Pretty cool little V-Twin.  Just under 400lbs.  The torque and horsepower numbers are a bit disappointing, but probably enough to have some fun. Would you ride it?

If it makes it to the US, it might be something I’d consider in the used market in a few years after someone already took the ‘new’ price hit and thoroughly flogged it (ok, gently ridden, low mileage, garage Queen).

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I agree.  Bobber is a stretch and misnomer.  It resembles a Cafe as well except the handlebars are more standard pullback and the foot pegs are more forward.  

Most motorcycles are fun.  Is it comfortable and have enough guts to survive on the freeway?  It does have a 6-speed gearbox, so probably enough speed, but you won’t be passing anybody doing 65-70mph.

Good distinction, Dave.  You said what I actually meant.  More reason for me not to want to buy a new one off the showroom floor.  See what feedback and reviews look like in a few years, and it may not even make it into the USA (unless I missed that announcement).

blod wrote on 01/12/25 at 11:19:27:


Wow, how do you really feel?  Oh yeah, you like your sidecar machines.  

Priced competitive to other bikes in the 400-500cc range.

Hello Paul

I like the looks of my Royal Enfield Meteor more .   But every one is entitled to have their own taste.   I'd be glad to have you ride with me on that thing ,  

Where I live the speed limit is 70 mph and I don't want to ride more than 65 mph anyway so the 35 HP is more than enough.  My Meteor 350cc came with 21Hp and I've added stuff to bring it to 25Hp and could bring the piston from 72mm to 78mm but the 25hp/25ft-lb's is plenty.   I'm got no idea where the HP would land with 6mm increase in piston dia. ?  But I do know the drain on my wallet would be about $600 and the HP might not get up to 35HP  ?  .      The 78mm piston has to come with a new cylinder.

At one point in life I Rode "What-Ever speed I could get away with" too .  But I don't miss those  days  now that my hair isn't on fire no more.  

A 60mm X 68mm twin must have some nice low end grunt !   And a pair of 60mm pistons cant's suck the tank dry as fast as  68mm pistons with 60 mm stroke would  !      
 

Hay Paul there are three free running water camprounds  on the Natchez Trace too   .

I've taken it to  Texas so many years I've lost count of how many .  

It sets the stage for Vacation Mode in a nice way !  

springman wrote on Yesterday at 14:08:13:


That Moto Morini looks like a copy of the Vulcan 650 - I would buy the Kawasaki and take advantage of the dealers and parts inventory already in place in the US.

Oddly, I see a lot of classic cruiser in its stance and overall shape.  The futuristic lines seem a bit off, but I think it's exactly what they are going for.  

Maybe a Futuristic Cruser will resonate more with a younger demographic.





Ruttly wrote on 01/11/25 at 20:06:40:
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