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Old 07-02-2007, 12:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 07-02-2007, 01:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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For a mere $77,000 too... Where do I sign up! :hammer: :hammer:
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Old 07-02-2007, 01:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
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That windscreen is a joke, right?
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Old 07-02-2007, 02:01 PM   #5 (permalink)
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It's not a wind screen, it's a body catcher for when you slam into something in 2.9s.

I really don't know why they couldn't leave the tank alone. I know i'd be teetering on the front edge a lot because i like to crowd the tank when i ride.

The pricing is outrageous. I've seen other electric bikes built with off the shelf parts for far less.

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Speaking of electric bikes, this one might be worth $77,000.

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I'm curious as to what effect that windsheild would have on a regular Daytona....

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I'm curious as to what effect that windsheild would have on a regular Daytona....
Other than making it look F##king stupid?
Not much. :razz:
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I have doubts whether this is genuine or not, I can't see Triumph wasting resources on something like this. It's a gimmick.

Unless they obtained some sort of British government or EC development grant and it's cost them nothing. First one would be about right for $77,000, if they made them by the thousands the price would come down. I wouldn't buy one. Love the windscreen, just love it ! (If I was a goldfish) :-D

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93 MPH, why do they call it a Daytona?

And where do you slip your carbon fiber can on that thing. The deer aren't going to get out of the road if they can't hear you coming. :-D

I've never met a girl impressed by long battery life. Well, except...we won't go there. :razz: :razz:
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