JonBoy

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/04jun...009vmax_p1.htm





197 hp and 122 ft-lbs from a 1649cc V4! Shaft drive, five-speed tranny, slipper clutch, and MSRP of $17,990 (!!!). That's a lot of money for a bike like that but they're only making 2500 a year.

No idea how much it weighs but it's going to be a rocket, that's for sure.

I see some Road Warrior, some Tuono, and maybe a bit of Harley thrown in there, plus some of the old VMAX, of course.

Thoughts and comments?

MINES13

That is just stupid... But I like it.

s.hasan546

Chris S

My first impression (one pic) was negative, but the more I see, the more I like. Like my Super Duke, no one will call it beautiful, but it's oozing w/ attitude.

Elistan

The intakes look like the exhausts.

Anyway, I don't car for it, and I'd be surprised if it ever grows on me.

MINES13

It sure is funny, the Japanese can build cruiser engine with more horsepower and torque then a big inch 30 thousand dollar S&S chopper crate engine makes. for two thirds the cost, bike included.

Luckyaze

hahaha, 122 lbs. of tqr. is MIND BLOWING INSANE for a bike!

JonBoy

I think the Super Duke looks HOT. Very aggressive, very edgy, very much in your face. It's not a swoopy bike but it looks fantastic to me.

Maybe I have a warped sense of "hot".

Chris S

Thanks, Jon. I wasn't totally wild about the styling at first, but it has grown on me, and I think it looks especially menacing in black.

AssassinJN

I think I could get over the intakes, but those exhaust mufflers are ridiculous. Way too big. Get rid of both of those and I think it's pretty good looking otherwise.

197 hp and 122 ft-lbs from a 1649cc V4...

Ok, who's going to put the F20 on a bike first?