i didn't see this posted, so I figured I'd share it:

https://www.bikeexif.com/ryca-motors-cs-1x?omhide=true

It has a number of changes, including a new tank, intake, and sidepanels, as well as numerous detail changes over the CS-1.  I checked RYCA's site, but they haven't posted much about it yet, and no word regarding whether individual parts will be sold, but it's good to see that they're still showing the Savage some love!

Stupid looking bike.

But, what do you expect from what has apparently now become a vaporware company.

Oh, well.

Fast 650 wrote on 08/31/20 at 10:49:34:


I agree, that's not something I'd do on my own bike.  I dig some of the other changes they made, though.  The tank is a 2.4 gallon size, and I rather like it.  That's about .4 gallons less thank stock, but if you're building a cafe racer, that may not be a big deal.  I'd probably use a flat track or other low-rise handlebar.

The fenderless thing bugs a lot of people, I get it.  I wouldn't run without it, but I also understand that this bike was built in California, where it doesn't rain very often.  Heck, in my area, it rains even less frequently, so maybe it really depends on one's location and use case, more than anything.

The rearsets look identical to the ones RYCA has used before, so I expect them to be the same.  Different strokes for different folks; I personally cannot ride a bike with forwards for more than a few minutes before my back starts spasming.  

Regarding the tires, not really my thing, but those Shinkos supposedly stick a bit better than the Firestone replicas people were running a few years ago.  I'd probably use something a bit stickier if it was my bike.  Still, I think the overall effect of the bike is pretty cool, and I like the lines of the new tank better than the modified tank they used previously.

Not seeing the vaporware comment; RYCA's been around for 10 years... am I missing something?  Always a possibility in my case.  

I think they are calling it Fantomview.  It will be pretty cool but I think it will lend itself to companies like Harley and just dealer use.  Its pretty expensive to use and have a subscription to.  So I imagine that cost will be pushed on to the companies that want to have their parts in the database.  So it seems hard to imagine that it will have much in the way of very custom stuff, just a view to see how the big name brand stuff will look on your bike.  

And I imagine they wont put all bikes in the database especially going back 50 years.  So it will probably be just for the big dollar, big sales bikes.

I think the money from the LS650 stuff has been drying up for a while and with their background and added AR guy they have a pretty good footing for making it work out.  Im sure it will pan out for them, they are pretty smart and did a great job with the Savage.

from Ryca's prospectus:

"Will the CS-1X Kit be available for sale after the campaign? Is the bike included?

We are offering 5 Limited Edition kits to investors at the $20k investment level. A small production run after the campaign is possible, but not guaranteed. The bike is not included, but can be built using any year model of Suzuki S40/Savage as a “donor” bike. "

So, 20k investment if you want the new kit. Plus whatever you pay for the donor bike. Pretty pricey little cafe bike IMHO.

Assuming it actually ever happens.

zevenenergie wrote on 09/01/20 at 07:34:49:


So you are telling me to stop commenting on a thread that interests me, and say something regarding one that I have no interest in ?

I'm pretty sure there is sufficient room on here for both.

oldNslow wrote on 09/01/20 at 07:08:38:
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Sure, it's a hight price to pay for a cafe kit, but you wouldn't invest 20k just for a kit.  That 20k investment might be worth more than any cafe racer ever will if their vision takes off.

On the other hand, if what they are selling is that solid, they would have venture capitalist knocking on their door and they wouldn't need kits.  I guess it's just their way to market and crowdfund the project.

zevenenergie wrote on 09/01/20 at 09:19:21:


I saw your post, I wrote one on there, too!  Interesting image you posted.  My biggest beef with the Rebel is the tank, which I find absolutely hideous.  Fix that, and the bike isn't too bad.