.
4) Beautiful looks, inspired by the R1 in the late 90s.
5) Still a failry rare bike unlike some dime a dozen BUSAS you see.
6) When you throw a power commander, a full exhaust, a high flowing air filter, or any of those items in any combination on the 12 still puts out more HP than the Hayabusa.
7) The element of surprise is on your side. At a quick glance the 12 can pass for a 9, even a 6 if you fly by quick enough.
8) W I D E 200 series tires come standard from the factory.
9) None of that digital speedo/tach crap. Call me old school but there is nothing like watching the needle getting burried past the 200 mark making its way towards 220. Besides....the sun glaring off a digi speedo is ANNOYING.
10) A 220mph speedometer on unrestricted models.
11) Best ram-air design of any production motorcycle, period.
12) Wanna go 200? Find an open stretch of road, change your rear sprocket from a 46 tooth to a 45 and ditch the mirrors for good measure.
13) The only THING I've ever experienced that gets faster Faster and FASTER ! ! !
14) Pulling over is strictly optional.
15) Top speed in less than 30 seconds.
16) 2x the fuel economy as a V8.
17) Used ones go for the price of a used economy car.
18) NEVER get another red light camera ticket again, EVER!
19) 500+ HP has been achieved on numerous occaisions.
20) Once underway, even under full throttle, the front end rarely wants to snap up abruptly, allowing you to GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
21) On more than 1 occaision I have heard the words "That is the fastest thing I've ever seen." Neither time did I redline. Once I was bone stock, the other I had a pipe on.
22) Given the pussification of our government/media/laws, stonger and quicker bikes may arise as early as 2006, but it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that ANY OTHER PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE WILL EVER HIT 196 IN UNRESTRICTED FORM.....EVER. To own it is to own a piece of history.
23) For all practical purposes, the chances of EVER getting beat on the streets is EXTREMELY CLOSE to ZERO.
24) Your friends are eager to test it out until you get to an open road and swap....then there is a whole lot of stammering, stumbling, stuttering and excuses.....and your 600 buddies are suddenly shifting as early as Harley riders!
25) You meet another fellow 12R and you know they are at the least marginally crazy...you have a bond similar to those who have tripped together.
26) Try twisting the throttle and simultaneously going thru your bills in your head...go on.....try it.
27) I always get off the 12 happier than when I got on it...name 1 thing that packs that kinda guarantee?
28) Makes evey other bike you ride feel sub-par, because they are.
29) 200 mph and the bike is STABLE.
30) Newer bikes are too edgy, older bikes were too boxy, but the 12 is JUUUUUUSSSST RIGHT.
31) You can comfortably ride it all day long.
32) Small or Tall, this bike feels RIGHT.
33) "So THIS is what it feels like to be a MOTO GP Rider!"
2) Still puts out the MOST REAR WHEEL HP of any production bike.
3) Doesn't matter if you short shift, wheelspin, wheelie, misshift....eventually you will pass the non-12er.
4) Beautiful looks, inspired by the R1 in the late 90s.
5) Still a failry rare bike unlike some dime a dozen BUSAS you see.
6) When you throw a power commander, a full exhaust, a high flowing air filter, or any of those items in any combination on the 12 still puts out more HP than the Hayabusa.
7) The element of surprise is on your side. At a quick glance the 12 can pass for a 9, even a 6 if you fly by quick enough.
8) W I D E 200 series tires come standard from the factory.
9) None of that digital speedo/tach crap. Call me old school but there is nothing like watching the needle getting burried past the 200 mark making its way towards 220. Besides....the sun glaring off a digi speedo is ANNOYING.
10) A 220mph speedometer on unrestricted models.
11) Best ram-air design of any production motorcycle, period.
12) Wanna go 200? Find an open stretch of road, change your rear sprocket from a 46 tooth to a 45 and ditch the mirrors for good measure.
13) The only THING I've ever experienced that gets faster Faster and FASTER ! ! !
14) Pulling over is strictly optional.
15) Top speed in less than 30 seconds.
16) 2x the fuel economy as a V8.
17) Used ones go for the price of a used economy car.
18) NEVER get another red light camera ticket again, EVER!
19) 500+ HP has been achieved on numerous occaisions.
20) Once underway, even under full throttle, the front end rarely wants to snap up abruptly, allowing you to GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
21) On more than 1 occaision I have heard the words "That is the fastest thing I've ever seen." Neither time did I redline. Once I was bone stock, the other I had a pipe on.
22) Given the pussification of our government/media/laws, stonger and quicker bikes may arise as early as 2006, but it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that ANY OTHER PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE WILL EVER HIT 196 IN UNRESTRICTED FORM.....EVER. To own it is to own a piece of history.
23) For all practical purposes, the chances of EVER getting beat on the streets is EXTREMELY CLOSE to ZERO.
24) Your friends are eager to test it out until you get to an open road and swap....then there is a whole lot of stammering, stumbling, stuttering and excuses.....and your 600 buddies are suddenly shifting as early as Harley riders!
25) You meet another fellow 12R and you know they are at the least marginally crazy...you have a bond similar to those who have tripped together.
26) Try twisting the throttle and simultaneously going thru your bills in your head...go on.....try it.
27) I always get off the 12 happier than when I got on it...name 1 thing that packs that kinda guarantee?
28) Makes evey other bike you ride feel sub-par, because they are.
29) 200 mph and the bike is STABLE.
30) Newer bikes are too edgy, older bikes were too boxy, but the 12 is JUUUUUUSSSST RIGHT.
31) You can comfortably ride it all day long.
32) Small or Tall, this bike feels RIGHT.
33) "So THIS is what it feels like to be a MOTO GP Rider!"
