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Victory : Cross Country Trike 2012 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY TRIKE *SUPER LOW MILES* CALIFORNIA SIDECAR VENTURA

$29,999

Dallas, Texas

Best Offer Available2012 Victory Cross Country Trike California Sidecar Trike Dream Machines of Texas - Contact Sales @ 972.380.5151 Top Line InformationYear:2012VIN:5VPDW36N9C3002046Make:Victory Model/Trim:Cross Country Trike California Sidecar Trike Condition:Pre-OwnedEngine:1731 cc V-Twin Exterior:RedTransmission:6-Speed Mileage:597Description972-380-5151 YOU ARE LOOKING AT A SUPER NICE 2012 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY CALIFORNIA SIDECAR TRIKE WITH ONLY 597 MILES ON IT. IT IS SUNSET RED AND SILVER IN COLOR AND POWERED BY A 1731CC (106") FUEL INJECTED ENGINE AND 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE BIKE COMES WITH ABS BRAKES, 2 KEYS, AND 2 REMOTES. IT IS A CSC VENTURA TRIKE KIT. THERE ARE NO SCRATCHES, DENTS, OR DINGS THAT I CAN FIND. THE CHROME AND ALUMINUM ARE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE TIRES HAVE GOOD TREAD LEFT ON THEM. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL ON A VICTORY TRIKE, PLEASE CONSIDER THIS ONE. THESE TYPICALLY COST ABOUT $37,000 TO $38,000 NEW. wE LOVE TRADES!!!*NATIONWIDE WARRANTY AVAILABLE!!!WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE!!!*NATIONWIDE FINANCING AVAILABLE!!! *0 DOWN SIGN & RIDE!!! *For VERY WELL QUALIFIED buyers, not all applicants/motorcycles will qualify.CALL 972-380-5151 or email to [email protected] on any of the pictures below to enlarge We are 100% LICENSED, BONDED and INSURED. At our dealership we work very hard to accurately describe our vehicles through text descriptions and elaborate photos. When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle it is not a new vehicle. Any used vehicle can have normal wear and blemishes. Before placing a bid please read the descriptions thoroughly and view all pictures.Additional Photos* * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * ** * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * *Phone: 972-380-5151 Included Standard Equipment Hours of OperationMon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: 9:00am-6:00pm9:00am-6:00pm9:00am-6:00pm9:00am-6:00pm9:00am-6:00pm9:00am-5:00pmClosed WarrantyNATIONWIDE PROTECTION AND COVERAGEONE, TWO, AND THREE YEAR MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN PROTECTION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. PRICING DEPENDS ON MAKE, MODEL, YEAR, AND cc/ci SIZE OF YOUR MOTOR. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS. FinancingNATIONWIDE FINANCING AVAILABLEFAST,EASY and SECURE ONLINE APPLICATION CLICK ON THE ORANGE ICON BELOW TO GET STARTED NOW *SUPER LOW RATES !!!*SIGN & RIDE!!!*ZERO MONEY DOWN!!!LONG OR SHORT TERMS AVAILABLE*FOR WELL QUALIFIED BUYERS, ONSELECT HARLEYS, METRIC CRUISERS and CHOPPERS.NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. NOT ALL MOTORCYCLES WILL QUALIFY. Up to 400 clean and ready to ride motorcycles in stock. Save thousands with our low prices and awesome rates!!! BEST RATES AND TERMS IN THE INDUSTRY!!!With over 75+ combined years of experience in our Finance Department we are highly skilled at assisting you with Lender placement. We offer the BEST RATES AND TERMS IN THE INDUSTRY and will find a personalized program to fit your needs. We pride ourselves not just on the number of OUTSTANDING LENDERS we have available for you but also the INTEGRITY and ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES of each. We look forward to assisting you in the aquisition of YOUR VERY OWN DREAM MACHINE.FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)Q: I know my credit score and am wondering what is the best rate and term you have to offer?A: The score you might have is from one of three different sources: Experian,Equifax or Transunion and within these institutions there are a multitude of different Credit Bureau's that a Lender might have access to. Scores are based on many different criteria