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CrazySaturn · 09-06-2003, 04:13 PM

What are your opinions of the best looking current bikes:
Buell Lightning

Peryn · 09-06-2003, 07:57 PM

i think the Buell has decent styling, but they always looked too tall with a little too short of a wheelbase. The proportions aren't quite right for me...

Love there little catch phrase. "own the corners". that really appeals to me.

ducati999 · 09-06-2003, 10:34 PM

i LOVE the kawi z1000 .....i love the euro streetfighter look

NukingFuts · 09-06-2003, 11:05 PM

I'm an R1 guy myself.

Moonduck · 09-07-2003, 10:02 AM

Cruisers - Rune

Streetfighters - Triumph Speed Triple, so ugly it's beautiful

Standards - they're all equally boring in appearance

Enduros - Any of the Beemers.

Sportbikes - pretty much all look the same, but I am partial to the Ducati

rockogre · 09-09-2003, 10:31 AM

The Ducati Monster and the Triumph Speedmaster.

And of course, Nortons!

Globber · 09-09-2003, 02:27 PM

The Aprilia Tuono and any 916-series Ducati

jhericurl21 · 09-09-2003, 03:03 PM

fond of Honda CBRs

WarWagon · 09-09-2003, 05:01 PM

Ditto the Duc's.

I too think that the Buell looks to tall and too short.

RemyLebeau97 · 09-09-2003, 06:37 PM

Duc's and Gixxer's

Splice · 09-09-2003, 06:44 PM

2004 Yamaha R1. 180 horses!

GSRIDER · 09-09-2003, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moonduck
Cruisers - Rune

The Rune, off the line is ass ugly. i've seen some that were modified that look nice but let indian keep the big fenders, and let kawa be the chief rip off.

I heard it's a sweet ride... butterface

rodgerd · 09-10-2003, 12:27 AM

I'm a sucker for the naked and near naked Japanese bikes - the Bandits and Fazers being two of the nicer examples.

From a looks perspects the striaght fours tend to look better than the twins like the SV.

Gamefella · 09-10-2003, 07:41 AM

+1 for the 2004 R1

That bike looks fast just sitting there...

NOTE: 180 HP at the ENGINE. It will be considerably less at the REARWHEEL. Still a FAST bike...

Moonduck · 09-10-2003, 07:51 PM

I like the Rune as a cruiser simply because it is the sole cruiser to challenge the accepted conventions of cruiser aesthetics. Every cruiser looks like every other cruiser these days, with the exception of how much chrome is piled on. The Rune is at least different. I also thinks the trailing link springer front is gorgeous thing of engineering beauty.

telekinetic2 · 09-11-2003, 02:17 AM

+2 the R1...but the R6 is a pretty sweet package as well....

Stinky Pee · 09-15-2003, 10:35 PM

KTM Duke II

The ultimate hooligan bike

MoNoXiDe_XXX · 09-16-2003, 02:36 PM

The meanest thing around... Suzuki Hayabusa, even looks like some weird japenese monster.

rodgerd · 09-17-2003, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MoNoXiDe_XXX
The meanest thing around... Suzuki Hayabusa, even looks like some weird japenese monster.

I think it looks kind of cool, in a "sprung to life from a cartoon" kind of way.

Like the looks of the Yamaha VMX1200, as well.

I wouldn't mind seeing a Voxan in the flesh, either.

clonmult · 09-17-2003, 07:09 AM

Ducati 916/996 in Black is THE SEXIEST BIKE ON THE PLANET.

And the Cagiva Mito Evo is the kiddies version - same basic shape, but only a 12/33bhp 125cc engine. All the looks, and none of the go.

