CBR400RR at the track today

Marmoot · Post by **Marmoot** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:35 pm

Decided to take a break from bringing my Ducati Panigale S to the track today, and brought the NC29 CBR400RR that I just acquired 2.5 weeks ago.

First impression: this bike is nimble and quick! Extra fun, especially being small and short, kneedragging becomes such a joy.
Best time of the day was 1:22.3, which is 6 seconds slower than my brother's 2012 CBR600RR, and 8 seconds slower than me on the Panigale.
Laptimer analysis shows that 1:20 is within the realm of possibilities. I just need to be more consistent.

Dunlop A12H tyres are very nice. Very very nice!

The funny thing that surprised me is that this bike is not much more nimbler than the Panigale S.

BUT, with price being 10x less, tyre wear a lot less, and half the fuel, it is REALLY REALLY FUN!!!!

(camera on CBR600RR kindly following to film)
http://youtu.be/_KiU7aacRok

Marmoot · Post by **Marmoot** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:37 pm

vs. the panigale which shows better flickability
(camera on R6 kindly following to film)
http://youtu.be/3ysfvTR8VCo