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electraglider_1997 · 05-19-2006, 04:50 AM

I'm numero uno.

Buzglyd · 05-19-2006, 04:59 AM

-foil off-

The fact that they didn't even consider a 2001 ZX6r shows this panel was rigged.

-foil on-

teapotdome · 05-19-2006, 05:01 AM

I'm soooo disappointed that my Suzook Madura 1200 wasn't considered...

bbtowns · 05-19-2006, 05:14 AM

Where's the KLR, where's the Concours, where's the VFR, where's the SV650....?

bikervince · 05-19-2006, 05:19 AM

It doesn't say. Did they only consider new, currently available machines? Or did they consider the entire history of motorcycles? If so, how could they have overlooked the Ducati 916 ??

BikerVince

sarnali · 05-19-2006, 05:29 AM

No way... Since you asked, the top ten most beautiful bikes of all time are:

1. '04 Moto Guzzi Coppa Italia

2. '72 Bultaco 250 Pursang

3. '73 Husquvarna 380 cr

4. '05 Yammaha R1

5 '73 Triumph Trident

6 '78 Harley-Davidson Low Rider FXE

7 '87 BMW K75S

8. '83 VFR750 Intercepter

9. '68 BSA 441 Victor

10. '47 Harley Davidson FL Knucklehead.

There's plenty more but those are the ones that made me think "now that's what they're supposed to look like.." the first time I saw them.

schwana · 05-19-2006, 05:47 AM

The Black 2006 R1, has my vote!

maladg · 05-19-2006, 05:54 AM

The Motard is indeed a knockout. I can't wait to see it in person....as for top ten of all time...here is my stab in no particular order:

1. 1914 Cyclone or 1915 Indian 8-V Board Track bikes...they have the same esthetics, so both!

2. late Indian Chief sans fako fringe.

3.Vincent Series C Black Shadow

4.Early Gen HD Sportster '57 or so.

5.BSA Gold Star in Clubman trim

6.Velocette Venom

7. Norton Commando -any year as long as in black.

8. Early HD XR750

9. Duc 750SS - green frame, natch!

10. BMW R90S - my choice is Daytona Orange.

I wouldn't read much - if anything - into the lack of current stuff. I think it takes a lot of time to absorb and determine what endures.

On a different day and in a different mood, my list WOULD be different.

oh, honorable mention:

Bultaco Alpina or Metralla

Any pre-unit Triumph

916 and/or any Monster

BMW R32

Naked early 70's MV 750's

Any orange Laverda

Yes, he said almost with some reluctance - the original Katana...yes, I confess...I still like it.

If my mood changes today - most likely since business email is distressingly active today - I may be back with more choices extracted from my nether regions.

Buzglyd · 05-19-2006, 05:56 AM

The Hypermotard is a stunner in person.

naco_traficante · 05-19-2006, 06:18 AM

But that Duc doesn't have any carbon fiber !

05-19-2006, 04:50 AM	#1
electraglider_1997 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 640	Re: 'World's Most Beautiful Bike', says International Panel. I'm numero uno.

05-19-2006, 04:59 AM	#2
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: 'World's Most Beautiful Bike', says International Panel. -foil off- The fact that they didn't even consider a 2001 ZX6r shows this panel was rigged. -foil on- __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

05-19-2006, 05:01 AM	#3
teapotdome Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 40	Re: 'World's Most Beautiful Bike', says International Panel. I'm soooo disappointed that my Suzook Madura 1200 wasn't considered...

05-19-2006, 05:14 AM	#4
bbtowns Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 531	Re: 'World's Most Beautiful Bike', says International Panel. Where's the KLR, where's the Concours, where's the VFR, where's the SV650....? __________________ What kind of man can abandon his family like that? Seriously, who is he, I'd like lessons.

05-19-2006, 05:19 AM	#5
bikervince Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 126	What's the criteria? It doesn't say. Did they only consider new, currently available machines? Or did they consider the entire history of motorcycles? If so, how could they have overlooked the Ducati 916 ?? BikerVince

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05-19-2006, 05:29 AM	#6
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: 'World's Most Beautiful Bike', says International Panel. No way... Since you asked, the top ten most beautiful bikes of all time are: 1. '04 Moto Guzzi Coppa Italia 2. '72 Bultaco 250 Pursang 3. '73 Husquvarna 380 cr 4. '05 Yammaha R1 5 '73 Triumph Trident 6 '78 Harley-Davidson Low Rider FXE 7 '87 BMW K75S 8. '83 VFR750 Intercepter 9. '68 BSA 441 Victor 10. '47 Harley Davidson FL Knucklehead. There's plenty more but those are the ones that made me think "now that's what they're supposed to look like.." the first time I saw them.

05-19-2006, 05:47 AM	#7
schwana Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Re: 'World's Most Beautiful Bike', says International Panel. The Black 2006 R1, has my vote!

05-19-2006, 05:54 AM	#8
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: 'World's Most Beautiful Bike', says International Panel. The Motard is indeed a knockout. I can't wait to see it in person....as for top ten of all time...here is my stab in no particular order: 1. 1914 Cyclone or 1915 Indian 8-V Board Track bikes...they have the same esthetics, so both! 2. late Indian Chief sans fako fringe. 3.Vincent Series C Black Shadow 4.Early Gen HD Sportster '57 or so. 5.BSA Gold Star in Clubman trim 6.Velocette Venom 7. Norton Commando -any year as long as in black. 8. Early HD XR750 9. Duc 750SS - green frame, natch! 10. BMW R90S - my choice is Daytona Orange. I wouldn't read much - if anything - into the lack of current stuff. I think it takes a lot of time to absorb and determine what endures. On a different day and in a different mood, my list WOULD be different. oh, honorable mention: Bultaco Alpina or Metralla Any pre-unit Triumph 916 and/or any Monster BMW R32 Naked early 70's MV 750's Any orange Laverda Yes, he said almost with some reluctance - the original Katana...yes, I confess...I still like it. If my mood changes today - most likely since business email is distressingly active today - I may be back with more choices extracted from my nether regions.

05-19-2006, 05:56 AM	#9
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: 'World's Most Beautiful Bike', says International Panel. The Hypermotard is a stunner in person. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

05-19-2006, 06:18 AM	#10
naco_traficante Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 466	Looks a little heavy to me. But that Duc doesn't have any carbon fiber !