An '89 CBR 1000 is capable of 0 - 60 in 2.65 seconds (under ideal conditions) and tops out in the mid 160's (I have one of these; the last year they were called “Hurricanes” and it is my current street bike). Don’t know about the newer models but I would imagine they have equally or better performance figures. Now the "R" model CBRs, they are even hotter (lighter and faster)...

 

For those questioning the R1's horsepower rating, the 180 hp value is hp at the crank, not at the rear wheel. The 04/05 R1's that have the ram air (front air scoops) put out 180 at the crank, without the scoop, rear wheel hp is near 146-150 I believe. I own a 2003 R1 which puts out a dynoed best of 132 hp, when I was drunk. I have raced so many cars I cant even begin to count, more just so they could see how they would do. My best time in the quarter mile was 10.08 @ 151 mph. Not too many cars can beat that, even most exotics will barely beat that. Take a highly modded musle car and sure, it will win.

 

Thank you for the R1 hp ratings, I was wondering where that extra 30 came from.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

All if this may be true, but when it's cold, raining and you have a bunch of stuff with you, the SRT-4 is where my money will go.

Quarter mile with warm dry conditions and winning is the only issue - it's a no-brainer, but the SRT-4 is still one of the best bargains on wheels for what you get.