The easy bit is the engine. It's a Kwaka 750cc Mach 1V. Dunno about the frame, and the front end is much more modern.
The easy bit is the engine. It's a Kwaka 750cc Mach 1V. Dunno about the frame, and the front end is much more modern.
Colin
Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
You`d hope the frame and wheels were an improvement on the original H2 "widowmaker".
back in the late 80`s some guys in Oz were racing historic on H2`s (mach IV`s) with new carbs,ignitions,chambers,suspension and of course tyres.
they were a fairly good,stable,reliable race machine.never any question marks about the power output from those great 750 two stroke engines.
here`s another interesting bike.
250 Horsepower 2 stroke -- Woo Hoo!!Originally Posted by Cruising
here`s another interesting bike.
"What the world needed was an answer to the current litre bikes, which we find anemic," "If a bike can’t hoist the wheel in 4th gear off the throttle then it’s not a superbike."
TSS ZX-10R Two-Stroke Engine
Colin
Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
^ Nice "guess" Col 555
"Anyone after a 250 rear wheel horsepower at 9500rpm, and just shy of DOUBLE the torque of the original ZX-10R motor?
This will be easily achievable, with an engine that weighs 25kg less than the outgoing four-stroke 1000cc engine.
For those interested in their own slice of two, three or four-cylinder two-stroke madness, we will be building five of these 1100cc two stroke power-valve engines"
TSS1100GP Kawasaki Triple - Under Development
Steve Rothwell
The Two-Stroke Shop
9 Compass Close, Edge Hill
Cairns 4870
Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Tel. (In Australia): 0427 774 285
Tel. (Outside Australia): +61 427 774 285
555 - no guessing involved when you leave this on the image -
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uxSxuPRoS4...str_460x0w.jpg
A quick google of "tss-s-zx-10r" gave me this
Colin
Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
Never had a chance to ride the 750-3, only the 350-3 & that was quite a handfull! almost bought one then wisdom prevailed & I bought a Honda 500-4 instead. Had I unlimited money to start a collection I think the 500-3 Kwak would have to be on the buying list!
David L
Just the chassis - who builds this bike, how many cylinders and cc does it have?
Isn't this the new Honda "Scooter-bike"? Can't remember what it's called, only that just like the Honda DN-01 everyone thinks it's going to be another epic fail...
The Large Print Giveth, and the Small Print Taketh Away
You're right there, it started out as the 2012 "Integra", a scooter-looking MC with 17' wheels. The DN-01 flopped but I think Honda is onto something. Same as BMW with their C-series which came out ten (20?) years too early. The DN had an 650cc V-twin in it, as far as I remember, the 52 degree version found in lots of Hondas, like Africa Twins a.s.o.
But Honda didn't give up, made some compromises and built a practical half-scooter-half-bike with a new lightweight 670cc parallel twin, 270 degree crank, around 50 horses.
I wouldn't be interested in the Integra but they're introducing two other versions with the same engine/chassis. The NC 700 S is a naked bike, the NC 700 X has the cross-over look and might just be an interesting ride if it'll be offered for a low price. Decent suspension, storage under the 'tank' lid (tank as you can see is in the rear) and great fuel economy.
In the Eighties the Japanese saw the need for "cruisers" and created a new market segment that mushroomed into almost a third of total new sales.
Now they're testing the waters with the scooter/MC hybrid and I'm sure in ten years they will be a very common sight!
Btw, like the new way to upload pics! Even I could do it first try.
The DN-01 flopped because it was boring to ride and ridiculously expensive.
Who is this new design aimed at? What's it going to cost?
What "real" motorcycle rider is going to be attracted to a full size bike that only cranks out 50Hp?
What can this new bike do that a maxi-scooter can't?
The Yamaha TMAX for example puts out 40Hp and handles like a sport bike but has all the conveniences of a scooter.
Honda's got their Siverwing maxi-scooter and Suzuki weighs in with the Burgman 650 but neither are sold in Thailand. Back in the US they are all in the ~US$9000 range.
Time will tell if this new Honda is a success or a flop. At first glance I'm not terribly impressed, but if the price is right I imagine this bike could appeal to some commuters and...
The Large Print Giveth, and the Small Print Taketh Away
"The DN-01 flopped because it was boring to ride and ridiculously expensive." I don't want to argue with that - there may be more reasons, one I can think of is that it's plain ugly.
"Who is this new design aimed at?" Probably at the aging sport and touring riders of yesterday, who are not that sporty anymore, who prefer a lighter, easier to handle bike for shorter tours. Riders who are looking for a more practical, economic bike who wouldn't want to be seen on a scooter. Maybe women who like to ride but find sport or standard bikes too sporty or too standard. Commuters who can't afford a car?
"What's it going to cost?" Well, that's the big question! Everybody likes low prices, and if it'll be cheap some riders may consider it as a 2nd or 3rd bike. If it's going to be $9,000 people may buy a car. Then again it has a lot of technology; Honda's Combined Antilock Braking System (C-ABS), and the second generation dual clutch for quick, smooth gearshifts. DCT can be operated in fully automatic mode and offers the option of shifting gears manually, by simply pushing a button and without having to use a manual clutch. So it probably won't be cheap.
"What "real" motorcycle rider is going to be attracted to a full size bike that only cranks out 50Hp?" No "real" rider, that's for sure! But then again my old XS650 had only 50 hp, Kawaski's W 650 has only 50 hp and a sweet Moto Guzzi V7 has only 50 hp, not to forget the Harley Sportster...
"What can this new bike do that a maxi-scooter can't?" Look like a bike. The NC 700 S and X versions, at least.
"The Yamaha TMAX for example puts out 40Hp and handles like a sport bike but has all the conveniences of a scooter." The NC 700 puts out more hp and especially torque, has a 270 degree crank that should make it sound cool with the right exhaust, should handle even better (17" instead of 15") and also has storage space. Personally I prefer the bike-like seating position, on a scooter the position is too upright and I miss the tank between my knees.
The bigger scooters of Honda and especially the Burgman look like shyte - they're reasons to wear a T-shirt saying: "You won't see me dead on a SCOOTER!"
Have you seen BMWs new scooters? Why are they suddenly building scooters?
Don't get me wrong, I don't want to sell you one, I don't even want one for myself. But I think the NC 700 S and X versions are an interesting compromise, Honda learned some lessons and is using a much better approach. I say they are a step in the right direction, motorcycling will change and something like this will be one of the bikes of the future.
Who's building this sexy red rocket?
Triumph Engine. Looks like a Benelli Faring?
Cheers Ian
www.chiangmai-xcentre.com
Yes, the engine is Triumph, but not frame and fairing...
Re: What bike is this?
Enigma 1050'speed triple engine newly developed frame .
Link for the bikes development is;http://enigma1050.co.uk/
Yep, that's it. Interesting piece of British engineering.
There's also a discussion on the kneeslider.
Who can tell in which country this bike is made?
It's for sale in Europe and has a 600cc inline four.
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