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Originally posted by BooRadley
How does that beast handle? Ever scrape engine as it is like 20 feet wide? :P
Seriously, that's an awesome rare bike.
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Well, it's not a sport bike (by any modern definition) but it handles a lot better than one might think it would. The cylinders are tilted forward more than most inline engines to keep the center of gravity down, but that cylinder head is a monster. I've scraped the pegs a couple times and that was enough for me. While it feels good through the corner I just can't forget that it weighs well over 800 pounds (with my 160 added). I've never had to pick it up off the ground -- and I hope I never do!
One of the things I like best about this bike is the sound it makes while winding out - just like a Ferrari as it pulls up through the gears. That and the flying picket fence effect of seeing all those exhaust pipes coming at you is pretty cool. It is claimed this bike has the most moving parts ever put between two wheels.
Here's a great review of the bike.
http://www.cbxclub.com/davespage/cyc81-1.html