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Old 05-20-2008, 04:58 PM   #33 (permalink)
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AMA Superbikes are 1000cc making about 200HP whereas MotoGP bikes are 800cc and are rumored to make around 260HP. And while the Suzuki Ben rides in the AMA series has probably the most advanced electronics package, it isn't shit compared to what a GP bike carries.
...another big difference is carbon brakes. I read an interview with James Toseland (no slouch, he's a double WSB champion) and he said one of the biggest differences coming from a Superbike is just how much later you can brake on a MotoGp bike, and if you've spent a few seasons on a Superbike you really have to re-calibrate your brain to get used to the difference.

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