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11-14-2007, 10:29 AM Ted Foureagles Joined on 11-28-2006 Posts 23 Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? Not something that would come up on many other bike boards, but I figure that there may be a few CXers who could outrun themselves with their daily drivers.  In a hypothetical drag race between my 500 and my hotrod Miata, the car would leap ahead at the start, only to be passed by the bike halfway through first gear.  About the time that the car was ready for the 3-4 shift at 85 MPH, it would pass the bike and continue on to about 20% greater top speed. On a sufficiently twisty mountain road it's no contest.  The Miata has bested GSX-Rs that were sorta well-ridden on Southern Appalachain twisties signed at 10-15 MPH.  My best time up those roads on the CX is about 50% slower than in the car -- trying hard, but not expertly skilled, and with no particular death wish. Discounting several honkin' 'Murican V-8s, one other car I've had that could easily outrun the bike was a much-modified Fiat 600.  At a shade over 900 lb, and with about quadruple it's original 21.5 HP, it could keep up (for a while -- 6.37 gears) with big-block Corvettes in their straight-line forte, and walk away from just about anything with doors in the turns. It's sometimes a wee bit annoying to have to try to best a minivan for lane position, but one of the things I like best about my CX is that it's gratifyingly slow. }}}}    Report

11-14-2007, 3:48 PM rodent Joined on 10-24-2007 Derry NH Posts 214 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? My daily driver would easily out do my cx I drive a 2005 Police package Chevy Impala this car absolutly flies you dont know how fast your going until you look down and your doing well over a 100 mph and realize everyone is moving over in front of you trying to get out of the way lol 78 cx500 (rodent)(my twisted twin) 82 cx500c (parts) 86 cmx450 (wifey's) and in the future who knows http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc275/rodentcx/CX500/    Report

11-14-2007, 6:56 PM dozer1 Joined on 05-26-2007 Frederick, Maryland Posts 493 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? I drive a Lamborghini murcielago but my cx is faster because i never take it out of my immaginary garage 1980 CX500 "Stella" Dozer1 AKA Snowplow    Report

11-14-2007, 7:40 PM aircraft_electrician Joined on 10-03-2006 Posts 28 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? I've owned more than a couple cars that would have bested he CX, both in acceleration and top end. The most recent was a 1994 Pontiac Firehawk, factory 320HP 5.7 litre V8. With a few very minor mods it ran the 1/4 mile in 11.9 seconds and had a top speed of over 155 MPH. I got a ticket in it once for going 2 MPH short of 100 over the limit, 143 in a 45. The only reason I didn't go to jail was the fact that I was dating the cop's duaghter! Unfortunately I had to get rid of her when I joined the Air Force. Sold the car then too. Tom    Report

11-15-2007, 5:02 AM TechJD Joined on 02-10-2007 Posts 256 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? Off the line no way! Hands Down, Bike!, at 1/4 not sure which would come out on top both are rated close but then my bike cant even stay with my Astro when it comes to topend but the Astro cant even come close in cornering too top heavy LOL 1981 GL500I    Report

11-15-2007, 5:24 AM tbyork692 Joined on 11-16-2006 Posts 51 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? My car easily beats my '79CX500 D in terms of top end, but I'm not sure about pulling off from the line.  I've had my 3 liter V6 Jag S type for about a year, but haven't had a chance to really check out the top speed yet.  I had it a week and got two tickets, the last for doing 87 in a 65.  I was relieved, because I had been at 100 and was slowing back down when I passed the statie.  Unfortunately with a car like that, you're getting the ticket, they generally don't take pity on you.  I  think it's limited to probably 130 or so, which is a shame.  I had a Saab 900 natually aspirated 2.2 four which was good for 125 or so before it ran out of oomph.  I had considered the 4.2 V8 and the type R, which is a screamer, but just don't need that kind of power. The 266 HP in mine is plenty.  Unfortunately it's a pretty heavy car. I have to wait another year or so to get my points down before I try to open up the Jag again. The bike doesn't like going above 80 or so, which is fine for me, that's pretty fast for my bike.  I'm afraid parts will fall off at that speed anyway. Off the line on the bike I tend to leave cars behind, but that may be because they're all on their cell phones anyway. I have no idea which may be faster off the line.  Maybe in the spring I'll get a friend to drive next to me and we'll see.      Report

11-15-2007, 8:19 PM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 577 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? My 96 Prelude Si will beat my ST1100 for top end but only by 2 or 3 mph. In a drag race forget it. The car will see nothing but taillights and muffler tips. Ron in PA    Report

11-15-2007, 9:10 PM tbyork692 Joined on 11-16-2006 Posts 51 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? in my bike's current condition, you would see taillights and muffler tips too... because they would probably fall off at high speed        Report

11-16-2007, 2:47 AM Phil in VT Joined on 03-02-2006 Lowgap,NC Posts 1,028 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? My antique DeTomasso will burn any bike,  off the line and down the road too.  Snow is falling. Yuk.  82 Honda GL 500 SilverWing Trike "Old Yeller" 06 Suzuki S 50 Boulevard Cruiser ANY WARM DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD ONE (unknown senior citizen) Springfield, VT    Report

11-16-2007, 5:09 PM Cobram Joined on 06-23-2007 Boston, MA Posts 631 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike?  Phil in VT wrote: My antique DeTomasso will burn any bike,  off the line and down the road too.  Snow is falling. Yuk.  That after burner flame seen in your avatar leads me to believe the opposite, your bike will burn anything behind it. 1978 CX500 - I live on a one-way street that's also a dead end. I'm not sure how I got here, or how I'm going to get out.    Report

