So, white is the new black…

[MotoGirl]

I recently heard a comment stating that white is apparently the new black (this was used in the context of a Lamborghini). If you take this statement and apply it to bikes, I would have to agree with it considering we’re seeing the bikes becoming predominantly more white and manufacturers suddenly bringing them out when we’ve never really seen them in that colour before. Just take the 848, for example.

Here are a few of the 08/09 models to prove my point:

Ducati 848 (http://www.psndealer.com/dealersite/images/bmwpgh/848%20white480.jpg)
KTM RC8 (http://www.1000hp.net/magazin/ktm/ktm_rc8_test/ktm_rc8_testbericht_10.jpg) and Superduke (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/bhkami/990sdwh08-700.jpg)
BMW K1300R (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SOtdzjo0lEI/AAAAAAAAIkI/hEYQAA_1tws/s200/k13r+5.jpg) and K1300S (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SOo6u3ANMUI/AAAAAAAAIho/9K_bj9lpxgI/s200/k1300s+5.jpg)
Triumph Street Triple (http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/streetTriple_colour_main_1_2008.jpg)
Aprilia RSVR (http://www.ufomotorcycles.com/images/newbikes/RSVR08WHITE.jpg) and Shiver (http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Aprilia%20Shiver%20White%202.jpg)
Kawasaki ZX14 (http://kawasakininjazx14.com/gallery2/d/29-1/Ninja_ZX_14_white+red.jpg), ER6N (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SNXH7MEu-nI/AAAAAAAAIBE/IPgP2DuzKSA/s1600-h/er-6n+4.jpg), Z1000 (http://www.daytonamc.co.uk/contents/en-uk/Z1000%20white.jpg) and ZX-10R (Monster replica) (http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390095221_9mkZa-M.jpg)
Honda VFR800 (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SOt73eYCV0I/AAAAAAAAImg/PdghVF9q0Ow/s200/vfr+2.jpg), CBR1000 (http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/model_images/Motorcycles/2009/CBR1000RR_Pearl_White_Light_Silver_Met..jpg) and CBR600 (http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/model_images/Motorcycles/2009/CBR600RR_Phoenix.jpg)
Suzuki Hayabusa 2008 (http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2008/February/Hayabusa_K8_White_448p.jpg), Hayabusa 2009 (http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390116025_LRSG4-M.jpg), GSX-R600 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/logo/500/GSXR600K9.jpg) and GSX-R750 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/GSXR750K9_White_ffffff.jpg)
Yamaha R1 (http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/09MS_YZFR1_wht_S2_dd7f4b08.jpg), another R1 (http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390100954_qMvq4-M.jpg) and R6 (http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelimagelib/8/9/1/0/image.aspx).
MV Brutale? (http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390085612_dcMas-M.jpg)


So, what's the verdict. Is white the new black?

[rachprice]

I LOVE white...especially that 848

[dino3310]

the KTMs also came in there orange aswell, the may issue of MTN was asking the question is orange the new black?

[madbikeboy]

I LOVE white...especially that 848

Yeah, me too. The red looks like a Ducati, but the white gives the lines more sharpness, makes it look more aggressive and timeless.

[rie]

i love white on bikes. if done right, it's quite stunning.

http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?p=666660
(the same pics were posted somewhere in kb but can't seem to locate it)

[MotoGirl]

the KTMs also came in there orange aswell, the may issue of MTN was asking the question is orange the new black?

I can think of the Busa, RC8 and Z1000 that come in orange. What others are you aware of?

[Mountlocal1]

I have to agree that white looks good on some of those bikes, the 848 being one of them. However I just had a look at some white Z1000 pics and they are definatly not pretty. :confused:

[madbikeboy]

the RC8 looks better in mags than in the flesh. It has a cheap looking orange plastic fill panel below the tank, and it's a different colour. $30k+ for a bike, and they couldn't get the bits to match?