and may vary greatly from one Credit Bureau to the next. Lenders use a matrix system to determine your rate and term based on many factors including the Make,Model,and Year of your motorcycle as well as your Debt to Income Ratio. The only real way to determine a rate and term is to apply now,it's FAST,EASY,FREE and there's no obligation. We will target THE BEST LENDER and plan based on your wants and needs.Q: Is my information SAFE and SECURE?A: YES. We use 128 BIT ENCRYPTION security on a TRIPLE FIREWALL system to protect your data. Your information is never shared with any company other than one of our Lenders. Q: Will checking on my credit hurt my score?A: Only if you have submitted your information to multiple places (7 or more) within a very recent time frame (1-3 months).Q: I have a few bumps and bruises in my credit history,how will this affect my chances at getting a loan?A: We have several Lenders who specialize in just this field. Q: I have a whole bunch of bumps and bruises in my credit history,can you help me?A: Yes we can as long as you make at least $1700.00 a month, have a valid checking account and a minimum of 10% down!!! TermsPayment Types:Verified and Cleared Cashiers Check, Credit Card, Bank Draft, Bank Wire Transfer, Cash in Person, or our NATIONWIDE FINANCINGFees:Buyer is 100% responsible for shipping/handling/insurance and all applicable fees and taxes involved with the purchase of a motorcycle, which will be paid to the appropriate state/agency. Out of state buyers are not charged tax, title, or license and the customer is responsible for registering the vehicle in their home state. Texas residents are responsible for all tax, title and licensing fees and we will complete the registration process for you according to the laws of the State of Texas. There is a $50.00 document and 197.98 U.V.C. fee added to the purchase price of each motorcycle. We require a $250.00 non-refundable deposit within 2 days of winning the auction. Please call the dealership 972-380-5151 or email us at [email protected] to make arrangements for payment. Terms:High bidder must contact seller within 12 hours of the auction conclusion to work out payment and delivery details. Local preview and pickup are an option. If you would like to discuss payment and delivery/pickup options or to preview or ask questions, prior to the auction conclusion, please call our Sales Department @ 972.380.5151 or email to [email protected]. By bidding on this bike you are entering a legal and binding contract to purchase the above-described motorcycle. We reserve the right to cancel all existing bids and end the auction early should the item no longer be for sale. Please do not bid if you do not plan to buy or have the means to purchase. We prefer the balance be paid within 7 days of the auction conclusion.(We will work with reasonable requests) Payment must be made by a verified and cleared cashiers check, bank draft, our NATIONWIDE FINANCING, wire transfer or cash in full for final bidding price before the bike will be released or delivered. A non-refundable deposit of a $250.00 must be paid within 2 days of auction conclusion. We will accept a deposit in the form of PayPal, Credit/Debit Card or Wire Transfer. Please note again, that there is a document fee of $50.00 and U.V.C. fee of $198.97 due with all vehicle purchases. Paypal may only be used for the deposit. We do not accept Paypal for the full amount of your vehicle purchase. TransportSTATE-SIDE or WORLDWIDE We ship motorcycles all over the country but due to the nature of the motorcycle shipping business, the rates for shipping change constantly. For an accurate and up-to-date shipping quote, please call our Sales Department at Dream Machines of Texas (972) 380-5151 or email to: [email protected] and we will be glad to answer all of your questions. Dream Machines of Texas13600 Stemmons Freeway Farmers Branch, Texas 75234Phone: 972-380-5151 ©2003-2014AutoRevo- All Rights Reserved Auction counter powered byAutoRevo Dealer Websites and eBay Templates Powered by AutoRevo

