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linuxyeti
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PostPosted: 06:48 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Honda Bulldog - possibly on it's way Reply with quote
Hi All

As, you've probably guessed, bit of a quiet day in the office today ..

Anyhow, I like the look of this ..,

https://auto.ndtv.com/news/honda-bulldog-concept-may-see-production-version-soon-1401750
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PostPosted: 06:57 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well it's not insectiod which is a good start... Laughing
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PostPosted: 06:59 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi, Liked the AJS , dont like the look of this at all, maybe a decent paint scheme would help
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PostPosted: 06:59 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
While first impression is *ugly* the idea of something like a two wheel working quadbike with built in storage is interesting.
In that pic I think it's mainly the turquoise trim makes me Sick
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PostPosted: 07:04 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Meatybeaty wrote:
Hi, Liked the AJS , dont like the look of this at all, maybe a decent paint scheme would help


Hi, I like it, as it's different, and, as you say, a better paintjob, should improve it's looks Smile
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PostPosted: 07:23 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know it's a small issue, but I really appreciate fork gaiters being fitted as standard.

Not quite to my taste, but it's got a certain rugged charm. It's a shame that Yamaha never took the XTW250 Ryoku beyond a concept.

https://blog.motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11611-yamaha-xtw250-ryoku-concept.jpg
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PostPosted: 07:37 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Do want. It's a toy.

Would want the Yamaha more, it's yellow!
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PostPosted: 08:31 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
If I was planning a trip over some dodgy Mongolian desert, I would not want anything else, looks like a proper tough little trekker.

Then, I do like a good VanVan.
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PostPosted: 08:32 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
I know it's a small issue, but I really appreciate fork gaiters being fitted as standard.

It's a shame that Yamaha never took the XTW250 Ryoku beyond a concept.

https://blog.motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11611-yamaha-xtw250-ryoku-concept.jpg


Yep, that was actually a good idea. The motorcycle had 120/230v out and could be used as a power generator. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 08:45 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Like the Yamaha, do not like the Honda.
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PostPosted: 10:28 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Perfect way to turn up to your trendy cafe to share a soya-rare-bean-latte with other tight-jeaned types! Smile
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PostPosted: 10:33 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
Yamaha XTW250 Ryoku

https://blog.motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11611-yamaha-xtw250-ryoku-concept.jpg


Hmmm? Looks interesting?
Is this the Japanese version of the Chinese Honley ( Zongshen rx3) Wink
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PostPosted: 11:43 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like them, if I had spare cash, I'd get one. Storage space each side of the tank? Does that mean it will have a pathetic tank capacity? Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 12:05 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
It just looks like a cruiser with knobblies, bet it's rubbish offroad, do not want.
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PostPosted: 13:37 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's actually pretty cool i like the rugged go anywhere look. Just wish it was a bit bigger cc wise.
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PostPosted: 14:36 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Re: Honda Bulldog - possibly on it's way Reply with quote
TFA wrote:
the Bulldog rides on 15-inch wide tyres

Titter.

I agree that as a bike it'll be worse than a CB500F both on and (with knobblies) off road. But it makes a bold statement about the owner's rebellious spirit, not following the herd, and so on.
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PostPosted: 14:58 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Re: Honda Bulldog - possibly on it's way Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
TFA wrote:
the Bulldog rides on 15-inch wide tyres

Titter.

I agree that as a bike it'll be worse than a CB500F both on and (with knobblies) off road. But it makes a bold statement about the owner's rebellious spirit, not following the herd, and so on.


I'd reserve judgement, although the pic shows a prototype style concept which might prove impractical, the way you progress off road is either cut through to something firm or grip a wider area softly (like a quad bike) - it might be surprising if not too heavy.
However very wide knobbly tyres with low psi aren't going to be good on the road. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 15:05 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
It will be practical but there are too many, far better looking bikes I'd choose which would do the same thing.
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PostPosted: 15:39 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
pepperami wrote:

Is this the Japanese version of the Chinese Honley ( Zongshen rx3) Wink


Hi, I wouldn't say so, the Zhongshen, is their own design, along with the 250cc engine (NC250). The RX3, has a really good following around the world, including a very active community in the good ole USofA.

There's also a 125 version, the RX1, which is Euro 4, and there's also at least a 450 (NC450) on the way the RX4. They are also developing twins and plans are for up to 850cc.

Zhongshen, are likely one of the chinese manufacturers that are going to succeed outside of the 125cc bracket. If I remember correctly, they are also setting up a factory in India as well.

It also seems as if Zhongshen, get other manufacturers to test their engines for them Wink As the NC250 is inuse in a fair number of bikes, such as Gas Gas, AJP etc.

Going off topic, even further, I see, we should start to see some new ~650cc Enfields, on the runway at Bruntingthorpe in the not too distant future, along with new engined classics (Bullets)
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 09 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Polarbear wrote:
Like the Yamaha, do not like the Honda.



The other Miltonkensian agrees Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:00 - 10 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
I used to have a pit-bull. When he died I buried him in the garden. I think I would bury this bike next to him.
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PostPosted: 19:15 - 10 Jun 2016    Post subject: Re: Honda Bulldog - possibly on it's way Reply with quote
linuxyeti wrote:
Anyhow, I like the look of this ..,


What for? What do you think it will be good at?
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PostPosted: 20:01 - 10 Jun 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
recman wrote:
It will be practical

For what purposes, and compared to what other bikes?

It's a styling exercise.
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