What the heck bike is THAT?

**Horse** · 2nd July 2009, 18:27

Originally Posted by Deano

This thread is nothing without pictures.

If only there was some vast global information network that gave us access to that sort of information right at our desktop, and then what if there was some kind of Finding Machine that could find things for us on that network? That'd be pretty sweet...

GIYF. Srsly.

**varminter** · 2nd July 2009, 19:22

Tiptronic gear change, that should make waving easier. Well someone was going to say it.

**Deano** · 2nd July 2009, 19:25

Originally Posted by Horse

If only there was some vast global information network that gave us access to that sort of information right at our desktop, and then what if there was some kind of Finding Machine that could find things for us on that network? That'd be pretty sweet...

GIYF. Srsly.

Yeah but I'm fucking lazy. Your point was ? LOL

**Big Dave** · 2nd July 2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by bogan

Interesting, i read the tech specs a few weeks ago and assumed itd be shit cos of the porkyness. Guess the CVT helps quite a bit with acceleration, though why its being used as a tiptronic 6 speed confuses me somewhat.

Feels like you are in control - particularly if you want to flog it.

**2wheeldrifter** · 2nd July 2009, 20:11

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

is this the one we talking about,, looks quite slick.

Your right,
It does look quite sick....

**Swoop** · 2nd July 2009, 20:22

Makes the VFR1200 look "svelte"...

**James Deuce** · 2nd July 2009, 20:28

It's not a CVT transmission.

**bogan** · 2nd July 2009, 20:47

Originally Posted by James Deuce

It's not a CVT transmission.

But its engine is very much a motorcycle unit, the easy-going if rather unexciting 680cc V-twin found in the Deauville tourer, detuned to a soporific but new-licence-friendly 33bhp, and final drive is by shaft rather than the belt commonly used on scooters. Between the two is a first for a two-wheeler: a fully variable, automatic transmission dependent on hydraulics rather than the usual belts and variable diameter pulleys. It's certainly clever, using a swash plate (a disc mounted centrally on the end of a drive shaft, tilted like a wobbling plate) to drive hydraulic pumps that in turn drive hydraulic motors to power the rear wheel. The swash plate's angle is varied by an ECU-controlled solenoid, effectively altering the gearing automatically.

from here

certainly sounds like the internals are a cvt, even though it is used a a tiptronic. I thought you would getter better acceleration using the cvt as it should be used, and holding the revs at max hp.

**ManDownUnder** · 2nd July 2009, 21:11

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

is this the one we talking about,, looks quite slick.

So does an eel in a bucket of snot... but that don't mean I want to take it home...

**ManDownUnder** · 2nd July 2009, 21:15

Originally Posted by varminter

Tiptronic gear change, that should make waving easier. Well someone was going to say it.

Yeah I can see that happening

Waving waving waving - change gear - waving - change in attitude of the rider due to power surge/drop on power change - whoops fuck - woblle WOBBLE CRUNCH... waving... from ditch... from Ambulance... from hospital bed...

**The Pastor** · 2nd July 2009, 21:18

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Its a friggin REVERE with auto box lol.
And Mully --dude I was walking PAST a Honda shop to be precise and this thing grabbed me by the eyeballs and dragged me in--it really is that eyecatching. Dunno if its in a good or bad way.
Kinda looks like the Batbike from movie world.

it can only be a good thing mate.

**cowpatz** · 2nd July 2009, 21:31

An interesting concept and one we will see more of as the big scooter/ motorcycle boundaries blur. It's just I'm not really sold on the looks of this one.
Sorta looks like they borrowed a cdax spray unit off a quad and squashed it to shape.