Victory : Cross Country Tour Trike Trike-2014 Victory Cross Country Tour - California Sidecar Ventura Trike

$37,995

Dimondale, Michigan

Full Throttle Motorsports 9555 Woodlane Drive Dimondale, Michigan 48821 1-(800)-393-6686 (phone) 1-(517)-646-9850 (phone) 1-(517)646-9840 (fax) Contact name: Remy Raleigh e-mail: [email protected] The Vehicle: This is a 2014 Victory Cross Country Tour with the California Sidecar Ventura Trike Setup and many accessories (listed below.) California Sidecar is the industry leader in the Trike world with unmatched quality and design. The performance, handling and dependability of a CSC trike are unmatched as evidenced in the photos provided of their unique design reminiscent of a high end race car. The two belt drive system which utilizes a shorter than stock primary drive belt connected to a 4 bearing jack shaft that then turns the final drive belt offers extremely long belt life with very little maintenance. The belts were designed by Gates specifically for CSC's trike kit. The current real world demo bikes have over 100,000 miles with the belts still performing as they should. In addition to the standard CSC trike kit, this vehicle comes with Reverse, heated seats, heated grips, Touring windshield, Upper air deflectors, Hard lower air deflectors with adjustable vents and storage with an additional 12 volt outlet and an I-Pod connector, Electronic Cruise Control, AM/FM Stereo with 7 weather channels, Anti-lock disc brakes front and rear, Adjustable driver foot controls (shift and brake levers), adjustable passenger floorboards, 8.0 degree rake kit, Color matched factory paint and pin striping, CSC lockable trunk with carpet and a dome light, Victory lockable trunk, Color matched ground effects with side facing spot lights when turn signals engaged, Chrome LED light bar, Chrome fender trim, 17" Aluminum "Veloche Velvet" wheel and tire kit, 3 year 50,000 mile warranty on all trike components except brake pads and paint. The belts are covered under that warranty period. Paint and body components have a 6 month warranty. This is a loaded Victory trike, we can build a custom Victory Trike with the California Sidecar Trike Kit to order starting at $24,995. Price: The price is $36,995. The purchaser is also responsible for a $99.50 (administrative processing fee). Depending on state of residence, sales tax may also apply. MI residents must pay 6% sales tax. The purchaser is also responsible for any and all applicable local, county, state or federal taxes/fees that may apply including, but not limited to title, registration and plate fees. Terms: This vehicle is for sale locally in our dealership as well and the listing may be cancelled at any time pending sale online or in-store. Those wishing to finance must call me to submit a credit application and be pre-approved for financing BEFORE bidding on an item. Buyers with less than 5 positive feedbacks must contact me to make arrangements for payment and to assure me of your seriousness as a buyer before bidding on an item or making a purchase. A winning bid is considered a legally binding contract and the purchaser is responsible for the following terms: 1) A non-refundable partial payment of $500 is required within 24 hours of purchase. 2) You must provide me with a valid e-mail address or fax# so that I can send receipts to be signed. I cannot proceed with the sale, remove the vehicle from the market or end the listing until those documents are signed and returned to me. NO EXCEPTIONS 3) Full Payment is due within 7 days of purchase. If full payment is not received within 7 days and you, the purchaser, have failed to make arrangements with me prior to the end of those 7 days, then the partial payment will be forfeited and the vehicle made available for sale once again. 4) Acceptable forms of payment are wire transfer (U.S. funds only), bank loan check, certified check or cash (in person when you pick up the vehicle.) If you pay by check then you must wait until the check clears before we can finalize the sale. 5) The purchaser must be able to provide me with 2 pieces of identification upon request. These policies are in place to protect you, the consumer and to prevent identity theft. Copies of identification sent MUST BE LEGIBLE. TRADE-INS: I can only give trade-in value if the vehicle is in my possession for a service inspection. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Feel free to e-mail me pictures of your trade-in but I will not attempt to assess value until the vehicle is here. ABOUT US: We are one of the largest Powersports dealerships in the nation. We carry a full line of motorcycles, ATVs, Utility Vehicles, Personal Watercraft, Scooters, Mopeds and generators. We are open Monday thru Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30pm. FINANCING: Financing is available upon approved credit. In accordance with Federal Law, you must be able to come into our dealership in person with 2 pieces of acceptable identification to sign the paperwork if we do the financing. You must call me at 1-800-393-6686 to fill out a credit application prior to purchasing. LOCATION: We are located on the west side of Lansing, Michigan and are easy to find off of I-96 (exit 98B), I-69 (exit 70), Interstates 496 and 127. Full Throttle Motorsports 9555 Woodlane Drive Dimondale, Michigan 48821 (phone): 1-800-393-6686 (phone): (517)646-9850 (fax): (517)646-9840 Contact: Remy Raleigh e-mail: [email protected]

Victory : Cross Country Tour Trike Trike-2014 Victory Cross Country Tour - California Sidecar Ventura Trike

