My bike design 2.0

SPEKTRE · 07-09-2008, 04:19 PM

Hey guys what do you think of this one instead?

phydeaux · 07-09-2008, 04:40 PM

I bet Dallas (aka Stinkbug) would like it.

UFOGUY · 07-09-2008, 10:13 PM

Is that one of them there new GSXCBR-1000s. J/k it looks pretty good.

formatr6 · 07-10-2008, 09:04 PM

That looks just like the KTM RC8

SPEKTRE · 07-10-2008, 09:07 PM

Maybe a little bt I don't know about 'just like'.

StinkBug · 07-10-2008, 11:58 PM

Looking at both pics on the same screen you can see some definite differences, but my first thought was "looks like the new KTM". I happen to like the RC8 though, so I guess that's not a bad thing.

phydeaux · 07-11-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkBug

Looking at both pics on the same screen you can see some definite differences, but my first thought was "looks like the new KTM". I happen to like the RC8 though, so I guess that's not a bad thing.

My comment about you liking it was because it looks like the high rear end, stinkbug type attitude.

Overall, I think it looks good, but doesn't show enough details for me. I have lots of "why?" questions.

Glad to see you posting Isaac. Where are you?? (I forget)

Bad-mofo · 07-11-2008, 10:03 PM

Get rid of that prehistoric side canister. KTM has got it right. And also it has the right amount of creases. Though don't forget, those creases date back to 2004. Other than Chris Bangle's obsession with creases, that trend is dying IMO.

Anyway, the sculpted tank looks good, by the sides are better be simple and smooth - take a look at the Desmo. Styling-wise I think the most "futuristic" (means modern) look started to blend "New Edge" (creases ad angles) with rounded organic "Biostyle" of mid-nineties. Example: VW Up! It still has angles, but they're softer. I think a bike with those lines would look great.

Back to the exhaust. I wonder why it's so difficult for the rest of the sportbike manufacturers (Buell isn't exactly a race-replica sportbike). Why standard Kawi 650 has it and their superbike ZX can't? I can sorta understand why Suzuki moved away from the underbelly exhaust design: zero squid appeal and bikenight bragging rights about the "baddest" can.

SPEKTRE · 07-12-2008, 02:17 AM

Ha, LOL...I used to have a flush can. So softer angles eh. i'll give that a try. It's just once I made the tank I wanted all the design cue's to match. I need to make new wheels too. Since the ones I have now are too Hi-Poly and lock my machine up, LOL. I'll put my old can back on it. Thanks Bad Mofo; that was very constructive.

Bad-mofo · 07-12-2008, 09:36 AM

What I meant basically more flat surfaces with squarish or multiangular openings. More plastic on the sides. Sorta a modern take on the 749/999 shape. The triangular shapes of Japanese bikes start to look dated and while their idea of layered fairings and more holes probably improves the engine cooling (like it matters at 100+ mph on the track), it looks horrible, especially the new Hondas.

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07-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#1
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	My bike design 2.0 Hey guys what do you think of this one instead? __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Hotbodies F/M's, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Web: http://screamingrockets.motionsforum.com/index.htm My Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=419 18279

07-09-2008, 04:40 PM	#2
phydeaux Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Bikes: 08 R1200GS/01 RC51 Age: 51 Posts: 1,057 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (28)	I bet Dallas (aka Stinkbug) would like it. __________________ Boycott shampoo, you shouldn't settle for anything less than 100% REAL poo!

07-10-2008, 09:07 PM	#5
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	Maybe a little bt I don't know about 'just like'. __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Hotbodies F/M's, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Web: http://screamingrockets.motionsforum.com/index.htm My Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=419 18279

07-10-2008, 11:58 PM	#6
StinkBug Squid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas, CA Bikes: '96 Ninja 500, '05 ZX6RR, '99 YZ400SM Age: 26 Posts: 189 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (15)	Looking at both pics on the same screen you can see some definite differences, but my first thought was "looks like the new KTM". I happen to like the RC8 though, so I guess that's not a bad thing. __________________ Crew Chief, RedBull RockCrawling Team www.stinkyfab.com

07-09-2008, 10:13 PM	#3
UFOGUY Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Poway, Ca Posts: 31 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	Is that one of them there new GSXCBR-1000s. J/k it looks pretty good.

07-10-2008, 09:04 PM	#4
formatr6 Know It All Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Riverslime Posts: 457 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (23)	That looks just like the KTM RC8

07-11-2008, 10:03 PM	#8
Bad-mofo Canyon Carver Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Bikes: 03 R6, 04 R1, 06 450SMR Age: 37 Posts: 556 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (16)	Get rid of that prehistoric side canister. KTM has got it right. And also it has the right amount of creases. Though don't forget, those creases date back to 2004. Other than Chris Bangle's obsession with creases, that trend is dying IMO. Anyway, the sculpted tank looks good, by the sides are better be simple and smooth - take a look at the Desmo. Styling-wise I think the most "futuristic" (means modern) look started to blend "New Edge" (creases ad angles) with rounded organic "Biostyle" of mid-nineties. Example: VW Up! It still has angles, but they're softer. I think a bike with those lines would look great. Back to the exhaust. I wonder why it's so difficult for the rest of the sportbike manufacturers (Buell isn't exactly a race-replica sportbike). Why standard Kawi 650 has it and their superbike ZX can't? I can sorta understand why Suzuki moved away from the underbelly exhaust design: zero squid appeal and bikenight bragging rights about the "baddest" can.

07-12-2008, 02:17 AM	#9
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	Ha, LOL...I used to have a flush can. So softer angles eh. i'll give that a try. It's just once I made the tank I wanted all the design cue's to match. I need to make new wheels too. Since the ones I have now are too Hi-Poly and lock my machine up, LOL. I'll put my old can back on it. Thanks Bad Mofo; that was very constructive. __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Hotbodies F/M's, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Web: http://screamingrockets.motionsforum.com/index.htm My Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=419 18279

07-12-2008, 09:36 AM	#10
Bad-mofo Canyon Carver Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Bikes: 03 R6, 04 R1, 06 450SMR Age: 37 Posts: 556 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (16)	What I meant basically more flat surfaces with squarish or multiangular openings. More plastic on the sides. Sorta a modern take on the 749/999 shape. The triangular shapes of Japanese bikes start to look dated and while their idea of layered fairings and more holes probably improves the engine cooling (like it matters at 100+ mph on the track), it looks horrible, especially the new Hondas.

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