When 500cc of dirtbike just won't do...

http://www.atkusa.com/ProductsIntimidator.aspx

Didn't you just put the RC up for sale?......

Yep, I found a use for the money I'll get from it, buy the wife a new car fund

[luvtolean]

CR700AF?

Wonder who's making the motor for them? Rotax?

Did you see they have a SuperMotard kit for it?

Probably Rotax. If that was a multi cylinder, it'd be pretty awesome, that just seems like too much displacement for a two-stroke single, probably redlines at like 6000rpm. I'd like to see a supermotard with a 500cc two-stroke twin

[ND4SPD]

Originally Posted by Mattress

Probably Rotax. If that was a multi cylinder, it'd be pretty awesome, that just seems like too much displacement for a two-stroke single, probably redlines at like 6000rpm. I'd like to see a supermotard with a 500cc two-stroke twin

Yeah, but you could probably tow a Mack truck with it.

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Wonder who's making the motor for them? Rotax?

http://www.maico.mxbikes.com/engine.htm

Originally Posted by Mattress

... I'd like to see a supermotard with a 500cc two-stroke twin

How about a 550cc 4-stroke twin?

I'll take a two stroke thank you

[luvtolean]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

How about a 550cc 4-stroke twin?

Don't let navydevildoc see that, he's lusting after one of those to go with his RSV.

[BDA116]

April, eh? I can't believe they're finally gonna offer it. I've been eyeing that for some time.

Ooooh yeah, the RXV/SXV are pretty bad ass. One problem... distribution in the US for 06 is so limited that less than one per dealer will be shipped here. Everyone that has ridden them has loved it, and the hype is getting so loud that I expect those few units to get snatched up very quickly.

These just prove again that the Italians know how to make a damn sexy piece of machinery, but need to learn a few things about supply chain management.

Originally Posted by Baketech

http://www.maico.mxbikes.com/engine.htm

Looks like some nice cut and paste work to me.

The motor is made by Maico in Germany...that is not an official website... did you read the URL...

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by navydevildoc

Ooooh yeah, the RXV/SXV are pretty bad ass. One problem... distribution in the US for 06 is so limited that less than one per dealer will be shipped here. Everyone that has ridden them has loved it, and the hype is getting so loud that I expect those few units to get snatched up very quickly.

These just prove again that the Italians know how to make a damn sexy piece of machinery, but need to learn a few things about supply chain management.

Crap. I'm calling my man Matt tomorrow. The only Aprilia dealer in the state, I'll see if it's already spoken for.
This is seriously one of two bikes I've been waiting to see produced so I could buy.

Originally Posted by Baketech

The motor is made by Maico in Germany...that is not an official website... did you read the URL...

Rotax has allways supplied the engines for ATK other than a very short stint with honda. Last i heard maico was maico of the netherlands. Did germany buy the name back? I figured maico was history. I used to ride maicos a lot, i still own a 490 sandspider and have restored several. i'll have to post a pic of the 1974 AW model i restored in 95. I allways have been a big maico nut, i guess not any more if i didnt no maico was back in germany. I guess there is hope of a comeback from maico.

Originally Posted by Baketech

http://www.maico.mxbikes.com/engine.htm

The engine on top does not look like any maico as a matter of fact it looks like a honda.I think there is somthing fishy about that page

[luvtolean]

Yeah, it's a conspiracy. The 700 motor is definately a Maico. Cool link, check out the photo of the bore on the bottom!

http://www.off-road.com/dirtbike/machines/2004/atk/700/

Originally Posted by revkev

Rotax has allways supplied the engines for ATK other than a very short stint with honda. Last i heard maico was maico of the netherlands. Did germany buy the name back? I figured maico was history. I used to ride maicos a lot, i still own a 490 sandspider and have restored several. i'll have to post a pic of the 1974 AW model i restored in 95. I allways have been a big maico nut, i guess not any more if i didnt no maico was back in germany. I guess there is hope of a comeback from maico.

They speak English in Maico? Say Maico one more time mutha****a I dare ya.

Originally Posted by navydevildoc

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These just prove again that the Italians know how to make a damn sexy piece of machinery, but need to learn a few things about supply chain management.

Good point. One factor is that a lot of the time they won't allow their product to be sold alongside "Jap Crap" in multi-line toy stores. Of course, it takes a pretty huge market and some clever marketing to make a standalone Aprilia or Ducati store survive.