$36,995

Dimondale, Michigan

Full Throttle Motorsports 9555 Woodlane Drive Dimondale, Michigan 48821 1-(800)-393-6686 (phone) 1-(517)-646-9850 (phone) 1-(517)646-9840 (fax) Contact name: Remy Raleigh e-mail: [email protected] The Vehicle: This is a 2014 Victory Cross Country Tour with the California Sidecar Ventura Trike Setup and many accessories (listed below.) California Sidecar is the industry leader in the Trike world with unmatched quality and design. The performance, handling and dependability of a CSC trike are unmatched as evidenced in the photos provided of their unique design reminiscent of a high end race car. The two belt drive system which utilizes a shorter than stock primary drive belt connected to a 4 bearing jack shaft that then turns the final drive belt offers extremely long belt life with very little maintenance. The belts were designed by Gates specifically for CSC's trike kit. The current real world demo bikes have over 100,000 miles with the belts still performing as they should. In addition to the standard CSC trike kit, this vehicle comes with Reverse, heated seats, heated grips, Touring windshield, Upper air deflectors, Hard lower air deflectors with adjustable vents and storage with an additional 12 volt outlet and an I-Pod connector, Electronic Cruise Control, AM/FM Stereo with 7 weather channels, Anti-lock disc brakes front and rear, Adjustable driver foot controls (shift and brake levers), adjustable passenger floorboards, 8.0 degree rake kit, Color matched factory paint and pin striping, CSC lockable trunk with carpet and a dome light, Victory lockable trunk, Color matched ground effects with side facing spot lights when turn signals engaged, Chrome LED light bar, Chrome fender trim, 17" Aluminum "Veloche Velvet" wheel and tire kit, 3 year 50,000 mile warranty on all trike components except brake pads and paint. The belts are covered under that warranty period. Paint and body components have a 6 month warranty. This is a loaded Victory trike, we can build a custom Victory Trike with the California Sidecar Trike Kit to order starting at $24,995. Price: The price is $36,995. The purchaser is also responsible for a $99.50 (administrative processing fee). Depending on state of residence, sales tax may also apply. MI residents must pay 6% sales tax. The purchaser is also responsible for any and all applicable local, county, state or federal taxes/fees that may apply including, but not limited to title, registration and plate fees. Terms: This vehicle is for sale locally in our dealership as well and the listing may be cancelled at any time pending sale online or in-store. Those wishing to finance must call me to submit a credit application and be pre-approved for financing BEFORE bidding on an item. Buyers with less than 5 positive feedbacks must contact me to make arrangements for payment and to assure me of your seriousness as a buyer before bidding on an item or making a purchase. A winning bid is considered a legally binding contract and the purchaser is responsible for the following terms: 1) A non-refundable partial payment of $500 is required within 24 hours of purchase. 2) You must provide me with a valid e-mail address or fax# so that I can send receipts to be signed. I cannot proceed with the sale, remove the vehicle from the market or end the listing until those documents are signed and returned to me. NO EXCEPTIONS 3) Full Payment is due within 7 days of purchase. If full payment is not received within 7 days and you, the purchaser, have failed to make arrangements with me prior to the end of those 7 days, then the partial payment will be forfeited and the vehicle made available for sale once again. 4) Acceptable forms of payment are wire transfer (U.S. funds only), bank loan check, certified check or cash (in person when you pick up the vehicle.) If you pay by check then you must wait until the check clears before we can finalize the sale. 5) The purchaser must be able to provide me with 2 pieces of identification upon request. These policies are in place to protect you, the consumer and to prevent identity theft. Copies of identification sent MUST BE LEGIBLE. TRADE-INS: I can only give trade-in value if the vehicle is in my possession for a service inspection. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Feel free to e-mail me pictures of your trade-in but I will not attempt to assess value until the vehicle is here. ABOUT US: We are one of the largest Powersports dealerships in the nation. We carry a full line of motorcycles, ATVs, Utility Vehicles, Personal Watercraft, Scooters, Mopeds and generators. We are open Monday thru Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30pm. FINANCING: Financing is available upon approved credit. In accordance with Federal Law, you must be able to come into our dealership in person with 2 pieces of acceptable identification to sign the paperwork if we do the financing. You must call me at 1-800-393-6686 to fill out a credit application prior to purchasing. LOCATION: We are located on the west side of Lansing, Michigan and are easy to find off of I-96 (exit 98B), I-69 (exit 70), Interstates 496 and 127. Full Throttle Motorsports 9555 Woodlane Drive Dimondale, Michigan 48821 (phone): 1-800-393-6686 (phone): (517)646-9850 (fax): (517)646-9840 Contact: Remy Raleigh e-mail: [email protected]

Other Makes : Nico Bakker Nicolas Cage NICO BAKKER BARRACUDA~Rare Dutch Superbike Suzuki~Ducati Collection

