I have been in 4 wheel transport with Craig at the helm (STI9) and 2 wheel transport as well (Craig mac and I in his Westie....on 2 wheels at some points....sometimes NONE!) and I can say without a shadow of a doubt..........he'll easily keep up with the 600cc bikes.
I, on the other hand, only seem to run level pegging with some 750's ( ridden by girls, obviously)
On the right road Craigs or my car will crush a motorbike. Ask Cal about mine. He'll tell you.
Russell
ps - M555Rae, as a newbie, you need to learn when to talk and when to listen. START LEARNING..........or us "Old school playa's" will teach you a driving lesson you won't forget.
pps - If you want to race Craig, I recommend the Trike. Craigs not as young as he used to be and so I think you'll take him on the hills.[]