France limits motorcycles to 100hp

BobTheBiker · 03-29-2010, 11:11 PM

I'm not gonna even BOTHER cause well, who the fuck wants to be such a pussy? living isnt REALLY lving until you've got a nice 600RR between your legs leaning over scaping pegs in the alps or something is it?

goof2 · 03-30-2010, 12:45 AM

I can't imagine manufacturers will take the time and spend the money to modify existing bikes solely for France. It isn't like there is a thriving French motorcycle industry willing to cater to that individual country either. If the EU doesn't implement the ban as well I hope the French enjoy getting virtually no sportbikes.

If the EU goes along I suspect they will see a number of 100hp bikes where the most effective performance modification will be done with wire-cutters. I don't know why Germany (BMW) or Italy (Duc, MV) would want to get involved in it.

101lifts2 · 03-30-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

I can't imagine manufacturers will take the time and spend the money to modify existing bikes solely for France. It isn't like there is a thriving French motorcycle industry willing to cater to that individual country either. If the EU doesn't implement the ban as well I hope the French enjoy getting virtually no sportbikes.

If the EU goes along I suspect they will see a number of 100hp bikes where the most effective performance modification will be done with wire-cutters. I don't know why Germany (BMW) or Italy (Duc, MV) would want to get involved in it.

Oh course they will. It isn't all that hard. Not sure why they think limiting it to under 100hp is going to do anything. My 2009 ZX6r is 109hp and absolutely flies. I'm sure it would still fly with 100hp.

pauldun170 · 03-30-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Oh course they will. It isn't all that hard. Not sure why they think limiting it to under 100hp is going to do anything. My 2009 ZX6r is 109hp and absolutely flies. I'm sure it would still fly with 100hp.

I can think of a ton of bikes that meet a 100hp restriction that fly

OneSickPsycho · 04-01-2010, 09:25 AM

My guess is the bike makers will just slap some ridiculously restrictive electronics on there.... Nothing a Power Commander can't fix...

smileyman · 04-01-2010, 10:15 AM

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I can think of a ton of bikes that meet a 100hp restriction that fly

Well back in the day we managed to get killed on F2s and Katanas, all pushing 80hp with 100 more pounds than some of these new fangled croth missles, har har har...

pauldun170 · 04-01-2010, 10:33 AM

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Well back in the day we managed to get killed on F2s and Katanas, all pushing 80hp with 100 more pounds than some of these new fangled croth missles, har har har...

Haven't 600's and Cruisers been the key types for on the road whoopsies? (as per data )

smileyman · 04-01-2010, 01:39 PM

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Haven't 600's and Cruisers been the key types for on the road whoopsies? (as per data )

Actually I think I member in the Hurt report it was big cc cruiser bikes like 1200 Twins that crashed to most. maybe France should limit torque or weight?

karl_1052 · 04-01-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by goof2

I can't imagine manufacturers will take the time and spend the money to modify existing bikes solely for France. It isn't like there is a thriving French motorcycle industry willing to cater to that individual country either. If the EU doesn't implement the ban as well I hope the French enjoy getting virtually no sportbikes.

If the EU goes along I suspect they will see a number of 100hp bikes where the most effective performance modification will be done with wire-cutters. I don't know why Germany (BMW) or Italy (Duc, MV) would want to get involved in it.

Norway has had a law in place like this for a while now, and the manufacturers follow it. If they want to sell bikes in those countries, they will comply. And France is a huge motorcycle market.

Remember, it was France that was able to convince the big 4 to restrict their bikes to 300km/h.

goof2 · 04-01-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Norway has had a law in place like this for a while now, and the manufacturers follow it. If they want to sell bikes in those countries, they will comply. And France is a huge motorcycle market.

Remember, it was France that was able to convince the big 4 to restrict their bikes to 300km/h.

From what I understand that was the EU, not just France.

03-29-2010, 11:11 PM	#1
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I'm not gonna even BOTHER cause well, who the fuck wants to be such a pussy? living isnt REALLY lving until you've got a nice 600RR between your legs leaning over scaping pegs in the alps or something is it?

03-30-2010, 12:45 AM	#2
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	I can't imagine manufacturers will take the time and spend the money to modify existing bikes solely for France. It isn't like there is a thriving French motorcycle industry willing to cater to that individual country either. If the EU doesn't implement the ban as well I hope the French enjoy getting virtually no sportbikes. If the EU goes along I suspect they will see a number of 100hp bikes where the most effective performance modification will be done with wire-cutters. I don't know why Germany (BMW) or Italy (Duc, MV) would want to get involved in it.

04-01-2010, 09:25 AM	#5
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	My guess is the bike makers will just slap some ridiculously restrictive electronics on there.... Nothing a Power Commander can't fix...