SDNerd
2019-06-14 14:58:00 UTC
Looks legitmate. Seems they're trying to apply some of the styling cues of 950/990 - ?
DribbleDuke
2019-06-14 17:53:00 UTC
Spy shots with the ignition on showing dash. More like teaser shots of what we need next. All those buttons and switches, preflight must take some practice.
Willh
2019-06-14 18:59:00 UTC
Is that the new Diavel
Hey Nerd, what happened to your report on the 790?
Hey Nerd, what happened to your report on the 790?
jmann
2019-06-17 02:54:00 UTC
Post missing.
Scotty
2019-06-18 13:02:00 UTC
Hmmm... interesting.
Tech points to note:
Linkage-operated rear shock, total frame redesign
Bits that I like the look of:
Neat alloy subframe, tidy cowling around the undertray area - look a bit like they've taken an idea from the 790
Header pipe plumbing - nice to see, not copying the Hardly-Worthit look.
The standard silencer is an improvement on the current model
Bits that I'm less keen on:
The profile of the tank and the shrouds looks too much like a GSX-S1000 to me, and that bike is FUGLY!
I'm ambivalent over the 5-spoke wheels, I prefer the look of the current ones (haven't counted my spokes), these look a little flimsy in comparison, but they'll be much easier to clean!
All said, it's just a prototype, much may change between now and launch time...
Tech points to note:
Linkage-operated rear shock, total frame redesign
Bits that I like the look of:
Neat alloy subframe, tidy cowling around the undertray area - look a bit like they've taken an idea from the 790
Header pipe plumbing - nice to see, not copying the Hardly-Worthit look.
The standard silencer is an improvement on the current model
Bits that I'm less keen on:
The profile of the tank and the shrouds looks too much like a GSX-S1000 to me, and that bike is FUGLY!
I'm ambivalent over the 5-spoke wheels, I prefer the look of the current ones (haven't counted my spokes), these look a little flimsy in comparison, but they'll be much easier to clean!
All said, it's just a prototype, much may change between now and launch time...