3x0 · 09-17-2003, 08:37 AM

my fav's are definetely ducati !!! 996 pwnz imo :] and equaly with ducati i would put the Hayabusa

my second favourite is kawasaki zx7r

MoNoXiDe_XXX · 09-17-2003, 01:53 PM

On another note, Theres always arlen ness customs and West coast choppers. Except there bikes seem to be more or less the same. Havent really seen alot , but from what i have i like em. Specialy arlen ness

bundy · 09-17-2003, 09:22 PM

i´m quite surprised no ones mentioned this puppy (even though its just a concept).

i think its the sexiest thing ever.

clonmult · 09-18-2003, 05:48 AM

Thats not a motorbike though.

Motorbike = 2 wheels.

That monster has 4 wheels, so its more like a naked car with handlebars. Still cool though.

BooRadley · 09-20-2003, 05:42 PM

new Z1000 for standards,
GSXR1k for sports
Vulcan Drifter for cruisers
KTM duke for offroad/dual sport
and no scooters look good! That sums up all two wheeled vehicles

Moonduck · 09-25-2003, 10:11 PM

If you want to talk custom stuff, Billy Lane and Indian Larry are incredible builders. I personally think Lane builds the most incredibly cool bikes around (the Psychobilly Cadillac is unbelievable), and Indian Larry wrote the book on "Ol' Skool".

There are a ton of great builders out there that are doing amazing stuff and getting little to no press when compared to Jesse James and OCC. The two I mentioned above are getting some good exposure on cable, but nowhere near enough.

Guys like Horton what writes for Chopper Underground, Hackasaw of Gobster Mirage, xsspeed, Voodoo Choppers. These guys are doing incredible stuff and getting little to no press.

kajagoogoo · 09-28-2003, 07:03 AM

BMW R 1200C
I've wanted one ever since it was in Tomorrow Never Dies (I think?)

crfpilot · 09-28-2003, 08:35 AM

Kurant · 09-29-2003, 09:54 AM

Roger Bourgette (sp?) is one hell of a builder too, all his bikes oilcool through the frame, it's quite awsome. =)

I think he's got the coolest styled bikes on the planet, although, Jesse James and Billy Lanes bikes are amazing too.

chef001_2003 · 10-01-2003, 06:22 PM

here is the bourget bike list

http://www.bourgets.com/pages/msrp.html

Moonduck · 10-01-2003, 09:58 PM

And they all look the same...

supafly · 10-02-2003, 08:51 AM

My fav is Honda CBR900RR Fireblade

Spyder_Venom · 10-02-2003, 10:36 AM

Ducati Monster

ducati999 · 10-06-2003, 11:42 AM

MacGyver · 10-10-2003, 09:42 PM

I wouldn't go so far as to say it's the sexiest bike i've ever seen.... but i would love to own one. The MV Agusta F-4 AGO is a favorite of mine.

I would gladly turn in my suzuki to have one. aside from it being faster than hell, some of the more stylish features include independant exhaust pipes for each cylinder...

interchangable transmision without having to remove the engine is another fine option for those serious racers out there. since each bike is dynoed at the factory and goes through a break in period you can giver her hell from the word go and unleash the 140+ horse power killing yourself at speeds of over 175mph. and to top it off you can always remember this... the companies goal is to build a Ferrari on two wheels

Lestat · 10-10-2003, 10:26 PM

Here's another vote for Ducati.

debaser · 10-12-2003, 05:57 AM

1999 Aprilia Moto 6.5

Moonduck · 10-12-2003, 03:38 PM

Odd to see 4-4 exhaust on a sportbike. You get better scavenging in a 4-2 or 4-1 system.

keif · 11-05-2003, 02:50 PM

ducati monster s4!

Snakebyt · 11-05-2003, 08:16 PM

the Buell just looks too bare to me, i like the new R1 though.. i want to get a crotch rocket by next summer

09-06-2003, 04:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
CrazySaturn Insane Location: Champaign, IL	Best looking bikes What are your opinions of the best looking current bikes: Buell Lightning __________________ What's the difference between you and a mallard with a cold? One's a sick duck...I can't remember how it ends, but your mother is a whore!