$22,500

Ventura, California

<div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/sw/java.gif" border="0"><br><table align="center"><tr><td><a style="text-decoration:none" href="http://emporium.auctiva.com/motorama" target="_blank"><img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/sw/browse1.gif" border="0"></a></td><td height="23px" valign="middle" align="center"><font face="arial" size="2"><b><a href="http://emporium.auctiva.com/motorama" target="_blank">motorama</a> Store</b></font></td></tr></table></div> Increase traffic to your listing with Auctiva's FREE Scrolling Gallery. 2001 Nico Bakker Barracuda More than likely the only example titled in California (and possibly the entire country). This was originally built for Nicolas Cage, and was the actor's favorite bike of his collection. Unfortunately, his insurance severely restricted his off-screen riding, and this bike only has a total of 1232 klms (765 miles) on the odometer. It is practically a new bike! This beautiful machine is part of a wonderful collection of Superbikes. These bikes are owned by a friend who is 70 years young, and he has reluctantly decided to sell off some of them. He's not computer savvy, so he asked if I would list the bikes for him as a favor, and we decided to list them individually rather than listing all the bikes at one time. This bike was featured on RareSportBikesForSale / featured listing Nico Bakker (Google this to find the website). I don't think I'm allowed to post a link here. Here is an excerpt from the feature with special thanks to the Rare Sports Bikes team: When it comes to collectible machinery, it helps to have a rare and desirable model, or something from an exclusive manufacturer, or something with super low miles, or something that was once owned by someone famous. Or in this case, all of the above. This super rare, Nico Bakker Barracuda (with vaunted Suzuki TL1000 power) was built exclusively for Nicholas Cage. Yes, the one with Ghost Rider film creds to his name. Talk about one in a million, here is a bike that can tick all the right boxes on every level. Star power never hurts, although it is seldom the single driver behind a collectible. Rather, this Barracuda, designed and constructed by the true Dutch Master known as Nico Bakker, could be the only one of its kind imported into the United States. You want rare, I challenge you to find a more meaningful or significant opportunity than this. This bike was recently serviced and a new battery installed. It starts immediately and runs strong, with a wonderful exhaust note. This bike is close to mint condition and the cosmetics look extremely nice. I could not find any issues to note other than a few tiny blemishes that are too small to photograph. It is evident that this bike has led a very pampered life. Buyer will be extremely happy with this bike - no unwelcome surprises! The VIN number is actually "BAKKER 007" How cool is that? A fantastic piece of exotica for the rider, collector, or museum. Seller still has the California title in Nicolas Cage's name. I will be listing other classic and exotic machines as time allows. Good luck, and let's complete this transaction like gentlemen- Terms: The bike has been brought to my shop in Ventura, CA so it can be shown more easily, and I am happy to do this during the auction period. Ask all questions before you place a bid and I will do my best to get the answer for you. Serious buyers only please. Sold As-Is like any used vehicle with no warranty. I have described it to the best of my ability, and am not responsible for errors or omissions. If you win the auction, be prepared to pay a $500 nonrefundable immediate deposit and payment in full within 7 days. Bike can be safely stored for 2 weeks free of charge while waiting for transport. I can assist with getting transportation arranged, but I do not have quotes available. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. Overseas buyers are welcome to bid. Article courtesy of Carole Nash / Insidebikes If you’ve never heard of Dutchman Nico Bakker, then take a glimpse at some of this man’s handiwork...Over the last two decades the Bakker specials have taken several manufacturers motorcycles into another dimension, in terms of speed, handling and styling. Delve into this section to learn more about the pure engineering genius of Mr Bakker and consider some of the more radical sportbike options. Six wins from six races in the 1999 Dutch BoT championship suggested Nico Bakker’s latest creation was, well, a winner. Jumping on and hitting the button, Roland Brown soon found out why, the Barracuda’s hooligan heart - a Suzy TL1000 V-twin - complemented by sleek, sexy styling and great handling. Oh yes, he found it quite fast too! Nico Bakker has been improving on Japanese bikes for years often by pushing the limits of chassis engineering. New ideas, lightweight materials, advanced technology... the Dutchman has used them all, from single-shock rear ends in the late