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aeolus

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Joined: Oct. 30 2009
From: Mier

Lotus

Lotus 200hp road ready motobike. AKA the widowmaker.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 25 2014 15:36:34

Graham_B

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Joined: Jul. 10 2007
From: Leigh, Lancashire, UK

RE: Lotus (in reply to aeolus)

The fantastic KTM RC8R engine in an ugly and impractical rolling chassis
With a wheelbase similar to an ocean going liner corners will be interesting...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 25 2014 16:24:47

Morante

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Joined: Nov. 21 2010

RE: Lotus (in reply to Graham_B)

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With a wheelbase similar to an ocean going liner corners will be interesting.

That´s what I thought

Used to drive a Lotus Elan Sprint convertible; best car I ever had, but those were the days of Colin Chapman, not multinationals.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 25 2014 16:43:48

aeolus

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From: Mier

RE: Lotus (in reply to aeolus)

I looked at as a custom attention getter not as a usable bike. But looking at the rear suspension! That's 50s stuff!. Another example of the Lotus brand being exploited But I have to wonder how many people have any idea what is behind that brand and does it mean anything today.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 25 2014 21:40:11

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Lotus (in reply to aeolus)

It doesnt turn me on at all
I like this Ducati 1cylinder 350 with desmo valves. Light and really fun on a curvy backroad. But maybe i would change the front brakes. But gee, these engines really make music.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 26 2014 7:31:13

Graham_B

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From: Leigh, Lancashire, UK

RE: Lotus (in reply to aeolus)

Now that is a work of art Anders!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 26 2014 10:55:23

aeolus

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Joined: Oct. 30 2009
From: Mier

RE: Lotus (in reply to aeolus)

My second bike. What a sweet machine it was tho the engine was just adequate.

My last bike. Immeasurably better engineered Hated to part with it but the standard of driving in the US makes riding on the street very dangerous.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 27 2014 15:17:08

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Lotus (in reply to aeolus)

The Norton Dominator 88 is kind of sweet with its big mudguards, featherbed frame and all painted appereance. Its from the time when motorbikes were made mostly to be used as a daily transport. Not so many had the money for a car in the 5oth
The other one... not my style.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 27 2014 15:52:40

aeolus

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From: Mier

RE: Lotus (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

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The other one... not my style.

I think if you rode it you would be converted. The only thing I am 6' but my legs are short and I had to devise a manner of mounting and dismounting as my feet would not touch the ground if the bike was level. It was developed from the KTM Dakar rally bikes that's why the high ground clearance.
I still dream of being on my Dominator 88 after 60 years.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 27 2014 16:12:40