Volkswagon Motorcycle

2WheelGuy · February 1st, 2010, 06:34 PM

It’s been almost two months since Volkswagen bought a 20% stake in Suzuki Motor Corporation, but that hasn’t stopped German designer Nils Poschwatta from imagining what the peoples’ motorcycle would look like.

Verus Cidere · February 1st, 2010, 06:37 PM

I like it except for the tail. That thing looks terrible. It'd also be really uncomfortable for the passenger.

00v_Lucky · February 1st, 2010, 06:40 PM

It looks like a fusion of an r6 and a bmw touring bike.

Méké · February 1st, 2010, 06:57 PM

Hummm ? litlle doubt about reliability....

Snake · February 1st, 2010, 07:03 PM

As far as the concept goes it looks good. I wonder if this is the begining of the European manufacturers taking over the Japanese sport bike market. I say the more competition the better.

Zim · February 2nd, 2010, 01:27 AM

Looks cool but what's with the super chibi design sketch?

karlosdajackal · February 2nd, 2010, 04:02 AM

Suzuki make cars. The Suzuki swift that looks like a Jap version of the mini cooper has been selling like hotcakes in europe. I think that is where VW's interest lies. Unless they are jealous of BMW's motorbike division.

Anyway with the way the VW-Audi-Porsche-SEAT-Skoda group is set up, they seem to share parts/platforms to keep costs down but not much else. I would not be surprised if the swift platform was used to make a new VW polo, or Audi A2 or Seat Ibiza or Skoda Fabia. Or even cheaper to redesign the swift to use a polo platform. Can't see much sharing going on when it comes to bike technology. Not that we want one of the VW-Audi-Porsche-SEAT-Skoda group to build a bike.

Can you imagine a Porsche sport bike, probably back to the bad old days of the engine on the handlebars driving the front wheel.

Racer x · February 2nd, 2010, 05:12 AM

It wil handle well. But the pastic stuff will fall off.

M-Oorb · February 2nd, 2010, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

It wil handle well. But the pastic stuff will fall off.

HAHA! Dont forget the windows will start to leak, happens all the time on my girlfriends cabrio...and you cant get more cabrio than a bike right?

Apex · February 2nd, 2010, 10:25 AM

I'd give one a try.

I think it looks awesome.

gizmogamez · February 2nd, 2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Verus Cidere

I like it except for the tail. That thing looks terrible. It'd also be really uncomfortable for the passenger.

what passenger? I don't see any rear pegs

and any cutie that wants a ride sits in my lap anyways lol

Ash · February 2nd, 2010, 10:41 AM

My 2004 (B6) Audi S4 has had two $3,500 repairs in less than a year (Cam chain tension on one bank and then the other). Needless to say I am not fond of VAG, and do not think much of their reliability. Nice to drive though...

2WheelGuy · February 2nd, 2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

It wil handle well. But the pastic stuff will fall off.

They could hand it over to the Bugatti division in which case it will make 300 horsepower and cost $250,000.00.

DarkNinja52 · February 2nd, 2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex

I'd give one a try.

I think it looks awesome.

+1

Sailariel · February 2nd, 2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by karlosdajackal

Suzuki make cars. The Suzuki swift that looks like a Jap version of the mini cooper has been selling like hotcakes in europe. I think that is where VW's interest lies. Unless they are jealous of BMW's motorbike division.

Anyway with the way the VW-Audi-Porsche-SEAT-Skoda group is set up, they seem to share parts/platforms to keep costs down but not much else. I would not be surprised if the swift platform was used to make a new VW polo, or Audi A2 or Seat Ibiza or Skoda Fabia. Or even cheaper to redesign the swift to use a polo platform. Can't see much sharing going on when it comes to bike technology. Not that we want one of the VW-Audi-Porsche-SEAT-Skoda group to build a bike.

Can you imagine a Porsche sport bike, probably back to the bad old days of the engine on the handlebars driving the front wheel.

Karl, Harley-Davidson`s V-Rod has a Porsche designed engine. It is interesting that this group would want to get into motorbikes. The VW part surprises me since Skoda used to make some fine motorcycles--JAWA and CZ.

sprale · February 2nd, 2010, 12:52 PM

Here's a concept from a few years back:

I'm still hoping we get this one:

But I'm sure we'll just end up with this:

Snake · February 2nd, 2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sprale

But I'm sure we'll just end up with this:

Great pic, way too funny.

Zim · February 9th, 2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sprale

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That looks disgustingly fun.

Apex · February 10th, 2010, 11:39 AM

That has nothing on this...

Snake · February 10th, 2010, 12:24 PM

^^^ Yea but it has four wheels so it can't be classified as a motorcycle. Trikes are still considered motorcycles.

February 1st, 2010, 06:37 PM	#2
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I like it except for the tail. That thing looks terrible. It'd also be really uncomfortable for the passenger. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

February 2nd, 2010, 04:02 AM	#7
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	Suzuki make cars. The Suzuki swift that looks like a Jap version of the mini cooper has been selling like hotcakes in europe. I think that is where VW's interest lies. Unless they are jealous of BMW's motorbike division. Anyway with the way the VW-Audi-Porsche-SEAT-Skoda group is set up, they seem to share parts/platforms to keep costs down but not much else. I would not be surprised if the swift platform was used to make a new VW polo, or Audi A2 or Seat Ibiza or Skoda Fabia. Or even cheaper to redesign the swift to use a polo platform. Can't see much sharing going on when it comes to bike technology. Not that we want one of the VW-Audi-Porsche-SEAT-Skoda group to build a bike. Can you imagine a Porsche sport bike, probably back to the bad old days of the engine on the handlebars driving the front wheel. __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here

February 2nd, 2010, 10:25 AM	#10
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I'd give one a try. I think it looks awesome. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

February 2nd, 2010, 12:52 PM	#16
sprale Dead-thread Necromancer! Name: Levon Location: Central Texas Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): K5 V-Strom Posts: 144 Blog Entries: 3	Here's a concept from a few years back: I'm still hoping we get this one: But I'm sure we'll just end up with this: __________________________________________________ Dead-thread Necromancer! 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 ZG250 Quarter-Concours commuter Gone 2005 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 Big Black Vee future hack?

February 10th, 2010, 11:39 AM	#19
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	That has nothing on this... __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

February 1st, 2010, 06:40 PM	#3
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	It looks like a fusion of an r6 and a bmw touring bike.

February 1st, 2010, 06:57 PM	#4
Méké ninjette.org member Name: Méké Location: QC , Canada Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 2013 SE , Ninja 2009 blue/Honda Nighthawk S 1985 blue Posts: 222	Hummm ? litlle doubt about reliability....

February 1st, 2010, 07:03 PM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	As far as the concept goes it looks good. I wonder if this is the begining of the European manufacturers taking over the Japanese sport bike market. I say the more competition the better.

February 2nd, 2010, 01:27 AM	#6
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	Looks cool but what's with the super chibi design sketch?

February 2nd, 2010, 05:12 AM	#8
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	It wil handle well. But the pastic stuff will fall off.

February 2nd, 2010, 10:41 AM	#12
Ash ninjette.org member Name: Ash Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 114	My 2004 (B6) Audi S4 has had two $3,500 repairs in less than a year (Cam chain tension on one bank and then the other). Needless to say I am not fond of VAG, and do not think much of their reliability. Nice to drive though...

February 10th, 2010, 12:24 PM	#20
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	^^^ Yea but it has four wheels so it can't be classified as a motorcycle. Trikes are still considered motorcycles.