Arch Motorcycles To Debut KRGT-1 Sept. 4
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Since the announcement in October, 2012, to begin a new motorcycle company based on the KR GT-1 prototype, every aspect of the original prototype has been revisited in order to optimize the production version. The only surviving component is the front tire, and that decision is still under review.
The goal of the KRGT-1 is an American V-Twin production motorcycle equally adept at long freeway runs, and local canyon carving. The production model also needs to strike a provocative pose from all angles under all conditions.
“A downdraft system made much more sense for this kind of motorcycle, and it helped deliver the clean lines and ride experience we needed,” says co-founder Gard Hollinger.
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A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.
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