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Slanty-eyed tourer with 8-cylinder boxer engine
« on: May 17, 2024, 01:51:22 PM »
I just saw this article today.  Great Wall Motors is apparrently about to get into the motorcycle market, and one of their offerings is taking aim at the GoldWing.

https://amcn.com.au/editorial/great-wall-confirms-flat-eight-tourer/
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Re: Slanty-eyed tourer with 8-cylinder boxer engine
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2024, 02:08:48 PM »
That will be interesting to say the least, and worthwhile keep an eye on.
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Re: Slanty-eyed tourer with 8-cylinder boxer engine
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2024, 03:31:06 PM »
It's not April 1 is it???  :grin

Looking at some other pics it would appear to be shaft driven too...  :thumbs
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Re: Slanty-eyed tourer with 8-cylinder boxer engine
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2024, 07:20:08 PM »
Quote from: ruSTynutz on May 17, 2024, 03:31:06 PM
It's not April 1 is it???  :grin

It's may 17th, also known as Grunnlovsdagen.
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