09-06-2003, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	i think the Buell has decent styling, but they always looked too tall with a little too short of a wheelbase. The proportions aren't quite right for me... Love there little catch phrase. "own the corners". that really appeals to me. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck. Last edited by Peryn; 09-06-2003 at 10:43 PM..

09-06-2003, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
ducati999 Crazy Location: USA	i LOVE the kawi z1000 .....i love the euro streetfighter look __________________ Twist of the wrist

09-09-2003, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
rockogre I aim to misbehave! Location: SW Oklahoma	The Ducati Monster and the Triumph Speedmaster. And of course, Nortons! __________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom

09-10-2003, 07:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gamefella Upright Location: TX	+1 for the 2004 R1 That bike looks fast just sitting there... NOTE: 180 HP at the ENGINE. It will be considerably less at the REARWHEEL. Still a FAST bike... __________________ Gamefella "I live by a code of Honor, once you are on her, stay on her."

09-06-2003, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
NukingFuts Crazy	I'm an R1 guy myself.

09-07-2003, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Cruisers - Rune Streetfighters - Triumph Speed Triple, so ugly it's beautiful Standards - they're all equally boring in appearance Enduros - Any of the Beemers. Sportbikes - pretty much all look the same, but I am partial to the Ducati

09-09-2003, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Globber Banned	The Aprilia Tuono and any 916-series Ducati

09-09-2003, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
jhericurl21 Banned	fond of Honda CBRs

09-09-2003, 05:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
WarWagon Loser	Ditto the Duc's. I too think that the Buell looks to tall and too short.

09-09-2003, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
RemyLebeau97 I stole my boyfriends TFP, hehe !! Location: Galveston, TX	Duc's and Gixxer's

09-09-2003, 06:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Splice Crazy	2004 Yamaha R1. 180 horses!

09-10-2003, 12:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
rodgerd Psycho Location: Wellington, New Zealand	I'm a sucker for the naked and near naked Japanese bikes - the Bandits and Fazers being two of the nicer examples. From a looks perspects the striaght fours tend to look better than the twins like the SV.

09-10-2003, 07:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	I like the Rune as a cruiser simply because it is the sole cruiser to challenge the accepted conventions of cruiser aesthetics. Every cruiser looks like every other cruiser these days, with the exception of how much chrome is piled on. The Rune is at least different. I also thinks the trailing link springer front is gorgeous thing of engineering beauty.

09-11-2003, 02:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
telekinetic2 Loser	+2 the R1...but the R6 is a pretty sweet package as well....

09-28-2003, 08:35 AM	#28 (permalink)
crfpilot Punk In Drublic Location: So Cal	RC51

09-15-2003, 10:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
Stinky Pee Crazy Location: In My Pants	KTM Duke II The ultimate hooligan bike __________________ Eat my fuck.

09-16-2003, 02:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
MoNoXiDe_XXX Psycho Location: Thunder Bay	The meanest thing around... Suzuki Hayabusa, even looks like some weird japenese monster. __________________ ------------------------ I may be ugly, But at least I aint got no money!

09-17-2003, 07:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
clonmult Crazy Location: Wherever I lay my hind quarters	Ducati 916/996 in Black is THE SEXIEST BIKE ON THE PLANET. And the Cagiva Mito Evo is the kiddies version - same basic shape, but only a 12/33bhp 125cc engine. All the looks, and none of the go.

09-17-2003, 08:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
3x0 Insane	my fav's are definetely ducati !!! 996 pwnz imo :] and equaly with ducati i would put the Hayabusa my second favourite is kawasaki zx7r

09-17-2003, 01:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
MoNoXiDe_XXX Psycho Location: Thunder Bay	On another note, Theres always arlen ness customs and West coast choppers. Except there bikes seem to be more or less the same. Havent really seen alot , but from what i have i like em. Specialy arlen ness __________________ ------------------------ I may be ugly, But at least I aint got no money!

