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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:32 PM
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Appears Subie is getting into the mix...

They are borrowing parts, bigtime though... I see Gixxer mirrors, 600RR undertail exhaust, Kawi turn signals, R6 rear seat...

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...ru-motorcycle/
 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:39 PM
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prototype teaser i'm sure - i like subaru as a company and i like subarus. would be cool to see them sell bikes and cars together. but i think they should use a boxer style engine.
 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:40 PM
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i still what this to become a reality

 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:41 PM
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any big name additions in the market will strengthen the competition making future bikes better, and looks like Subaru found a nice little niche with a 500cc sport model, might push Kawi to update the 500R. But like any new entry they dont have a clue what they are doing yet, so I would wait a few years to let them work it out before I think about pickingone up.
 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:42 PM
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btw - that's a 500cc SINGLE

(enter: But like any new entry they dont have a clue what they are doing yet)
 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:43 PM
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i still what this to become a reality

Which end is the front? I bet new rubber is expensive.
 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:43 PM
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i still what this to become a reality
SnowMoBike?


 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:45 PM
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i still what this to become a reality
SnowMoBike?


ATB - all terrain bike - everything from pavement to snow
 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:46 PM
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btw - that's a 500cc SINGLE

(enter: But like any new entry they dont have a clue what they are doing yet)
basicly a single piston from a wrx
 
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Old 12-06-2007 | 08:49 PM
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bet the ladies love it
 



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