Seventies, via aluminium frames before they became common, to various ingenious front suspension systems. Bakker’s latest bike, the TL1000-engined Barracuda V-twin, is one of his best yet. The Barracuda, named after the fast, fierce grey fish, is lean, light, great fun to ride, and has a great racing pedigree. But this is a Bakker bike with a difference. This time, words like innovative and advanced don’t really fit. Instead, Bakker has gone back to basics. The Barracuda, powered by the 996cc V-twin engine from Suzuki’s TL1000S, abandons the Japanese bike’s oval-section aluminium frame tubes in favour of good old round steel, and replaces the TL’s controversial separate rear spring and damper unit with a conventional vertical monoshock. Like many of Bakker’s bikes, the first Barracuda was built for the track. Six wins from six races so far in this season’s (1999) Dutch BoT championship for Bakker’s engineer/rider Jeroen Oudenman who had good but less spectacular results in the same series last year on a more standard TL makes a pretty good argument that simple is sometimes best. And now Bakker has begun producing a small series of near-identical roadgoing Barracudas. This bike might not be the most radical to come out of Bakker’s workshop amid the flat green fields of northern Holland, but it is definitely one of the sexiest. With its slanted twin headlights (sourced from Cagiva’s parts bin), sculpted full fairing, single seat and all-grey paintwork, the Barracuda looks lean, light and racy, with a hint of Honda VFR and a whole lot more aggression. Bakker’s engineering skill is clear from one glance at the frame, which bolts a ladder of steel tubes to a billet aluminium swing-arm pivot at each side. The steel tubes are hand-welded from 38mm diameter, aircraft-quality chrome-molybdenum. Bakker says his frame weighs no more than Suzuki’s TL-S trellis but is as rigid as the TL-R’s twin-spar aluminium frame, which is 7.5kg heavier. In contrast to the standard TL’s separate rear shock and damper unit, the Barracuda has a conventional rising-rate monoshock, not unlike the ones that Bakker pioneered on Yamaha TZ250 road-racers almost 30 years ago. ’Our system is lighter, and easier to set up in conjunction with the suspension companies,’ he says. ’When something is good, why change it? Suzuki has two systems instead of one. It’s not necessary to be so complicated.’ Bakker added 10mm to the length of his bike’s aluminium swing-arm, bringing the wheelbase to 1425mm, to help keep the front wheel on the ground. He added a little trail by reducing fork offset by 1mm (the lighter racebike has even more trail, to increase stability further), and retained the Suzuki’s 23.7-degree fork angle. ’Weight distribution is 51 per cent on the front, a little bit more than normal, because of the swing-arm, and we can also adjust the swing-arm pivot to keep the front wheel down.’ The roadgoing Barracuda will come with either an Ohlins or WP shock unit (to customer choice). This prototype compromised by having a WP body with an Ohlins spring, as part of Bakker’s development process. Front forks are the standard TL’s 43mm upside-down units revalved with WP internals, although customers can pay more for a complete WP or Ohlins front end if they prefer. Wheels are five-spoke Marvics, slightly lighter than standard. The front brake system combines the standard four-pot calipers with Brembo discs. Even the all-conquering racing Barracuda incorporates very little engine tuning: just slightly more compression and new cams, plus carburettors instead of fuel-injection, as demanded by Dutch BoT rules. So it’s no surprise that the roadgoing version is powered by a completely standard TL-S powerplant, with fuel-injection retained. The only modification is an Akrapovic exhaust, which increases power by a few horses to 126bhp at the rear wheel. This prototype wore just a pair of the Slovenian firm’s end-cans, as the full Akrapovic system with which production machines will be fitted hadn’t arrived in time for my test. The Barracuda still sounded the business, though, when I threw a leg over the fairly low single seat and hit the button. This bike was designed for lanky Dutchmen, and unlike the standard TL-S its screen wasn’t cut so low that it obscured the retained Suzuki instruments when I leant forward to the fairly low clip-ons. One thing was very familiar, though, as I pulled away: despite Bakker’s efforts to tame it with his chassis layout, the torquey Suzuki V-twin motor was still just as much of a hooligan as ever. Okay, so the Barracuda is slightly longer and fractionally more front-heavy than the standard TL-S. But the Dutch-built special is also 10kg lighter at 177kg dry. Simply winding on the throttle in first gear was enough to send the front Marvic inadvertently lifting off the ground as the eight-valve V-twin’s midrange torque came thundering in. Doubtless the Bakker bike’s reduced weight and few extra horses gave it a tiny edge over the standard TL Thou