| Author | Message | ||
     Riclyd |
Yes please, I would like a 15 liter frame with an engine of 1.3 ccm to match the new superduke. Built just like an xb12s. The swing arm could be the cooling reservoir. And the same wheel distance as the xb. That would have been awesome. | ||
| Ffbuell1 |
How about an air cooled v-twin (perhaps buy from S&S) with short stroke like xb9 and bigger bore for a quick revving but still torque rich ,basically an updated XB line, that style already has brand recognition and maybe could be manufactured at a competitive cost. and engine size can be any size. | ||
| Skntpig |
...Warranty support and the ability to order OEM and race parts. | ||
| Riclyd |
What if we could design our own bike on their website. Choose a frame, engine with different displacement, head's and cam shafts. Fairings to naked. Styling and suspension setups. | ||
| Toolinround |
An adventure bike that is able to compete off road with a Ktm Adv. A wet weight of 425 lbs. and 6 usable gallons of fuel. | ||
| Tik |
I would like to see a well-built mid size engine (2 in V cylinders or maybe just a 1 big) sitting on a very light sport-adventure frame mainly designed for asphalt, with a riding position allowing 10 hours of ride per day, simple and durable, with better quality exhaust, headlamps and other small things than the old XB's. | ||
| Malott442 |
Triple power. That is all. | ||
| M2typhoon |
A 750cc parallel twin or a "V" triple in a all aluminum chassis with a comfortable riding position and amenities like an adjustable wind screen, adjustable seat height, factory option for heated grips, 6+ gallons of fuel, storage and ABS as a cross between a sport touring and adventure. | ||
| Gearheadgrrrl |
Unless EBR had another platform all developed and production ready, for the near future all EBR can afford is producing and tweaking the 1200 platform. | ||
| Hughlysses |
^ Quote from Erik in the July 2015 issue of Cycle World magazine:
While it doesn't sound like it was production ready, at least we know they have more models up their sleeve and maybe completely designed. | ||
| Oddball |
I wonder if it is time for a jump into electric machines. I believe Erik has made comments he could do better than HD has done. It is still a wide open field with plenty of room for improvement. Hybrid cycle? Fuel cell? Diesel electric? | ||
| Tootal |
I would like you to build another Uly. Take the ll90 platform and make it a square motor. Bore and Stroke the same. These engines are great compromises and produce nice torque curves with the correct cams. Keep the ll90 cam technology to keep the efficiency high. I don't care about peak HP. Just give me a nice flat torque curve and great mileage. The longer stroke will make the overall engine height taller but in a taller Uly type frame, who cares!? It will still be shorter than an XB. A better engine and a 6 speed trans was all that was really wrong with the Uly. I would even stay with a belt but not the idler pulley. Just make the axle adjustable and easy to adjust. That's why the belts break. You can "engineer" something to not break but there are many "engineering" flaws in many products. Belts were never meant to bend backwards no matter how well they've been "engineered" to do so. Never broke a belt with my 100 ft.lbs. Harley! | ||
| Stevel |
Tootal, There is insufficient space in the Helicon engine case to allow a 4" stroke. | ||
| Tootal |
Ok but who said 4" stoke? A 3.625" stroke and bore will give you a 1225 cc engine. A 3.5" bore and stroke will give you a 1104cc motor. | ||
| Figorvonbuellingham |
A V-5. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Give me a Buell electric motorcycle. Doesn't have to win any races, only has to put a big grin on my face like when I demo'd the Zero electric bike a couple of weekends back. I kid you not one bit, it was like riding was brand new to me when riding that Zero. Just plain fun. I'll bet Erik and his designers could do even better than Zero. Just build us a no compromise electric motorcycle that gets the electric bandwagon rolling. Could be like starting an arms race for the best electric motorcycle. So many folks out there that would ride bikes if they didn't have to learn a clutch. I mean, how many folks buy stick shift cars? I taught MSF for 6 or 7 years and most of it is clutch control and that isn't even a consideration with electric bikes. By the way, mark my words, Polaris will lose the clutch and gears on their Brammo/Victory electric bike once they see that no one will buy it because of its price and added complexity of gears that are totally unnecessary. | ||
