Topic: Wow..forget the Vrod........This thing is awesome...

[DarkRider]

This is a bike i found in the project section of the KZriders site...i figured everyone should see this thing...




Heres the topic on the bike in question it is powered by a KZ1000 engine.

http://kzrider.com/component/option,com_joomlaboard/Itemid,33/func,view/id,127819/catid,11/

[dusterdude]

ugh

[333]

Cool!

[KB02]

ugh

Cool!

very reminicent design of modern "Power Cruisers." I kind of like it.

[clarkjh]

I like it.

James

[bill440cars]

            I can see that a lot of thought and work went into that one. Some will like it and some won't. Oh well, "Different Strokes For Different Folks"! I just don't care for it myself. Then again, I'm not much for the VRod either (no offense duster). Now, if you took that KZ and "Cafe'd" it or something similar. Just One Man's Opinion.

                                   Later on, Bill

[ekim98]

I have to agree with bill440cars, this bike does nothing for me. The post title says it all for me Forget the vrod. I've only ridden 4 harley's in my life - 3 we're brand new and the fourth was a 2 year old 900cc factory cafe style that came out in 75 or something like that. For a big bike(cc's) they sure were slow. I lived up by Gary,Indiana and use to look for harley's to race with my Honda 550 rice burner. They either turned around or flipped me off. I even told one guy I'd take off in second gear and not go past 4th gear - man did he get mad. Now don't get me wrong I'd love to have a 65,66,67 Sporster, but I can't see that much money, and it's very hard to find one now that hasn't been chopped or butchered. Just my little rant on harley's

[DarkRider]

Just figured some of you guys would like this thing..now its got some trick parts in it...see those brakes? They are actually intended for a car application..same with the wheels...both have been modified for the bike..the reason for the car wheels is to contain all the braking hardware inside the wheel for a nice clean look. As for cafeing a KZ....bill...dont go guessin my plans for the GPz lol....

[bill440cars]

         Chris, I have learned very quickly that you always seem to have a trick up your sleeve my friend and I'm always interested to see just what you are planning next.
 
          BTW, Hope your job is going well.
                                  Later on, Bill

[ChevelleSSLS6]

I agree with Bill.

As for HDs, you can get a $6 bag of HD beef jerky if you want a harley for a little bit of money.  I personally see it as yuppy-ization of Harley.

[ZetecOwns]

I thought those were car wheels as soon as I saw them.

These style bikes usually aren't my style, but I really dig this one. It's very tastefully done.

[heffay]

i dig the toyish good looks.

[bill440cars]

         I know it's just me (along with a few others it seems) but that bike looks like it needs a big V-Twin motor in it. I just think that that big Kaw Four would look much better (and be more at home) in a bike with a Slightly Custom more original look, a Mean Cafe, A Street Fighter
or a Drag Bike even! To me, it's like building a CR style and dropping a V-Twin in it instead of a Four. I mean, it does have style and all......... and then there's the Kaw motor. That's just the way it strikes me. To those who like it as is, your opinion and your choice and that's great too!

                                          Later on, Bill

[mysta2]

It looks like an electric bike. What do you think is in that foot long mass behind the motor? Trunk?

[Tim.]

Anytime I see such masses of bodywork on a bike, I wonder what it's hiding.  I'd much prefer to see the engineering up front and center.  If it's good engineering, it can't help but be good looking too.

Heck, even the v-rod has exposed frame members etc.  For my money I like the v-rod better.