Hi Nestoridis. I agree with you. The stability and braking of the KTM are awesome, plus he is a better rider than me. It does beg the question though, why would a better rider spend more money on a bike that makes him slower than a poorer rider on a cheaper bike?
We went to Spa again last month and I was concentrating on increasing my corner speed. Managed to take 10 seconds off my lap time so I think he would need the RC8R now :-)
Are you racing or is it just open track days you do? If it's just open track days why does it matter if he is a better rider but his bike isn't as fast? It's not a competition is it, it's about enjoying yourself and trying to improve your own riding. I used to have a zx12r and I sold it and got an RC8, much less hp and top end speed but much better to ride and a more enjoyable experience. It's comparable in performace to a gixer 750 really.
It was just a trackday and it is all about having fun. The KTM is a better track bike than the K5 and the KTM rider was better than me. But the power of the K5 makes up for my defficiencies and makes it quicker around the track. I have since spoken with the rider of the KTM and he really enjoyed the challenge. As it was a rear facing camera I did not realize how hard he had been trying until I watched the video.
Are you racing or is it just open track days you do? If it's just open track days why does it matter if he is a better rider but his bike isn't as fast? It's not a competition is it, it's about enjoying yourself and trying to improve your own riding. I used to have a zx12r and I sold it and got an RC8, much less hp and top end speed but much better to ride and a more enjoyable experience. It's comparable in performace to a gixer 750 really.
@loopyonek5 The GSXR is just way to fast for the KTM.. I have a 2010 RC8R and I love it, but you can't get past the V-Twin feeling, its hard to match speed at 10k rpm with a four cylinder bike. But for what I use it for, Mainly street and Mountain fun, its awesome. But all it takes is a strait-a-way head to head with a four cylinder to humble me... Nice video BTW, I wish I could ride half as well is either one of you.. Cheers..
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blackal53 3 months ago
no way the ktm put him there at stavelot.
Viper090674 1 year ago
rc8's braking is superb.u can save precious seconds with good braking!!!
gsxr always had issues with the brakes!
ktm all the way:)))
good run for both of them!well done for the video
nestoridis 1 year ago
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Hi Nestoridis. I agree with you. The stability and braking of the KTM are awesome, plus he is a better rider than me. It does beg the question though, why would a better rider spend more money on a bike that makes him slower than a poorer rider on a cheaper bike?
We went to Spa again last month and I was concentrating on increasing my corner speed. Managed to take 10 seconds off my lap time so I think he would need the RC8R now :-)
loopyonek5 1 year ago
@loopyonek5
Are you racing or is it just open track days you do? If it's just open track days why does it matter if he is a better rider but his bike isn't as fast? It's not a competition is it, it's about enjoying yourself and trying to improve your own riding. I used to have a zx12r and I sold it and got an RC8, much less hp and top end speed but much better to ride and a more enjoyable experience. It's comparable in performace to a gixer 750 really.
edinburghnick 1 year ago
Hi Nick.
It was just a trackday and it is all about having fun. The KTM is a better track bike than the K5 and the KTM rider was better than me. But the power of the K5 makes up for my defficiencies and makes it quicker around the track. I have since spoken with the rider of the KTM and he really enjoyed the challenge. As it was a rear facing camera I did not realize how hard he had been trying until I watched the video.
loopyonek5 1 year ago
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Are you racing or is it just open track days you do? If it's just open track days why does it matter if he is a better rider but his bike isn't as fast? It's not a competition is it, it's about enjoying yourself and trying to improve your own riding. I used to have a zx12r and I sold it and got an RC8, much less hp and top end speed but much better to ride and a more enjoyable experience. It's comparable in performace to a gixer 750 really.
edinburghnick 1 year ago
@loopyonek5 The GSXR is just way to fast for the KTM.. I have a 2010 RC8R and I love it, but you can't get past the V-Twin feeling, its hard to match speed at 10k rpm with a four cylinder bike. But for what I use it for, Mainly street and Mountain fun, its awesome. But all it takes is a strait-a-way head to head with a four cylinder to humble me... Nice video BTW, I wish I could ride half as well is either one of you.. Cheers..
nnnija 5 months ago
Love Spa. One of the best tracks in the world.
Faltharian 1 year ago
track daying an RC8? fuck i need a better job!!!!!
carlosjayos72 2 years ago
El de la RC8 está claro q lo q kiere es chupar cámara.. porque te coje cuando kiere !
PaKDucati 3 years ago
great footage!
Brennafugg 3 years ago
Damn, Ndenegosia!...lol
activeorpassive 3 years ago
Who would you rather be?
The rider on the GSXR with the phenomenal straight line rush
or
the KTM rider who could catch a slightly poorer rider on a better bike.
Give me the slower bike and chase down the posers anyday
Ndenegosia 3 years ago 5
The GSXR is capable of much more. The rider here obviously isn't terribly good at cornering.
Not that I'm defending GSXRs. They're made out of cheese. Particularly the 05' thou.
flibadob 3 years ago 3
hi just seen this, thats me on the KTM. Felt alot faster than it looked lol. First time at Spa..what a place
Robobktm 3 years ago
K5 Gixxer needs to keep his RPMs up. Too much coasting thru corners.
Trojan020 3 years ago
If only I could! I'm afraid that is the limit of my talent. Thank you for the advice.
loopyonek5 3 years ago
yeah gixxer k5-k6 best one they done the grunt is unreal tho i have an rc8 on the way cant wait
petrolhead46 3 years ago
sorry, where's the crash?
redlightklondike 3 years ago
What a battle, love my gixers tho :) Suzuki all the way.
And how the hell did the other rider manage to do that on that right hander lol..... Strange
Good vid
kalad16v 3 years ago