too radical ?

uncle porry · 13-Apr-2006, 06:56

browsing my local bike shop recently, I have noticed that that the manufacturers are putting a lot of effort into radical styling these days.....such as the new r6, yam fz1 & the soon to be duke hypermotard to name but a few, for the designers, it must be difficult to balance styling, practicality, performance, safety & cost within their creations, but once in a while something comes along that is totally "out there", and for me the proposed ktm rc8 has fallen into that category....personally, I like it, but i reckon its a "marmite bike" like the 999, you love it, or hate it...

Sharpy G · 13-Apr-2006, 08:18

looks like a Buell ?

Duke2BSteve · 13-Apr-2006, 09:47

Quote:

Originally posted by Sharpy G
looks like a Buell ?

Exactly wot i was about to say!!!!

Jasper · 13-Apr-2006, 10:22

me too!!

stox · 13-Apr-2006, 10:24

..its it wrong that I like it??

Felix · 13-Apr-2006, 10:28

I like it a lot. Most bike manufacturers are way too conservative. It's good to see someone like KTM breaking the mold. There is a write-up in MCN this week. KTM says there will be a track kit available, too. Looks like it will have a 1150 cc lump, so maybe that will fuel the fire of increasing the twins' capacity limits in WSBK.

Old Yella · 13-Apr-2006, 10:53

I would have one tomorrow.

Just picture it in Ducati Yellow

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Edited on 13-4-2006 by Old Yella]

Jasper · 13-Apr-2006, 13:16

What on it's side at Tower?

uncle porry · 13-Apr-2006, 17:02

true, i see the buell connection, but the origami style tank/plastics & the tail styling are something i have not seen before in a bike. wonder how much it`ll be when released ?

gasmanrus · 13-Apr-2006, 19:47

yum yum. yes please. hey unc, you out for a ride sat?

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13-Apr-2006, 08:18	#2
Sharpy G Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: 749R 2004 Posts: 3,459 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Redhill, Surrey Mood: luvin' bein back out on the 'R' looks like a Buell ? Reply

13-Apr-2006, 10:22	#4
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK me too!! Reply

13-Apr-2006, 10:24	#5
stox Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 51 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beds Mood: Getting faster! ..its it wrong that I like it?? Reply

13-Apr-2006, 10:53	#7
Old Yella Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Kawasaki ZX10r D6f, Dawes XC2.4, Planet X Superlight Pro Carbon Posts: 1,428 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire. Mood: aving a laff I would have one tomorrow. Just picture it in Ducati Yellow Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm [Edited on 13-4-2006 by Old Yella] Reply

13-Apr-2006, 13:16	#8
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK What on it's side at Tower? Reply

13-Apr-2006, 17:02	#9
uncle porry Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 650 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the planet zorb true, i see the buell connection, but the origami style tank/plastics & the tail styling are something i have not seen before in a bike. wonder how much it`ll be when released ? Reply

13-Apr-2006, 19:47	#10
gasmanrus Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 245 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ongar- essex Mood: childish yum yum. yes please. hey unc, you out for a ride sat? Reply