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American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/8/2006 12:41:14 AM

NOchknstrips

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http://www.fischer1.com/

Check it out guys and gals. Somthing new to look at.

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/8/2006 10:18:56 AM

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Interesting. Something tells me the build quality is far behind Honda though.

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/8/2006 11:04:00 AM

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It certianly does look hot, but I doubt it's got the quality of the Jap bikez

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/8/2006 2:47:39 PM

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70 rwhp....wooooooo hooooooooooooo

finally somethin i can feel safe given to my grandmother. Yes!

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/9/2006 8:50:55 AM

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hay guys... this isnt by any stretch of the imagination a jap bike, or anything of the sort... it is however a pretty good entry platform for you guys over in the states. when you compare it to the competition for the full fairing learner sports bikes over here in australia... i say, give me one. the 650 twin is sourced from hyosung, so u'd have to settle for the korean engine, as well as a;ll of the base suspension components. Originally it was built to use the aprilia 650 twin, however aprilia pulled the pin late in the project.

but i have read pretty good things. and its looks... wow, i say its definately a good way to break into the market. the ext models will surely be a pretty nice bit of kit.

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/9/2006 9:25:22 PM

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There are supposed to be plenty of options such as ohlins and brembo bits and eventually engine mods. Hell, for the price, you cant beat this thing. It's not designed to run with the 600 supersports, its desingned to compete as an entry level sport bike along with the SV-650, Ninja 650 etc. Look at the price, it's pretty decent for a brand new bike. And when was the last time you could call Honda and have them put Ohlins on it or Brembo brakes? Try, never. 70hp may seem like peanuts, but to somone who has never ridden..........a little is a lot relative to nothing, and alot.......well. Not everyone is dumb enough to start on a 150hp liter bike. Not even your grandma.

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/10/2006 3:32:08 PM

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ORIGINAL: gixxereater
Not everyone is dumb enough to start on a 150hp liter bike. Not even your grandma.

fortunately im dumb enough to start on a 150hp liter bike

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/10/2006 3:47:53 PM

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quote:

fortunately im dumb enough to start on a 150hp liter bike

Ok

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/10/2006 9:48:59 PM

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Dang, the first run is sold out! I wonder where both of them went?

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 11/27/2006 12:27:32 PM

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Honestly...... I like it. I may even consider buying one.......after my 1krr. I am happy to see that the united states is making an attempt at a decent motorcycle. I know its not a r1 or a 1k. However, because it doesnt have tons horsepower doesnt mean its not fun to ride. I bet its a blast with the ohlins and Brembos (upgrades i know) on twisty road. V twins seem to like mtn roads. Too bad about the aprillia motor. Hopefully they will get rid of the carbs soon as well. The world has definatly gone injected. As an american I am much prouder of this thing than I am a Buell.

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 1/11/2007 3:05:55 PM

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Sorry to resurect an old thread...but I just can't help it.

I would hardly call it American made....almost all parts are off-shore sourced...save the frame and gas tank. Its assembled and some parts are "fitted" here....so partly a worth while effort. But a Honda Goldwing is just as American as this thing, if not more so as Honda does a great deal of dometic sourcing. You could also argue that the profit stays here, and I'm for that, but he's being very misleading.

And for the price....an F4i is only $500 more list price and arguably a much better bike....and to boot, my local dealer has 06 F4i's left over for under $7000 out the door. The Fisher's Ohlins shock in back is a big difference, though not enough for me...I can get an Elka, Fox or Penske shock for $800.

$700 for a brembo brake package....no great deal there as Nissan stuff is not garbage anyway. $4999 for wheels that are still cast, the over priced brake package and ohlins forks.

He did get some significant outside engineering help...but does anyone really think they could do better than the army of engineers Honda, Kawi, Yam or Suz have...let alone the 30 years of expereince they all have in bikes...not to mention other vehicles.

Bang for the buck its a long shot. Coolness factor...yeah, definately. Is being assembled here worth something, yes. Jay Leno might buy one just to have in his collection....but they will never be worth anything. I also question if he'll be here in two years....if he is great, its a free country. But, the big four will find any patents he's infringed on and start suing him daily.

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RE: American Made twin 650. mmmm - 1/16/2007 12:43:15 AM

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yeah it looks cool but weak id like to ride it not buy it just take it around the block then id be able to comment a little more on it but nothing compares to a honda

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