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If indeed that 450 lb weight number is real, then someone has indeed done some impressive work.]]>Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/
I just checked the specs of the Honda ST1300 sports touring bike - 116 HP and 85 lb-ft of torque.

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2005 Z06 - 6.198lbs/hp
2005 F430 - 6.61lbs/hp
2005 Scaglietti - 7.62lbs/hp
2005 Mustang GT - 11.5lbs/hp
2005 G35 Coupe - 12.45llbs/hp]]>Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/
Why?]]>Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/
And to Eric, why not diesels in motorcycles? Makes perfect sense to me.]]>Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/
It's a race. Fastest wins. If it is against one's aesthetic sensibilities, tough.

"(wheelies)"

Traction control. I believe all the Moto GP bikes use it.]]>Dec 18th 2005 10:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/20/star-twin-thunderstar-1200-tdi-the-first-diesel-superbike/Dec 18th 2005 10:37PM