This is the coolest custom motorcycle I have seen this year - BTW its electric

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://imgur.com/gallery/7QH3k9z

at last reddit is useful for something

[F5 Dave]

You know I hate to ask. .

[vtec]

I call it the ball "crusher 9000".

[AllanB]

Reddit? I am scared to google it.


I'm impressed with the utter simplicity of this modern Honda CB1100 retro job.

Ignoring the shit tyres and reduced suspension it is what Honda could and should have produced when designing the CB. It should and could have been Hondas 'Bonneville"

[Laava]

Is there an invisible fat guy sitting on it? The susp is bottomed out!

[AllanB]

Is there an invisible fat guy sitting on it? The susp is bottomed out!


A 'Merican fad - slam the suspension for looks. I don't think they have corners. Or bumps.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Reddit? I am scared to google it.


I'm impressed with the utter simplicity of this modern Honda CB1100 retro job.

Ignoring the shit tyres and reduced suspension it is what Honda could and should have produced when designing the CB. It should and could have been Hondas 'Bonneville"

I am waiting for the prices to come down to the point where I can have a crack at one.

I reckon another five years at crapsblots and I will pick up that one with the ponyskin seat for money I am prepared to pay. Its the peasant pack 5speed one too.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Reddit? I am scared to google it.


I'm impressed with the utter simplicity of this modern Honda CB1100 retro job.

Ignoring the shit tyres and reduced suspension it is what Honda could and should have produced when designing the CB. It should and could have been Hondas 'Bonneville"

God that is so cool.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I call it the ball "crusher 9000".

Its a drag bike. You're on it for nine seconds at a time. Suck them in like you do when you're cross dressing.

[Fresh Oats]

It's so ugly though.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It's so ugly though.

Your first post on KB was lauding the CX500 as some sort of pinnacle of cool and design. Therefore, you have no clue. Sit down, shut up, and let the grownups talk, son, you might learn something.

[Grumph]

Your first post on KB was lauding the CX500 as some sort of pinnacle of cool and design. Therefore, you have no clue. Sit down, shut up, and let the grownups talk, son, you might learn something.

harsh - but fair....

Looks a lot like the leccy bike that ran at Lake Gardiner. Stopped partway down the course and some local wit remarked - "cord's too short"

Should one assume the big hole in the frame is usually filled with batteries ?

[Fresh Oats]

Your first post on KB was lauding the CX500 as some sort of pinnacle of cool and design. Therefore, you have no clue. Sit down, shut up, and let the grownups talk, son, you might learn something.

Not stock. Stock it's hideous. But strip it down, remove the fluff and you got yourself the Mona Lisa of engineering right there.

What you got here looks like one of those electric bicycles (that's not a complement), not a motorbike (and yes I realize it's an electric motorbike). It's not cool. I mean it's cool someone made it, but it's not 'cool'.
And I'm young and hip, so I think my word on what's cool or not is a little more valid than an old man trying to pass a toaster off as a motorbike.

[FlangMasterJ]

It's so ugly though.

I'm with this guy. "Coolest custom motorcycle I've seen this year"? I'd love to see the ones you thought were uncool.

[F5 Dave]

But still, a CX500 stripped down is like Rossane Barr in a bikini. Sweating.

Husi no doubt has a link for that sort of thing but I think I'll turn off the Internet if that gets posted. Yes the whole Internet. It will be. . . Inconvenient.

[HenryDorsetCase]

And I'm young and hip, so I think my word on what's cool or not is a little more valid than an old man trying to pass a toaster off as a motorbike.

Well played.

You're so hip its a wonder you can keep trousers on.

[Grumph]

Not stock. Stock it's hideous. But strip it down, remove the fluff and you got yourself the Mona Lisa of engineering right there.

No - simply no. You don't. A pushrod 4V arrangement where the heads are twisted to make it work ? No.
A rational engineer could make a CX engine about half the size and weight Honda did. And more reliable.

[Voltaire]

Speaking of electric things....

I was in the Viaduct having a staff meeting ( coffee and cake) on the waterfront and noticed the sudden appearance of Lime Scooters.