11-16-2007, 8:56 PM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 577 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? Yeah, Phil scorched the roads so badly in PA at the Amish Rally that now they are talking about putting toll booths up on Interstate 80 so they can afford to all the heat damage. Ron in PA    Report

11-16-2007, 8:56 PM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 577 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? Yeah, Phil scorched the roads so badly in PA at the Amish Rally that now they are talking about putting toll booths up on Interstate 80 so they can afford to fix all the heat damage. Ron in PA    Report

11-21-2007, 1:06 PM R80Dave Joined on 03-03-2006 Appleton, WI Posts 851 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? That isn't motorcycle exhaust, butt something else!!! ;-) David in Wisconsin    Report

11-29-2007, 10:07 PM G Steyn Joined on 08-17-2007 Posts 68 My Wife drives a car that's quicker than my bike!  Phil in VT wrote: My antique DeTomasso will burn any bike,  off the line and down the road too.  Snow is falling. Yuk.  There is absolutely NO way that ANY car can keep up to a modernday 1000cc, even the 600s off the line, or top end!!! Most superbikes have a 0-100 of way under 3 seconds in capable hands!!!! I raced my wife from pull-off about a month back, riding the CX, she in her BMW and she won me!! Must say it was a bitter pill to swollow, but fair is fair, it was a clean win. I pulled her a car length straight off the line, but at approx 80km/h she sped off into the distance!!! The BM is limited at 250km/h, and the CXs electronic speed control system , or CXESCS kicks in at approx 160km/h!! Not fair hey! I still love the CX. I ride it slow, because I want to!!!! Only a BIKER understands why a dog sticks his head out of a window!!!!!    Report

12-10-2007, 7:17 PM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 978 Re: My Wife drives a car that's quicker than my bike! Cars? I have never felt the need to have one..... GX650EI + Velorex 700 (winter), '83 GL1000 (summer) '84 CB750SC Nighthawk (died - anyone need parts?)    Report

12-11-2007, 12:08 PM TomC Joined on 12-04-2007 Thomaston, Texas Posts 33 Re: My Wife drives a car that's quicker than my bike! Just about anything is faster than my Russian Ural sidecar rig, even my '92 F250 diesel! TomC 1978 CX500 x2 1998 Ural Tourist 1974 CT90 1961 Cushman Eagle...just in case    Report

12-11-2007, 3:55 PM Nickle Eye Joined on 05-29-2007 Leavenworth, Wa Posts 84 Re: My Wife drives a car that's quicker than my bike! Not sure but I'll find out next summer when I get 69 datsun srl311 roadster going. Talk about the deal of the century I picked it up from some kid for 100 dollars! Previous owner had tore it down to restore but had never finished it. It was a basket case but everything is there.  And  it was from  southern california  (  No  rust  )  and only  has  38,000  original  miles. I've got it  stored  back  home  in  SD  in  my old  man's  garage.  I'm  moving  back  there  this  spring  and  then  the  work  shall  begin.   Nickle Eye Better to know more than you think than too think you know more than you do.    Report

12-11-2007, 5:12 PM TwoW4B2C4V Joined on 11-15-2007 Posts 386 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? Just about anything these days will outrun or have a higher top speed than the CX's. MPH per CC of displacement might be a fairer comparison. Even modern AARP flagships like the Mercury Marquis and Cheby Imapalas will outrun standard CX's. Having ridden a GSX-R, and seen them ridden by better riders than I, you beat the rider, NOT the bike. Please reply if you don't get this message.    Report

12-11-2007, 6:05 PM drneo Joined on 10-20-2006 Duluth, MN Posts 226 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? I'm betting the GL will probably beat my Subaru Wagon.... now my '93 gsxr race bike... different story.... mmmm I long to go fast again.... 1982 GL500I - "Couchy" 52,000 miles down... 48,000 to go. www.trainwiththom.com    Report

12-28-2007, 11:14 AM Nittany Joined on 12-21-2007 Posts 147 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? I've never seen a domestic automobile that could beat my GL under, let's say, 75 mph. My bike is really fast. I'm not the original owner -- maybe it has been modified some way that I don't know about. '82 GL500 Bleedin' Blue & White    Report

12-28-2007, 2:15 PM Cobram Joined on 06-23-2007 Boston, MA Posts 631 Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? I don't know what the 0-60 times are for the CX's or the GL's, but here are some from vehicles I own or have owned: 1991 Audi V8 Quattro: 6.8 seconds 1990 " Quattro Turbo I5: 7.2 seconds 1994 F150 Lightning: 6.9 seconds 1995 Honda Accord: 8.5 seconds Even my boat anchor 1987 Mercedes Diesel Wagon gets from 0-60 in about 10 seconds. With a CX500 top speed around 105MPH, even a bone stock cheby pickem up truck made in the last decade or so will beat that, their limiters kick in at about 123MPH. 1978 CX500 - I live on a one-way street that's also a dead end. I'm not sure how I got here, or how I'm going to get out.    Report

12-28-2007, 3:10 PM Anonymous Re: Who here drives a car that's quicker than their bike? Off the line, there aren't many cars that can take a CX/GL, especially the 650's.  The power to weight ratio immediately favors the bike. That being said, most V-8 or high horsepower V-6's catch up pretty quickly. My V-6 truck, however, does not.  I don't even think it can outrun Black. (f***ing 95mph Nissan rev limiter)