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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:16:08 PM EDT
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After two years of legal wrangling and a huge pile of money my friend actually was able to purchase and bring to the US Rossi's and Haydens factory moto GP bikes. Unfortunately part of the agreement states that they can never actually be ridden, by anyone, ever but you should just hear what they sound like sitting still! The startup procedure alone is more complicated than that of a small aircraft.
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:17:22 PM EDT
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Pic thread!!!
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:21:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:21:33 PM EDT
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After two years of legal wrangling and a huge pile of money my friend actually was able to purchase and bring to the US Rossi's and Haydens factory moto GP bikes. Unfortunately part of the agreement states that they can never actually be ridden, by anyone, ever but you should just hear what they sound like sitting still! The startup procedure alone is more complicated than that of a small aircraft. https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10516586_10204258588928054_872613190089422841_n.jpg?oh=da70a0d50c67522d74b997122e45d92a&oe=56467965 https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10417643_10204259158902303_2143376481585425625_n.jpg?oh=4f2d47069704243212a413527c839d28&oe=563CD7FB Good lord. How much did that set him back??? How would anyone know if he took a ride on them? With that type of cash he could rent a track for the day to ride them...Hayden's first, just in case he crashes!!! |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:22:08 PM EDT
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Came here to post the desmosedici, glad I'm not the only one
on the other end of the spectrum 
Say what you will about the jackass behind it, but I always thought WCC bikes looked like chopper should. So many more I could post...everyone should have at least 1 bike! |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:23:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:25:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This one Quote History<- Jealous. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:25:21 PM EDT
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gpz900r one of the first real sportbikes, one of the fastest bikes of its time as well. Also top gun suckas. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So, what exactly is that nondescript, pedestrian-looking bike in the OP? It certainly isn't as interesting as this design: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2015/2015-Yamaha-VMAX4.jpg gpz900r one of the first real sportbikes, one of the fastest bikes of its time as well. Also top gun suckas. The original Kawasaki Ninja. The 900 Ninja. Also know as the ZX900-A1. In the USA it was never called the GpZ900, Kawasaki USA wanted to distance it from the air cooled two valve GpZ bikes it was making at the time so it became the 900 Ninja. It was a toss-up between the GpZ750 Turbo and the 900 Ninja when talking quarter mile and top end. It depended on the rider for the most part. PeeWee Gleason could get the most out of either bike and got them into the high 10's in the standing quarter mile. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:27:46 PM EDT
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Good lord. How much did that set him back??? How would anyone know if he took a ride on them? With that type of cash he could rent a track for the day to ride them...Hayden's first, just in case he crashes!!! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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After two years of legal wrangling and a huge pile of money my friend actually was able to purchase and bring to the US Rossi's and Haydens factory moto GP bikes. Unfortunately part of the agreement states that they can never actually be ridden, by anyone, ever but you should just hear what they sound like sitting still! The startup procedure alone is more complicated than that of a small aircraft. https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10516586_10204258588928054_872613190089422841_n.jpg?oh=da70a0d50c67522d74b997122e45d92a&oe=56467965 https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10417643_10204259158902303_2143376481585425625_n.jpg?oh=4f2d47069704243212a413527c839d28&oe=563CD7FB Good lord. How much did that set him back??? How would anyone know if he took a ride on them? With that type of cash he could rent a track for the day to ride them...Hayden's first, just in case he crashes!!! I cant tell and 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:39:42 PM EDT
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OP's bike is a yawn.
Sexy is a CBX, a Norton Commando, an H-D knucklehead or K-model, a flathead Indian Chief, a Guzzi LeMans Mk1, a Brough-Superior, a Vincent, Mike Hailwood's Honda six, a Zundapp K800, a Velocette, a Ducati 750SS -- heck, I could go for several pages. I've always had a passion for Art Deco, though, and this bike especially appeals to me. 1934 BMW R7 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:48:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is freaking cool. How long has bmw been making that motor? The history definitely adds to the appeal for me. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:49:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryHe is going to get so sunburned on that little patch of skin where his shirt is pulled up, Ask me how I know. LOL! |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:50:23 PM EDT
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Just too many...
The Honda CBR1100RR (not sold in the USA) 
The Suzuki Katana 1000 
The Suzuki Walter Wolf Gamma 500 
The Kawasaki S1 |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:51:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryMmmm, quite tasty. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 2:51:57 PM EDT
[#15]
2 stroke FTW
or 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:06:07 PM EDT
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Meh.. this is the sex...
