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Nov 14, 2006 17:31:41 GMT
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keefy in da house:
dp - do you know anything about this?Sure does look like an older Ducati 650 or 400, in Bologna where both Ducati & Cagiva was built along with Itlajet and Malagutti it was common to run over to the other guys and borrow from their parts bins when you ran out of things, even more in Spain where Derbi & Rieju verry often came with each others parts fitted, even heard of a Rieju with some Derbi stickers fitted (most likely on a Friday afternoon) by misstake..... herald948 in da house:
www.vectrix.co.ukI have tested a verry early pre-production version of that scoot over in Italy and belive me it hauls a**, much like a 250cc, 400cc maxi scooter and I had it up to an indicated 140kph with instant throttle (  ?) response, I already then asked why no one has really done an electric scoot seriously? DP says: Only problem is the cost to replace batteries when time comes but I believe we'll see alot of this scoot...
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Nov 14, 2006 18:57:29 GMT
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herald948 in da house:
www.vectrix.co.ukI have tested a verry early pre-production version of that scoot over in Italy and belive me it hauls a**, much like a 250cc, 400cc maxi scooter and I had it up to an indicated 140kph with instant throttle ( ?) response, I already then asked why no one has really done an electric scoot seriously? DP says: Only problem is the cost to replace batteries when time comes but I believe we'll see alot of this scoot... You lucky s*d! The batteries wont be as expensive as you'd think. Remember this is a scoot so doesnt have as big a pack as you get in a car. Electric vehicles are one of my great interests and I've followed this bike since the earliest publicity so while I don't know whether I'll be one of the first Vectrix owners it's definitely on my list of must-look-at bikes. |
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"Jeremy Clarkson, a man we motor enthusiasts need on our side like Lewis Hamilton's F1 car needs a towing ball and a Sprite Musketeer" My motor |
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Nov 14, 2006 18:59:17 GMT
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That's a "What on earth has he brought home this time!" look on her face if ever I saw one!  |
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"Jeremy Clarkson, a man we motor enthusiasts need on our side like Lewis Hamilton's F1 car needs a towing ball and a Sprite Musketeer" My motor |
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tigran
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In rust we trust. Amen.
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Nov 14, 2006 20:45:16 GMT
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That's a "What on earth has he brought home this time!" look on her face if ever I saw one! Agreed, best facial expression caption evAr. |
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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Nov 14, 2006 21:14:10 GMT
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Modern bikes do nothing for me.
Without stating a preference, I'd love to own really tidy examples of......
Duke 916. Absolutely stunning and will never be bettered.
Kawasaki GPZ900R. Defined the superbike back in the early 80s.
Original twin-headlamp Fireblade. Brutal, twitchy, widowmaker.
Duke 900SS, the 80s / early 90s version with big square headlamp.
Finally, a Honda CBX750. Don't know why, but they look just right and come with all the retro technology - 16 inch front wheel, anti-dive forks, air suspension.
<runs off to check ebay>
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Prius T-Spirit, Alfa 156 Sportwagon, Alfa 75 TSpark Veloce, Mazda MX-5 1.8iS
Honda VFR750FT, Ducati 750SS, BMW R100RT, Hongdou GY200
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Nov 14, 2006 22:04:39 GMT
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I always used to love those nortons!! dp - do you know anything about this? Its labelled Ducati, but has many Cagiva branded parts on it. My mate got given it recently and I'm struggling to find much about them. I'm pretty sure its a 125 or 250.  Right.... according to a 'man who knows'...... It could be a 350SS, 600SS or 750SS. He's categorised it as 'a major drain on the wallet' - even more so if the missing bits aren't in the car..... |
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Prius T-Spirit, Alfa 156 Sportwagon, Alfa 75 TSpark Veloce, Mazda MX-5 1.8iS
Honda VFR750FT, Ducati 750SS, BMW R100RT, Hongdou GY200
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phatphord
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Nov 15, 2006 10:47:41 GMT
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could make a lovely little minimal gooseneck chop outta that...
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1994 Ford Scorpio Lowrider
um...and some bikes...
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dp
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Nov 15, 2006 11:15:29 GMT
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pahtphord in da house:
could make a lovely little minimal gooseneck chop outta that... Well maybe but I would do an AMA dirt track looker out of it, fat tires, monoposto, Pro Taper bars and on and on, wayyyyyy cool and the Ducati could lend it's self to that perfectly..... An Aprilia in the AMA Championship.....  DP says: Would love to do something non-linear with a bike like that............
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Last Edit: Nov 15, 2006 11:17:16 GMT by dp
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dp
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Nov 15, 2006 13:38:54 GMT
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YES YES!!!!! Just talked to the Swedish Aprilia importer who's at the Milano Show and it's confirmed I will get the first 07 Aprilia Shiver 750 that comes to Scandinavia, it has an all new Aprilia 750cc V-Twin with what Aprilia says right now at the Show, 125hp and just around 150kg......  Next summer on 2 wheels will be real good hopefully, now I don't have to worry about what to drive when not doing the Kustom Bike thing..... DP says: Please, please spring soon..... |
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Nov 15, 2006 14:12:29 GMT
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that is awesome dude!
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Nov 15, 2006 15:04:50 GMT
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Fantastic! You must stick up pics when it arrives. Ace looking piece of kit |
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phatphord
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Scorpilow
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Nov 15, 2006 15:39:23 GMT
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nice blag,similar looking to a kawawsaki versys isn't it? just without the flab
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Last Edit: Nov 15, 2006 15:40:25 GMT by phatphord
1994 Ford Scorpio Lowrider
um...and some bikes...
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Nov 16, 2006 15:50:42 GMT
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I always used to love those nortons!! dp - do you know anything about this? Its labelled Ducati, but has many Cagiva branded parts on it. My mate got given it recently and I'm struggling to find much about them. I'm pretty sure its a 125 or 250. Right.... according to a 'man who knows'...... It could be a 350SS, 600SS or 750SS. He's categorised it as 'a major drain on the wallet' - even more so if the missing bits aren't in the car..... And the final answer is: Cagiva Alazzurra GT 650. With a Ducati Pantah 650cc engine. More info here: www.wvriders.com/sales/85-cagiva-alazzurra.htmlStrange that a previous owner repainted it with Ducati decals. Bad news is that parts for them are made from pure unobtanium. |
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Prius T-Spirit, Alfa 156 Sportwagon, Alfa 75 TSpark Veloce, Mazda MX-5 1.8iS
Honda VFR750FT, Ducati 750SS, BMW R100RT, Hongdou GY200
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?) response, I already then asked why no one has really done an electric scoot seriously?
