interesting bikes found randomly..

[cheb]

That's impressive, they took a really ugly bike and made it worse.

The RS wasn't too bad.

Ah, I took as being the 'fightered*version of an adventure bike.

*Is there a specific word for this?

[Horse]

That's impressive, they took a really ugly bike and made it worse.

Ah, I took as being the 'fightered*version of an adventure bike.

*Is there a specific word for this?

'Catastrophic' or 'Insult to the eyes'?

Although I would never have the nerve to do it, I thought that an early RS could look good if seat unit was removed and a single seat, supported from the front, added. Then remove most of the front mudguard and, at the rear, add a hugger mudguard.

[derek badger]

Is the WR450 a reverse cylinder as standard, or did someone bolt the cylinder back on the wrong way round?

Standard from 2019 - https://dirtbikerider.com/new-products/ ... 19-wr450f/





Couple more photos of the build...

[KungFooBob]

Interestingly the exhaust still wraps around the front of the engine, I guess to lengthen the header pip for more power.

[The Spin Doctor]

The RS wasn't bad. If you want ugly the R1200ST was the one. This is an improvement!

After:

Before:

(I had one).

Post reported for crimes against BMWs

[Count Steer]

Post reported for crimes against BMWs

Ha! That was just the start....

[Count Steer]

Not for the faint hearted...also was an RT(80)...once..

[Pirahna]

That's impressive, they took a really ugly bike and made it worse.

The RS wasn't too bad.

I had one of those. I was commuting 80 miles a day at the time and it seemed like a really good idea at the time. I rode it for a few days then got the Blade back out. I sold it as soon as log book came back. A hateful bike.

[The Spin Doctor]

Ha! That was just the start....

Ye gods!

[KungFooBob]

Spotted this R1 for sale on Firendface, I love the wrap!

[Rockburner]

That's impressive, they took a really ugly bike and made it worse.

The RS wasn't too bad.

I had one of those. I was commuting 80 miles a day at the time and it seemed like a really good idea at the time. I rode it for a few days then got the Blade back out. I sold it as soon as log book came back. A hateful bike.

I always thought the RS would be an ideal distance-commuter (it's supposedly what it's designed for - long distance cross-crounty riding). But I had one (R1150RS-SE) for a loan bike once and hated it after 1 day of my 50 mile distance commute.

The rubber-mounted bars completely robbed you of all feel from the front (and moved independently of the steering...)
The fairing was utterly shit and seemed to be deliberately designed to funnel wind and rain at your hands,
The riding position was multi-adjustable into several different configurations, none of which were anything like comfortable,
The seat was a flat plank.

I was overjoyed to give it back.

Mind you - I'll give it this: it was bloody stable as a bike in all situations (wooly steering notwithstanding), not least when encountering an unfortunate wandering roe deer in the middle of nowhere late at night!

[derek badger]

Yamaha HL500 replica. Fitted with a 600cc Carrillo big bore kit, Yoshimura cam, ported & polished head etc...

https://www.bikebound.com/2021/08/03/hl ... AZUVoW7WMo

[KungFooBob]

NCR M16

http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/23.02.shtml



Panigale V4 (200bhp) down to 145kg!

[Skub]

NCR M16

http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/23.02.shtml



Panigale V4 (200bhp) down to 145kg!

That would be a flighty beast on the road.

[Skub]

A beautiful restoration job,but very pricey for an old Cobra.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133835014877 ... CkSxDK7HHk

[KungFooBob]

NCR M16

http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/23.02.shtml



Panigale V4 (200bhp) down to 145kg!

I lied.

It's not a Panigale V4, it's a DD16RR (2010 vintage) from a Desmosedici!!!

[Skub]

Still an impressive weight loss.

[KungFooBob]

The blurb (from 2010) says it doesn't have to conform to GP rules, so they can make it lighter.

Impressive considering it's got lights and other road accoutrements.

[lostboy]

Still looks like it's waiting to have the lowers fitted.

[Skub]

Black and gold,always a winner.