I'm making some panels (mouldings from the stock gixer fairings) out of carbon, the plan is to have a base that I can do some custom paint without screwing the stock panels. Plan is white with silver/gray graphics (just not sure what). I like a lot of the custom bikes in the US, didn't until I saw some in real life, the paint is very cool. Check out thumbnail below...

[puddy]

Like the saying goes: Any colour as long as it's NOT gay white!

[Daffyd]

I can think of the Busa, RC8 and Z1000 that come in orange. What others are you aware of?

A stunning orange Kawasaki Versys in dunedin.

[MotoGirl]

I have to agree that white looks good on some of those bikes, the 848 being one of them. However I just had a look at some white Z1000 pics and they are definatly not pretty. :confused:

I'm sure someone would just love the white Z1000!

I was in two minds about whether to buy the white RSVR or get a black/red one. Now I've got the white one, I'd own another in a flash because I've grown to love it. :love:

White definitely needs to be offset against something, be it the engine or decals.

[MotoGirl]

I'm making some panels (mouldings from the stock gixer fairings) out of carbon, the plan is to have a base that I can do some custom paint without screwing the stock panels. Plan is white with silver/gray graphics (just not sure what).
Oooh, me likey! White will be a great base for what you want to do then.

[MotoGirl]

Like the saying goes: Any colour as long as it's NOT gay white!

Then I pity any bugger that buys one of those three white Hondas!

[madbikeboy]

White fairings, black frame, wheels, etc. White and polished frame doesn't work so well. It's a contrast thing (this is written by a guy with polished rimu floors, stark white walls and ceilings, and silvery/grey curtains - in other words, taste impaired...).

[madbikeboy]

Oooh, me likey! White will be a great base for what you want to do then.

Yeah, but what to do. The white hayabusa with the silver graphics looks good to me, I want to have a candy / metallic flame ghosted onto the white. Not gaudy, but subtle. My CBX has candy apple red on black, done in the stok colour scheme. My gixer is deserving of more extravagance...

Any ideas? Someone suggested the 4 horsemen of the apocolypse, but I think he forgot to take his meds.

[rachprice]

A stunning orange Kawasaki Versys in dunedin.

Yeah I have seen that!

[Tony.OK]

Damn..........all those manufacturers have copied my race scheme :shit:

[Mountlocal1]

I'm sure someone would just love the white Z1000!

I was in two minds about whether to buy the white RSVR or get a black/red one. Now I've got the white one, I'd own another in a flash because I've grown to love it. :love:

White definitely needs to be offset against something, be it the engine or decals.

White RSV does look cool.. Im still struggln with the white Z tho.. Guess you right, someone will love it. Just wont be me. I'l take black thank you sir.

[MotoGirl]

I've just found this picture here. And I thought Kawasaki wasn't doing white sportbikes!

<img src="http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390095221_9mkZa-M.jpg">

[MotoGirl]

White RSV does look cool.. Im still struggln with the white Z tho.. Guess you right, someone will love it. Just wont be me. I'l take black thank you sir.

:rofl: I think you're right about that particular model. It looks like crap in white!

[rachprice]

Damn..........all those manufacturers have copied my race scheme :shit:

Shit your bike is very very cool!

[Mountlocal1]

:rofl: I think you're right about that particular model. It looks like crap in white!

Yep.. Especially the mismatched seats (bronze/orange &black) and the bronze/orange forks and parts of the wheels...

p.s...

How come only the hot girls get all the hits on their profiles.... I need attention too! ;)Yes Im talking about the owner of the grey suzuki.

[madbikeboy]

I recently heard a comment stating that white is apparently the new black (this was used in the context of a Lamborghini).

Oh, forgot to say, my neighbour at work has a burnt orange Lamborghini Spyder, it looks neat with the black roof. Will post a picture tomorrow. It's not bad for a slow old cage.

[rachprice]

Yep.. Especially the mismatched seats (bronze/orange &black) and the bronze/orange forks and parts of the wheels...

p.s...

