Ugliest Bike!

mathyoomay · 12-18-2006, 10:55 AM

I just made this thread onthe "other" site so I'll put it up here too.

OK. OK, we've done the best looking bike and the thread for our"dream bike" but what about motorcycles that you think are ugly and you would rather not be caught dead on one? This can have a broad range of choices so what is it?

Mine? I think the Ducati Multistradas are butt ugly. Oh yeah and who can forget this gem?

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62...6/P1010022.jpg

abtech · 12-18-2006, 11:15 AM

Whatever the name was for the Yamaha with the non fork front suspension gets my vote. The thing lasted about 3 months before they pulled it from production. I rode one at Grattan back when it first came out and it handled even worse than it looked . . .

OSIRIS · 12-18-2006, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Whatever the name was for the Yamaha with the non fork front suspension gets my vote. The thing lasted about 3 months before they pulled it from production. I rode one at Grattan back when it first came out and it handled even worse than it looked . . .

I think I'm going to have to agree with you. I forgot about that bike...which was probably a good thing!
As a general overall "bike"...anything that says Buell on it gets my vote as well.

smoothrideronli · 12-18-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Whatever the name was for the Yamaha with the non fork front suspension gets my vote. The thing lasted about 3 months before they pulled it from production. I rode one at Grattan back when it first came out and it handled even worse than it looked . . .

there was another bike that was very similar to it...was it the Bennelli? There was an article on it in Cycle World recently...you couldnt really tell what was the front or the back by looking at it. Also I could have sworn they said the Yamaha handled well...

seamus · 12-18-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

Also I could have sworn they said the Yamaha handled well...

I heard the same. Met a guy in Alabama years back that still had his. Swore it was the best handling touring bike he's ever ridden.

abtech · 12-18-2006, 02:58 PM

Yamaha was doing a "Press rollout" on the bike and I was invited by one of the people at Yamaha (was running TZs back then).

For driving down the road, it was okay, but they had us throw the thing around the track for the photographers and other than not being able to get the damn thing to turn and the fact that it had zero brakes and no acceleration, I guess it was pretty decent

.

I guess "they" were the Yamaha marketing guys . . .

smoothrideronli · 12-18-2006, 04:11 PM

How was the feedback from the front tire? I seem to recall something in the write up about amazing feedback.

Bikerboy1974 · 12-18-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OSIRIS

I think I'm going to have to agree with you. I forgot about that bike...which was probably a good thing!
As a general overall "bike"...anything that says Buell on it gets my vote as well.

Buell gets a +1 from me! Ugly pieces of machinery!

ONEvcs · 12-18-2006, 04:17 PM

This ugly enough to join the list?

deftones156 · 12-18-2006, 04:28 PM

I don't know about the ugliest bike (I can't think of anything right now), but for sure the ugliest exhausts belong to Kawasaki and Yamaha. Specifically on the Z1000 (don't know what they were thinking), and on the FZ1 (Is that a bazooka?)

phobe · 12-18-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Yamaha was doing a "Press rollout" on the bike and I was invited by one of the people at Yamaha (was running TZs back then).

For driving down the road, it was okay, but they had us throw the thing around the track for the photographers and other than not being able to get the damn thing to turn and the fact that it had zero brakes and no acceleration, I guess it was pretty decent

.

I guess "they" were the Yamaha marketing guys . . .

That would be the GTS1000. Got to see one up close a few times, there are pics in my FB gallery.

My vote for ugliest bike ever goes to the new 07 GSXR1000. It's just so wrong in so many ways.

CBRVFR · 12-18-2006, 05:07 PM

From the front, you have to consider the MultiStrada. Sides, I'll say the "recent"

Katanas. From the back, it's the current 'busa with a cowl... or whatever it was that just passed me, dammit!

phobe · 12-18-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I'll say the "recent"

Katanas.

AKA "The Hideous Blob"

mathyoomay · 12-18-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

From the front, you have to consider the MultiStrada. Sides, I'll say the "recent"

Katanas. From the back, it's the current 'busa with a cowl... or whatever it was that just passed me, dammit!

true dat yo!

CBR929RE · 12-18-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

there was another bike that was very similar to it...was it the Bennelli? There was an article on it in Cycle World recently...you couldnt really tell what was the front or the back by looking at it. Also I could have sworn they said the Yamaha handled well...

you reffering to the Vyrus/Bimota Tesi2D? I love those 2 bikes, I think they look awesome. I believe you are correct that it was in the article about them that they mentioned the Yamaha handling well.

abtech · 12-18-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

How was the feedback from the front tire? I seem to recall something in the write up about amazing feedback.

they lied.

They never put any of the comments I and the 4 other racers that reviewed the bike in the reviews because ummmm they didn't make good advertising copy . . .

mathyoomay · 12-18-2006, 08:45 PM

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 08:13 AM

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Katanas

a lot of people still buy them, i dont get it

Bikerboy1974 · 12-19-2006, 08:21 AM

I'm trying to find the link, but there's a new Suzuki that was in Cycle World last month that I thought was the ugliest thing I'd ever seen. It's a new model, not yet scheduled for release here. I'll do some more searching.