| Panhead_dan |
Electric yes! If the manufacturers are gonna ram all kinds of electronic crap that slows my bike down down my throat, not even giving me a choice in the matter, I just want to skip the painful part and go right to the main course. I will not buy an electronically polluted motorcycle but the tech for an acceptable electric bike is very close now. I am interested and overdue for a new bike. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Anybody know how long an electric motor lasts? One of the many things I love about electric vehicles is that there is very little maintenance in comparison to an ICE powered bike. What do you have?, a shaft and a couple of bearings compared to the endless complexity of the ICE. Get enough electric cars and bikes out there and everyone will start providing charge stations to help lure your business. I'm so sick of changing oil in my 2 cars and 4 bikes. As for them being too quiet. Says who? The more silent the better as far as I'm concerned. | ||
| Mog |
The original Baldor, 140 pound, 5hp, 48 VDC, shunt wound DC motors for the electric boat were nominally rated for 50,000 hours continuous duty (a bit over 5 years). They have been replaced by 10 hp, 16 pound brushless motors at 24 VDC. Cool progress. | ||
| 86bgn |
A Super TT with the 1190 engine in it | ||
| Skntpig |
Warranty support. | ||
| Ezblast |
I would like a very ultra light bike - about 300lbs or less, with an awesome suspension, and at least 80 ft-lbs of torque! EZ | ||
| Crusty |
I WANT A SPORT - TOURER!!! Now, ain't that a surprise!?!! (Message edited by Crusty on September 12, 2015) | ||
| Dennis_c |
Talking about electric motorcycle watch Translogic has 3 different motorcycles. The one I like is Lightning LS-218 200hp/168ft-lbs at rear wheel 218MPH 495 lbs. It was on VEL. TV 9/9/2015 | ||
| Ezblast |
How many miles before needing recharge? The Zero SR is getting closer to 300. Just a matter of time now for them. I'd be surprised if these guys are much past 125 miles - which still wouldn't be bad if they had a quick charge option - say 90% by an hour. EZ | ||
| Reepicheep |
300 Miles for the Zero SR? I was looking at the Zero DS, and couldn't even assure myself that it would reliably make my round trip commute to work (30 miles each way highway). It looked like it would be pushing it, and would leave no margin for degrading battery packs, lunchtime errand, or long detour on the way there or home. | ||
| Mog |
CRUSTY, after selling the XB12 series bikes.... do you ever have any regrets they are gone? I finally got the 2006 Uly out to HD and got it s anual inspection. Out on the entry ramps it is an easy ton, bumps disappear (long suspension travel), corners great and turns heads in town. Put on about eighty miles in the NC temperature of 78 degrees. My point here is, what would you consider changing up on the Uly? About 3 or 4 good ideas for improvements. I made a great heat shield that really works in the summer, so that is not an issue with me. What a great bike. I really am bummed out that they are no longer in production. I still want a big air cooled single at about 270 pounds dry. I would think an 800cc Coates Spherical Rotary Valve, air cooled engine that burns multiple fuels, at the twist of a knob, would be cruel competition for ICE and EV bikes. I mean, how fast could you go on Johnnie Walker? How about some kerosene too?  | ||
| Fmaxwell |
A sport bike. Not a race bike with lights that other manufacturers call a sport bike. A bike engineered for riders who want something optimized in ergonomics, aerodynamics, wind protection, handling characteristics, maintenance schedule, longevity, and power band for adult riders who want a high-performance bike for street (not track) use. I don't want a peaky power band because I don't ride around on the street at 9,000rpm+ on a 1200cc bike (and neither does anyone else here). I don't want something that needs a 'magical' oil to keep the engine from self-destructing. I don't want twitchy handling that threatens to tuck the front end on typical, imperfect roads. I want a cooling system for the engine, not something to cook some part of my anatomy if I find myself in rush-hour traffic. | ||
| Midknyte |
I would like... to learn that the Hastur was a skunkwork and we might see it as a Buell. My interest in it though is zero as a Hero. | ||
| Bolthead |
I would like a very ultra light bike - about 300lbs or less, with an awesome suspension, and at least 80 ft-lbs of torque! +1 |
