Hypothetical Question.

OK. There has been a lot of talk about members buying new , or different bikes. So.........

If money was no object.  And you could only have one.  What bike would it be ?


I would have a Bimota DB7 Oro Nero.

Mainly just to look at.

ps.  It weighs 159kg and puts out 126.8kW.

I reckon this is a work of art!!

 

It's a CB750 made by the boys from wrenchmonkees in Denmark.

Given I'd still want to have a machine predominantly aimed at sports-touring, I'd probably have to go for the K1300s.  The money is required to pay the running costs!

This is a hard one, as it doesn`t really exist..but it does.
Norton has/had try to revive the  NRV 588 Rotary, and had Michael Dunlop lined up to ride it at the 09 TT Isle of Man. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlruit_video-michael-dunlop-interview-on-norton-at-tt09_auto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph-n7-naQxo
All I know is there was teething problems, and the following years, Norton has been there with the chassis they want, but with the
temporary, V4 Aprilia engine, until they sort out their problems.
So anyway, if it had done well, they had talked of production, and also making a NRV 700, as well, which in road trim, was to be about
200BHP
Come on Norton, I`m waiting!!!

This could be a bit surprising given a recent post, but :

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Rg500 or Yamaha v4 500

Well if money is no object
Of course it would need a new paint job


The Ecosse Spirit ES1 is unlike any motorcycle on the market. The super bike of super bikes, if you will. With the same principals used in building F1 cars, the team created the fastest, lightest bike available. Its speed comes from the ultra light aerodynamic design and powerful engine. It is made with a frameless chassis covered in carbon fiber and a luxe leather seat. The driver sits in a position that allows the knees to be close to the body for greater ergonomics and control. Also it uses a different suspension system for both front and rear suspension, along with handlebars mounted to the front fork for superior front tire control. It weighs about The Ecosse Spirit ES1 is unlike any motorcycle on the market. The super bike of super bikes, if you will. Don became a dirt bike enthusiast in his youth, prompting him to leave the corporate world and focus on his passion for motorcycles. Richard and Andy are two of the top engineers and designers for Formula 1 racing. With the same principals used in building F1 cars, the team created the fastest, lightest bike available. Its speed comes from the ultra light aerodynamic design and powerful engine. It is made with a frameless chassis covered in carbon fiber and a luxe leather seat. The driver sits in a position that allows the knees to be close to the body for greater ergonomics and control. Also it uses a different suspension system for both front and rear suspension, along with handlebars mounted to the front fork for superior front tire control. It weighs about 265 lbs (120kg), and can go around 230 miles per hour. This is a motorcycle that truly performs like a F1 car. lbs, and can go around 230 miles per hour. This is a motorcycle that truly performs like a F1 car.

Only a lazy 3.6mill

I'm gonna have to look that one up MM.

madmax wrote: Also it uses a different suspension system for both front and rear suspension, along with handlebars mounted to the front fork for superior front tire control.

Now that's novel.....

Like Barry, I'm confused. If it's 2.3 million why is the advertising blurb written for the LAMS market?

Does it have a touring package option  available for it ? 

Yes, that would be the luxe leather seat.

barry_mcki wrote:

madmax wrote: Also it uses a different suspension system for both front and rear suspension, along with handlebars mounted to the front fork for superior front tire control.

Now that's novel.....

My understanding is it has no head stem


Here it is uncovered

   My God !  Put it's clothes back on.

How about Electric ?

Hammy wrote:How about Electric ?

Stop swearing

Chook wrote:

Stop swearing

I'd fuckin have one.

#Tag wrote:Yes, that would be the luxe leather seat.

Is that because they can't spell " Deluxe " ?

Yep, De spelling in that blurb is bad. De grammar is pretty woeful, too.  !Th.eir u:se of;punctua#tion is' better t$han mine.......th/ough.

Hammy, was the original premise of the thread for currently available and registerable bikes?

The Playboy photoshoot for the DB7 is pretty eyebrowraising , too


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Hammy wrote:How about Electric ?

I`d go one. I`m quiet excited with the thought of KW power.
They don`t have a musical note which we all adore, but the 100% all the time torque thing is something I want to experience

Me too.  Maybe they can fit an mp3 sound track of an exhaust note . Just to let the cagers know your there.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFDcyYpRzdk

Hammy wrote:Me too.  Maybe they can fit an mp3 sound track of an exhaust note . Just to let the cagers know your there.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFDcyYpRzdk

How about this video then


Check out what's written across the screen at 30-35sec. Try telling that one to the cop!

I'm guessing they just programed that so that they could do whatever they wanted to. It would have been interesting to watch the acceleration.  I like what Jay Leno has to say about it after he test rode one. "Just imagine if they had invented the electric bike first" ?  Then the petrol driven one comes along.  Riders would say  "Whats this clutch thing and changing gears all about". 

I wonder how many years it will be until they are common place ?

Money no object, then why not 3 bikes...


Track bike:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Ducati_Desmosedici_RR.jpg

Road weekender:

https://i.imgur.com/9csYbUH.jpg

And for daily rides and comfort (and because I have a big soft-spot for the bike):

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Suzuki_GSX_650_F.jpg

turbo_brian wrote:Money no object, then why not 3 bikes...


Track bike:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Ducati_Desmosedici_RR.jpg

Road weekender:

https://i.imgur.com/9csYbUH.jpg

And for daily rides and comfort (and because I have a big soft-spot for the bike):

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Suzuki_GSX_650_F.jpg