the lighter the motorcycle, the faster it can go. Here is a case in point: with the same 250cc engine size, a Kawasaki Ninja 250 weighing 375 pounds can run 105 mph, while a Suzuki GSXR250R of 392 pounds can only reach 88 mph. ...
“If you are harsh with the operation of the throttle, then the bike will tend to accelerate very quickly. This, combined with ‘dumping’ the clutch will make the bike take off very fast, usually scaring the rider – not to mention giving the instructor heart palpations as well!” Alongs...