It's machinery as art. This bike was never intended for production. It's a
one-off meant to show the capabilities of an engineering department and the
prototype development people. Close up, the metalwork on this bike is
absolutely breathtaking. The machined surfaces are beautifully shaped and
flawlessly executed. Each part complements the others. It shows far more unity
of design than one might expect in such a complex machine. It overflows with
power imagery. It's no more ridiculous than a statue of a horse cast in bronze.
Neither can be ridden very far, but both are attractive.
Paul
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> But this is truly ridiculous... <g>
>
> Knarf, You have to be a gear head to truly appreciate this.
>
> Even though I really appreciate the mechanical aspects of motorcycles, I've
> never had the inclination to drive one. I'm too concerned about the yahoos on
> the road!
>
> Kenneth Waller
> (who considers himself a gearhead)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: OT: For Roberts, Brewer and others who ride on two wheels
>
> On 12/10/05, Tom Reese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/dccom/0,,0-5-470118-1-486076-1-0-0-0-0-0-36-47938
> 9-0-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html
>
> I know that concept vehicles push the envelope, go to the limits, are
> supposed to be outrageous, fantastic, etc, etc.
>
> But this is truly ridiculous... <g>
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
>
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>
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