Thu, 30 Apr 1998 16:00:21 +0100 - Message No. 2765
From: Marc Luethi

Subject: Re: new twin !


At 14:09 30.04.98 +0200, Axel wrote:
>Maybe a mix, the technik of the Transalp and the Suspension of a KTM is the
>dreambike, perhaps the KTM LC8

.. which seems to be further away in the future than ever.

>is something like that.
>Isn't that possible with the technik of the VTR.

Yes, it should be, defintely. The VTR is a very fine allround-style bike
(except for the fuel consumption, that is).
Just something like the VFR is for the 4cyls. I think that the engine's
caracteristics perfectly suit a "touring enduro".

Face it, I don't really think that the next Twin will be what everyone
hoped the LC8 would be.

The next Twin, may it even be a big Transalp, will stand against Triumph
Tiger and BMW R1100GS, a large tourer with 80+ HP (my dealer says it will
be the full 100hp). So expect a dry weight of >240kg and the VTR engine,
maybe even an aluminium frame (hopefully not!), and street-oriented wheel
and tire sizes (100/xx-19R front and 150/xx-17 rear).
This will limit off-road-usage and tire choice, just all the same problems
that the R1100GS drivers suffer from!

Nonetheless. I am *very* curious about Intermot in Munic in September!

And after all, why should there not be two versions of the
"VTR-engine-in-enduro-frame-Bike"?

XL1000V and XR 1000V ? One for the road, one for the dunes?
*grin*

Greets

Marc




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