The fender bracing is also not for the BSA's, Nortons, or Triumphs...

Ok Mak checkout this site http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/index.htm  I bet that bike may be in there somewhere.

Quote from: makenzie71 on June 25, 2006, 11:31:34 PM
while looking for a pic of a power ranger motorcycle I found this:



$10 says only 1/3 of you people can point out what I'm drooling over in that pic...

Ya, he's a looker isn't he? 

It is in Canada, just ask our northern neighbors about their insurance rates.

Quote from: Matty B 500 on June 25, 2006, 11:06:27 PM

I guess it depends on whether you consider the term crotch rocket to be an appearance nomer or a performance nomer.

I consider it a crotch rocket because it looks like a sportbike, rather than a cruiser, or a goldwing type touring bike.

 

agreed.

From Wikipedia:

QuoteCrotch rocket is a slightly derogatory term for a sports bike. The name is derived from the way the rider sits on the bike and from the speed and acceleration these bikes are capable. A sports bike's foot pegs and shifter are located further back than conventional or a 'cruiser' motorcycles; this puts the rider in a position that is more streamlined and aerodynamic and places the rider's crotch in very close contact with the seat.

These machines are also called donor cycles (also 'murder cycles') by ER trauma surgeons, as they are typically ridden by young men in excellent physical condition, whose organs are highly suitable for transplantation should they die in an accident involving one.

I would say no.

the F model is definately a crotch rocket even if it is a wannabe crotch rocket to the trained eye.

the E model is probably not considered a crotch rocket unless you rip by someone at 9,000rpm, they may think otherwise.

Quote from: ajgs500 on June 26, 2006, 09:48:23 AM
From Wikipedia:

QuoteCrotch rocket is a slightly derogatory term for a sports bike. The name is derived from the way the rider sits on the bike and from the speed and acceleration these bikes are capable. A sports bike's foot pegs and shifter are located further back than conventional or a 'cruiser' motorcycles; this puts the rider in a position that is more streamlined and aerodynamic and places the rider's crotch in very close contact with the seat.

These machines are also called donor cycles (also 'murder cycles') by ER trauma surgeons, as they are typically ridden by young men in excellent physical condition, whose organs are highly suitable for transplantation should they die in an accident involving one.

I would say no.

umm see above.. better yet ask anybody who actually has a crotch rocket and see what they say.

Did you notice how far south that zipper goes?  Like peeling a banana.

The only response I have to that is...


BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

I've had a couple people call my E a crotch rocket, probably because they were ignorant about the many types of motorcycles ("It has to be a harley or a crotch rocket"). 

I consider the E to be a standard or sport standard and the F to be the same thing with plastic on it... or maybe a sport tourer, they usually have fairings too and the more upright seating position

My ZXR400 has been called by everyone a crotch rocket.

I think a crotch rocket would have to be physical size would be small, low seat height, not incredibly heavy with full fairing and very good rwhp.

Also i think low capacity engine producing lots of HP would make it a crotch rocket (eg small but packs some punch) ZXR400 400cc 65hp  140mph = crotch rocket

I refer to it as a bottle rocket or a supper bike.

im told my 06 GS500F is a crotch rocket because it looks like one...i dont care one way or the other.

Mak- I posted a pic of that bike on that vintage bike UK site and this is the answer I got.

" Yes I think you are right, the bike is either a BSA A7 (500cc) or A10 (650cc).

It does seem to have some non-standard parts fitted."

Norton Commando........ OMFG I love Nortons, don't get me wrong, I love that BSA, but Norton, OMG. A guy at bike night here in my town has a *perfect* commando, it is one of my favorite bikes.

Yeah I'm pretty sure it's an A7...

Now just to figure out wher eI can get one of those one-piece suits for kalee...

I've had someone call my bike a 'bullit bike'...