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    "Hyperbikes" of 1981...

    I've was doing a little searching for information on a 1981 Kawasaki GPz 1100 and came across a cool article about "Hyperbikes". Its a good read but, couldnt understand why they wouldnt add a Yamaha to the mix. Either way, it was a cool read.

    http://members.fortunecity.com/cb900...3/81cb9f3a.htm

    I think a long term goal of mine is to own a liter bike from every manufacture... got one of the best already, not a bad start!
    '79 XS11 F
    Stock except K&N

    '79 XS11 SF
    Stock, no title.

    '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
    GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

    "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~
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    Originally posted by WMarshy View Post
    I've was doing a little searching for information on a 1981 Kawasaki GPz 1100 and came across a cool article about "Hyperbikes". Its a good read but, couldnt understand why they wouldnt add a Yamaha to the mix. Either way, it was a cool read.
    The XS was never in the same class as far as handling went; it is arguably a much better 'all-around' bike compared to these, but Yamaha didn't have a competitor for these until the FJ appeared...
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
    '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
    '82 XJ rebuild project
    '80SG restified, red SOLD
    '79F parts...
    '81H more parts...

    Other current bikes:
    '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
    '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
    '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
    Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
    Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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      I was surprised to learn that Suzuki developed a 16 valve head for their engines that early. Do the FJ's have 8 or 16 valves? I know it wasnt until '89 when Yamaha stole the show with the FZR 20 valve genesis motor, crowned super bike of the decade in '89. I have been contemplating my next bike, got it narrowed to like 4 or 5 bikes. Yamaha FZR 1000, Kawasaki ZRX1200R, Yamaha FZ1 (possibly the FZ8?)...pipe dreams...
      '79 XS11 F
      Stock except K&N

      '79 XS11 SF
      Stock, no title.

      '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
      GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

      "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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      • #4
        My 78 Honda 400 had 3 valves per cylinder (2 intake, 1 exhaust)
        Pat Kelly
        <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

        1978 XS1100E (The Force)
        1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
        2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
        1999 Suburban (The Ship)
        1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
        1968 F100 (Valentine)

        "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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