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Old 05-14-2008, 11:09 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Caterham R500 vs Ducati Supermotard

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Weee!!!
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Old 05-14-2008, 12:08 PM   #2 (permalink)
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sooo, sweet.....
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That put a big smile on my face! Wow! Nicely produced, too.

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Old 05-14-2008, 01:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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that was awesome! my jaw dropped when he got air in that thing!
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Old 05-14-2008, 01:24 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I want a Hypermotard sooo badly.
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Old 05-14-2008, 01:57 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Great vid. Thanks for the link!

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Old 05-14-2008, 06:15 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Superbike????? I wouldn't call that hybrid dirt bike/sport bike a superbike. Nice vid though.
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Old 05-14-2008, 06:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Superbike????? I wouldn't call that hybrid dirt bike/sport bike a superbike. Nice vid though.

Who called it a superbike?


According to my friend who owns both a motard bike and a sport bike, the motard bike handles much better, especially on tighter roads.
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Who called it a superbike?

The Autocar website...

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Is the new R500 faster than a superbike?
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Oops, didn't notice that part
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Found it on Youtube

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Old 06-06-2008, 11:46 AM   #12 (permalink)
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That is INSANE.
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Nice jump!

Right on the ass of a bike…that’s nuts.
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Old 08-10-2008, 09:18 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Rider needs a 1098.

Superb air shot, though.
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