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Isn't that a telelever front end? Beautiful! Looks like a short stroke 90 Deg. V-Twin.
Edit: I finally read the link. It's a Duolever front end.
Edit: I finally read the link. It's a Duolever front end.
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DefyInertia
Former '04 FZ6 Rider
Fugly as all hell
Belt drive.... 
Sparkybean
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It's meant to be £17k
That's a lotta dosh
That's a lotta dosh
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Sparkybean
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A carbon-framed turbo-charged V-twin superbike has been unveiled by French manufacturer Boxer Design.
Called the Superbob, its 1000cc engine has been developed in partnership with Akira Technologies, the firm behind Inmotec's V4 MotoGP engine.
The Superbob makes a claimed 158bhp and weighs 175kg.
It was unveiled today at the Paris motorcycle show as a concept which will go into production in two years if well received.
Project Manager Albert Castaigne said: “All the toolings are ready for production but full development will take another two years.” He said the target price was £17,000.
Called the Superbob, its 1000cc engine has been developed in partnership with Akira Technologies, the firm behind Inmotec's V4 MotoGP engine.
The Superbob makes a claimed 158bhp and weighs 175kg.
It was unveiled today at the Paris motorcycle show as a concept which will go into production in two years if well received.
Project Manager Albert Castaigne said: “All the toolings are ready for production but full development will take another two years.” He said the target price was £17,000.
degake
Stop flashing!! G$*%£#
Still 2 yrs to get the savings for this awesome bike :rockon:
I think, if it can be registered for the Belgian roads (it should be, as it's a French bike
) - and if I remember it in 2 yrs time - I'll definately am gonna get one :cheer:Grtz,
Degake
Still 2 yrs to get the savings for this awesome bike :rockon:
I think, if it can be registered for the Belgian roads (it should be, as it's a French bike
Grtz,
Degake
Good luck....dont think it will ever see production! But as far as biking wet dreams go, i am sure this thing is worth the sweat!
Driftboat
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I like the name :thumbup:
degake
Stop flashing!! G$*%£#
Good luck....dont think it will ever see production! But as far as biking wet dreams go, i am sure this thing is worth the sweat!
I know, I know. :BLAA:
But hey, something has to keep me going :ban:
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Belt drive....
1st thing I noticed too :shakehead:
Love the lines of it in the pic taken over the rear seat but.......... Its lost me from every other angle
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motor on wheels with a bit of a seat, wow
amazing looking machine
amazing looking machine
Sparkybean
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Belt drive....
What's the downside to belt drive?
I've never understood what is the benefit of chain over belt or belt over chain. I know belt is often advertised as less maintainance ie no need to lube and so cleaner too.
There are no advantages of a chain over a belt unless you do track days... and even then, most ppl that do trackdays for fun don't change the gearing anyway.
Belt = no maintenance
Belt = no goo projections everywhere
Belt = longer life
Belt = smoother
I think you may get 0.5HP more to the wheel with a chain, but who the hell cares about that...
Belt = no maintenance
Belt = no goo projections everywhere
Belt = longer life
Belt = smoother
I think you may get 0.5HP more to the wheel with a chain, but who the hell cares about that...
ChevyFazer
Redneck MacGyver
+1 on belts, the only disadvantage that I can think of would be trying to play with the gearing could get real expensive
I change the gearing on all my bikes to suit the riding situation, not just for the track...
Longer gearing for touring duties, shorter gearing for Sports riding...etc.
I think i have 3 different size rear sprockets in the shed for the FZ (46,47,48 Teeth), and 4 different front sprockets (14, 15, 16, 17).
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I don't think this bike was designed for touring... and ppl who change their gearing on a regular basis on their bikes are a minority.
But hey, if you need 12 different gearing combinations for your FZ6, I can understand that any bike without a good old dirty chain would not be your cup of tea
But hey, if you need 12 different gearing combinations for your FZ6, I can understand that any bike without a good old dirty chain would not be your cup of tea
I don't think this bike was designed for touring... and ppl who change their gearing on a regular basis on their bikes are a minority.
But hey, if you need 12 different gearing combinations for your FZ6, I can understand that any bike without a good old dirty chain would not be your cup of tea
Any bike without a belt drive is my cup of tea...rode a belt drive bike around Europe, was a great low maintenance system, but hated the lag, when i opened the throttle...
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Lag when opening the throttle? Weird, since there is less slack in a belt compared to a chain... Next time try adjusting the throttle cable :thumbup:
