Author Topic: Speaking of ugly bikes.... (Read 7162 times)

PeteSC · « **on:** October 19, 2005, 07:23:34 PM »

Yamaha Limousine Scooter
Yamaha has revealed a hybrid motorcycle concept, which is quite unlike any form of two wheeler seen to date. It certainly seems a little far-fetched to me but large shows, just like the auto industry, are a place for OEMs to show off their imagination. Based on Yamaha's 'Genesis' design ideal, the Gen-Ryu combines the lightweight, compact YZF-R6 600cc engine and an electric motor. It is designed to offer both the joy of handling of a motorcycle and the comfort and carrying capacity of a scooter. Features like the lightweight aluminium CF die-cast body with optimised rigidity balance, large diameter wheels and long wheelbase should give this amazing-looking model running performance and handling similar to a 1000cc class machine. Furthermore, the scooter features safety functions and smart functions for increasing rider comfort. The ASV functions include a vehicle-vehicle distance warning system, a cornering light system that improves nighttime vision when turning at intersections and curves, noise cancelling system that reduces wind noise, short wave tandem intercom system, voice navigation function, music player and hand-free cell phone function and a rear view monitoring system using a CCD camera and LCD.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2005, 08:31:47 PM »

I actually don't find that as horrible as a 'Busa.

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2005, 08:34:33 PM »

It's what happens when a Fatboy crashes into a scooter.

Runerx · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2005, 08:47:24 PM »

Looks like the designers of the RUNE were smoking crack one night.......

Silverstreak · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2005, 09:10:39 PM »

gotta wonder how much it weighs

Krasis · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2005, 12:08:49 AM »

anyone ever see the stallone movie: Judge Dread, looks like his bike just add some gatling cannons to the sides and voila

Maniac · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2005, 01:19:05 AM »

Quote from: "Krasis"

anyone ever see the stallone movie: Judge Dread, looks like his bike just add some gatling cannons to the sides and voila

I dunno, I was thinking more TRON light-cycle, but I can see where your coming from.

mike · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2005, 01:40:48 AM »

Isn't that the bike from TRON ?

Red01 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2005, 02:36:21 AM »

Yes, Mike, it is.

Red01 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2005, 02:41:57 AM »

Looks like Yamaha isn't the only one that can make ugly bikes...

The Honda DN-01 (DN stands for Dream New)

billster · « **Reply #10 on:** October 20, 2005, 03:56:12 AM »

That yammie needs clipons

Can picture David Niven riding it with his tie and fedora for some reason.

smooth operator · « **Reply #11 on:** October 20, 2005, 06:32:44 AM »

Hooly Crap! what a ugly pc of sh*t, I can't imagine that the designer(s) of that thing actully ride motorcycles.

PeteSC · « **Reply #12 on:** October 20, 2005, 06:54:18 AM »

I think it looks better in red....

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2005, 11:03:44 AM »

Quote from: "Red01"

Looks like Yamaha isn't the only one that can make ugly bikes...

The Honda DN-01 (DN stands for Dream New)

Umm, except for the exhaust pipe, I like the Honda.

Runerx · « **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2005, 12:45:47 PM »

I'd ride the Honda.

Dave