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Old 02-05-2010, 12:40 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Oh. They're not any lighter, unless you go to a newer chassis, but even then, the Kat frames are lighter too (and would require modification for the older components to fit.)

I don't really consider it underpowered, by any means. 60 HP against 500 lbs is something that most cars can't dream of. When you look at it relatively, it's not so bad. Frankly, I've had my fill of higher powered bikes when I was 14 and almost killed myself, so I'll stick with the entry level bikes.

I'll probably do some stuff to reduce weight as well, but the bike is most likely going to end up being a street fighter conversion, and is unlikely to see very much road time at all from me.
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