> > http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2008-travertson-vrex-
> > review-75546.htm
> > l
> >
> > I kind of like it. Kind of don't too
> >
> > Innovative if nothing else
> >
> > --
> Everything about it seems great except the ground clearance.
> Wouldn't it be great if it varied the ground clearance 
> depending on what kind of driving plan you dialed in ?
> I think that some of the innovations , like the long wheel 
> base and suspension system would work okay with a less 
> dramatic engine module.  I like the idea of the drive belt.
> Cedric


Rather than 'dial in' some suspension settings, you could always put the
exhaust and footpegs higher up, which is what most normal people do.  That's
ok for this bike though, it's not really meant to be ridden much.

Long wheelbase does improve stability, but at the expense of cornering.
They may have solved that, but with bits scraping on the ground it would be
hard to tell.  Raising bits (like the engine) changes your center of
gravity, and stability changes for the worse.

Belt drive seems like a good idea, but is more expensive than chains and
more of a PITA to change.  And you will be changing it, as they tend to
attract small stones that cheerfully punch holes thru it.

Only Harley Davidson seem to be using belts these days, I think the sole
reason is that they don't flick crap all over the chrome, so less clean up.

Shaft drive is a much better option (but $ > chain).

Overall - meh.

Tony

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