Yes I was expecting it to be as fast (or faster) then my Desmo, which according to Sport Rider magazine ran a 9.49 seconds @ 152.80 mph quarter mile. This also has been the fastest production bike they have tested to date !This bike is capable of much better 1/4 mile times. Probably mid to low 9's.
Based on the link, the 1098r also did a 9.91 second quartermile.Yes I was expecting it to be as fast (or faster) then my Desmo, which according to Sport Rider magazine ran a 9.49 seconds @ 152.80 mph quarter mile. This also has been the fastest production bike they have tested to date !
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+1this bike is capable of much better 1/4 mile times. Probably mid to low 9's.