How come only the hot girls get all the hits on their profiles.... I need attention too! ;)Yes Im talking about the owner of the grey suzuki.

me? im pretty sure its not that popular

[MVnut]

I can think of the Busa, RC8 and Z1000 that come in orange. What others are you aware of?

The MV Brutale also comes in Orange

[MotoGirl]

The MV Brutale also comes in Orange

Ahh yes. I've also just remembered the GSX-R1000 came out in orange with all the carbon fibre bits.

[madbikeboy]

Ahh yes. I've also just remembered the GSX-R1000 came out in orange with all the carbon fibre bits.

Hmm, the orange just doesn't work for me. And for loads of others as well, despite the bling (carbon freebies), they usually sit for a while before a new owner is found...

[MotoGirl]

Hmm, the orange just doesn't work for me. And for loads of others as well, despite the bling (carbon freebies), they usually sit for a while before a new owner is found...

You're right. I certainly wouldn't buy an orange Gixxer if I was in the market for one again. Now yellow, I could do... :whistle:

[NighthawkNZ]

I recently heard a comment stating that white is apparently the new black

...

So, what's the verdict. Is white the new black?

White is white... black is black... red is red always has been always will be

[dwnundabkr]

I recently heard a comment stating that white is apparently the new black (this was used in the context of a Lamborghini). If you take this statement and apply it to bikes, I would have to agree with it considering we’re seeing the bikes becoming predominantly more white and manufacturers suddenly bringing them out when we’ve never really seen them in that colour before. Just take the 848, for example.

Here are a few of the 08/09 models to prove my point:

Ducati 848 (http://www.psndealer.com/dealersite/images/bmwpgh/848%20white480.jpg)
KTM RC8 (http://www.1000hp.net/magazin/ktm/ktm_rc8_test/ktm_rc8_testbericht_10.jpg) and Superduke (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/bhkami/990sdwh08-700.jpg)
BMW K1300R (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SOtdzjo0lEI/AAAAAAAAIkI/hEYQAA_1tws/s200/k13r+5.jpg) and K1300S (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SOo6u3ANMUI/AAAAAAAAIho/9K_bj9lpxgI/s200/k1300s+5.jpg)
Triumph Street Triple (http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/streetTriple_colour_main_1_2008.jpg)
Aprilia RSVR (http://www.ufomotorcycles.com/images/newbikes/RSVR08WHITE.jpg) and Shiver (http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Aprilia%20Shiver%20White%202.jpg)
Kawasaki ZX14 (http://kawasakininjazx14.com/gallery2/d/29-1/Ninja_ZX_14_white+red.jpg), ER6N (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SNXH7MEu-nI/AAAAAAAAIBE/IPgP2DuzKSA/s1600-h/er-6n+4.jpg), Z1000 (http://www.daytonamc.co.uk/contents/en-uk/Z1000%20white.jpg) and ZX-10R (Monster replica) (http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390095221_9mkZa-M.jpg)
Honda VFR800 (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SOt73eYCV0I/AAAAAAAAImg/PdghVF9q0Ow/s200/vfr+2.jpg), CBR1000 (http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/model_images/Motorcycles/2009/CBR1000RR_Pearl_White_Light_Silver_Met..jpg) and CBR600 (http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/model_images/Motorcycles/2009/CBR600RR_Phoenix.jpg)
Suzuki Hayabusa 2008 (http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2008/February/Hayabusa_K8_White_448p.jpg), Hayabusa 2009 (http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390116025_LRSG4-M.jpg), GSX-R600 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/logo/500/GSXR600K9.jpg) and GSX-R750 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/GSXR750K9_White_ffffff.jpg)
Yamaha R1 (http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/09MS_YZFR1_wht_S2_dd7f4b08.jpg), another R1 (http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390100954_qMvq4-M.jpg) and R6 (http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelimagelib/8/9/1/0/image.aspx).
MV Brutale? (http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390085612_dcMas-M.jpg)


So, what's the verdict. Is white the new black?


