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isnt 20 hp on bike alot of power? I know car wise you can spend alot more and not get as much out of it.
20 hp worth in mods compared to stock is a VERY GOOD jump. You WILL notice it VERY easily.
 
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what kind of motor can I put in it? And if I put a bigger motor what kind of power can I get out of it.(im assuming a 929 or 1000)
Im not sure what kind of bike you have, but your going to run into motor mount issues, and things along that line. You can definitely get some good power out of a properly setup bike no matter what size it is.
 
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iv got a 2202 F4i
 
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929 and 954 ain't happening. 1000, probably not gona work either. You're better off just get'n a bigger bike if you want a serious power monster. Although, the F4i still has about 100hp at the crank, so it's not exactly slow. 600's are more for flickablity then raw power. If you want that stand the front wheel up, rip your arms out power. Get a Liter bike.
 
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Id just like to be able to come up next to a bigger bike and give them a scare occasionaly. I love being under estimated and then stomping someone.
 
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One word... nitrious. Cheapest, easiest way to horse power. Not nesesseraly the greatest, but it works. Get a 40 shot and have fun.
 
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$2500 -- install a turbo and crank out 220+ hp with no need to refill a stoopid bottle every 10th trip down the track.

Yeah, and have 220hp worth of trouble keeping the front wheel down. Where do you think you can get a turbo kit for 2500?

No kit for $2500 -- add maybe $1500 for a kit. However, we are part of this wonderful thing called 'internet' and info is free for the taking (the $1500 is for the kit makers time and knowledge). Turbos are basically simple -- do a crap load of research and buy, make or have made the components you need. I know peeps that have done Busas for under $1500 out of pocket -- of course this person made some of his stuff. Mine was only $2500 and put 300hp down at the wheel. Just understand that once you taste the power it's reeeeeeal hard to go back. Shoulder surgery prompted me to sell the Boosted Busa and get a milder 1kRR. I love the RR but I do occasionally miss picking up the front tire in 4th at 140mph.

A 40hp dry shot of nitrous would prolly be a hoot on a 1kRR. I personally don't recommend the nitrous because few people I've ever know can keep out of the bottle and usually have bad stuff happen (can you say holed a piston?).
 
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Id just like to be able to come up next to a bigger bike and give them a scare occasionaly. I love being under estimated and then stomping someone.
Like scrapy said, nitrous. BUT, i wound never go with a 40 shot on a 600. I think a 20 shot is safe.
 
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$2500 -- install a turbo and crank out 220+ hp with no need to refill a stoopid bottle every 10th trip down the track.
220 a little high zx10r only make 250 boosted. ihave seen f4i make 150 or more to the ground.
 
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I guess I don't quite understand it.

You get a 600 because they rock in the twisties. Compare a 600 to a 1000 on a twisty backroad and it is the rider that will win it every time.

If you like going fast in a straight line, then get a Superbike or Hypersport. Go ahead and dump a couple grand into a 600, take it to the track and get schooled by a rider who has a lowered and geared 1000 that cost him less than all the mods to your bike. BTW, I forgot to mention that after you have modded the hell out of your 600 you can no longer ride it ont he street because it scrapes on every speed bump and overheats if you stand still for longer than 30 seconds. Now once you are pissed at your bike.....go ahead and try to sell it. See who wants to pay for your "project" bike.

Its your money do what you want. Just make sure you know what you are trying to do.

For me, I will stick with mild mods and spend most of my money on tires, tracktime, and replacing knee sliders.
 


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