| Author | Message | ||
     Jscott |
I guess they are still in business - good for them. http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=25016 | ||
| Midknyte |
Scheduled to begin deliveries to dealers in May That's gonna creep up quick. | ||
| Midknyte |
I wonder how "their" Vtwin is going to be [or not be] accepted... | ||
| Hattori_hanzo |
Love the concept...but not quite the execution. The fact it's using a Hyosung version of an SV650 motor with only 79hp is gonna hurt it tremendously. I'm sure the price will be more than what I paid for my XB to boot. I do wish them well, but I also think they'll need a lot of luck! | ||
| Jscott |
Spec sheet is quite under the XB9R. Dry weight is claimed to be 38 lbs less than the XB9R and it does have some fancy suspension bits. It will probably be 1.5x-2x the price of an XB9R. Probably a fun little bike. | ||
| Midknyte |
I think that owning a Buell has made me [converted me?] biased. For me, regardless of design and origin, it's the engine that makes it an American bike. Who's making / going to make the engine for the Motocysz [SP???]? | ||
| Jscott |
Yeah the Buell has an American engine, now every other piece on it is another matter...  | ||
| Jscott |
I assume the MotoCzysz engine will be built here, at least the prototyping should be done here. Even though it is going to be a 600cc motor, I believe it is an original design and can't be pulled of a shelf ala Rotax and Hyosung. http://www.motoczysz.com/ Interesting site - has been updated with some info about the Czysz family involvement in Motorcycling. | ||
| Firemanjim |
I saw the Czysz bike at Sears Point and Laguna last year.Interesting looking and it sounded nice,they ran some laps at Laguna.I wish them luck. | ||
| Jscott |
Variety is the spice of life. What about the new Triumph 675 triple? Pretty cool. The more the better. | ||
| Xlcr |
"Fischer Motor Company to Build Sportbikes in Maryland Pocomoke City, Maryland (February 15, 2006) - Fischer Motor Company has opened an assembly plant in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland to build the company’s new motorcycle, the Fischer MRX. Scheduled to begin deliveries to dealers in May, the MRX is a 650cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin sport motorcycle designed by Glynn Kerr and based on his MRX Concept shown 2 years ago at the Indianapolis Dealer Expo. Glynn Kerr is the President of the Motorcycle Design Association, and widely considered one of the world’s top designers. The MRX features many practical applications of emerging technologies. The rigid new 3-piece aluminum frame and 2-piece swingarm were developed by Fischer engineers at their Chicago-area facility, and are based on MotoGP-derived chassis geometry originally developed by Gemini Technology Systems. High performance adhesives, advanced nylon and plastic components, and the latest pressure die-casting techniques make the Fischer MRX a class-leading motorcycle." For those of you unfamiliar with the Gemini frame, that's the frame they designed for the H-D VR1000. The engine is of course the Korean Hyosung company's clone of the Suzuki SV650 engine. SO......VR frame, now about 15 years old and not exactly the latest word, nor did it do wonders for the VR's handling. Korean engine with less than 80 HP. On a good day it might stay with a XB9, but certainly not an XB12. And what do you suppose they will want for this wonderbike? I am underwhelmed. | ||
| Jscott |
If the VR1000 had any good characteristics, I believe it was its handling. The VR's downfall was its power and lack of a serious manufacturers backing, not its handling prowess. Also Gemini Technology runs Michael Jordan's race team - so they are not slouch's. Underwhelming - maybe, but a welcome relief in the world of UJM's. | ||
| Firemanjim |
I saw the new 675 when I went to get parts last week,truly a great looking and sounding bike.Gotta get a test ride. | ||
| Buellin_ri |
Looks pretty cool, but 80hp........... | ||
| Xlcr |
Here's the web site: http://www.fischer1.com/ The problem is, for the price, which won't be cheap, why not just take an SV and do the upgrades. Sure, you won't have the racey looks, but it will run about the same at a fraction of the cost. | ||
| Xlcr |
Also, the MotoCnizzle will have to be an 800cc, as they claim it will be a MotoGP racer first. My take, it will never get off the ground, too ambitious by about half. | ||
| Voltage_vector |
hey they are just starting...80 hp today...let some good old American hot rodders get a hold of it for a while...never under estimate your enemy, er competition... | ||
| Jscott |
The MotoCzysz C1 though probably over ambitious, became a proof-of-concept that is now helping acquire funding for the company to begin the process of designing and building streetbikes. I don't believe they intend to build another MotoGP bike, hence the 600cc spec. | ||
| Oldog |
interesting: looks a little japaneme all of the angles etc good another american bike co.. | ||
| Rick_a |
Yeah, an American bike with an anemic Korean engine. No thanks. The Hyosung motor is several HP down from an SV and not nearly as smooth. |