They look like a bit of fun, whizzing thru the crowds at 27kmph in helmetless glory cutting a swathe thru plugged in screen walking dead

wandering the inner city in search of the agile dream and next uber eat gig.

But 30 cents a minute..... thats a dollar waiting for the lights to change, add that to your smashed avocado soy milk trim white latte in reusable

cup, Netflix etc...... nickel'd and dime'd to death they say.

[Fresh Oats]

Well played.

You're so hip its a wonder you can keep trousers on.

It's hard too around your wife.


No - simply no. You don't. A pushrod 4V arrangement where the heads are twisted to make it work ? No.
A rational engineer could make a CX engine about half the size and weight Honda did. And more reliable.

But it wouldn't look cool. Which is the point.

[F5 Dave]

Here. I think this will be up your alley

https://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-samsung&q=bimota+mantra&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjm4MXO45PeAhVEgI8KHfhUDCIQBQgZKAA&biw=1280&bih=800#imgrc=OBU1sFLOxvGYmM:

[AllanB]

Here. I think this will be up your alley

https://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-samsung&q=bimota+mantra&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjm4MXO45PeAhVEgI8KHfhUDCIQBQgZKAA&biw=1280&bih=800#imgrc=OBU1sFLOxvGYmM:


Shit Dave that was a low blow!!!

I never understood WTF they were thinking with that design. I've not checked but I would suspect they may actually be worth buying as a rising investment due to absolute rarity. Alternatively the motorcycle world that shunned them may wisely continue to.....

Some time back I saw a custom based on that disaster - the custom was a nice bike - obviously they threw away the shit!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Here. I think this will be up your alley

https://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-samsung&q=bimota+mantra&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjm4MXO45PeAhVEgI8KHfhUDCIQBQgZKAA&biw=1280&bih=800#imgrc=OBU1sFLOxvGYmM:

I would have one.

or this one

http://www.bikeexif.com/bimota-db3

[F5 Dave]

What's wrong with the original? OK here's another.

http://https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrT4pM52MpbQesABCJZqCk5;_ylu=X3oDMTByYnR1Zmd 1BGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMyBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--/RV=2/RE=1540049081/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.motorcyclenews.com%2fnews%2f2 015%2fseptember%2fmcn-plus---classic-or-crusher-moto-65%2f/RK=2/RS=zQmn0DMkGWgjwfecLbq9kpSj25s- (https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrT4pM52MpbQesABCJZqCk5;_ylu=X3oDMTByYnR1Zmd 1BGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMyBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--/RV=2/RE=1540049081/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.motorcyclenews.com%2fnews%2f2 015%2fseptember%2fmcn-plus---classic-or-crusher-moto-65%2f/RK=2/RS=zQmn0DMkGWgjwfecLbq9kpSj25s-)

[98tls]

Not stock. Stock it's hideous. But strip it down, remove the fluff and you got yourself the Mona Lisa of engineering right there..

:wacko: No "young and hip" one you have a turd.

[WALRUS]

It's so ugly though.
Your first post on KB was lauding the CX500 as some sort of pinnacle of cool and design. Therefore, you have no clue. Sit down, shut up, and let the grownups talk, son, you might learn something.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to HenryDorsetCase again.



Not stock. Stock it's hideous. But strip it down, remove the fluff and you got yourself the Mona Lisa of engineering right there.No - simply no. You don't. A pushrod 4V arrangement where the heads are twisted to make it work ? No.
A rational engineer could make a CX engine about half the size and weight Honda did. And more reliable.

Yeah, but despite them being heavy, and fugly, all you need to do is put a brown (possibly quilted) seat on it and some ghastly straight through exhaust and then you can be an edgy individual like all the other 12 year olds with their CX's and GN's ;) :P

I genuinely can't tell if "Fresh Oats" is legit or if they're someone who has been on KB for a while now and made a dummy account to jump in and say all the right things to piss everyone off haha!

[Laava]

In genuinely can't tell if "Fresh Oats" is legit or if they're someone who has been on KB for a while now and made a dummy account to jump in and say all the right things to piss everyone off haha!

