Car vs bike (Caterham R500 vs Ducati) - part one by Autocar. co. uk
video description
Date: 2022-04-17
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 9
mazin2892
Bikes are without a doubt faster than cars in a straight line, but throw in a bit of braking and tight turns and cars will beat them.
Obviously you pay more for cars but you get more; practicality, safety, all weather driving ability (4wd cars) and every day usage.
Forget your italian supercars and german super-saloons, cars like the caterham are the definition of fun. now all they need to do is put a roof on it like the donkervoort d8
reply
Bikes are without a doubt faster than cars in a straight line, but throw in a bit of braking and tight turns and cars will beat them.
Obviously you pay more for cars but you get more; practicality, safety, all weather driving ability (4wd cars) and every day usage.
Forget your italian supercars and german super-saloons, cars like the caterham are the definition of fun. now all they need to do is put a roof on it like the donkervoort d8
reply
CunningStunts
the bikes in corners story is bullocks, on a bike you have to lean in orderto get the center of gravety on the inside of yr corner, the faster you corner the further you must bring it in, and thats just limited on the angle the bike can lean plus that bit extra that a cyclist does with hanging his body inside. the amount of rubber on the ground and therefore grip is not important, as bikes have enough grip as long as they dont fall.
reply
the bikes in corners story is bullocks, on a bike you have to lean in orderto get the center of gravety on the inside of yr corner, the faster you corner the further you must bring it in, and thats just limited on the angle the bike can lean plus that bit extra that a cyclist does with hanging his body inside. the amount of rubber on the ground and therefore grip is not important, as bikes have enough grip as long as they dont fall.
reply
JANNOSPR
On the road then a bike is the best option, certainly in Europe. Point to point a bike will win down to its small size and acceleration ability allowing for crazy overtaking maneuvers not possible in cars. A bike is way more value for money and a lot of fun. But as you say F1 is a lot faster than Moto GP in terms of lap times. Top speed wise, the F1 cars are hindered by drag but that is made up for in the corners!
reply
On the road then a bike is the best option, certainly in Europe. Point to point a bike will win down to its small size and acceleration ability allowing for crazy overtaking maneuvers not possible in cars. A bike is way more value for money and a lot of fun. But as you say F1 is a lot faster than Moto GP in terms of lap times. Top speed wise, the F1 cars are hindered by drag but that is made up for in the corners!
reply
Kneedragon1962
All of which doesn't prove anything. Car crowd make a car V bike race, car wins. Big surprise. Bike crowd make it, you get the other result. Again, what does that tell you?
So which one is quicker? That's the point - there is no straight answer. Which one do you like? That's a far more realistic question.
reply
All of which doesn't prove anything. Car crowd make a car V bike race, car wins. Big surprise. Bike crowd make it, you get the other result. Again, what does that tell you?
So which one is quicker? That's the point - there is no straight answer. Which one do you like? That's a far more realistic question.
reply
motorcity
since the moment ive saw my first caterham, i have wanted one! geez these are just super cool little cars. Im not really one for bikes anyways. If i want to go super fast in a straight line, I'll def buy the R1 that i want but for driving on twists. give me this little firecracker of a caterham
reply
since the moment ive saw my first caterham, i have wanted one! geez these are just super cool little cars. Im not really one for bikes anyways. If i want to go super fast in a straight line, I'll def buy the R1 that i want but for driving on twists. give me this little firecracker of a caterham
reply
letskeepearthgreen
everyone complaining the motard is too slow and an R1 would be better, when the R1 couldnt stand a chance in these tight corners. Supermotos, bikes mad for slow tight corners, couldn't win. But oh, -R1 would kill it on the straights- wow, youre right, this is unfair now.
reply
everyone complaining the motard is too slow and an R1 would be better, when the R1 couldnt stand a chance in these tight corners. Supermotos, bikes mad for slow tight corners, couldn't win. But oh, -R1 would kill it on the straights- wow, youre right, this is unfair now.
reply
g.
Right car, wrong bike. Road racing with what we used to call a -Scrambler- type of motorcycle. Should have given the rider a Panigale R. More HP, better brakes, and better tires. No denying the Caterham is quick, but it runs out of breath at the top end. The Ducati doesn't!
reply
Right car, wrong bike. Road racing with what we used to call a -Scrambler- type of motorcycle. Should have given the rider a Panigale R. More HP, better brakes, and better tires. No denying the Caterham is quick, but it runs out of breath at the top end. The Ducati doesn't!
reply
Bill
A Motard is a dirt bike with street tires, NOT a -superbike. -
the Duc Hypermotard is a crazy fun bike, a wheelie machine, but it is not a race bike. give it a try with any actual sport bike made for road course racing before you get cocky!
reply
A Motard is a dirt bike with street tires, NOT a -superbike. -
the Duc Hypermotard is a crazy fun bike, a wheelie machine, but it is not a race bike. give it a try with any actual sport bike made for road course racing before you get cocky!
reply
John
Went as expected. Power to weight favours the Bike on acceleration and speed between corners. Car has much better braking and corner speed.
Top speeds would be similar I think with that Bike. NICE AIR TIME. LOL.
reply
Went as expected. Power to weight favours the Bike on acceleration and speed between corners. Car has much better braking and corner speed.
Top speeds would be similar I think with that Bike. NICE AIR TIME. LOL.
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
