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Old 07-18-2011, 01:08 AM   #1
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it looks like they are gonna do another tour or three after this one and swing north and then northeast and south in the future

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...hits-the-road/

I'm still waiting to see the price. I keep expecting a $30k price tag
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Old 07-18-2011, 07:03 PM   #2
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Yeah, they've been "reviewing" the price for long enough now that I feel it's falling into the "if you have to ask..." category.
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I think they are going to rock it.
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Old 07-18-2011, 10:24 PM   #4
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I am going to have to honey badger this one.
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Old 07-18-2011, 11:34 PM   #5
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regarding their price: cool bike, love the idea behind it but I just don't see them charging what I expect to be an exorbitant amount of money for what is basically not an advanced motorcycle. I love the design and the engine, but really its just not special except for its name which is going to carry some exclusivity, but i'm not seeing the technological advancement.

Where is the ABS, traction control, GPS, radio, adjustable windshield all that cool stuff. I do however see it costing $30,000 right out of the gate just because it is in limited production.

Also, the more I look at it, the more scared I am of the exhaust, I can just see people burning their shins on it by accident for whatever reason


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Old 07-19-2011, 09:18 AM   #6
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regarding their price: cool bike, love the idea behind it but I just don't see them charging what I expect to be an exorbitant amount of money for what is basically not an advanced motorcycle. I love the design and the engine, but really its just not special except for its name which is going to carry some exclusivity, but i'm not seeing the technological advancement.

Where is the ABS, traction control, GPS, radio, adjustable windshield all that cool stuff. I do however see it costing $30,000 right out of the gate just because it is in limited production.

Also, the more I look at it, the more scared I am of the exhaust, I can just see people burning their shins on it by accident for whatever reason



Why the fuck does everything have to be so advanced? If it puts out the power they claim it does, looks and sounds cool, does it really matter if it has a crossplane ABS mounted GPS traction control module that fries bacon while playing top 40 hits?

My question always is... does it work? check. does it work well? check. does it sound cool? check. does it look cool?

And $30k for something unique and rare... I'd have no issue with that. They aren't targeting the derf's and OSP's of the world obviously...
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if im blowing thirty grand on a bike its gonna be that vyrus 600
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If they are in the 30k range, I'm betting most that can drop that kind of coin for a touring bike would buy a new Wing. Just sayin'...
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If they are in the 30k range, I'm betting most that can drop that kind of coin for a touring bike would buy a new Wing. Just sayin'...
I'd rather have the new k1600, shit has all the bells and whistles and a little more sporty.
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I'd rather have the new k1600, shit has all the bells and whistles and a little more sporty.
Agreed, I am seeing more sport tourers that are a bit more sport oriented. I was/am happy with my aprilia for that reason. Bikes like the FJR and the connie are way more touring oriented. Now withthe new vfr, the sprint GT and even the ninja 1000 there are more choices out there.

For 30k I would expect at least a few bells/whistles for the touring aspect of things.
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