Before being slipped into the Radian, however, the six-speed, dohc engine was mildly retuned for more low-end and mid-range power. To view our complete inventory go to Financing available on approved credit. After a bit of a test ride on a closed private road of course. After years of double-digit growth, motorcycle manufacturers everywhere found themselves fighting a steep slide in sales, with little hope of a quick rebound. This ease of maneuvering is aided by the fact that you don't have to keep the engine wound tightly to get from turn to turn quickly. Also, drag bars don't work well on this bike unless you don't mind the controls hitting the tank, superbike bars work perfectly though.
The front brakes have a positive feel and give a lot of feedback, allowing quick, predictable stops without front-wheel lockup. Very little left to do in order for this bike to be an ideal first bike or daily commuter. I do all viewings by appointment only. Good Points: Unusual Runs and rides great Everything works, lights, indicators etc. Most of our bikes are sold fully serviced, detailed and have a nationwide warranty of up to 90-days. Of course, the flip side of the Radi- an's smallness is that the bike is not all that roomy.
Some of the chrome shows some pitting. Sorry, but that guy does not know what he is talking about. Only in production for two years makes her very rare and sought after. This bike is all stock and all original. Drag bats are also not clip ons at all. Related bikes List for comparison of specs.
And perhaps, in terms of motorcycle per dollar, the best buy in quite a few years. And while the Radian's power output in those rev ranges is still not likely to cause any dislocated shoulders, the bike is nonetheless quite peppy and responsive at moderate engine speeds by middleweight standards. Sport Wheels has been in business for over 40 years, selling quality used motorcycles and parts. Engine and transmission : 599. I've got the perfect bike that you can borrow. I have detailed and safety inspected the bike.
Not the common everyday Japanese bike you see riding around, these are becoming much more rare to find in this condition. So rather than being a forgettable motorcycle, the Radian just might turn out to be the success story of 1986. Engine is in perfect shape. It has, however, been beefed up to handle the 600's extra power and weight. Just had an oil change and valve adjustments done last month. Roll-on acceleration is decent if not spectacular, and the engine has an almost linear power output from around 3000 rpm all the way up to its 10,000-rpm redline. Also includes original suspension and alternate race handle bars.
Qualsiasi comunicazione o materiale inviato al sito Web via posta elettronica o altro, compresi dati, domande, commenti, suggerimenti o simili, è e sarà trattato come materiale non confidenziale e non protetto da diritti di proprietà e si intende di libero utilizzo senza nessuna contropartita, Il materiale contenuto nel sito Web può essere utilizzato purché tutte le dichiarazioni di copyright e di proprietà in esso riportate vengano conservate. Great to tinker with and work on. The Radian represents a more-rational approach to building and marketing new models, and a timely one, as well. Chief among them, ironically enough, was its poor suspension performance. And because it responds so immediately to the rider's actions, the Radian feels very sporty, despite its fairly upright seating position and medium-rise handlebar. I want to convert it back to standard.
The bike has been on a reliability run and the motor, clutch and transmission all work and sound as they should. Motorcycle Classics is America's premier magazine for collectors and enthusiasts, dreamers and restorers, newcomers and life long motorheads who love the sound and the beauty of classic bikes. That rear brake tends to lock easily in panic-stop situations, but the discs work very well. Suspension was also upgraded last year with Progressive Suspension 12 Series adjustable shocks. I can say that this is a great little bike, comfortable, quick and nimble, easy for new riders to get on with and for more experienced riders to enjoy to the full. On backroads, the bike is not only a blast to ride, it's easy to ride. Only in production for two years makes her very rare and sought after.
The gas tank has a good size dent. Molti si chiudono in garage con l'intenzione di creare la loro moto dei sogni, ma spesso errori e poca esperienza portano a un risultato a volte appena sufficiente. Super bike bars are the lowest you can go without modifying anything. Once done this bike is in very nice condition. So after all is said and done, the Radian is everything it promises not to be. It was in pretty bad shape. Category - Engine 600 Posted Over 1 Month This is a great bike with just a few dings in the tank.