Well not abusive enough and too knowledgable to be axehole, maybe Crasher?
we could start a poll?

[pritch]

HDC I usually find your taste in matters motorcycling to be entirely acceptable but in the case of the electric ball crusher you have erred. I'm almost moved to agree with Fresh Oats. Almost.

Bimota produce some stunning bikes. That's not one of them

[Fresh Oats]

or this one

http://www.bikeexif.com/bimota-db3


That's super nice.
Kinda looks like if a ducati monster came in 125cc though.


Yeah, but despite them being heavy, and fugly, all you need to do is put a brown (possibly quilted) seat on it and some ghastly straight through exhaust and then you can be an edgy individual like all the other 12 year olds with their CX's and GN's :P

I genuinely can't tell if "Fresh Oats" is legit or if they're someone who has been on KB for a while now and made a dummy account to jump in and say all the right things to piss everyone off haha!

I would just like to point out for the group that for all your guys hate towards brown seats, the bike this thread is about has a brown seat.

And seriously, the CX500 engine IS stunning to look at. Like, I understand it's a shit design and there's a reason why there's no other bike with weirdly twisted headers probably for a good reason. BUT that's what's cool about it. It looks amazing and it's unique. It's like a classic car. Sure, a Ford Mondeo is gonna be more comfortable, more practical for daily use, cheaper to repair etc.. etc.. BUT there's a reason why people buy classic cars, because they're fuking cool and striking to look at.

[george formby]

I hope nobody minds if I throw these brown seats into the mix. Light and perky..

CCM (http://www.ccm-motorcycles.com/)

I'm not sure if the flat tracker or Spitfire tickles the most.

[Grumph]

Both tickle the gag reflex....When did motorcycles become fashion accessories ? Did I not get the memo ?

[AllanB]

When did motorcycles become fashion accessories ? Did I not get the memo ?

Decades ago when they stopped being economical transport.

[AllanB]

Apart from the fork colour and lack of rear huger what's not to like?

And for a engine you lot are bitching about it had a reasonable production life in forms from 400 to 650cc and turbo charged to boot. Wasn't that bad really now was it ;)

And the heads were twisted to move the inlet inboard away from the riders legs (Harley still can't resolve this issue after over 100 years ....).

[F5 Dave]

That's super nice.
Kinda looks like if a ducati monster came in 125cc though.



I would just like to point out for the group that for all your guys hate towards brown seats, the bike this thread is about has a brown seat.

And seriously, the CX500 engine IS stunning to look at. Like, I understand it's a shit design and there's a reason why there's no other bike with weirdly twisted headers probably for a good reason. BUT that's what's cool about it. It looks amazing and it's unique. It's like a classic car. Sure, a Ford Mondeo is gonna be more comfortable, more practical for daily use, cheaper to repair etc.. etc.. BUT there's a reason why people buy classic cars, because they're fuking cool and striking to look at.

Suzuki had several twisted barrels on GT series in the 1970s. RGV VJ23 of late 90s. There will be a bunch more. Guzzi didn't do it but they are a queer fish too.

CX engine is about as sexy as a ditch pump to look at.

[AllanB]

CX engine is about as sexy as a ditch pump to look at.

You are looking at it all wrong.

[pritch]

I can't get over Brit "flat track" inspired bikes. A bike with no mudguards would be as much use in Britain as tits on a fish.

I'd love a Morgan three wheeler, but around here on too many days it could be like driving round with a swimming pool in the car.
I'd also need to take out a mortgage but that's another matter...

[F5 Dave]

They virtually invented the convertible, but yeah like for 4 days it would be pleasant to use in the UK.

[F5 Dave]

You are looking at it all wrong.
So the water goes in the left pipe and out the right?

[Grumph]

You are looking at it all wrong.


So the water goes in the left pipe and out the right?

I think they're carrying handles - and not very good ones either.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I think they're carrying handles - and not very good ones either.

The truly committed would do this with a CX500.

http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/hof/Classic-Bikes/1982-honda-ns750


and still lose. Then HRC would build you an RS750. Which would be the perfect street bike I reckon.

[AllanB]

So the water goes in the left pipe and out the right?

