Author Topic: Speaking of ugly bikes.... (Read 6965 times)

amboman · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2005, 01:50:15 PM »

I'd ride the little red one with wings!!!

Remember the machines that we ride today were just a dream from long ago

tacoman · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2005, 02:20:07 PM »

I actually like them in a weird sort of way. I would be leery of the bodywork in the real world of drops and scrapes. If you showed someone the 'Busa or BKing 15 years or so ago the response would be the same. The manufacturer who goes beyond conventional thinking and comes out with new stuff will win over the next generation of riders. The smart mfgs are looking beyond us (which Harley better do soon) and seeing what the young, video game raised kids will want.

PeteSC · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2005, 02:25:09 PM »

OK, the Yammie is just too strange.

The Honda......could have potential, if it isn't heavy as a pig.
I wouldn't ride one, since it looks like the seat height is too low.
Maybe a good bike for ladies, though.....seating position of a cruiser....maybe a little better power.

billybandit · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2005, 04:50:17 PM »

I'd also ride the Honda.... into a wall!
Maybe help the cosmetics a bit, eh! People don't like far-out futuristic cosmetics or ideas, because they look dated much quicker than plain cosmetics. Anyone remember the Sinclair C5?

Silverstreak · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2005, 08:43:14 PM »

Where do you put the quarter in and how long does it rock back'n forth?

Mongo · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2005, 09:21:56 PM »

I kind of like the Honda too!

It could be a lot worse check out the Bombardier EMBRIO

Nothing like having an electric gyroscope keeping you balanced!

Red01 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2005, 12:23:29 AM »

Honda had something like that a few years ago in one of their shows... it was actually a working model, not a graphic.

Red01 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2005, 12:25:13 AM »

Yamaha seems to be on a roll of ugly scooter things:

Behold the Yamaha Maxim 3000

PeteSC · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2005, 12:28:51 AM »

Can't be a Yammie. Must be a BUICK!!!!!!!

Mongo · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2005, 09:31:34 AM »

Quote from: "billybandit"

I'd also ride the Honda.... into a wall!

I'd pay to see that!

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #25 on:** October 21, 2005, 10:41:29 AM »

Quote from: "Red01"

Yamaha seems to be on a roll of ugly scooter things:

Behold the Yamaha Maxim 3000

Mmmm, looks comfy! Lots of storage for beer AND a live bait well! Woo hoo!

PeteSC · « **Reply #26 on:** October 21, 2005, 10:57:25 AM »

And an actual front BUMPER!

Red01 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 21, 2005, 08:48:37 PM »

And you damn sure won't be doin' any 12:00 wheelies on it!

Seems like even a steep driveway entrance might even be a problem.

PeteSC · « **Reply #28 on:** October 21, 2005, 09:13:24 PM »

Maybe it's got an air-ride system. Remember the Citroen SM (?)?
Maybe it's in the 'squat' postion in the picture....and once you get on it, and crank it up...and get rolling....it raises up a bit.
You would want to put some of those little wheels on the back, like they have on some RV's, though.

Red01 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 21, 2005, 11:51:02 PM »

Quote from: "PeteSC"

Remember the Citroen SM (?)?

I thought I'd forgotten about Citroën...