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the supercharger seems gimmicky and complexity for its own sake. I mean - I had a 2005 636 that was a freak-show hotrod. It was faster than any street riding could ever call for. Of course the big engine bikes had more HP, but they could not really use it to advantage on any kind of "fun" road. And a lightweight i4 Read more

We saw this advert in the 80’s already but it was a TV show.
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I’ll continue reading whatever the spirit moves you to write, it’s always a pleasure. Read more

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It’s the same engine in the MT-09/FZ-09/etc. which is known for being an exceptionally torquey wheelie machine. It will definitely be able to wheelie.

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Not gonna lie, I'd like to give MWT-9 a go! Read more

“All this is indicative of a motorcycle industry that’s currently adrift. They make their money selling small-capacity bikes in southeast Asia and South America, but want to get back into western markets where margins were historically higher. Read more

“In Europe, where people are more open to arguments about fuel economy and traffic busting and less focussed on the ability to carry nine Big Gulps along on their wheeled texting adventures...” Read more

The trike thingy would make it more possible to ride 365 here in Colorado. My commute is only a couple of miles and the roads are cleared right after it ices over or snows, but it’s still too sketchy for two wheels a lot of the time. Read more

Say what you want... I don’t mind more weight, if the power-to-weight ratio stays relatively similar, since I wouldn’t have to pick up a trike if it falls over...

Man if they make that Kawasaki into a proper comfortable sport touring bike (think Triumph Sprint ST/GT, Concours 14, etc) I would totally get one. Nothing like killing some 600s on the highway on an ‘Old man bike’ haha Read more

here is a spyshot of someone actually riding it

I like it, and depending on price would like to actually have it. I used to work at a dealership that sold Vespas, Piaggios, and Aprillia bikes. Besides the Aprillia Shiver, the Piaggio MP3 was my favorite to ride. The 2 wheels in front made it a very comfortable plus it was a joy at stop lights and slowly going

I love the idea of a turbo bike. If they are tunable as a turbo car it just sounds like too much fun. Crank the boost and try to keep the front wheel down. Read more

Can you gauge weight by looking at instagram pics? It doesn’t look lighter or heavier than the current bike on first sight, It just looks like the next-gen Bonnie. Read more