Eh? Them's the exhaust.

Ed Turner build. I am a bigger fan of his big block Suzuki builds (even they are more impractical but it's a custom so what the heck).

[WALRUS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7vZLH4LD-Y

[AllanB]

Oh god he's not one of those people who think everything must be standard is he?

Years back I frequented a Kawasaki website (USA based) there was a guy on there constantly arguing with anyone who had repainted their bike - even if it was a concours restoration. He simply could not believe it possible to get better paint than factory. I guess he never looked at the underside of his Kawasakis tank - my last one had no more than primer and top coat over spray under the tunnel.

As a side comment to the above, I watched a show on the making of a new Ferrari some months back, and the paint and subsequent checking procedures to ensure the paint was 100% was very impressive.

[Drew]

As a side comment to the above, I watched a show on the making of a new Ferrari some months back, and the paint and subsequent checking procedures to ensure the paint was 100% was very impressive.

You wanna watch the Docco on the Roller these days.

[F5 Dave]

Eh? Them's the exhaust.

Ed Turner build. I am a bigger fan of his big block Suzuki builds (even they are more impractical but it's a custom so what the heck).
Oh sweet Jesus and all his demons. That is some repulsive shit right there.

[F5 Dave]

Ok so poke fun at this.


https://www.fastbikesmag.com/2013/12/03/norick-abe-rd500-special/

This is something worth the time and money.

Erm, actually except the fuel tank mural. And shitting 25k pounds! But still, it's cool.

[Drew]

Ok so poke fun at this.


https://www.fastbikesmag.com/2013/12/03/norick-abe-rd500-special/

This is something worth the time and money.

Erm, actually except the fuel tank mural. And shitting 25k pounds! But still, it's cool.

That's a fuck ton of coin to drop on a dribbling two stroke that won't beat on off the shelf (insert any modern thou here).

[AllanB]

Ok so poke fun at this.


https://www.fastbikesmag.com/2013/12/03/norick-abe-rd500-special/

This is something worth the time and money.

Erm, actually except the fuel tank mural. And shitting 25k pounds! But still, it's cool.


Nah - in fact I am pretty sure I fell asleep while that page was loading - that's how boring another race rep is.

And two stroke engines - I don't think I've seen a decent looking one since the mass of the Kawasaki and Suzuki triples of the 70's. Back in the day I had a horn for a GT380. My brother had a KH400 triple in 'root beer' brown.

[WALRUS]

Ok so poke fun at this.


https://www.fastbikesmag.com/2013/12/03/norick-abe-rd500-special/

This is something worth the time and money.

Erm, actually except the fuel tank mural. And shitting 25k pounds! But still, it's cool.

I personally think the COSTIN ENGINEERING (https://costinmotorcycleengineering.com.au/) replicas a little nicer.. Even then, if I had the income and space to buy up 2smokes, I'd have my eyes firmly set on a Ronax 500 or a Suter MMX 500

[F5 Dave]

Ahh yeah that was what I was looking for but got Corbin in my head for some reason.

No Drewpy, it won't beat a thou. But it will be 50kg lighter.

[Drew]

No Drewpy, it won't beat a thou. But it will be 50kg lighter.

Hold on, you constantly question the validity of cruisers and customs based on them not being good at all kinds of things. What gives?
And 50kgs is prolly a stretch. Definitely if ya dedicate that off the shelf thou to the track to match the home built.

[F5 Dave]

You said off the shelf didn't you?

[Drew]

You said off the shelf didn't you?

Indeed.

To be clear, bikes that dont measure up are ok so long as you pick the bike. Should someone else like a bike that doesn't though, and they're foolish for enjoying an inferior product. Have I nailed the pertinent facts there?

[F5 Dave]

No, you seem to be on some Tangent.

[WALRUS]

Eh, I'd rather have something that makes me smile than the latest and greatest/fastest/most advanced. I think my current pairing of 18 year old Ducati and a tired Scooter show that quite well.

I can't think of a current "off the shelf" thou' which I actually want. They're all quicker and smarter than me, which really excites some people but it doesn't flick my switch.