100mph can be achieved in less time than it takes to read this sentence.įor the record, I’ve never once been convicted for anything when riding a bike, the only accident I’ve had was travelling at 30mph, and for many of the triple-figure speeds, I was riding with serving, or recently retired police officers both traffic and bike cops.Ī new bike is looming large in my future, and I’m wondering whether I’ve matured enough for a new Thruxton – 95hp and 160+ accessories, or whether a small, lightweight YZF-R6 (115hp and razor-sharp handling) should win my money? The Café Racer However, inappropriate speed is a problem, and with a modern sportbike, that’s all too easy to make happen.
It’s simply not true, and as some old wag might say, it isn’t the speed, but the sudden stopping. I dislike the phrase ‘Speed Kills’ with a passion. I’ve maxed out every single bike I’ve owned, including a modified ZX12R and ZZR1400, I’ve done a few circuits including the legendary Nürburgring, I’ve ridden from the Midlands to the very tip of Cornwall in less time than it takes to have a meal out, and I’ve shown a Ferrari 599 that his aero advantage only really works above 175mph, on a British motorway. I’m now knocking on the door of 48, I have around just under forty years of riding bikes under my extended belt, and I wonder … am I an idiot? (And that’s coming from a performance car engineer). My motorcycling life has always been geared toward speed, riding fast, and enjoying the satisfaction of big lean angles, rocket-like acceleration and showing performance cars what performance is all about. I haven’t always been as wise as I am now, or perhaps that should read “I’ve grown up and got sensible”.
So, choose your next ride Jamie and choose wisely…… Table of Contents ‘do I swap top end performance for a more comfortable, stylish ride?’ Step forward Jamie, a life long sports bike rider fast approaching the point all riders eventually get to, ie.
#QUICKSHIFT ON STREET BIKWE FULL#
I’ve sat down several times with the full intention of writing a post covering the whole Cafe Racer v Sports Bike question but having already got off the fence very much on the side of the retro motorcycle, being objective has proven difficult. Usually they’re from someone who rides a Sports Bike but giving serious thought to purchasing a Cafe Racer.Ĭafe Racer v Sports Bike – What’s the main difference? The short answer is that a sports bike is a machine bred from the track where as a Cafe Racer is a styling exercise first and performance secondary.ĭeciding whether to spend your hard earned money on a Cafe Racer or a sports bike isn’t quite so straightforward though. The Cafe Racer v Sports Bike dilemma pops up in my inbox more than most.
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