I think he didn't ask you because you weren't talking about liter bikes earlier in the thread.
NO one is saying that dyno charts have no worth, what are you talking about? But there is something to be said for REAL WORLD experience as well. Its like the people that read 5.0 and MMFF and all of a sudden are ripping on certain model years bc a MAGAZINE says they aren't fast, or reliable, etc.
Not only that, but many "posers" DON'T look for a beginner friendly bike, they usually look for the most popular, and so a mag's dyno chart DOES play in that situation.
Show me where I can get a 929 for $7999 I'll buy one tomorrow. They certainly don't have them for that here on the east coast.
Granted, the Gixxer Grande is a faster bike, but you're saying a 929 is a beginner friendly bike? That's squidly as hell. HP is important of course, I wouldn't buy a bike strictly off the dyno charts either, I want to know how it rides, how it handles, etc etc. I never would have bought my mustang without driving it. I don't buy vehicles for the reported HP, I buy them because they are quick and fun to drive/ride.
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