I'd like radial brakes though for that proper retro-with-tech look.
Shame it won't be out any time soon though...... I've not seen anything which flicks my switch so much in a while.
(http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/PageFiles/572408/1752x1168/1.jpg)
Not sure...
Looks very much alike the Honda CB1100 EX
I like it , ya never know it might end up with radial brakes
If they get it right it will be a winner.
How often do they end up looking like the concept though....
Quote from: Jonesy on September 16, 2016, 08:38:35 AM
Not sure...
Looks very much alike the Honda CB1100 EX
The Honda has shitty old running gear though and a skinny ass rear..... almost tempted to throw a 'like yo mama' joke in there...... but I won't...... :evil:
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on September 16, 2016, 10:15:15 AM
How often do they end up looking like the concept though....
I hate it when you say something I can't disagree with or childishly mock......
errrrrrr..... you missed a '?' at the end..... knucklehead.
love you
Like.
I'd prefer black tubed radial forks and the classic darker green colour mind.
doesnt do much for me
would prefer the triumph thruxton or ducati scrambler if i was going to go for the retro look
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on September 16, 2016, 10:45:40 AM
Like.
I'd prefer black tubed radial forks and the classic darker green colour mind.
Agreed on both counts
Quote from: komp on September 16, 2016, 11:04:59 AM
doesnt do much for me
would prefer the triumph thruxton or ducati scrambler if i was going to go for the retro look
............ 'koff
Quote from: komp on September 16, 2016, 11:04:59 AM
doesnt do much for me
would prefer the triumph thruxton or ducati scrambler if i was going to go for the retro look
I like the Thruxton to look at...but sitting on it I don't like the thin tank and clip ons...
Ducati is horrendous...not even remotely a retro.
I like that a lot.
Amazing a stock exhaust that isn't utterly hideous. They can do it if they try.
The dealer I use was talking to Kawasaki UK yesterday and they were saying not to hold his breath and the likelihood of the bike being anything like the image in the flesh was slim.
It does look very nice though!
I really like the look of it but I can't help but think that part of the reason I like the retro look is that the style of the CAD drawing makes the image feel like an advert for a 70's bike?
Hmmm. Bits work, bits dont. A real mixed bag for me.
I'm liking the little ram air
As a concept bike goes, that looks very complete. Even down to things like compliant numberplate hanger and mirrors. There's no reason that couldn't be built very close to that render.
I like it.
I do like the look of that :cool:
Quote from: David W on September 16, 2016, 03:31:24 PM
As a concept bike goes, that looks very complete. Even down to things like compliant numberplate hanger and mirrors. There's no reason that couldn't be built very close to that render.
I like it.
and noncompliant number plate....
The mirrors look like they've got weird fins/spoilers on them. Is that a nod towards the H2R? It needs the subframe (or at least part of it) to be able to bolt off like the R9T to appeal to the serious customisers. I've never been a fan of that classic Kawasaki tail shape.
I like the little ram air scoop but I'd be interested to see if it could be replaced with something else just for the sake of it. However, there's a notch out of the tank for no apparent reason. And I'd be curious whether the underseat space could be opened up, relocating the battery and removing the airbox.
The radiator isn't too obtrusive. I like the USD fork. The front mudguard and rear hugger don't suit it and should be smooth curves, not sculpted angles.
Overall, at first glance I wasn't too enthusiastic about it but the look is starting to grow on me.