You forgot buell 2003 and 2008

[dwnundabkr]

[QUOTE=MotoGirl;1766078]I recently heard a comment stating that white is apparently the new black (this was used in the context of a Lamborghini). If you take this statement and apply it to bikes, I would have to agree with it considering we’re seeing the bikes becoming predominantly more white and manufacturers suddenly bringing them out when we’ve never really seen them in that colour before. Just take the 848, for example.

Here are a few of the 08/09 models to prove my point:

You forgot buell 2003 and 2008

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/buell/2008-buell-firebolt-xb12r-ar39908.html
:yes:

[sels1]

Even the Triumph Bonneville is out in white. I quite like it

[MotoGirl]

I recently heard a comment stating that white is apparently the new black (this was used in the context of a Lamborghini). If you take this statement and apply it to bikes, I would have to agree with it considering we’re seeing the bikes becoming predominantly more white and manufacturers suddenly bringing them out when we’ve never really seen them in that colour before. Just take the 848, for example.

Here are a few of the 08/09 models to prove my point:

You forgot buell 2003 and 2008

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/buell/2008-buell-firebolt-xb12r-ar39908.html
:yes:

Cheers for that, Dave!

[MotoGirl]

Even the Triumph Bonneville is out in white. I quite like it

Wow, there's so many white bikes when you start looking into it :shit:
That Triumph doesn't look like a bad wee example, either!

[Forest]

The Yamaha MT-01 is also available in White.

[Brett]

I LOVE white...especially that 848

Yeah second that. Awesome looking bike.

New Gixxer in White and black is DAMN fine. Saw it in Barcelona...dunno if we get that colour scheme in NZ??

[slofox]

But..but..but....won't it show the DIRT????????...(an' besides, it won't go as fast as red.........)

[Maha]

The ZX14 and Hayabusa look like crap in those pics.
The ER6n/K1300s and the 848 look smart.
I would own a K1300s in a flash....in any colour.
But theres no way in hell I would spend that kind on money on a bike.

Theres a cool looking ZX14 in TGA at the moment for sale...very nice blue, when I saw it I thought, damn, I bought too soon!

[madbikeboy]

You're right. I certainly wouldn't buy an orange Gixxer if I was in the market for one again. Now yellow, I could do... :whistle:

I liked the k1 and k2 yellow, that worked well.

[madbikeboy]

[QUOTE=Maha;1767506]
But theres no way in hell I would spend that kind on money on a bike.

QUOTE]

Huh? You mean, there's no way you'd spend that money on your kids, your life saving operation, the ransom for your wife (I'm being silly, no matter how much money they're willing to give you, don't take her back), because you already spent that much money on a bike...

:)

[idleidolidyll]

white is lazy and mainly ugly

[Coyote]

I was thinking earlier today about respraying a '04 ZX10R in white (when I get one). I thought it was an awesome idea as you hardly see many white bikes around. Pity it seems to be a trend now.

[TOTO]

That 848 Is stunning in pearl White - they have one at Hadline Motorcycles. it was in very good condition until I drooled all over it :drool:


As long as the wheels are black , white bikes rock. (coz otherwise takes ages to clean)

[avgas]

while white is nice, i will always prefer black if i can get it
matt black if its available

[SixPackBack]

while white is nice, i will always prefer black if i can get it
matt black if its available

Agreed. White would have to be the most impractical colour for a bike, its gunna be trendy for 5 minutes [well maybe for the latte sipers who take it out once a month to square the tyres off] but for the real motorcyclist on the perch everyday the bike will look plain dirty 95% of the time.
White is a way of selling lotsa new bikes that will go out of fashion very quickly.

[EJK]

Very nice thread!

And wonder why some White bikes comes with red sauce on top...

[MotoGirl]

White is a way of selling lotsa new bikes that will go out of fashion very quickly.

You raise an interesting point there, SPB.
They will probably lose their popularity amongst the masses eventually and I'll be intrigued to see just how soon it happens. I reckon we've still got a few years left yet.

[Big Dave]

No.

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