JackFlash Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQcW_C5FT_o&list=UUqY2gtg98hXWzsUkm2Xh_jw&index=7&feature=plpp_videoHere's something to keep your eye on. I wish them luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Another too expensive American bike, that for sure is not worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 thats not new lol.but its a bad ass bike.. but super expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Would love to be able to buy an American made sport bike that can compete with the international fare. Really liked what Buell was doing before H-D got their panties in a bunch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Yah, I believe this is what I referred to in the other thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 if you got $36k to spend then why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) $36k for a 2 wheeled vehicle! That is stupid. Edited November 25, 2012 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 They had a functional running one down at the Barber Vintage festival in 2011. Not so new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jresch10 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Knee, meet valve cover, valve cover, meet knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'll stick with my FJR at half the price. Isn't that a pushrod motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'd love the chance to buy an American sport bike that was competitive in todays market. Unfortunitly no one seems interested in making a motorcycle that is affordable. EBR, Motus, Confederate, Waken. All have come up with some really great bikes and all of them have cost $20-$40K and have no dealer support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'd Love the chance to buy an American sportbike. Unfortunitly no one seems interested in making an affordable one. EBR, Motus, Confederate, Waken. All have had some really interesting bikes and all have been $20-$40k with no real dealer network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsnake Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'd Love the chance to buy an American sportbike. Unfortunitly no one seems interested in making an affordable one. EBR, Motus, Confederate, Waken. All have had some really interesting bikes and all have been $20-$40k with no real dealer network.You can say that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 HAHA. Looks like I did. My noob posting skills are showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Is the FISCHER sportbike still around anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unk Greg Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Go with the Boss Hoss and get the whole Chebbie V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Yeah, the motor is essentially half of a Chevy LSx V8, scaled down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Gotta love how red hot glowing headers are right by your legs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'd love the chance to buy an American sport bike that was competitive in todays market. Unfortunitly no one seems interested in making a motorcycle that is affordable. EBR, Motus, Confederate, Waken. All have come up with some really great bikes and all of them have cost $20-$40K and have no dealer support.Keep an eye on US Highland. They are not the best looking but are promising made to order race bikes for the street. I am watching the StreetTracker and the Viking. No idea on pricing though. Not sure what they have planned for dealer support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Is the FISCHER sportbike still around anymore?I believe so, but there aren't (m)any dealers. I "liked" their Facebook page a few years ago and chatted with them about racing a bit. WERA fucks them by not allowing their bike to run lightweight twins. I believe that's based on the inverted forks a d brembo brakes, but I could be wrong. Regardless, it seems odd that they haven't sold well... The sv650 has proven the market is there. Just no reputation to back the name I guess. Catch-22. Can't sell without reputation, and can't get a good reputation without bikes on the streets (or the track). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I think Fischer is no more or at least specail order only. There website lists the bike as a 2012 but is pretty vague. The facebook page is useless. I'll check into US Highland Revelstoker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'd love the chance to buy an American sport bike that was competitive in todays market. Unfortunitly no one seems interested in making a motorcycle that is affordable. EBR, Motus, Confederate, Waken. All have come up with some really great bikes and all of them have cost $20-$40K and have no dealer support.I think EBR will get there, but it will be a few years yet.What puzzles me is why they've started with a heavyweight bike instead of a lightweight or a middleweight. In that regard, I feel like Fisher did it right - they started with a very practical class that should appeal to a lot of people.EBR did things kind of backward by building the 1190RS to win AMA Superbike races... I like that they are focused on that goal, but not that they've somewhat ignored the more populous markets.I don't need an American version of a Duc 1198, but I would consider an American version of an 848 competitor. A middleweight twin.Really, I liked the old XB9's quite a bit. With a smaller (lighter) engine and liquid cooling, I think they would have been pretty awesome. Considering the engine block they were using, they were still pretty impressive bikes.But yeah, price is definitely a huge factor. I know you can only build to a price-point by sacrificing material costs, but I would love to have some options for American made bikes in the sub $10k range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 EBR is really the only one I look to see much success out of. I'm not gonna go off on a Harley bash/rant but they really should have supported Buells technological advancement and priced them more competitively. Fischer should have been a big hit, I think the lack of a reliable engine suplier doomed them. I'm not sure the hyousung motor could pass emissions at this point. Even if they did ramp up production for 2013??? It might be to little to late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 The article in road racing world this month about the ninja 300 makes some interesting points about the lifan and hyosungs of the industry. It is very easy to go out and buy a new smaller displacement bike for around $2-3kThe thought is that Kawasaki is stepping out of the "cheap" bike arena and has no intention of making disposable bikes that beginners drop a bunch, an then sell a year later. The 300 is pretty legit, I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Big write up in Motorcyclist June 2011.http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/motorcycle_news/122_1106_motus_operandi_first_look/Interesting concept. Nothing wrong with trying to do it differently. 130# motor putting out 160 hp isnt too shabby for a sport tourer. Too bad its too pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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