Bikerboy1974 · 12-19-2006, 08:31 AM

Not the article I was looking for, but it will show a bit of it. The tail is the ugliest part, I'm thinking that's why they aren't showing too many rear shots.

Bikes (Motorcycles) in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 08:32 AM

i still think the zx14 is a terrible looking bike, at least in the picts. i have yet to see one in person

OSIRIS · 12-19-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by quick26

i still think the zx14 is a terrible looking bike, at least in the picts. i have yet to see one in person

They're not quite as bad looking in person...but still HUGE! I don't particularly like the direction Kawi is going with any of their bikes though.

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by OSIRIS

They're not quite as bad looking in person...but still HUGE! I don't particularly like the direction Kawi is going with any of their bikes though.

when i saw the zx10 rear, i was not to crazy about it when they went to duals

mathyoomay · 12-19-2006, 10:00 AM

i agree the zx-14 is ugly, and that B-King looks like it's had a tummy tuck.
"Little in the middle but she got much back"

Bikerboy1974 · 12-19-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mathyoomay

i agree the zx-14 is ugly, and that B-King looks like it's had a tummy tuck.
"Little in the middle but she got much back"

I don't see the point of it? I think that's why they went with the stubby pipes on the GSXR models, because they used ALL the piping they had available to put on that beast!

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 10:08 AM

to each his own i supose, but i still have my oppinions on them "me too bikes"

12-18-2006, 10:55 AM	#1
mathyoomay Yo! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Age: 30 Bike(s): 05' CBR 600RR Posts: 90	Ugliest Bike! I just made this thread onthe "other" site so I'll put it up here too. OK. OK, we've done the best looking bike and the thread for our"dream bike" but what about motorcycles that you think are ugly and you would rather not be caught dead on one? This can have a broad range of choices so what is it? Mine? I think the Ducati Multistradas are butt ugly. Oh yeah and who can forget this gem? http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62...6/P1010022.jpg

12-18-2006, 11:15 AM	#2
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,271	Re: Ugliest Bike! Whatever the name was for the Yamaha with the non fork front suspension gets my vote. The thing lasted about 3 months before they pulled it from production. I rode one at Grattan back when it first came out and it handled even worse than it looked . . . __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

12-18-2006, 02:58 PM	#6
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,271	Re: Ugliest Bike! Yamaha was doing a "Press rollout" on the bike and I was invited by one of the people at Yamaha (was running TZs back then). For driving down the road, it was okay, but they had us throw the thing around the track for the photographers and other than not being able to get the damn thing to turn and the fact that it had zero brakes and no acceleration, I guess it was pretty decent . I guess "they" were the Yamaha marketing guys . . . __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

12-18-2006, 04:11 PM	#7
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deftones156 I'll never tell a lie.......SUCKER!! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 27 Bike(s): 1996 900RR (sold) Posts: 554	Re: Ugliest Bike! I don't know about the ugliest bike (I can't think of anything right now), but for sure the ugliest exhausts belong to Kawasaki and Yamaha. Specifically on the Z1000 (don't know what they were thinking), and on the FZ1 (Is that a bazooka?) __________________ http://www.gighive.com/the-buzz/ "My friend said to me, ‘You know what I like? Mashed potatoes.’ I was like, ‘Dude, you have to give me time to guess. If you're going to quiz me you have to insert a pause."

12-18-2006, 05:07 PM	#12
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,026	Re: Ugliest Bike! From the front, you have to consider the MultiStrada. Sides, I'll say the "recent" Katanas. From the back, it's the current 'busa with a cowl... or whatever it was that just passed me, dammit! __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

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12-19-2006, 08:21 AM	#19
Bikerboy1974 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Med City, MN Age: 33 Bike(s): Both sold, lookin 4 new 1 Posts: 575	Re: Ugliest Bike! I'm trying to find the link, but there's a new Suzuki that was in Cycle World last month that I thought was the ugliest thing I'd ever seen. It's a new model, not yet scheduled for release here. I'll do some more searching. __________________ There is no 12 step program or counseling available for my addiction...thank God!

12-19-2006, 08:31 AM	#20
Bikerboy1974 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Med City, MN Age: 33 Bike(s): Both sold, lookin 4 new 1 Posts: 575	Re: Ugliest Bike! Not the article I was looking for, but it will show a bit of it. The tail is the ugliest part, I'm thinking that's why they aren't showing too many rear shots. Bikes (Motorcycles) in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News __________________ There is no 12 step program or counseling available for my addiction...thank God!

12-19-2006, 08:32 AM	#21
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: Ugliest Bike! i still think the zx14 is a terrible looking bike, at least in the picts. i have yet to see one in person __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-19-2006, 10:00 AM	#24
mathyoomay Yo! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Age: 30 Bike(s): 05' CBR 600RR Posts: 90	Re: Ugliest Bike! i agree the zx-14 is ugly, and that B-King looks like it's had a tummy tuck. "Little in the middle but she got much back" __________________ "Just order a large Farva."

12-19-2006, 10:08 AM	#26
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: Ugliest Bike! to each his own i supose, but i still have my oppinions on them "me too bikes" __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.