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Old 05-04-2014, 06:42 AM   #18
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Not "Firebird" fast, but 317 lbs., and more fun than should be allowed on 2 wheels!
Noooooo no no no, NOT Firebird, it's "Fireblade"

Fireblades is the family name representing the RRs (or See-Bee-Err) 900, 919, 929, 954, and the 1000. RR, or Race Replicas of the famous GP winning RC211, RC212 frames/rake & swingarms prototype GP bikes.

Once modified up to Superbike specs (HRC +/- 200bhp), there is only a handful of riders worldwide who can properly pull them out of apexes without loosing their race line completely. Traction control or not, they are not for the faith of heart

Faster lap times than the Carrera cup cars btw... just to put things into perspective. Respect the Fireblade! True Japanese rock&roll
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