bigsheep_imp
Been there
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Oh baby! I hope this comes here and fast...
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LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
Wow, that's really something! Instant 1970's MV nostalgia. I don't mind liquid-cooled bikes, but to me, that 800cc-triple just doesn't fit the cool retro vibe of the bike. But I agree, I hope to see the bike introduced on these shores.
At a minimum, let's hope Metzeler makes a tire fitment for our CB's:
Stunning wire wheels by JoNich Wheels come in 2.50-18-inch front and 4.00-18-inch rear rim sizes and are shod with the latest 110-80/18 and 160/60-18 Racetec RRK1 high-performance radials that Metzeler has created to respond to the growing demand of old-timer enthusiasts.
At a minimum, let's hope Metzeler makes a tire fitment for our CB's:
Stunning wire wheels by JoNich Wheels come in 2.50-18-inch front and 4.00-18-inch rear rim sizes and are shod with the latest 110-80/18 and 160/60-18 Racetec RRK1 high-performance radials that Metzeler has created to respond to the growing demand of old-timer enthusiasts.
the Ferret
Road warrior
That is so MV looking. Just missing the giant sandcast looking cases lol
They do, don’t they? Roadtec™ Z8 Interact tires | MetzelerLongRanger_imp said:
Django had them on his CB1100. Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
Yes, the Roadtec Z8 sport-touring tire. I tried them on my F800GT and wasn't impressed. I was referring instead to the new "Racetec RRK1" fitted on the MV. I get encouraged when I hear about new tire models offered in 18" sizes.
peterbaron
Road warrior
They do, don’t they? Roadtec™ Z8 Interact tires | MetzelerCormanus_imp said:
Django had them on his CB1100. Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
You caused me my head scratching....in front I now have 110 Dunlop due to Michelin N/A, (PR3/160 in rear), but when front is gone by the end of 2019 , I may use Metzler if Michelin PR3-4 is N/A in 18"
...and bigsheep, thanks for this info, there is always space for the 2-d bike in my garage
alprider
Road warrior
MV...i dont want see the look from the front with this cooler.....bcos i guess.....well i dont know...
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for our CB1100 EX
rear : 140/70zr18 Z8 roadtec
front : 110/80zr18 Z8 roadtec
for our streets here and my drivestyle : absolutely no complaints
....:biker:
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for our CB1100 EX
rear : 140/70zr18 Z8 roadtec
front : 110/80zr18 Z8 roadtec
for our streets here and my drivestyle : absolutely no complaints
....:biker:
LongRanger, looks like the Racetec tyres come in the same sizes as the PR3s many of us run, Racetec™ RR tyres | Metzeler
It means being prepared to run a 160/60 on the rear. I’m on my 3rd set of PR3s with that size on the rear.
It means being prepared to run a 160/60 on the rear. I’m on my 3rd set of PR3s with that size on the rear.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
Thanks Cormanus. I didn't bother to check the sizes. Nice to have another option for our bikes!
It is. Particularly as the PR3 disappears periodically. The Pirelli Angel GT also fits although, again, one has to have a 160/60 rear.
pekingduck
Road warrior
I'm not in love with the looks of that bike. The engine looks really out of place, like an industrial water pump. And the low-hanging sump is just asking to kiss a speed bump. The point of making it a Magni (or a Bimota or any special) would be to make it better than a Brutale, and I don't see the extra $25k.
That's a scary thought. While the engine does look out of place with everything else, I appreciate the fact that the design actually embraces it — no pseudo cooling fins, etc..pekingduck_imp said:
As far as CB tire options go, I'd be more open to installing a 160 on the back end than a 120 on the front end.
pekingduck
Road warrior
I'd like something more like this, maybe with upgraded wheels/suspension.
Stichill
Road warrior
I'd like a bike that sounds like this (4:53), no matter what it looks like.
the Ferret
Road warrior
That's exactly how I feel about the sound of the new FZ-10 from Yamaha. Normally I'm not an aural guy. Could care very little about replacing the exhausts on my bikes cause for the most part the noise just annoys me, but riding an FZ-10 between 4 & 8 grand makes my eyes roll back in my head if you know what I mean.
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