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

[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/...82-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]

[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...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.