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Old 16-11-18, 04:00 PM   #11
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I quite like it. But then I like lots of things I cant afford and will never buy.
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Old 16-11-18, 05:53 PM   #12
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More a case that you got unlucky from my position, but atleast there was after sales and it's not like you wont find an alternative dealership for a triumph if you have real issues with your local one.

If one bike has made you reluctant to get another of the same brand that's your call, I would probably be the same if I wasn't so fortunate....but I wouldn't hesitate in buying another and probably will in due course

I had a KTM too which apparently are even worse for reliability but would love another one of those...seriously contemplating a 790 adventure to replace my tiger in a couple of years, just want to get to year 2 of production first.

As for a Norton or Jawa I would definitely be more concerned...they are a complete unknown entity and have limited after sales support services...better to stick with the bigger names if you ask me so if there are issues they'll be addressable easily...sounds like you ought to stay with Suzuki (I have one )
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Old 16-11-18, 07:47 PM   #13
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I quite like it. But then I like lots of things I cant afford and will never buy.
I like it too. Id change the headlamp but otherwise a nice bike. I would not pay £10k for one though.
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Old 17-11-18, 12:50 AM   #14
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This is being revealed tomorrow apparently....looks gorgeous but look at that price, again for a 650! Bonkers!
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Old 17-11-18, 08:25 AM   #15
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The point of the Superlight is not a 650 per se. You can't compare that with the price of an SV just because it's a 650. Look at that spec

105bhp 75 Nm
Ohlins all round
All carbon fibre bodywork
3 ride modes
Ride by wire
Traction control
Wheelie control
Launch control
Carbon fibre wheels
158 kg

What the spec doesn't mention is the supercharger.

It's effectively a proof of concept vehicle trying to recover some research funding.

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Old 17-11-18, 12:09 PM   #16
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The point of the Superlight is not a 650 per se. You can't compare that with the price of an SV just because it's a 650. Look at that spec

105bhp 75 Nm
Ohlins all round
All carbon fibre bodywork
3 ride modes
Ride by wire
Traction control
Wheelie control
Launch control
Carbon fibre wheels
158 kg

What the spec doesn't mention is the supercharger.

It's effectively a proof of concept vehicle trying to recover some research funding.

Is this going to make the specs for the Lightweight TT? Would be interesting to see some more serious competition for the Kwakasaki dominance of the past few years.
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Old 18-11-18, 10:14 AM   #17
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kaivalagi is going to go wild when he sees the price of the Arch KRGT- 1, still it's not a 650, its a 2032cc S&S engine (derived from a Harley). Yours for £89500. Where's the end of the queue?

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/...rch-uk-launch/

The bike that Keanu built (well, paid for), at that price maybe we're still in the Matrix.
Nah, just wondering why all the interest in bikes that are clearly not priced for the average joe Reminds me of top gear fantasizing about luxury sports cars that non of the viewers could ever afford...

That arch is clearly priced for the hollywood fashion icons amongst us lol, If going down the muscle cruiser route I would much prefer a rocket 3 with all the patalina mods for well under £20K...220NM of 2.3L rocket goodness too instead of that air cooled junk

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Old 18-11-18, 05:30 PM   #18
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Isn't the Rocket 3 discontinued because it doesn't meet Euro4?


update: The current R3 is discontinued but there might be a new model coming.
Yes, I had one from new for 5 years until September this year and chopped it in for a change of fun bike, now have a gsx-s1000.

If I wanted a muscle cruiser again I know what I'd want again, that bike was worth its price tag! And still is second hand...
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Doesn't look like the atlas is happening now...

https://www.visordown.com/news/gener...-motors-uk-ltd

You were so right Bibio... another bankruptcy
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Doesn't look like the atlas is happening now...

https://www.visordown.com/news/gener...-motors-uk-ltd

You were so right Bibio... another bankruptcy


What a pity, there have been so many false starts for Norton in the modern era, this one got really close to making it over the hump (I recall the Kenny Drear effort getting to about the same point when I was living in Va).

The bikes looked very nice (if a bit pricey), but I’d wonder why anyone would buy one instead of a modern Triumph (I’ve had 4 of them, the last two being air cooled twins - all have been excellent bikes).

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