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The physics would suggest that the cost/benefit of removing a disc is a pretty dumb idea anyway. The rotational mass is pretty central and a disc weighs less than a kg? If anything the loss of weight (caliper and disc) is going to increase wheelie and offset the weight advantage. The other factor is stopping, whoda thought slowing down was a thing you actually need on a public road 
This appears to be a fashion statement, a much better idea is to remove actual weight, weigh the tires you're putting on and skip breakfast.
This appears to be a fashion statement, a much better idea is to remove actual weight, weigh the tires you're putting on and skip breakfast.
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You can loose almost 4lbs by leaving your helmet at home.
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The physics would suggest that the cost/benefit of removing a disc is a pretty dumb idea anyway. The rotational mass is pretty central and a disc weighs less than a kg? If anything the loss of weight (caliper and disc) is going to increase wheelie and offset the weight advantage. The other factor is stopping, whoda thought slowing down was a thing you actually need on a public road
If straight line top speed is the plan, and rotational mass reduction is the goal would I be wrong in thinking they’d be better off using a narrower rear tyre? I mean despite 300km+ being dumb quick on the road already lol. The last thing I’d ever want to do at that speed is reduce my braking ability by 50% for marginal improvements at best?
Not criticising, just trying to be constructive and a wheel size adjustment makes more sense to me.
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The rider could cut carbs and skip lunch and have better weight reductions.
I am criticizing. It's f'n stupid.
I am criticizing. It's f'n stupid.
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As I’ve said many times people are entitled to enjoy bikes in anyway they choose, But if you are seriously into roll-on’s then turbo busa baby! Seems a waste of a sports bike
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