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[duck]

I reckon keefyb could be right that it'll be a conservative look and not really stand out so much. The company isn't exactly flush at the minute so chances are they'll go for a good quality safe bet and if the engine is as good as everyone says it is they'll have no trouble selling them.

my opinion is single swingers are out of date. Looks fantastic on the 916, RC30 etc but would look pants on any current sports bike.
twin pipes are a step backwards really. A buell type underslung job would be cool but then this could be because of euro emissions?
As for the lights....well, side by side or stacked is pretty much it unless they go back to single?

maybe they are getting the engine up to speed this time, swell the coffers a bit and go bold design and fast next time?

my ideal bike would a late design 999 with an early model fairing (sharper, less curvy) and this 1098 engine

[KeefyB]

Originally Posted by duck

I reckon keefyb could be right that it'll be a conservative look and not really stand out so much. The company isn't exactly flush at the minute so chances are they'll go for a good quality safe bet and if the engine is as good as everyone says it is they'll have no trouble selling them.

I kinda hope that I am wrong and it will look awesome,....mind you,some folks will think it is,....even if it aint!
As I have stated on another thread,I'm really excited thinking about the new bike.The specs on the engine sound fantastic.I wont be rushing out to buy one at the moment tho,....I absolutely love my 999,and more importantly,I cant afford another bike right now.

[pedro]

the engine spec is a good selling point,will the single side swing arm? seems a step back, will the engine fit in the 999-now theirs a thought!

[KeefyB]

Originally Posted by pedro

the engine spec is a good selling point,will the single side swing arm? seems a step back, will the engine fit in the 999-now theirs a thought!

Yep,still drooling thinking about the bike that Duck described!

[gossa]

If they drop a LOT of weight and make it a fair bit faster, i'll have one. Not that worried about the looks, I love my 05 999s but it's bloody heavy getting it in and out of the van/garage and I would like something a bit quicker.

However I think that single swingarm, pointy twin lights and twin exhausts would be a step backwards too. I had a 748 and loved it in it's day but they look a bit retro now. I think the 999 is very bold but they shot themselves in the foot by launching the model in less desirable colourways and specs. If they had introduced the models as they are now (red frames, black wheels, more power) then maybe they would have been a hit?

Might go to Milan and check it out, anyone up for a ride there? ****, could be wet and cold though...

[KeefyB]

Originally Posted by gossa

If they drop a LOT of weight and make it a fair bit faster, i'll have one. Not that worried about the looks, I love my 05 999s but it's bloody heavy getting it in and out of the van/garage and I would like something a bit quicker.

A bit quicker??!!
Blimey,are you racing one or summat?My 'S' is plenty fast enough for me.

[gossa]

I'm really no hero, occasional track days and all that but I just did 1400 miles around france and Switzerland and there were times where I would have liked that bonkers GSXR1000 power to weight flat out thrill. I guess 173 with ruck sack and tank bag isn't shabby but I think they are shooting for more power and less weight. If they achieve that and keep the stability and poise then i think i'll have to have one.