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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: nhmaf on March 03, 2012, 09:17:38 AM

Title: Metisse bikes are staging a comeback!
Post by: nhmaf on March 03, 2012, 09:17:38 AM

But, like the thrice born-again Norton, the boutique price tag on these will keep me from getting one, unless I win a lottery!   Still, this IS a bike that would be a bit lively&fun - 1 liter airhead twin, 90 HP, and under 400 pounds:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1006_metisse_8v_mark_5/viewall.html

Also, a cafe version is supposed to be coming out a bit later, based on this show bike:
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/77399/Motorcycle-Photo-Gallery-Photo/2011-Birmingham-Bike-Show.aspx

I wish they had done the top end a bit differently - I'm sure it is very functional, but something about the way those DOHC housings are done on these engines looks a bit odd.

Title: Re: Metisse bikes are staging a comeback!
Post by: SCJJR65 on March 03, 2012, 09:33:36 AM

Still,  not a bad looking bike at all!  Wonder what the chances are of it making it to the US shores?

Title: Re: Metisse bikes are staging a comeback!
Post by: Barry on March 03, 2012, 09:48:57 AM

Odd looking engine barrels and head. Has something of the look of an MV Augusta.

They got their priorities right with a weight of 399lbs but I'd be happier with 5 gears rather than 6.

Title: Re: Metisse bikes are staging a comeback!
Post by: Motu on March 05, 2012, 11:48:48 PM

Wish I still had mine - I'd never be able to buy it back, let alone buy the new thing. I've still got a Petite frame tank and seat in the shed waiting for a donor and time.

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1009.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf212%2Fbmwr65%2Fscan0021.jpg&hash=98b17b1df6f3d71d774e4aa702e01632dfc83b43)

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1009.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf212%2Fbmwr65%2Fscan0017.jpg&hash=f8613c67d29703c39971dfb4b245a472aa4b8af1)

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1009.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf212%2Fbmwr65%2FRickmanPetite.jpg&hash=2c386864eba507fddc0751abe6e085df5e2f0152)

Title: Re: Metisse bikes are staging a comeback!
Post by: nhmaf on March 06, 2012, 03:09:15 PM

Wow!   Blast from the past alright!