Japanese jump on "Ugly Naked Bike " bandwagon

**stanko** · 6th October 2006, 20:52

This is nice, but 50,000 euros should keep the numbers down. Its a Bimota Vyrus, but you knew that.

**Clivoris** · 7th October 2006, 20:00

Tuono anyone?

**Hillbilly** · 8th October 2006, 18:05

A guy just traded in a new Tuorno with only 1000km on the clock. What did he trade in on? A GSXR 1000 K6. Said the Aprilia "just wasn't me". I like it though, but apparently Arprilia are having dfficulties and parts are hard to get. Now that's *apparently* because I work at an MV Agusta/Cagiva/Benelli dealership.

**Clivoris** · 8th October 2006, 18:30

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

A guy just traded in a new Tuorno with only 1000km on the clock. What did he trade in on? A GSXR 1000 K6. Said the Aprilia "just wasn't me". I like it though, but apparently Arprilia are having dfficulties and parts are hard to get. Now that's *apparently* because I work at an MV Agusta/Cagiva/Benelli dealership.

I have to confess that this is true. The Tuono has been unique to ride and I'm still finding my way with it after 6,000km. Finding that it is a lot less forgiving than earlier rides. Parts have definitely involved patience but there seem to be a new batch of dealerships sprouting up around the country and hopefully this will result in better attention from Italy. I don't imagfine the flood of cheepish imports are doing the dealers any favours tho.

**Hillbilly** · 9th October 2006, 03:00

Heard that about the MV Brutale 910 as well. Does not like potholes and uneaven road surfaces at all.

Aprilia make beautiful bikes. Of all the naked Italian bikes the only one I'd buy (if I had enough money) would be the Tuorno.

**Clivoris** · 9th October 2006, 10:15

Aw mate. You are obviously a person of exceedingly good taste.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 13th October 2006, 19:44

dat one fugly bike

**diggydog** · 13th October 2006, 20:04

whats that, a two legged monster.

**Coyote** · 13th October 2006, 20:12

I'll be selling my soul for that Z1000 by the looks of it, it looks incredible, I must have it

It's a shame about the Tuono, I liked the original style with the old RSV light. The latest headlight just looks ridiculous

**Coyote** · 13th October 2006, 20:22

Google search for Z1000 resulted in this:

**Hillbilly** · 18th October 2006, 01:29

A guy traded in an orange Z750 last weekend. It was sold in 35 minutes!

**dangerous** · 18th October 2006, 05:26

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Yes, we all know the Japanese are famous (or infamous) for copying other manufacturers. We also know that they've done a fantastic job too. However, it looks like they're following the "make 'em real ugly" Italian naked bike trend from MV Agusta, Bimota and Benelli. Take a look at next year's Suzuki B-King 1300 and Kawasaki's Z-1000.

What would you perfer... a full dresser Heritage Softail??? I dont think so, not me but I like.

Originally Posted by stanko

This is nice, but 50,000 euros should keep the numbers down. Its a Bimota Vyrus, but you knew that.

Now that is Iti style NO japper can come close to copping that... thats me

why be normal?