What's weird: I like the Honda Fit even though cars are on the lower evolutionary scale of wheeled motorized vehicles ;D
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=970197 (http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=970197)
I was surprised that the braking distances were about the same.
Quote from: Langanobob on March 29, 2009, 07:00:14 AM
I was surprised that the braking distances were about the same.
Even with the extra weight, a car still has more brake surface and tyre contact patch per pound than a bike does, not to mention ABS, which makes the braking distance about the same.
That was a pretty good read, and an interesting concept for a comparison!
I've always enjoyed my monster, but some times I like to take my VW out for a thrashing on the backroads too 8)