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jshen 11-20-2015 11:33 PM

Looks mean as fuggggg but too bad it's all cosmetic only.

http://www.rushlane.com/wp-content/u...Hamilton-9.jpg

vexor 11-21-2015 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunfighter (Post 8701011)
Vexor!!! Talk to me about the new GSX-R1000... is this a true R1 competitor or a glossed-up revision of the previous model like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000?

New Suzuki GSX-R1000

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/82521.jpg

OK, where do I start with this??

I LOVE the new look, sleek, current, and they stayed with the traditional single headlamp. And by the looks of it, it looks like it may be back to a projector style?

From the limited info, it looks like the engine is brand new and has VVT now.

As for those new forks, I don't know much about them but they look hella cool :alonehappy:

Electronics is one area where Gixxers have been falling behind the competition. So I'm curious to see how their version of TC, anti-wheelie, ABS, and up & down quick shifting stacks up to Ducati & Yamaha.

Gixxers have always been known to be easy to ride especially through corners so it would be a sight to see if this new one is faster than the new R1 and 1299.... and even the S1000RR.

I just hope they incorporate some of this electronic tech and looks into the 600 & 750 soon....

320icar 11-21-2015 06:35 PM

I'm quite curious about it too. I don't know why they ever stopped with the projector headlight. They had it in 03-05 and then stopped. But whyyyyy. I hope they can keep the price a be down though. It's like 5k cheaper than an r1 currently

vexor 11-21-2015 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 320icar (Post 8701182)
I'm quite curious about it too. I don't know why they ever stopped with the projector headlight. They had it in 03-05 and then stopped. But whyyyyy. I hope they can keep the price a be down though. It's like 5k cheaper than an r1 currently

Most likely it still will be cheapest (ie, least expensive) of the litre bikes.

I think they dropped the projector headlamp because it doesn't spread the light as well as a traditional headlamp. My generation 600 still has projector and at night while cornering I am blind. The light does not do anything through corners, I have to use my high beams, LOL

Sunfighter 11-21-2015 09:04 PM


DKaz 11-22-2015 12:40 PM

That's pretty much true with any bike. I think someone needs to rethink the motorcycle headlight.

But anyway, looks like a combination projector/LED setup. And wow that's heavenly.

Sunfighter 11-27-2015 11:02 PM

BMW targets annual motorcycle sales of 200,000 by 2020

BMW targets annual motorcycle sales of 200,000 by 2020 | Business | Reuters

Sunfighter 12-01-2015 10:47 AM

The SV650 is making a comeback! ...kinda?

2016 Suzuki SV650: The Miata Of The Moto World Is Back! Well, Kinda...

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...3600271793.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...3499874993.png

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...3404513969.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...4516414641.png

Sunfighter 12-01-2015 10:50 AM

Yamaha's race edition R1 and R6

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/83209.jpg

Sunfighter 12-01-2015 10:51 AM

New Suzuki SV650

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/82561.jpg

Sunfighter 12-04-2015 09:15 PM

Possibly big news ...

VW Group prepared to sell Ducati to raise cash? | MCN

I think at this point it's purely speculation. I'm not sure that shedding assets is the best way for VW/Audi to recover form their regulatory mis-steps. But that said, they may be forced into a position where they really need to focus on their core: Volkswagen's sales are collapsing - Dec. 4, 2015

Sunfighter 12-23-2015 10:52 AM

Most popular Ducatis

Very interesting ...

Sunfighter 12-23-2015 10:58 AM

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin review

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/84395.jpg

Sunfighter 01-10-2016 07:07 AM

Yamaha's Motobot is getting very serious:

Yamaha Motobot phase 2

Yamaha's Motobot to take on MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi in 2017 | Daily Mail Online

The coolest thing about Motobot is that is is designed to use the human inputs... the robot isn't directly integrated into the bike ... it is still an isolated operator like a human is.


Sunfighter 01-10-2016 07:19 AM

Triumph Motorcycles Makes a Triumphant Return to Metal Gear Solid

http://www.twinfinite.net/wp-content...-2-550x387.jpg

http://www.twinfinite.net/wp-content...le-550x413.jpg

Sunfighter 01-10-2016 07:20 AM

Triumph triumph in 2015 | MCN

Great fiscal year for Triumph.

-significant swing in profitability (net loss to net profit versus PY)
-slightly lower overall revenue
-85% of total units sold internationally (outside of UK)

Sunfighter 01-16-2016 09:04 AM

Triumph's Triumph + The End of the Daytona? -

Maybe not a surprise ... total Daytona unit sales are microscopic compared to the rest of their range. The better ROIC is on the massively popular Street Triples.

Sunfighter 01-17-2016 07:50 AM

Record year for Ducati

Based on monthly sales trending, this probably a isn't a big surprise. Congrats to Ducati!

Great year for bike manufacturers.

Sunfighter 02-13-2016 11:13 PM

VERYYYY interesting:

BMW confirm carbon-fibre future | MCN

Sunfighter 02-13-2016 11:14 PM

No question that this was in the works, even before the incident in Malaysia last year ...

Marquez brothers part ways with VR46 Racing Apparel | MCN

Sunfighter 02-13-2016 11:16 PM

New Suzuki GSX-R250 on the way

vexor 02-14-2016 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunfighter (Post 8726911)

Just stop it Suzuki! Just please give us a new 600/750, Pleeeeeaseeee

Mr_R3 02-14-2016 05:05 PM

Really like the new cbr250rr. Cant wait for it to come out

Sunfighter 03-27-2016 07:46 AM

MV Agusta Going Under? Bankruptcy? | MOTORCYCLIST

Sunfighter 04-15-2016 09:50 PM

The Daytona may be almost extinct ... but an entirely new generation of 800cc Street Triples is about to emerge ...

Street Triple 800 spied - Motorcycle news: New bikes - Visordown


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