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seems the Brits are make'n some more noise, 500 single---can't wait to see the $$    
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Very cool bikes... I read a bit about them on their website. A lot about them makes sense... like power to weight ratio. They look like they would be a blast!!
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Hmmmmm.....yeah! Interesting. Kind of a "Confederate Hellcat meets Royal Enfield Bullet" sort thing goin' on there, huh?! This:  + this:  = this: (am I right?!)
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Speaking Texan...
The phrase 'All Hat and No Cattle' comes to mind.
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Now, wait a cotton pickin' minute here, Leno! Are y'all sayin' that ya get a free Stetson which each and ev'ry purchase of a brand new Mac Motorsickle ya buy??? (well...YEEEEE doggie, pardner!!!!)  
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Oddly enough, Velocette once made a thumper called the MAC.
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Cool idea, but.......way to much money?
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It's good to see that folks are picking up on the idea that "bigger engine" doesn't necessarily mean "better bike." I like the idea. I think they're too expensive for what they are, but I REALLY like the idea. I'm also curious to see if/when JT Nesbitt (formerly of Confederate Motorcycles, designer of the Hellcat) has anything to say about the design, and that yes, there is a VERY strong Hellcat influence in the look and design. But I like the idea very much. I'm pretty convinced that between the technological advances in motorcycles (making the modern ones absurdly powerful for the street) combined with a growing market of new riders (fuel economy, fun, urban practicality, etc) that neither want nor need 100+ HP bikes, we'll be seeing more of these type scoots. Also, note from the MAC website: Quote:
Stock motors produce 34 HP at 6500 RPM but a bolt-on big-bore kit (515 cc), Andrews Cams, a Mikuni HSR 42 carb', Screamin' Eagle ignition and a Supertrapp exhaust will produce around 50 HP at 7200 RPM.
That's a better power/weight ratio than the Bonnies, I think. Certainly better than a Bonnie (or variant) out of the box.
Then again, someone should also point out that these things are NOT stock Blast engines -- I think they come "stock" with the 515cc kit, which makes them a lot quicker than you think -- and might even justify the cost, at least a little, especially considering they really are "custom" bikes.
Yay.
Also, FWIW, check these guys out:
http://www.johnnypag.com/index.php
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Cool idea, but.......way to much money?
Where did you find the price? I couldn't find it.
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I was about to say the same thing! Where did you see any prices?? 
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Is that a Buell Blast engine?
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I was reading about these over on the Cyril Huze blogs. Apparently the prices vary depending on the model, but you're looking at between 8,000 to 10,000 pounds!!! (about $12,000 to $16,000).
Waaaaaaaaaaay too expensive!!
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Quote:
I was reading about these over on the Cyril Huze blogs. Apparently the prices vary depending on the model, but you're looking at between 8,000 to 10,000 pounds!!! (about $12,000 to $16,000).
Waaaaaaaaaaay too expensive!!
Whoa! Yeah! I'll say, Sheridan!!! 
Hmmmmmm.....
"Mac the Bike"
Oh, the price babe, much too high, dear
And I doubt they'll, sell too well
Just a single, for five figures
Seems excessive, but time will tell
(where's Bobby Darin when ya need 'im, huh?!)
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"Mac the Bike"
Oh, the price babe, much too high, dear
And I doubt they'll, sell too well
Just a single, for five figures
Seems excessive, but time will tell
(where's Bobby Darin when ya need 'im, huh?!)
HA! 
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I was reading about these over on the Cyril Huze blogs. Apparently the prices vary depending on the model, but you're looking at between 8,000 to 10,000 pounds!!! (about $12,000 to $16,000).
Waaaaaaaaaaay too expensive!!
Dang, the Velocette was only around $300!
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