09-17-2003, 09:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	i´m quite surprised no ones mentioned this puppy (even though its just a concept). i think its the sexiest thing ever. __________________ Ohayo!!!

09-18-2003, 05:48 AM	#24 (permalink)
clonmult Crazy Location: Wherever I lay my hind quarters	Thats not a motorbike though. Motorbike = 2 wheels. That monster has 4 wheels, so its more like a naked car with handlebars. Still cool though.

09-20-2003, 05:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
BooRadley Insane Location: Kentucky	new Z1000 for standards, GSXR1k for sports Vulcan Drifter for cruisers KTM duke for offroad/dual sport and no scooters look good! That sums up all two wheeled vehicles

09-25-2003, 10:11 PM	#26 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	If you want to talk custom stuff, Billy Lane and Indian Larry are incredible builders. I personally think Lane builds the most incredibly cool bikes around (the Psychobilly Cadillac is unbelievable), and Indian Larry wrote the book on "Ol' Skool". There are a ton of great builders out there that are doing amazing stuff and getting little to no press when compared to Jesse James and OCC. The two I mentioned above are getting some good exposure on cable, but nowhere near enough. Guys like Horton what writes for Chopper Underground, Hackasaw of Gobster Mirage, xsspeed, Voodoo Choppers. These guys are doing incredible stuff and getting little to no press.

09-28-2003, 07:03 AM	#27 (permalink)
kajagoogoo Psycho	BMW R 1200C I've wanted one ever since it was in Tomorrow Never Dies (I think?)

09-29-2003, 09:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	Roger Bourgette (sp?) is one hell of a builder too, all his bikes oilcool through the frame, it's quite awsome. =) I think he's got the coolest styled bikes on the planet, although, Jesse James and Billy Lanes bikes are amazing too.

10-01-2003, 06:22 PM	#30 (permalink)
chef001_2003 Upright Location: nebraska	here is the bourget bike list http://www.bourgets.com/pages/msrp.html

10-01-2003, 09:58 PM	#31 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	And they all look the same...

10-02-2003, 08:51 AM	#32 (permalink)
supafly Psycho Location: Rotterdam	My fav is Honda CBR900RR Fireblade __________________ Thumbs up

10-02-2003, 10:36 AM	#33 (permalink)
Spyder_Venom Psycho Location: MN	Ducati Monster __________________ The local track whore

10-06-2003, 11:42 AM	#34 (permalink)
ducati999 Crazy Location: USA	__________________ Twist of the wrist

10-10-2003, 09:42 PM	#35 (permalink)
MacGyver Tilted Location: Wisconsin	I wouldn't go so far as to say it's the sexiest bike i've ever seen.... but i would love to own one. The MV Agusta F-4 AGO is a favorite of mine. I would gladly turn in my suzuki to have one. aside from it being faster than hell, some of the more stylish features include independant exhaust pipes for each cylinder... interchangable transmision without having to remove the engine is another fine option for those serious racers out there. since each bike is dynoed at the factory and goes through a break in period you can giver her hell from the word go and unleash the 140+ horse power killing yourself at speeds of over 175mph. and to top it off you can always remember this... the companies goal is to build a Ferrari on two wheels __________________ More is more and less is less, More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, And too much is never enough unless it's just about right. Last edited by MacGyver; 10-10-2003 at 09:52 PM..

10-10-2003, 10:26 PM	#36 (permalink)
Lestat Psycho Location: Riverside, CA	Here's another vote for Ducati. __________________ I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it. - Jack Handy

10-12-2003, 05:57 AM	#37 (permalink)
debaser Sir, I have a plan... Location: 38S NC20943324	1999 Aprilia Moto 6.5 __________________ Fortunato became immured to the sound of the trowel after a while.

10-12-2003, 03:38 PM	#38 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Odd to see 4-4 exhaust on a sportbike. You get better scavenging in a 4-2 or 4-1 system.