Beautiful Non-production Motorcycles

[THE BIG SITT]

Originally Posted by akima

That just makes the bike more badass!

I didn't know squirrels used swear words?!

[akima]

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

I didn't know squirrels used swear words?!

We normally just throw an assortment of nuts at humans from a safe high-point in a tree: we have been known to swear on occasion though

[Mako]

Originally Posted by caps

BAM!

It can be yours for the low price of $55,000.00 !

[DSpinler]

[TnNinjaGirl]

Really, a Suzuki engine for 55k? I'll take mine with a Honda motor, thank you!

[leed]

Originally Posted by DSpinler

Honestly that's the first CB/Nighthawk I've seen dressed that way... Not the normal for them haha.

[DSpinler]

Yeah, this pic inspired me on my CM400, but didn't get done before it went to a better home.

[cerberusrex25]

The Mugen Shinden, I want one so bad is not even funny.









Best part is the sound, sounds like the Turbo Interceptor from The Wraith, DOOOOOOO WAAAAAANT!!!!!1

Link to original page on YouTube.

[EthioKnight]

Wow..thanks for sharing that Dave. I wasn't aware such a thing as a fully functioning electric sport bike existed! Love the thing, but wouldn't trade it for my ninjette even if I was offered a million bucks...the rumble of my slip-on assisted gasoline engine beats the sh!t out of that wimpy electrical whine :P

[jdoucet93]

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Wow..thanks for sharing that Dave. I wasn't aware such a thing as a fully functioning electric sport bike existed! Love the thing, but wouldn't trade it for my ninjette even if I was offered a million bucks...the rumble of my slip-on assisted gasoline engine beats the sh!t out of that wimpy electrical whine :P

+100

Can't beat the sound of a gasoline engine. Unless it's a ricer, those things just sound terrible.

[sombo]

Originally Posted by jdoucet93

+100

Can't beat the sound of a gasoline engine. Unless it's a ricer, those things just sound terrible.

You do realize that technically the ninjette is a ricer right?

[jdoucet93]

Originally Posted by sombo

You do realize that technically the ninjette is a ricer right?

LIES AND SLANDER! How dare you?! I can no longer continue being your friend.

All jokes aside, yes, I realize that. But bikes are supposed to sound a certain way. And the only time it is acceptable for a car to sound anything like a bike is when it sounds like a harley. (a.k.a Muscle cars)


This does NOT count:

Link to original page on YouTube.

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

The Mugen Shinden, I want one so bad is not even funny.

Best part is the sound, sounds like the Turbo Interceptor from The Wraith, DOOOOOOO WAAAAAANT!!!!!1

Link to original page on YouTube.

Why dose it have a brake light on a race bike? For that matter, why does it have a passenger seat and no pegs?

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Wow..thanks for sharing that Dave. I wasn't aware such a thing as a fully functioning electric sport bike existed! Love the thing, but wouldn't trade it for my ninjette even if I was offered a million bucks...the rumble of my slip-on assisted gasoline engine beats the sh!t out of that wimpy electrical whine :P

There are lots. There's even an Isle of Man race exclusive to electric bikes.

[sombo]

Originally Posted by jdoucet93

And the only time it is acceptable for a car to sound anything like a bike is when it sounds like a harley. (a.k.a Muscle cars)

I totally agree and that is another reason why I'm on a Harley.

[csmith12]

Link to original page on YouTube.

[leed]

Originally Posted by CZroe

There are lots. There's even an Isle of Man race exclusive to electric bikes.

Mmmmmmmm

[alex.s]

i love the motoczysz bikes. i think they made a good choice switching to electric. their new fork setup is much better than the previous version. not sure if im a fan of the single center shock instead of having them in the forks themselves but it seems like they know what they are doing. plus look at the ass on that bike. so sexy!

[silverdub]

wow, there is some kick ass bikes in this tread!

[cerberusrex25]

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Wow..thanks for sharing that Dave. I wasn't aware such a thing as a fully functioning electric sport bike existed! Love the thing, but wouldn't trade it for my ninjette even if I was offered a million bucks...the rumble of my slip-on assisted gasoline engine beats the sh!t out of that wimpy electrical whine :P

Agreed, gas engines ( specially a big one) sound and feel the best, but for some weird reason, I want an electric bike. I wait for the Isle of Man TT every specifically for the Electric Race. I can see this technology, not replacing fuel engines, but becoming part of our everyday lives. Is kind of exciting to see it happen.

[cerberusrex25]

Originally Posted by CZroe

Why dose it have a brake light on a race bike? For that matter, why does it have a passenger seat and no pegs?

That is not a stop light, I thing is just a mount for a camera they they plugged close, ot that is where it plugs in to recharge, at no moment do I see it light up. I also don't see a passenger seat, I think they just made that part of the cowl the same color of the seat.

[cerberusrex25]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Link to original page on YouTube.

This thing sounds good, but looks retarded as hell, maybe is the choice of wheels, but it looks like one of Paul Jr.s recent( and equally hideous) designs

[sombo]

Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

That is not a stop light, I thing is just a mount for a camera they they plugged close, ot that is where it plugs in to recharge, at no moment do I see it light up. I also don't see a passenger seat, I think they just made that part of the cowl the same color of the seat.

No, there is a triangular tail light section that does in fact light up as he brakes when he's pulling it into the garage at around 1:50. And I disagree, that does not look like a cowl but rather a padded seat. It has the same surface texture as the seat itself.

