Ugliest Italian Naked Bike for 2008

[Hillbilly]

OK, here's a nice poll. Which one of the following six Italian Naked Bikes do think is the ugliest. All are confirmed to be going into production and available at dealerships/distributors by at least the 1st quarter of next year. Some, like the Shiver 750 are already here. (sat on one today)

[doc]

OK, here's a nice poll. Which one of the following six Italian Naked Bikes do think is the ugliest. All are confirmed to be going into production and available at dealerships/distributors by at least the 1st quarter of next year. Some, like the Shiver 750 are already here. (sat on one today)
You could end up "swimmin with da fishes" saying things like this.

[NZsarge]

Would'nt go as far as to say any of them were ugly, the Benelli is getting close though. It stikes me as some of them are trying too hard...

[laRIKin]

Were they all designed by the same guy?

[deanohit]

The new Monster is the ugliest, with the Benelli a close second.
My favorite is the Corsaro, then Brutale, and the Shiver looks pretty cool, haven't seen one in the flesh yet and bikes always look different when right in front of you.

[banditrider]

You could end up "swimmin with da fishes" saying things like this.


Were they all designed by the same guy?

Maybe one family?

[blacksheep]

each to their own cobber

[Kendog]

Where is the option for none of them, I like this style.

[deanohit]

They basically all have the same frame and tank, looks come down the the headlight and exaust.

[McJim]

They're all Italian, they're all gorgeous. 'nuff said :rofl:

[Sully60]

Where is the option for none of them, I like this style.

+1
I like all of them for what the Euro's call "Technical" styling.
The lack of fairings to hide the functional components means they have to put some thought into the form as well as function, like the rear subframe on the Monster thats a lovely piece of metal work exposed and serving an important function.
That swingarm on the Bimota is so intricate.:drool: And I could go on all day about the rest.
Whats not to like?

[The Pastor]

they all look the same???

[PirateJafa]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=76944&d=1195314097

I'm just waiting for it to transform...

[MVnut]

You could end up "swimmin with da fishes" saying things like this.

Concrete gumboots ey??:headbang:

[Bonez]

They all look like they've run into the back of a truck.:apint:

[MVnut]

It's called a short wheelbase:jerry:

[Bonez]

It's called a short wheelbase:jerry:Running into a truck does that.

Nah, it's more the overall squished looking design than wheel base I think. The 2/3 shots/impressions makes the wheel base look shorter than it actually is. Typical marketing ploy.

Priobably fine bikes but the design just doesn't appeal to me.

[ital916]

I reckon they all look great, as every rider has their own style, personally i'm diggin the bimo :drool:, sooo sexy.

[phoenixgtr]

The Benelli's the only one that I think is ugly. I love the Corsaro and the Brutale goes without saying. I don't think the Monster looks as good as they used to.

[MidnightMike]

The shiver makes me shiver.... fuuugly!

I reckon the corsaro looks wicked :rockon:

[doc]

The shiver makes me shiver.... fuuugly!

I reckon the corsaro looks wicked :rockon:
Don't know how you could find the TNT ugly, which is the Corsaro the 900 or the 1200

[Cache Wraith]

I'd be happy with either one of them in my garage.

[deanohit]

Don't know how you could find the TNT ugly, which is the Corsaro the 900 or the 1200

The Corsaro is the 1200 and is HORN!
Theres also the Corsaro Veloce with Termigonis on it, looks great all in black with an awesome sound.

[nudemetalz]

They're all Italian, they're all gorgeous. 'nuff said :rofl:

Said perfectly :)

Good to see no Moto Guzzi's mentioned in the poll.

[lanci]

The Ducati and the MV are magnificent!

Benelli on the other hand.............is it the same company that makes firearms?

[What?]

Were they all designed by the same guy?

Probably, and he probably works for Micro$oft...

[007XX]

They're all Italian, they're all gorgeous. 'nuff said :rofl:

And....what he said! :Punk:

Sure, the designs are a little outlandish, and they may not please everyone, but they're still awesome pieces of fine machinery...:love:

[Mikkel]

And....what he said! :Punk:

Sure, the designs are a little outlandish, and they may not please everyone, but they're still awesome pieces of fine machinery...:love:

...and they'll keep you mechanical skills up "to date" as well. ;)

Generally I think they're nice looking bikes, but the yellow horror AKA the Benelli doesn't appeal to me at all!

[tri boy]

Looks to me that the Italians have already started manufacturing in China.:killingme:dodge::spanking:

[007XX]

...and they'll keep you mechanical skills up "to date" as well. ;)


I'd have to have mechanical skills to start with...:rolleyes: :lol:...mummy, mummy...what's a spark plug? :baby: just kidding btw...:p)

Bottom line is though: beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

A couple of times, I found that I wouldn't like the design on celluloid, but then once I saw the bike "in the flesh", it started to grow on me...:msn-wink:

[Finn]

The Japs just don't get it.

[kiwifruit]

that thing is nice :yes:

[Dazza]

Said perfectly :)

Good to see no Moto Guzzi's mentioned in the poll.If they where then I'd have something to vote for !:nono:

[Ghost_Bullet]

They are all mighty similer, as said before. But I would be hard pressed to be saying any of them are ugly. Though I would say that the Duck and the Moto Morini to be the choice for looking the best of the group.:niceone:

[carver]

i like the shiver, the tnt, and the moto morini!

the others..well
the brutale style light just wrecks it.
like the cars that tried the bug eye look

[Bren]

The TNT does me....mean looking muthafucca...sad to say that Cagiva have not been mentioned...is that because they are half-casts(Jap powerplant)????
Anyway I am sort of turning my appreciation towards the raptor, and would love to give them a squirt down the motorway...

[hospitalfood]

like most I voted all of them, but if guzzi hade been an option I might have narrowed it down.

[Lteejay]

I would sell my granny for the MV Brutale

[Hillbilly]

Originally Posted by nudemetalz
Said perfectly

Good to see no Moto Guzzi's mentioned in the poll.

I could only post 6 pictures, so I picked similar designs,the exception being the Benelli. It's true though, a picture is nothing like the real bike. The Shiver 750 is beautiful in real life.

Maybe I should post the Jap/korean equivilants to see the comparisons. You know what, I think I will to be fair. I may have to include some current models though.

[Eurodave]

wretch,vomit,chunder,spew Theyre all trying way too hard!! but then I still live in the last century & much prefer the look of REAL Classic 70's Italians like the SFC750,900SS,Lemans. Back when I was in 'Nam.....

[imdying]

The Japs just don't get it.Fark, if that's supposed to be good looking, I hope they never do :puke:

[Finn]

Fark, if that's supposed to be good looking, I hope they never do :puke:

No Christmas card for you this year.

[imdying]

No Christmas card for you this year.Bah, you don't want that thing, pay some talented individual to design and build a custom Brutale that makes that thing look cack :yes: