View Full Version : Yamaha Retro Standard Prototype
robotribe 10-16-2007, 01:29 PM Hell to the yeah:
http://www.motorcyclists-online.com/moto-essais-articles/images/illus/YamahaXSV1proto_01.jpg
Source here (http://www.motorcyclists-online.com/o1_747_Yamaha-XS-V1-Sakura-prototype.html).
1,000cc air-cooled twin. Lose the pink and I think I'm in love…
Super Sneaky Steve 10-16-2007, 02:05 PM I love it! Well, I'm not too keen on the exhaust. Looks like an instrument a p0rn star would use. :?
The colors could be a lil more manly too. Then it would be perfect 8)
rndthought 10-23-2007, 07:45 AM Robo/SSS - the color is perfect...for that bike and anyone who'd ride it :wink:
I would like it if the exhaust didn't look like a falace...
the rear seat should be differnt
and air-cooled??? Its still 2007 right?
Color is fruity as well (matches the exhaust)
but just a few changes and that could very well be a guy's bike.
Seetrout 10-23-2007, 05:01 PM I would like it if the exhaust didn't look like a falace...
More like a suppository. :lol:
Sachi 10-23-2007, 05:06 PM Keep in mind that they likely picked the color to get attention. Which they did!
jfeagin 10-24-2007, 10:09 AM Sure caught my eye. All I'd want to do to the exhaust is change the tip. If the color were a little stronger, say a good copper, I'd go for that. Bar-end mirrors would be nice, maybe a slick sidecar for that killer retro feel. :lol:
cannon 10-24-2007, 12:12 PM It would look sharp in black...and without the vibe.
rndthought 10-24-2007, 01:52 PM It would look sharp in black...
Do you mean like "in" pitch "black"? As in with out light, so as to be out of sight...well then, "Dyn-OH-mite"*, I agree.
(sorry that was just to easy)
*as uttered by Mr. JJ Walker (http://www.dynomitejj.com/front.html)
rndthought 10-30-2007, 03:16 PM Another look at her...(yes Steve it would be a HER :lol: )
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/media/580x348/e5/e572b8e6d31b4f79b58faae0560c7732.jpg
Chopping toes, seems to be a trend...
robotribe 10-30-2007, 03:38 PM Another look at her...(yes Steve it would be a HER :lol: )
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/media/580x348/e5/e572b8e6d31b4f79b58faae0560c7732.jpg
Chopping toes, seems to be a trend...
Yeah, but if you're gonna chop, do it with a GOLD chain!
Looks less pink in that pic. Dig it. A lot.
G00se 10-30-2007, 03:43 PM I think aircooled bikes look awesome. Before bikes used to be all about the motor they didn't hide them behind fairings or have big radiators in front of them. I think it gives the bike a very minimalistic style. Sure watercooled has its obvious cooling and performance advantages but it looks cluttered. This bike is all about retro style and i think it looks really cool aside from the paint scheme. A nice flat or gloss black will do.
Super Sneaky Steve 10-30-2007, 08:54 PM Brown leather seat. Classy. 8)
Now that I've seen the other side of it (drive side)..... I definately wouldn't ride that bike.... no way.
To each his own...but, my friends, that bike is for a small itialian, or french kid about 20 years old, who drinks wine and rides a motorbike with his shiney leather shoes...shiney leather jacket, new blackberry, goes to and from the local coffee shop/cafe .... and says things like "WE!!" or "CHOW!"
If you rode that ... you'd get the worst diss ever .... every chick you met would say " Oh, I love your bike its so cute!!!" CUTE gentlemen... CUTE.
I hate it, good idea ... poorly executed
rndthought 10-31-2007, 12:17 PM Odd, though I don't like it, could envision Steve McQueen riding it...
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