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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 1, 2016 20:32:33 GMT -5
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 1, 2016 22:23:41 GMT -5
VERY interesting! I like it a lot...THAT being said, I do NOT like the idea of having to PAY for a whole motorcycle to use for donor parts... PLUS the $40-grand or so for the scooter. THAT being said, IF I was wealthy enough to pay THAT kind of money for a sort-of one-off, semi-handmade scooter, I'd probably pay a pro bike shop to build me something like the Accura-V6 powered custom scooter a local kid made around here... Hey, if you're going to spend the price of a total custom-build, you might as well have a total custom-build.
As for its being the quickest scooter on the planet, I doubt if it's as fast as the big motor Italian scoots... but is IS neat, it IS one of a kind, and it IS a magical mix of old-school and modern technology. It WILL have a "money-is-no-object" buyer-market, albeit small. I imagine Jay Leno already has his order in...  One thing for the SCOOTER connoisseur to consider is that this little gem is probably a clutch-n'-gears setup rather than a CVT "twist-n'-go" drive-train. The existing monster-scooters with 700cc class engines mostly use our favored twist-n'-go controls. I think clutch-n'-gears may turn off some wealthy riders who want a $50-grand SCOOTER. Lots of PLUSSES, a few NEGATIVES and a LOT of MONEY!Yeah, I DO like it, but I also like a Lamborghini... Probably won't be buying one of them on Social Security either... LOL! Ride safe, even it you ride one of these exotic beasts, made from pure "unobtainium"... Leo (happy to have even my old ride) in Texas
PS: THOSE are SOME pix!!! So good, I thought they were high-end computer-graphic illustrations, but they appear to be mega-clean photos! My hat's off the photographer!!!
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 3, 2016 10:38:42 GMT -5
Yes. Rediculously expensive. I would love to see some of those features like that tilting engine hood trickle down to production scooters.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 3, 2016 23:08:48 GMT -5
Yes. Rediculously expensive. I would love to see some of those features like that tilting engine hood trickle down to production scooters. Wheelbender6, ABSOLUTELY! Our scooters ARE pretty much "user-friendly" for maintenance, but a lift-up or lift-off rear-section would be GREAT! Would make tuning, changing plugs, air-filters, etc. SOOOO much easier! Great idea! |
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Post by pistonguy on Dec 6, 2016 20:54:46 GMT -5
KTM all from the Mind of one John Penton.
Actually did some Sand castings for him way back in the day
an amazing man to talk to. I could listen to him tell his tail forever.
Great read is the John Penton story told by Lyle Lovett.
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