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Motorcykel_258_Revinge_2014-2.jpg/300px-Motorcykel_258_Revinge_2014-2.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ykPzm_6Kmk 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:09:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWas going to say 916, but this will be allowed |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:12:40 PM EDT
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Was going to say 916, but this will be allowed Quote HistoryQuoted:
Was going to say 916, but this will be allowed none of the other bikes in this thread come anywhere close to the Ducatis |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:12:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:14:25 PM EDT
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Just too many... https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/MotoLegende2009_03_honda_cb1100r.jpg The Honda CBR1100RR (not sold in the USA) http://www.ridermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/web-IMG_2507.jpg The Suzuki Katana 1000 http://moto.zombdrive.com/images/suzuki-rg-500-gamma-5.jpg The Suzuki Walter Wolf Gamma 500 http://raresportbikesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/kz-left-730x488.jpg The Kawasaki S1 Great taste. I really hope the new CB1100R rumors are true. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:24:11 PM EDT
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Also these 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:31:39 PM EDT
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CVO Breakout |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:32:18 PM EDT
[#23]
 yup  |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:37:23 PM EDT
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Any Matchless bike........that's why they have the name Matchless.......................that or a 1948 Indian
Just wish I could find a shop I trust that works on them |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:54:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat would look great if you wore a purple overcoat, with a white woman on back. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:58:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 4:01:53 PM EDT
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This is the correct answer. <a href="http://s756.photobucket.com/user/vanvideo/media/arfcom%202/ducati_zps2tgrmpgg.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx201/vanvideo/arfcom%202/ducati_zps2tgrmpgg.jpg</a> Or this: <a href="http://s756.photobucket.com/user/vanvideo/media/arfcom%202/DSC00116_zpsxp3ls6fj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx201/vanvideo/arfcom%202/DSC00116_zpsxp3ls6fj.jpg</a> RIP, JB 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Britten 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 4:15:31 PM EDT
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I have a 1986 model that I restored. Great road bike for long tours and it did 156 when new. Still runs like a scalded cat.... |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 4:35:16 PM EDT
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ARIEL SQUARE FOUR
About the ARIEL Square Four I remember my Dad talking about these. He bought a Honda 750 Four with the Vetter fairing, and his buddy had a Norton 750 Commando. Neat old bikes. 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 4:37:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 4:46:47 PM EDT
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Ronin.
Preserving the very best of a legacy, with meaning, performance, and quality. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 4:52:55 PM EDT
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After two years of legal wrangling and a huge pile of money my friend actually was able to purchase and bring to the US Rossi's and Haydens factory moto GP bikes. Unfortunately part of the agreement states that they can never actually be ridden, by anyone, ever but you should just hear what they sound like sitting still! The startup procedure alone is more complicated than that of a small aircraft. https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10516586_10204258588928054_872613190089422841_n.jpg?oh=da70a0d50c67522d74b997122e45d92a&oe=56467965 https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10417643_10204259158902303_2143376481585425625_n.jpg?oh=4f2d47069704243212a413527c839d28&oe=563CD7FB So how fast has he gotten them up to? |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 4:58:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 5:02:34 PM EDT
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none of the other bikes in this thread come anywhere close to the Ducatis Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Was going to say 916, but this will be allowed none of the other bikes in this thread come anywhere close to the Ducatis this, but MV agusta's don't hurt my feelings either. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 5:09:30 PM EDT
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My baby
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Posted: 8/16/2015 5:22:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 5:50:54 PM EDT
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I miss my 900 Ninja some times. It was great fun, and a real head turner in '86. I'm honestly surprised I didn't kill myself on that bike. A drunk rear ended me as I was stopped in a parking spot, killed her dead right there
My current vote for sex on two wheels. 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 5:53:43 PM EDT
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Always thought the Hypermotard was cool
Confederate Motorcycle used to have a model called the Desperado that was cool as hell too |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 5:57:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 5:57:15 PM EDT
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This is my second choice behind a British parallel twin.
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:07:50 PM EDT
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As mentioned before Triumph.
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:12:41 PM EDT
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1952 Vincent Black Lightning.
Also one of the best songs ever, as performed by Reckless Kelly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlylarCRayI |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:12:54 PM EDT
[#43]
An F3
Or.. F4 
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:14:25 PM EDT
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I miss my 900 Ninja some times. It was great fun, and a real head turner in '86. I'm honestly surprised I didn't kill myself on that bike. A drunk rear ended me as I was stopped in a parking spot, killed her dead right there
<a href="http://s21.photobucket.com/user/nimslow/media/11-25-14/38757_1410419333032_6100232_n_zpsxent6j9y.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b299/nimslow/11-25-14/38757_1410419333032_6100232_n_zpsxent6j9y.jpg</a> My current vote for sex on two wheels. <a href="http://s21.photobucket.com/user/nimslow/media/11-25-14/bmw-s1000rr-wallpapers-hd_zpscm3nccjm.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b299/nimslow/11-25-14/bmw-s1000rr-wallpapers-hd_zpscm3nccjm.jpg</a> I'm pretty sure the S1k is universally reviled as one of the ugliest(but best performing) bikes on the planet. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:21:44 PM EDT
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Britten FTW !
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:23:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:39:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryBeautiful, I hope you ride it often. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:40:43 PM EDT
[#48]
Anything but a dual sport - those things are just plain ugly!
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Posted: 8/16/2015 7:14:03 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That is freaking cool. How long has bmw been making that motor? The history definitely adds to the appeal for me. Quote HistoryQuoted: That is freaking cool. How long has bmw been making that motor? The history definitely adds to the appeal for me. BMW R32:  |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 7:16:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought this thread was going to be about the "Vincent Black Shadow". Guess I was wrong. |
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