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SRMark · 05-26-2005, 02:26 AM

With 70 hp and 350 lbs. I believe I'd be first in line.

maladg · 05-26-2005, 02:37 AM

WhoooHoooo!

Maybe the beginnings of a trend? I'm already thinking motard type bike with a comfy seat.

edward44 · 05-26-2005, 03:01 AM

Apilia won the FIM supermoto championship first time out with this motor proving that a good multi will beat a good single any day-as if that needed to be proved. I haven't seen the article but I believe they are working on a 550cc version which would compete with the Japs and probably cost 10k making it a niche bike at best. The supermoto version seems to have the best future here. I certainly would give serious consideration to buying one in either sport or supermoto configuration.

bod · 05-26-2005, 03:04 AM

Ahh I see the rebirth of the true Ujm remember the Honda Ascot FT. I love these type of bikes long on suspension easy on the butt. Next we will be wearing bell bottoms and riding 50cc scoots around singing "Isn't it lovely".

longride · 05-26-2005, 03:10 AM

I think the Japanese 4 will soon have a 350 lb. 170 hp bike. Now THAT is scary!

chingbaby · 05-26-2005, 03:56 AM

I'm all in favor of returning to smaller displacement "real" motorcycles. Look at what is available right now in terms of less than 600cc bikes. Rebel? Only the Ninja 250s, 500s, and the GS500 seem to be real bikes, just smaller displacement.

I recently got a 250 Ninja, rejetted it, and lost 15 lbs by swapping out the pipes. It is so much fun to ride such a light bike. Now if I could only get a 350 or 400 in the same package. Remember the FZR400 and Honda's CB-1 (I think that was the model, it was a naked 400cc in line 4)? Bring 'em back!

jungkvist · 05-26-2005, 04:05 AM

Yeah, if it's Aprila or Italian, it's gonna be pricy! But with a Tuono not being too outrageous, I'm sorta hoping the SXV sport-bike comes in around $9K. Okay, that's a fool's hope but I can dream. If nothing else, it might set a precedent that the Big-4 might follow. Suzuki did it with the V-Stom in the adventure-tourer segment, and the price was thousands lower. I got my fingers crossed.

christian_gates · 05-26-2005, 04:06 AM

Actually, I knew this one girl and she kind of implied...well I guess her point was that a full 150HP was preferable to 70HP.

And now, let the bomb-throwing begin! Ha ha!

bod · 05-26-2005, 04:10 AM

Yeah and this one time at band camp

sarnali · 05-26-2005, 04:16 AM

The UJM's will be commiting economic sepuku if they don't bring back smaller bikes. Triumphs biggest seller is the Bonneville, a very managable 65 horse power, low seat standard bike that's innexpensive as opposed to cheap and a blast to ride. Harley's 883 Sporty is an easy bike to ride, BMW has the 650, Ducati has the 620. The common thread in all those bikes is that they're not intimidating yet still cool looking and fun to ride.

By putting all their eggs in either full-on 600 supersports or retro V twins the Japanese are slowly moving away from the new riders needed to keep the sport going. Remember "From Mighty to Mini Honda has it all"? Now Suzuki and Kawasaki have the entry market covered.

Edward, check my spelling please, there's a good boy...

05-26-2005, 02:26 AM	#1
SRMark Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,465	Re: Bigger AinÂ’t Necessarily Better With 70 hp and 350 lbs. I believe I'd be first in line.

05-26-2005, 02:37 AM	#2
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: Bigger AinÂ’t Necessarily Better WhoooHoooo! Maybe the beginnings of a trend? I'm already thinking motard type bike with a comfy seat.

05-26-2005, 03:01 AM	#3
edward44 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 281	Re: Bigger AinÂ’t Necessarily Better Apilia won the FIM supermoto championship first time out with this motor proving that a good multi will beat a good single any day-as if that needed to be proved. I haven't seen the article but I believe they are working on a 550cc version which would compete with the Japs and probably cost 10k making it a niche bike at best. The supermoto version seems to have the best future here. I certainly would give serious consideration to buying one in either sport or supermoto configuration.

05-26-2005, 03:04 AM	#4
bod Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 107	Re: Bigger AinÂ’t Necessarily Better Ahh I see the rebirth of the true Ujm remember the Honda Ascot FT. I love these type of bikes long on suspension easy on the butt. Next we will be wearing bell bottoms and riding 50cc scoots around singing "Isn't it lovely".

05-26-2005, 03:10 AM	#5
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: Bigger Ain’t Necessarily Better I think the Japanese 4 will soon have a 350 lb. 170 hp bike. Now THAT is scary! __________________ I'm a knucklehead

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05-26-2005, 03:56 AM	#6
chingbaby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	Re: Bigger AinÂ’t Necessarily Better I'm all in favor of returning to smaller displacement "real" motorcycles. Look at what is available right now in terms of less than 600cc bikes. Rebel? Only the Ninja 250s, 500s, and the GS500 seem to be real bikes, just smaller displacement. I recently got a 250 Ninja, rejetted it, and lost 15 lbs by swapping out the pipes. It is so much fun to ride such a light bike. Now if I could only get a 350 or 400 in the same package. Remember the FZR400 and Honda's CB-1 (I think that was the model, it was a naked 400cc in line 4)? Bring 'em back!

05-26-2005, 04:05 AM	#7
jungkvist Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 955	$10K Niche Bike. Yeah, if it's Aprila or Italian, it's gonna be pricy! But with a Tuono not being too outrageous, I'm sorta hoping the SXV sport-bike comes in around $9K. Okay, that's a fool's hope but I can dream. If nothing else, it might set a precedent that the Big-4 might follow. Suzuki did it with the V-Stom in the adventure-tourer segment, and the price was thousands lower. I got my fingers crossed. __________________ Yeah, well, you can get up and leave, DEAL WITH IT!

05-26-2005, 04:06 AM	#8
christian_gates Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 209	Re: Bigger AinÂ’t Necessarily Better Actually, I knew this one girl and she kind of implied...well I guess her point was that a full 150HP was preferable to 70HP. And now, let the bomb-throwing begin! Ha ha!

05-26-2005, 04:10 AM	#9
bod Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 107	Re: Bigger AinÂ’t Necessarily Better Yeah and this one time at band camp

05-26-2005, 04:16 AM	#10
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: Bigger Ain’t Necessarily Better The UJM's will be commiting economic sepuku if they don't bring back smaller bikes. Triumphs biggest seller is the Bonneville, a very managable 65 horse power, low seat standard bike that's innexpensive as opposed to cheap and a blast to ride. Harley's 883 Sporty is an easy bike to ride, BMW has the 650, Ducati has the 620. The common thread in all those bikes is that they're not intimidating yet still cool looking and fun to ride. By putting all their eggs in either full-on 600 supersports or retro V twins the Japanese are slowly moving away from the new riders needed to keep the sport going. Remember "From Mighty to Mini Honda has it all"? Now Suzuki and Kawasaki have the entry market covered. Edward, check my spelling please, there's a good boy...