Member Contributer EhViffer Posted June 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 Had not heard of this development regarding Ariel using the Honda 1200 engine in a new bike? See this URL: http://therideadvice.com/ariel-reveals-ace/#.U6rLDfldWAh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 looks like it's a lot easier to work on !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted June 25, 2014 Forum CEO Share Posted June 25, 2014 Looks like the shaft system too, that RR is the honda unit hanging below the seat just like the 1200 is situated as well. That tank though barely looks like a liter of fuel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer EhViffer Posted June 25, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 Looks like the shaft system too, that RR is the honda unit hanging below the seat just like the 1200 is situated as well. That tank though barely looks like a liter of fuel? If you read the link it says Ariel will customize each of the 100 to 150 versions they make so if you want a touring version they would maybe produce a bigger tank? Wonder if you could order the DCT as well? Looks like it has the shaft drive in there though hard to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer EhViffer Posted June 25, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 Went to Ariel site and in fact they will offer DCT version if so desired and it is the shaft drive on the bikes. Good read if interested in a completely custom VFR 1200 build. They are looking to produce between 100 and 150 bikes per year. http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/full_screen_v2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcooper Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Tanks come in three sizes, from 14L to 21L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted June 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 $35K Yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Now that is different.. Oh, and can I have that rear wheel??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DucatiTerminator Posted June 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 Very cool, but I think I'd rather put the $34K towards the cost of an Atom. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Very cool, but I think I'd rather put the $34K towards the cost of an Atom. :) Yeah, cars are way more practical, theres more room, you can haul stuff around in them, you don't get wet while driving them, etc. wait, what? Oh, nevermind.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DucatiTerminator Posted June 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 Very cool, but I think I'd rather put the $34K towards the cost of an Atom. :) Yeah, cars are way more practical, theres more room, you can haul stuff around in them, you don't get wet while driving them, etc. wait, what? Oh, nevermind.............. Lol, I think a Givi top case has about the same volume or more than the Atom's "boot." I have to admit that I'm more than slightly curious how the optional front end might feel on the road or track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayarearider Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 At least it gives the surplus V4 1200 motors a nice home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted June 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 I want the Forks seeing as Ohlins doesn't offer them for our bikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 Wheres is the gas tank? under the seat . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smergy Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 yes, you can get it in a DCT.. I don't know why you'd want to, but to each their own I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2014 Wheres is the gas tank? under the seat . Found it . Honda engine good for over 170hp, a top speed of 165mph and a 0-60 time of just 3.4 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbiotix Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 The black one is killer! I'd take one along with an Atom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer arrow Posted June 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2014 ...I have to admit that I'm more than slightly curious how the optional front end might feel on the road or track. That one is the cruiser-ish version, the one with the Öhlins forks is the sporty type. I like them a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer spinalator Posted June 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2014 Interesting, first I have heard of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DucatiTerminator Posted June 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2014 ...I have to admit that I'm more than slightly curious how the optional front end might feel on the road or track. That one is the cruiser-ish version, the one with the Öhlins forks is the sporty type. I like them a lot... I've ridden a KTM 950 Adventure S at Mid-Ohio. That wouldn't stop me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer EhViffer Posted June 26, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2014 yes, you can get it in a DCT.. I don't know why you'd want to, but to each their own I guess. I guess the same reason that walking on foot gave way to horses, steam gave way to internal combustion, land lines to smart phones, foot clutch to DCT - progress baby. Your right though to each their own, some people continued to stay on horses, took the locomotive, continued to rotate their dial and yes poke away at their foot activated clutch. One man's progress is another's revulsion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted June 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2014 Yeah yeah, but they could probably figure out a way to "automate" sex, but would you want it? The purity in riding a motorcycle is using all 4 limbs, the same way as a car using a manual transmission. DCT for racing applications when tenths matter? Sure. But I'm not a racer and would rather be slower doing things myself because it's more involving, more engaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer EhViffer Posted June 26, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2014 Just glad the DCT choice is out there. The market decides I guess. So far not much uptake on DCT with other brands but maybe over time? The Ariel Ace cruiser version with the wild front fork has my attention. Would I be able to get one here in Canada? Unlikely by the looks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer arrow Posted July 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 10, 2014 First ride impression by MCN and they like it: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/news/newsresults/first-rides-tests/2014/july/we-ride-the-ariel-ace-at-goodwood/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I just hope Honda put this brilliant engine in more application. The power characteristics would work well in all sorts of other bikes. Personally, it's bit of an overkill in a naked bike. The Speed Triple already has plenty oomph, and I just can't fathom needing more.. But I'm sure lots of people would disagree. Same V4 would be fantastic in a GT bike. Now that Honda has cruiser-ized the ST1300, and the VFR1200F's days look to be pretty much numbered, in favor of the VFR800, it is high time for the fabled VFR1200T touring version to take up the gap. Also, the Diavel being the runaway success it has been for Ducati, Honda could easily put this V4 into a lightweight power cruiser that could compete very well. I think that's kinda what the bobbed tail Ariel Ace was gunning for. The funky forks don't do anything for me though. And why Honda doesn't bring the Crossrunner here, I have no idea. Hottest segment going, and Honda has zero contender here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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