196 bhp superbikes

[duke63]

Both the new S1000RR and the 1299 Panigale made this when measured in this week's MCN test. I assume its RWBHP but it just says 'measured' in the article.

Quite astonishing levels of power when you think about it, same as Carlos Checa's WSBk Chamipionship winning 1098 made 195bhp at the crank just 4 years ago.

New R1 made 189bhp and the ZX10 181bhp.

The R1 was fastest round Jerez with the 1299 second and the ZX10 Just being faster than the S1000RR.

[Kwacky]

and to think Foggy told us we don't need more than 100bhp for the road.

[Jack]

The new R1 in race trim sounds absolutely awesome too

[Blade]

Read the MCN article and they have said R1 is sportsbike of the year.

It was over 3 seconds a lap quicker at Jerez over the s1000rr although the 1299 ran it very close.

[Blade]

If the zx10 makes 181 bhp I reckon I should get 190 bhp when I take the cat off and fit a race can.

[Perkles]

I think the readings are at the crank,blimey 3seconds a lap is massive

[Blade]

It was the bog standard R1 against the BMW with optional performance pack and forged wheels as well.

The R1m would presumably be even quicker.

[Perkles]

I bet it takes a very accomplished rider to pull out those differences though

[Blade]

Although i m sure your right Perkles I still very much want one

[duke63]

The beauty of the latest electronics is that it makes these bikes available and useable to riders who are not Motogp/WSBK standard.

Like Blade i would love to own one at some point.

[Blade]

I m going to enjoy my new bike which has pretty much all the tech barring a quick shifter and auto blipper but next bike is going to be R1, beemer or 1299 as these really are the absolute pinnacle of road going motorcycles.

[Perkles]

if i was rich id buy a brand spanking new 1299 im not so I am going to wait until the new r1s go on the market used but low miles and buy one of them

[Blade]

if i was rich id buy a brand spanking new 1299 im not so I am going to wait until the new r1s go on the market used but low miles and buy one of them

snap

[Blade]

@Perkles. I've edited the above post I don't know why it had the wrong smiley originally. Sorry mate I didn't post it intentionally, just my fat fingers.