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22-02-06, 10:36 AM
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Beauty and the Beast
Two companies pushing the boundaries of motorcycle design - though in completely different directions. I think that one has got it just right and the other oh, so wrong.
Benelli Tre-K:  Victory Vision 800 prototype: 
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22-02-06, 11:17 AM
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22-02-06, 11:22 AM
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22-02-06, 11:25 AM
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22-02-06, 11:41 AM
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So which one has got it wrong then.
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22-02-06, 02:32 PM
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The Benny has more than just an element of MultiStrada about it, no? And the Victory has possibly been modeled on a wetbike or, perhaps, a Portaloo.
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22-02-06, 03:11 PM
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Some things are so different people dont like them. If the changes were in stages i'm sure it'd grow on you.
TBH it looks like a you're almost supposed to lie on the thing. It'd sure be an interesting ride. |
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22-02-06, 03:30 PM
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22-02-06, 04:22 PM
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Not sure how Benelli are pushing the boundaries... They do make lovely bikes, but people have been making lovely bikes since the 30s.
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22-02-06, 09:39 PM
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