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PeteSC
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Suzuki Stratosphere 6 cylinder, 180 bhp
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October 20, 2005, 10:46:37 AM »
http://www.gizmag.com/go/4770/
October 20, 2005 Six cylinder motorcycles have been few and far between in the history of powered two-wheelers – Benelli’s Sei, Honda’s CBX and Goldwing, Kawasaki’s Z1300 and now Suzuki’s Stratosphere. The Suzuki Stratosphere is only a concept bike at this stage but vapourware is not in Suzuki’s vocabulary and the company has a strong track record for turning its concepts into reality.
The raw figures are 1100cc, 24 valves, 180 horses and a motor reportedly turbine-like smooth. The motor is an engineering masterpiece akin to the miniaturized sophistication of a Swiss watch and the aluminium fairing, electrically-adjustable windscreen, LED headlights, adjustable handlebars, built-in GPS navigation just add to the high-tech cred. We’re not so sure about the orange seat, but love the Katanesque profile. See the photo gallery for details – a stunner and one that we sincerely hope will make it to the showroom floor. More details as they come to hand.
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Desolation Angel
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Suzuki Stratosphere 6 cylinder, 180 bhp
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October 20, 2005, 10:53:33 AM »
It won't sell. It isn't covered in plastic sheeting. Really, if you can see the engine, no one wants it.
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PeteSC
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October 20, 2005, 10:56:39 AM »
The styling doesn't do much for me, but the mechanicals, do.....
It may be one of those bikes that look better in person.
It's just a concept, but who knows?
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PaulVS
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October 20, 2005, 11:16:15 AM »
Hope that oil filter comes out the side!
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Sven
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Suzuki Stratosphere 6 cylinder, 180 bhp
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October 20, 2005, 03:33:14 PM »
I rather like the looks of it, except I really don't like orange on anything. Not sure if it would fit once I sat on it...can't tell how low the posture is.
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Red01
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Suzuki Stratosphere 6 cylinder, 180 bhp
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October 20, 2005, 07:35:44 PM »
Welcome to 17 days ago, Pete.
My Suzuki Stratosphere thread
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Paul
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PeteSC
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October 20, 2005, 08:01:48 PM »
Hey, if they release pictures of it in another color, I'll probably think it's a new bike, again.....
I'm supposed to remember everything??
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Red01
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October 20, 2005, 08:13:40 PM »
Quote from: "PeteSC"
I'm supposed to remember everything??
Not EVERYTHING - just new Suzukis that hit the press for a year or so...
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Paul
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PeteSC
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October 20, 2005, 08:19:52 PM »
I'm still waiting for the new Cavalcade.....
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Desolation Angel
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October 20, 2005, 08:27:16 PM »
There's a new Cavalcade?!!
Woo hoo!
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KX5000
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October 20, 2005, 10:40:10 PM »
That looks like a BANDIT to me, just a little smoothed over and slighlty restyled.
and if 4's good 6 MUST be better
ps it's too bad you can see what it sounds like
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Cruisecontrol
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October 21, 2005, 12:19:58 AM »
I really dislike the look of the six pipes. I had an 82 Katana and would be interested in something with "katanaesqe" styling again.
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October 21, 2005, 12:40:02 AM »
It's very slick except for the exhaust. What the heck is that? Six into a beer can designed by a swiss chocolate packaging expert. And, the cooling system, I think that was designed by some kid with thick glasses and an orange apron in the plumbing isle at Home Depot. Check out the hose clamps. Hey wait a miniute, the orange...
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October 21, 2005, 01:14:43 AM »
You can see more - and hear the bike run - at Suzuki's page for the Tokyo show.
http://tokyo2005.suzuki.co.jp/motor/EN/cm/index.html
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Paul
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October 21, 2005, 01:19:57 AM »
The sound of it just made the engine even less appealing.
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