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Title: Bimota Mantra Post by: orangelion03 on February 24, 2011, 02:41:35 PM Bimota's very own monster...and a Cyclops at that! Wow. Just wow. And not in a good way...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/1183700080_38da030c34.jpg) http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bimota/bimota_db3_mantra.htm (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bimota/bimota_db3_mantra.htm) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: Duck-Stew on February 24, 2011, 04:03:30 PM I've seen 2 in person. They're funky as f*ck. They're an acquired taste I think... :-\
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: zarn02 on February 24, 2011, 04:19:52 PM That is... interesting.
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: thought on February 24, 2011, 04:39:59 PM reminds me of black manta from the super friends:
(http://www.comicbookbin.com/images/dcd/manta01.jpg) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: kopfjäger on February 24, 2011, 06:34:09 PM Here's one done right.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/mantra02.jpg) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: rideserotta on February 24, 2011, 07:42:57 PM Bimota's very own monster...and a Cyclops at that! Wow. Just wow. And not in a good way... (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/1183700080_38da030c34.jpg) http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bimota/bimota_db3_mantra.htm (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bimota/bimota_db3_mantra.htm) Ugliest. Motorcycle. Ever. Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: orangelion03 on February 24, 2011, 07:47:47 PM Ugliest. Motorcycle. Ever. Certainly one of the ugliest. Odd, because from the reviews and spec sheets, it's quite a performer (it is a Bimota after all). The "naked" one above looks great and one can only imagine if someone else had styled the bike. Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: kopfjäger on February 24, 2011, 08:05:01 PM The "naked" one above looks great and one can only imagine if someone else had styled the bike. Also look closely, it has a kick starter. [evil] Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: Travman on February 24, 2011, 09:06:59 PM Say what? I've never seen a kickstarter before on a 900. What's the story on that?
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: kopfjäger on February 24, 2011, 09:08:41 PM Say what? I've never seen a kickstarter before on a 900 Look closely. ;) Obviously this bike has had the make the beast with two backs modded out of it compared to the original. [evil] Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: monstermick58 on February 24, 2011, 09:33:35 PM I've seen a couple in the flesh, and I like it, its definately different, But then again I did have a soft spot for honda's CX500 when it came out in '79.
So OK my taste's are a little left of field Mmick Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: Duck-Stew on February 24, 2011, 10:01:06 PM Say what? I've never seen a kickstarter before on a 900. What's the story on that? Also never seen or heard of a kicker on a belted 900.... Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: kopfjäger on February 24, 2011, 10:25:42 PM Also never seen or heard of a kicker on a belted 900.... I found that pick about 2yrs ago. I tried in vein to find the owner. It might be faux, for looks. (?) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: brix821 on February 24, 2011, 10:34:26 PM there is one at a bike shop in richmond called velocity motorcycles... those things have a glovebox!
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: Drunken Monkey on February 25, 2011, 12:32:42 AM Being a fan of design and folks who think outside the box and all that I really wanted to like this bike, what with it's oval section trellis frame, and Bimota pedigree and all that.
Seriously. It's bad. It's freshman year at design school bad. And it's not just one of those "oh, but when you see it in person it's awesome" bikes. I've seen one. In person. And it's bad. They managed to make a naked bike look like it was wearing a burqa. Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: AJ on February 25, 2011, 12:59:23 AM Being a fan of design and folks who think outside the box and all that I really wanted to like this bike, what with it's oval section trellis frame, and Bimota pedigree and all that. Seriously. It's bad. It's freshman year at design school bad. And it's not just one of those "oh, but when you see it in person it's awesome" bikes. I've seen one. In person. And it's bad. They managed to make a naked bike look like it was wearing a burqa. yes yes YES. that thing is burqa'd up. all they need next to offend my senses is a bedazzler Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: DucatiTorrey on February 25, 2011, 04:28:47 AM Ugliest. Motorcycle. Ever. i just did a google search convinced you were wrong. my bad. Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: 77south on February 25, 2011, 05:45:23 AM I would say its "designed by someone who learned all they know about motorcycles from watching the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" bad.
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: zooom on February 25, 2011, 05:48:10 AM there is a guy in our local Ducati club who has had several Bimota's over the years and he said that one was an electrical nightmare....he didn't even keep the bike a full year...
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: rideserotta on February 25, 2011, 07:27:17 AM They managed to make a naked bike look like it was wearing a burqa. [laugh] [clap] Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: orangelion03 on February 25, 2011, 07:39:48 AM Love the burqa comment!!!
It reminds me of a vintage bike or scooter that had a similar integration of the tank into headlight, but I can find a photo of it (not knowing the name opr brand doesnt help). Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: Speeddog on February 25, 2011, 08:44:06 AM (http://www.hdforums.com/forum/attachments/general-harley-davidson-chat/10617d1225460641-butt-ugly-occ-57-chevy-arlen_600.jpg)
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: junior varsity on February 25, 2011, 09:11:20 AM that looks beyond unrideable.
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: zarn02 on February 25, 2011, 10:58:34 AM The Ducati motor is a twin.
The Mantra has four exhaust cans. I can only assume someone thought "You know, exhaust systems just don't weigh enough..." Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: zarn02 on February 25, 2011, 10:59:13 AM And for added fun and/or post-whoring, here's a review of the bike in Czech.
Make the Google Translator for very good read times. http://clanky.katalog-motocyklu.cz/motorky-motocykly-recenze/bimota-mantra/ (http://clanky.katalog-motocyklu.cz/motorky-motocykly-recenze/bimota-mantra/) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: koko64 on February 25, 2011, 01:12:25 PM I like the Mantra because it's so wrong!
There was an article in Australian Motorcycle News in the nineties comparing the Mantra and Monster. In the article there is a picture of the bikes riding a country road along side by side. The riders were wearing a Batman and gorilla suit. Guess which bike was ridden by Batman? I'm still trying to get hold of that back issue. :D Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: Preisker on February 25, 2011, 03:36:45 PM About a month ago, Beverly Hills Ducati had a Monster Bimota advertised on Craigslist. It was badass. I just looked, and couldn't find it. I'd never heard of one, and can't finder another anywhere, I wonder if someone put this together and just called it that. I stole this off that other Monster site.
As I recall, it was about $13 or $14k. http://www.unex-t.com/bimota1.jpg (http://www.unex-t.com/bimota1.jpg) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: orangelion03 on February 25, 2011, 03:50:04 PM Found a photo of a very nice looking Mantra:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/westonsupermarebikenight/5410478856/# (http://www.flickr.com/photos/westonsupermarebikenight/5410478856/#) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: thought on February 25, 2011, 04:11:47 PM the frame on this thing looks a lot like the 2nd gen sv650's
(http://www.nationalsuperbike.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/03-SV650S-ORG.JPG) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: DucatiTorrey on February 25, 2011, 04:16:35 PM its got a wood dash?
1998 Bimota Mantra DB 3, Charging System Demo, Ebay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKQchANVb8#normal) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: bunnyman666 on February 25, 2011, 04:38:43 PM I don't hate it, but I don't love it, either.
Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: Jarvicious on February 26, 2011, 09:14:16 AM (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Jervisaurus/bim.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Jervisaurus/Giant-anteater-40591.jpg) Title: Re: Bimota Mantra Post by: AJ on February 26, 2011, 12:46:22 PM ^^ [laugh] [thumbsup]
You can store your chocolate-covered ants in the glove compartment below the wood dash, perfect for a mid-ride snack. |