in a straight line, but I couldn’t really tell. The Akrapovic cans certainly hadn’t marred the Suzuki V-twin’s delicious midrange response, and this bike ran very cleanly and reliably at low revs, which isn’t true of all TLs. And when I found a straight bit of road, crouched behind the tinted screen and wound open the throttle, the Barracuda was every bit as rapid as you’d expect. It stormed to over 150mph with plenty of speed to come, that delicious 8000rpm-plus rush of power very much in place. High-speed stability was excellent, best illustrated by the rapid way the bike recovered after a couple of not-too-scary handlebar flaps when I went over a slightly raised strip of road spanning a small canal, at over a ton. But my first impressions of the chassis had earlier been surprisingly mixed. At slow speed, even with the WP steering damper on its lowest setting, the Barracuda swayed very gently from side to side, to much less a degree but in similar fashion to the way the TL1000S does when wearing its over-stiff factory-fitted damper. Once out of town and up to speed, though, that feeling was immediately forgotten and the Barracuda showed why it has been so successful on the track. The front wheel might have been keen to get some airtime in the lowest gears, but at higher speeds, when powering out of corners with that mighty midrange kicking in, the Dutch bike felt superbly well planted when the standard machine would just possibly have been giving the odd twitch. Holland is so flat that most roads are too straight to be much fun, but ex-racer Bakker knows where a few good bends are to be found. Cranking the Barracuda hard into one particular long, smooth second-gear right-hander showed the bike at its best, as it could be flicked effortlessly and fast into the turn, felt superbly planted and stable as I carved through, and then catapulted out onto the next straight without any bar-wiggling drama. Chassis details were sorted with the efficiency that’s to be expected of Bakker, whose customers over the years have ranged from Dutch GP heroes Wil Hartog and Boet van Dulmen to firms including BMW and Laverda. There was masses of ground clearance, even given the huge grip of the Michelin Pilot rubber, the rear of which was a 180/55-section tyre instead of the standard TL’s 190. In fast bends and slow, the whole bike gave such a feeling of control that I could easily understand why the racing version, 20kg lighter and wearing slicks, has been so dominant on the track. Occasionally the Barracuda’s racing background worked against it, as its suspension was a bit firm for bumpier bits of road. There’s plenty of potential for reducing preload and compression damping if necessary, but most roads were smooth enough that it didn’t matter. My only slight cornering concern was that, when hanging off the bike, my oversize feet felt as though they might slip off the custom-made, adjustable pegs, though in reality it wasn’t a problem. The extra stopping power provided by the change of discs was very welcome, too. The standard TL-S’s front brake is nothing special, and Bakker considered substituting its four-pot Tokico calipers with the TL-R’s superior six-potters. Instead he replaced the rotors with Brembo rotors in the same 320mm diameter, which gave a big increase in the stopper’s bite with no loss of feel at the lever. Testing exotic bikes like this comes with the big drawback that you have to give them back at the end of the day, and this was particularly tough with the Barracuda. As a satisfied TL1000S owner I reckon the much-maligned standard Suzuki is a blinding bike, with distinctive looks, torquey and characterful engine, light weight and quirky but generally effective chassis. The Barracuda, by comparison, is sleeker and much more distinctive, fractionally more torquey and just as full of character. It’s also lighter, and handles and stops better. The hand-built Bakker bike is also inevitably a lot more expensive than the mass-produced Suzuki. But if you like the TL Thou, you’ll love the Bakker Barracuda. Vital Statistics Engine Liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin cc 11.3:1 Claimed power (bhp) 126 bhp Compression ratio 996 Transmission Six speed Cycle parts Front tyre 120/60 x 17in Michelin Pilot Rear tyre 180/55 x 17in Michelin Pilot Front wheel 3.50 x 17in; Marvic magnesium Rear wheel 6.00 x 17in; Marvic magnesium Front suspension 43mm inverted telescopic, adjustments for preload, compression and rebound Rear suspension One WP/Ohlins damper, adjustments for preload, compression and rebound Front brake 2 x four-piston Tokico calipers, 320mm Brembo discs Rear brake Twin-piston caliper, 220mm disc Performance Top speed over 150 mph Fuel capacity 19 litres <div style="text-align:center"><a style="text-decoration:none" href="http://mostpopular.sellathon.com/?id=AC431257"><img src="http://www.sellathon.com/Resources/Images/countercredit.gif" border="0"></a></div>

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