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Steveford
| Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 06:39 pm: |
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http://www.lotus-motorcycles.com/ |
Sifo
| Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 07:01 pm: |
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Looks like a VERY expensive Cafe chop. |
Just_ziptab
| Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 07:21 pm: |
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........and anybody can work on it when it needs repair...............I bet(sigh) |
Strokizator
| Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 07:32 pm: |
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Looks like it uses KTM running gear. The specs are identical to the 1190 - probably not a coincidence. Now if only you can find a qualified KTM dealer, as not all of them can service the road bikes. Still, it looks cool. |
Glitch
| Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 08:20 pm: |
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LOTUS: Loads Of Trouble, Usually Serious... |
Aaron_thomas
| Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 10:04 pm: |
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considering it is supposed to be cutting edge. it could at least be a monoshock and maybe single side swing arm. nothing special except for the body work. |
Rocket_in_uk
| Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 10:15 pm: |
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It looks great BUT it doesn't look like it will be great to ride, or even pose on. It is not like a bike for a real biker type as it's stuck between a rock and a hard place not knowing its real purpose or intention. Not like it's a serious race bike. You wouldn't want to cruise far on it in that riding position. It's no tourer. Nor workhorse. It's only purpose seems to be the milkbar or Rock Store where the buz will be not riding it there or back, but parking it and to watch people look at it. Pity. Rocket in England |
Mr_grumpy
| Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 11:37 pm: |
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Looks to me like the design parameters were "Let's build something that Jay Leno hasn't got." |
Rocket_in_uk
| Posted on Friday, February 21, 2014 - 07:11 am: |
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Looks to me like the design parameters were "Let's build something that Jay Leno hasn't got." LOL, you'll fit well that side of the pond Grumps Rocket in England |
Sifo
| Posted on Friday, February 21, 2014 - 07:16 am: |
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I'm guessing it's in Leno's price range. |
Rocket_in_uk
| Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2014 - 04:28 pm: |
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I'm guessing it's in Leno's price range. Sadly Lotus will likely give him one given he'll never buy one but they could do with him to be seen on one Rocket in England |
Nik
| Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2014 - 09:37 pm: |
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So a Lotus themed chopper? I am disappointed. Simplify and add lightness.... |
Sticks
| Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 10:28 am: |
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I have always liked the cars. I've never owned one. My brother had an old Esprit. God that thing was fun and it sounded just like Speed Racers' Mach 5. I like all the Lotus models pretty much except for maybe the Éclat. After seeing the chopper pick, now I'm wondering how long before we see Lotus pickup trucks and minivans and station wagons. Oh sorry, Lotus estates and lorries I guess it'd be. |
Just_ziptab
| Posted on Monday, February 24, 2014 - 10:10 am: |
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And 75 years ago,there was this.......... ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/301102611772?ssPageName=ST RK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 (Message edited by just_ziptab on February 25, 2014) |
Hootowl
| Posted on Monday, February 24, 2014 - 11:43 am: |
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400 pounds, and that's without all the DOT bits added on. Wonder if that's wet or dry? |
Steveford
| Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:15 pm: |
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I'm guessing it's in Leno's price range. Sadly Lotus will likely give him one given he'll never buy one but they could do with him to be seen on one ; ) Rocket in England You mean like the Moto Guzzi Mille GT Moto America gave him years ago? I don't think anyone ever saw him with that one, did they? |
Stirz007
| Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:21 pm: |
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http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/732664.html?1393273473 |
Aesquire
| Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:23 pm: |
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I agree with Rocket. |
Steveford
| Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:06 pm: |
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I just got sticker shock. NEXT! |
Crackhead
| Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 09:35 am: |
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I though Lotus was about building light vehicles? |
Doz
| Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 12:53 pm: |
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Hey wait, it has an anti-hopping clutch! I hate it when my clutch hops |
Gregtonn
| Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 02:30 pm: |
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The side view of the black one looks like one of the chopper guys got hold of a carbon fiber suitcase. G |