Vertical bars?

xX-Alex-Xx · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Sep 2019 Karma :

Apparently they’re now a thing… Can see how it can be a benefit at speed but it’s gotta suck for slow speed.

https://i.postimg.cc/gY85g7RJ/IMG-3498.png

https://i.postimg.cc/PT5gd2G3/IMG-3499.png
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Probably easier to rig when you have hub-centre steering too.
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recman · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2012 Karma :

What in the name of Street Hawk is that?

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

Give's you something to tug hold of....
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RoamingStar · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 17 Jul 2023 Karma :

Seems like a more neutral position for the wrists and elbows as long as you remain pretty central on the seat. If you start leaning I dunno.
Cool though.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

It's a bike from the early 80s... so it's clearly been a thing for a while.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

I dont care about the bars but I so want that bike. What is it? Wub

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jeffyjeff · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 May 2020 Karma :

The vertical bars are made for habitual wankers so that they don't strain their wrists. The HSE is promoting this design as a strategy to reduce carpal tunnel syndrome. This is old news, haven't you heard? Wink

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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Heavily modified Katana from the 80s?

xX-Alex-Xx · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Sep 2019 Karma :

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Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

More on this bike here:

https://motochassis.com/articles/

Scroll down to "Q2"

Doesn't actually say in the articles but it looks to me like the original bike was a Suzuki GSX-R750.
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Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

I think elsewhere in that archive it's mentioned they made about a dozen.
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virus · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Karma :

Aye thats one of tony Foales Quantum 2 bikes. Built by a man who wrote a book on motorcycle handling and chassis design.
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