What bike do you want today?

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by Cortez

It's a forum and that's what people do.

Some people are ignorant and don't know that they're not getting their
value for $15k going that direction. When you do know it, and still do it,
it's even worse and be prepared for people pointing that out here.

Motorcycles are my hobby, not my business. I don't see them as an investment. So I judge them by my own standards. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

A vintage pushrod engine is interesting because it's old. A modern one is something of an anachronism and is of no interest to me for that reason.

[0ldhippie]

Originally Posted by ttpete

If you want to spend $15,000+ on an antiquated design pushrod engine that has no connection with an original Norton, fine. You're just buying a name.

While it may have no "real" connection with the original it sure looks the part and is the exact modern "classic" I want the new Bonneville to be. Kind'a fell in like with the one I saw at the motorcycle show! I'd have to take a serious look if they ever do actually make it here. $15k may be high but what do expect from a small custom maker? It's only money anyway, What is a big smile worth??? As for push rods, who cares as long as it works for the application? Chevy and harley seem to do alright with them?

[ph0rk]

Originally Posted by 0ldhippie

While it may have no "real" connection with the original it sure looks the part and is the exact modern "classic" I want the new Bonneville to be.

A Thruxton with a bikini fairing gets you 95% of the way there:



For a little more than half the price and similar power.

[PeteN95]

$55k?!? How much for one with a muffler?!? It will be interesting to see if Pierre Terblanche can make it even less attractive?!

Originally Posted by Bones Over Metal

Today I am feeling this:
Confederate Motorcycles X132 Hellcat



http://dot-com.in/m-s-dhonis-new-bik...-x132-hellcat/

[frogy]

I like the front end and mid-section.The seat and rear not so much.

[ph0rk]

Originally Posted by frogy

I like the front end and mid-section.The seat and rear not so much.

A proper ass end costs an extra 25k ;)

[Flyinace1]

Originally Posted by Bones Over Metal

Today I am feeling this:
Confederate Motorcycles X132 Hellcat



http://dot-com.in/m-s-dhonis-new-bik...-x132-hellcat/

How about the combat version?

I like this one. Cool styling (tho not a fan of the seat). 172.2 mph on the salt flats and claimed 200mph on asphalt...not that I'd ever have the guts to ride it that fast, oh well

[dmac57]

Today, its:



Saw one in person today at Touring Sport BMW. Handsome. Almost handsome enough to make me want one *before* the RT shows up with the LC engine.

[skierd]

What a shame it took Yamaha to make a real sportster again.



And what a shame I just bought a bike...

[0ldhippie]

Originally Posted by ph0rk

A Thruxton with a bikini fairing gets you 95% of the way there:



For a little more than half the price and similar power.

Sorry; Clip-ons, rearsets, 100+ extra pounds, cheap suspension and 10+ less HP? No thanks! even at half the price.

[frogy]

Originally Posted by dmac57

Today, its:



Saw one in person today at Touring Sport BMW. Handsome. Almost handsome enough to make me want one *before* the RT shows up with the LC engine.

So what are they going to call the new engine? You have Air Head,Oil Head,Cam Head,....maybe Wet Head

[nhbubba]

Originally Posted by skierd

What a shame it took Yamaha to make a real sportster again.

I'm out of the loop. Why is this so much better than the HD Iron 883 (@ the same price)?

[gore-tx]

Honda Integra

[ph0rk]

Originally Posted by 0ldhippie

Sorry; Clip-ons, rearsets, 100+ extra pounds, cheap suspension and 10+ less HP? No thanks! even at half the price.

vs a 15k norton clone? you're paying for a cheap copy either way, the triumph is just cheaper. At least the trumpet has halfway decent dealer support and a growing aftermarket and pretty much the same performance. The "norton" has... a name?

[skierd]

Originally Posted by nhbubba

I'm out of the loop. Why is this so much better than the HD Iron 883 (@ the same price)?

It was just announced but the specs say it's got more power, less weight, more ground and cornering clearance, and better suspension bits from the factory. For the same price.