New 1000RR

[Mike]

Quite a relief to finally see someone get away from "more angles is bettah" style.

Simple, curvey, sexy: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/04/honda-introduces-the-all-new-2008-cbr1000rr/">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/04/hond ... cbr1000rr/</a><!-- m -->

[HAULN-SS]

hot

[WRXtranceformed]

Little off-topic, have you guys seen the new Suzuki concepts?



" Originally Posted by Autoblog
From the two-wheeled side of the business, Suzuki will present the Biplane concept motorcycle in Tokyo next month. If you're looking for a bunch of technical details, all we can tell you for certain is that it's powered by a V4 of undetermined size. Beyond that, this particular design study is aircraft-inspired in that the intent is to give the rider the same feeling as being in an open-canopied biplane. Seeing as how all motorcycles put the rider close to nature, we're not sure how the Biplane's different than any other bike in this regard. The styling's neat, though. Looks like something freshly torn out of a Hot Wheels blister pack!

[Source: Suzuki]
PRESS RELEASE (Translated):
Exhibition summary of 40th Tokyo motor show 2007

Suzuki Biplane

The request that was included, you feel the enjoyment of the motorcycle in many people, would like to have having interest in the motorcycle " "the design proposition model which designates the joy of running by the motorcycle" as shape " is. You propose in order to have representing the common feeling which is felt from the vehicle where ", it designates the kind of image which is riding the airplane" as keyword, calls the motorcycle and the airplane and is different completely. Although it is the machine, the bosom which makes tenderness feel it forced and "the biplane" (bi- the plainness) designated modelling as design motif, it expressed the open impression of not being covered in the canopy. The engine has designed V type 4 cylinder engine in vertical ranging."



"PRESS RELEASE (Translated):

Exhibition summary of 40th Tokyo motor show 2007

Suzuki Crosscage

It is the fuel cell car which can do optimum power control by combining the air cooled fuel cell system and the advanced accumulator of simple small size light weight. Starting which fuel economy efficiency is fast low, the intelligent energy corporation of feature (England) make adopted the thing to fuel cell unit, in addition it was safe in the accumulator and the lithium ion electric battery whose environmental load is low was adopted. Not only not applying load, being simple in terrestrial environment, from the fact that it is small size lightweight, it has contributed to also the actualization of the sporty style which the sea bass seems.

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Originally Posted by Autoblog
Since we've already gone ahead and shown you the Biplane, one of Suzuki's two new concept bikes set to make their debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, we figured it would only be right to show you the other one. The Suzuki Crosscage has already been featured on AutoblogGreen for its use of a fuel cell from Intelligent Energy and its battery electric propulsion system, so we'll instead focus on the actual design of the bike here. From the looks of it, the hydrogen tank is carried right at the center of the bike, which should be a boon for safety considering that the hydrogen would be stored at very high pressures. One of the most striking features of this bike has got to be the front fork. Single-sided swingarms are rather common these days on high-performance bikes, but single-sided forks have not yet hit the masses. To stiffen things up where the fork tubes meet, Suzuki appears to have added a strengthening linkage of some sort. While bicyclists may think of the Cannondale Lefty fork when gazing at this design, this fork is likely (and hopefully!) much more robust. While we're not expecting to see the Biplane make it to production status, the Crosscage as pictured here seems even less likely. Perhaps certain design elements will see the light of day on future production models, but as cool as this concept may be, hydrogen fueling stations around every corner are still a very long way off. Kudos to Suzuki though for being willing to look outside the box when designing these two concept machines.

[Source: Suzuki]"

[BLINGMW]

I would be scared to sit on that CBR, looks like the seat would break off! hock:

The engrish in the Suzuki release is great though

"Although it is the machine, the bosom which makes tenderness feel it forced and "the biplane" (bi- the plainness) designated modelling as design motif, it expressed the open impression of not being covered in the canopy."

"it has contributed to also the actualization of the sporty style which the sea bass seems."

Sea bass? :thumbup:

[Sijray21]

mmmm, hmmmmm

i like the styling of that CBR Fireblade! The suzuki concepts - particularly the second pictured is also really interesting.

[SameeRR]

I'm not a big fan guys. I think it the mid fairing looks like dooda.

You know whats real nice? The 06 600RR in Tribal Orange.

[stevegula]

looks like the 1000RR got punched in the nose.

I give them props for dropping the undertail exhaust. I f'n hate undertails.

[Feersty]

I like the older RRs better.