| Author | Message | ||
     Jaimec |
Who else would have the BALLS to unveil a concept like this: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/204157/images /apriliaconcept1.jpg | ||
| Fdl3 |
Nice. Does it take "balls" to produce a concept such as this - or to actually mass produce it?  Honda NAS anyone? [crickets] | ||
| Jaimec |
Actually, that front end is vaguely reminiscent of the Confederate Wraith: http://tinyurl.com/25wkvv | ||
| No_rice |
i like it! except for the fact that your rear is as high as the hand grips | ||
| Ted |
um, its on a stand. | ||
| Trojan |
Beautiful!! And Aprilia will build it or something like it very soon I think. | ||
| Jayvee |
Aprilia and Benelli have gone off the deep end lately, that's not too far removed from some bikes they make now. Not that far from KTM SuperDuke for that matter. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
That's way way too much for me. | ||
| Doerman |
The "arachnid" type styling that has become the trend for some nekkid bikes and supermotards manufactured in EU does not appeal to me. To each his/her own though. Asbjorn | ||
| Midknyte |
Honda NAS anyone? Funny you should say that. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/06november07_2008_h onda_cb1000r.htm Here's an ugly, er, ballsy, Honda right'chere  | ||
| Buellerandy |
I kinda get the whole "toss a superduke and the confederate in a blender" and this is the new daquiri flavor  Looks like a pissed off transformer. (meant as a compliment) | ||
| No_rice |
yep it is on a stand. missed that in my quick glance. ok so we gained an inch there... | ||
| Jaimec |
And, of course, that nifty looking Honda is "Europe only." The only bikes we seem to get in the States have stretched wheelbases, raked front ends, scooped saddles and high bars. Usually mated with ridiculously out-sized V-Twin engines. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Looks like the front girder forks are actually just a fancy fender. Not like the confederate thingy. | ||
| Jaimec |
Nate, If you're talking about the Aprilia... look again. That is definitely a Hossach-style front end, you can see the two supporting arms behind it if you look closely. Kinda like a cross between the BMW Duo-lever and the Confederate's CF "blades." | ||
| Wile_ecoyote |
Alright if you like the angular thing......kinda like an R1 Yamadog | ||
| Rocketman |
 Rocket | ||
| Wile_ecoyote |
Thats more my speed, Thanks Rocket. | ||
| Birdy |
The the Angled look I'd like to have! http://www.antiquemotorcycleworks.com/bikes/adds/e mail15-1.jpg (Message edited by birdy on November 07, 2007) | ||
| Diablobrian |
I'm hoping that advances in technology make the linear bearing needed for some of the "alternative" front suspensions more viable in the near future. Whether it is a single sided front like the NAS sported, of the Hassock/duolever/girder/GTS/ELF front suspension it is nice to see them mixing it up a bit when designing the bikes. As long as the design WORKS. | ||
| Blake |
That is one ugly machine that will never get built. | ||
| Rah7777777 |
i'd roll the Aprilia!! i'd roll it right behind the Buell, hehe!!! | ||
| Diablobrian |
The Cagiva Mito 525 is an italian bike that I'd like to play with a bit.... http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/MV_Agusta/ GI1_8677.jpg | ||
| Court |
It may just be me but I liked the Monster better when I saw this picture a friend took yesterday . . . with his girlfriend at EIMCA.  | ||
| Diablobrian |
Uh Court, the pic didn't work... |
