Rdrokit Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Husqvarna has just released 3 single cylinder street bikes. Two 400cc and a 700cc. I sure like the 700cc single as it only weighs 155Kgs. Nice review at Jay Leno's Garage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I would like one like this. But Stupid money here ... 74 HP 145KG On another thread the GSXR 150 is 130KG - 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Rest assured that the just released 3 single cylinder street bikes will also be silly money too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 If you like these, check out what CCM in England are making!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 16 hours ago, canthai55 said: I would like one like this. But Stupid money here ... 74 HP 145KG On another thread the GSXR 150 is 130KG - 555 Seat/tank = plank of wood. Horrible IMHO. Never liked the look of the super moto style. Just my preference. Bikes in the OP are much better looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 3 hours ago, thaiguzzi said: If you like these, check out what CCM in England are making!!! Nice bikes, 600cc singles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, thaiguzzi said: Seat/tank = plank of wood. Horrible IMHO. Never liked the look of the super moto style. Just my preference. Bikes in the OP are much better looking. No Sweat. Never owned a stock bike in my life, at least not for long. Would address all the Fugly issues - as always. Bet it goes good tho' - ZX14 - 1.4 Kg/HP Husky 1.9 Kg/HP Ferrari F40 2.9 Kg/HP for reference Edited February 20, 2018 by canthai55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 hour ago, canthai55 said: Bet it goes good tho' - ZX14 - 1.4 Kg/HP Husky 1.9 Kg/HP Ferrari F40 2.9 Kg/HP for reference Weight-HP ratios are always misleading as they exclude the riders weight. Let's add a 80kg rider. ZX14: 269+80=349kg, 208HP = 1.68kg/HP Husky Enduro/Supermoto 701: 158+80=238kg, 74HP = 3.22kg/HP F40: 1484+80=1564kg, 515HP = 3.04kg/HP Now the numbers look very different for the Husky. And even then those numbers don't tell you much. While the Ferrari and the Husky have similar values, their performance will be very very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 F=ma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 23 hours ago, eisfeld said: Weight-HP ratios are always misleading as they exclude the riders weight. Let's add a 80kg rider. ZX14: 269+80=349kg, 208HP = 1.68kg/HP Husky Enduro/Supermoto 701: 158+80=238kg, 74HP = 3.22kg/HP F40: 1484+80=1564kg, 515HP = 3.04kg/HP Now the numbers look very different for the Husky. And even then those numbers don't tell you much. While the Ferrari and the Husky have similar values, their performance will be very very different. You have to be kidding...if it that important go on a diet. I like the 400cc and lightweight, hate everything else. They used to have these bikes in the circus ring, how times change. "Monkey bike" used to be an insult, now it's groovy...apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 2 hours ago, AllanB said: You have to be kidding...if it that important go on a diet. I like the 400cc and lightweight, hate everything else. They used to have these bikes in the circus ring, how times change. "Monkey bike" used to be an insult, now it's groovy...apparently. I honestly have no idea what you are on about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, eisfeld said: I honestly have no idea what you are on about. I agree, never heard the term Monkey bike. They look like naked bikes to me. Being called "reto" today but back in the day when I was first riding (early 60's) just about all the bikes looked that way. Don't ever remember seeing a bike back then with a fairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, Rdrokit said: I agree, never heard the term Monkey bike There is only one true monkey bike and that's the Honda Monkey :) But the Huskies are *nothing* like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I believe it's all about power to weight. Huskys have been about off road riding in the past. And they were very good at it. If they can produce a road going version then all well and good....thus it's called a super motard. I'd hate to quote a price of one here. Re the seat being a plank...I agree but it does not cost much to change that here. I have always envied or looked at for a long time the Aprilia SVX 450 or 550. Really nice motard and one which has improved with age/versions/models. Unfortunately with anything imported, tax and duties kill ones purchasing power. However it's still on my bucket list even if I have to return to NZ. I'd still love to open one up here on these roads....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 And I thought they make sewing machines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yes they did/do....and back in the 70s they were very good machines with great reviews. Sometimes companies expand into other venues and fail dismally.... Husky did very well in both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Husqvarna is the oldest active motorcycle maker. Been making motorcycles since 1903. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 chainsaws too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Pattaya outlet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issanman Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 pricelist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 ...wonder if B489,000 for the 125cc includes a helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, papa al said: ...wonder if B489,000 for the 125cc includes a helmet. And no green book. Guess they think anyone who buys one will only use it off road. I like the 701 Vitpilen but at 749,000 I could buy a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Rdrokit said: And no green book. Guess they think anyone who buys one will only use it off road. I like the 701 Vitpilen but at 749,000 I could buy a car. Well it's not a road legal bike. No indicators, mirrors, plate holder etc. So I can understand that it comes without green book. But yea, The 750k THB for the Vitpilen is bonkers. Sure it's because of the import duties but I really can't see them selling even dozens of those. They'll be in a niche of a niche of a niche market in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 35 minutes ago, eisfeld said: Well it's not a road legal bike. No indicators, mirrors, plate holder etc. So I can understand that it comes without green book. But yea, The 750k THB for the Vitpilen is bonkers. Sure it's because of the import duties but I really can't see them selling even dozens of those. They'll be in a niche of a niche of a niche market in Thailand. A novelty bike for some rich guy just so he can say he owns the largest single being made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Like I said "silly money" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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