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

This thing sounds good, but looks retarded as hell, maybe is the choice of wheels, but it looks liek one of Paul Jr.s recent( and equally hideous) designs

Somewhat agree, the rims are just a strange design choice compared to the rest of the bike. If it was me, I would have used smaller/open rims/tires, maybe something that matched the front rotor and less rake. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess.

[cerberusrex25]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Somewhat agree, the rims are just a strange design choice compared to the rest of the bike. If it was me, I would have used smaller/open rims/tires, maybe something that matched the front rotor and less rake. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess.

I agree with you 100%, i really hate those wheels.

[cerberusrex25]

Originally Posted by sombo

No, there is a triangular tail light section that does in fact light up as he brakes when he's pulling it into the garage at around 1:50. And I disagree, that does not look like a cowl but rather a padded seat. It has the same surface texture as the seat itself.

Yup, missed that somehow. I am looking at the close up pics and in the pics , the back section looks like a cowl, but in the video it looks padded. As far of a stop light,F1 racers have stop lights, I don't see why not on a race bike.

[sombo]

Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

Yup, missed that somehow. I am looking at the close up pics and in the pics , the back section looks like a cowl, but in the video it looks padded. As far of a stop light,F1 racers have stop lights, I don't see why not on a race bike.

I was thinking the same thing with that brake light. The F1 racer tail lights also flash when they are braking the last I checked, like the brake light modulators you can get for a street bike. Great idea to add a little bit of safety to a race car/bike w/o weighing it down.

[CZroe]

The only thing I can say about that Akropovic bike's wheels is that they look like they are going 100MPH even when the rider is standing still!

[DSpinler]

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

The Honda NAS:


Everytime I see it, I just want to mount guns on it and ride through a war torn dystopia- and what fantasy is sexier than that?

This is by far my favorite bike design of all time. They just need to hurry up and make it!

[sombo]

Here's one for you guys to drool over once you figure out who makes it.

Shouldn't be too hard for some of you who know your stuff.



psssst it's an EBR!!!

[csmith12]

That is a nice Buell!

[jdoucet93]

Originally Posted by sombo

Here's one for you guys to drool over once you figure out who makes it.

Shouldn't be too hard for some of you who know your stuff.



psssst it's an EBR!!!

That MASSIVE front rotor gives it away as a Buell. Very cool

[sombo]

Originally Posted by jdoucet93

That MASSIVE front rotor gives it away as a Buell. Very cool

Hehehe, yah I know. But not everyone is familiar with Buells. I remember for awhile it was like "what's a Buell?" with so many people, even riders simply because Buell just wasn't seen enough outside of certain circles. I got that photo from CycleGear's FB page this morning as they were in the EBR team's garage.

[akima]

Is there an advantage too having such a large disk? Only thing I can think of is that the bigger disk would stay cool better than a little one.

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by DSpinler

This is by far my favorite bike design of all time. They just need to hurry up and make it!

If you liked that one, maybe this will tickle your fancy. I would love to have one.

[sombo]

Originally Posted by akima

Is there an advantage too having such a large disk? Only thing I can think of is that the bigger disk would stay cool better than a little one.

Part of the idea behind the concept is that it has more braking power with less weight. As quoted from wikipedia:

Buell XB models also incorporated the industry's first Zero Torsional Load (ZTL) perimeter floating front disc brake system, a patented "inside-out" wheel/brake design that puts the brake disc on the outer edge of the wheel, rather than at the hub. This lets the suspension function better, improving control and traction, through reducing unsprung weight on the front wheel, because only a single disc and caliper—with a corresponding reduction in bolts and brake fluid—is needed compared with the conventional dual-disc brake setup on most modern sport bikes. In an exchange in the pages of Motorcyclist magazine between Suzuki engineer James Parker, creator of the GSX-RADD hub-center steering system, and Buell's Director of Analysis, Test & Engineering Process, Abraham Askenazi, Parker conceded the ZTL system's advantage in unsprung weight. But he pointed out the remaining weight is located further out on the rim where it is most detrimental to acceleration and braking, and that there were potential heat transfer issues, and the need for one fork leg to be stronger than the other. Responding, Askenazi disputed all of Parker's criticisms, saying the ZTL system was 30% lighter than the brakes on the Suzuki GSX-R1000, and that the inertia of having the weight further out on the rim, and the heat generation near the tire, were not negative factors, based on testing. Askenazi concluded that testing and race track experience had proven the ZTL to be "state of the art."

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by sombo

Here's one for you guys to drool over once you figure out who makes it.

Shouldn't be too hard for some of you who know your stuff.
...

Inside-out rotor... under-slung exhaust... upside-down forks... and new Buell logo... I knew it was Buell the second I saw it.

Originally Posted by sombo

Part of the idea behind the concept is that it has more braking power with less weight. As quoted from wikipedia:

I hear that it also make tire changes a B$!%#.

[akima]

@sombo: thanks

* goes outside with some pliers to try and stretch her bike's disks out *

[gfloyd2002]

I was so enthralled by the airplane engine, it took me a few seconds to realize there was a woman in the picture.

[k-os]

Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

That is not a stop light, I thing is just a mount for a camera they they plugged close, ot that is where it plugs in to recharge, at no moment do I see it light up. I also don't see a passenger seat, I think they just made that part of the cowl the same color of the seat.

There's definitely a brake light, watch the last 15 seconds when he's pulling into the garage. The thing on the rear of the bike is an emergency stop button I'm sure to cut the power in-case something were to go wrong.