RE: The AMB 001 by Aston Martin
Discussion
V12GT said:
The bike looks nice, but should it have been built for people to not ride?
It seems to be yet another “exclusive edition” for the very wealthy to flaunt just how rich they are.
I’m not one for stoning those who have done well, but this is crass.
no one flaunts wealth on a motorbike anyway and those who ride noisy superbikes are literally laughed at by people on the streets when they draw attention to themselves It seems to be yet another “exclusive edition” for the very wealthy to flaunt just how rich they are.
I’m not one for stoning those who have done well, but this is crass.
WCZ said:
no one flaunts wealth on a motorbike anyway and those who ride noisy superbikes are literally laughed at by people on the streets when they draw attention to themselves
There are plenty of bikers with means who flaunt their wealth on a motorbike: Ducati doesn't make Tricolore's for the commuter market. As for riders of noisy superbikes? I doubt many of them would have been hanging around long enough to see (or care about) anyone laughing at them: most will also generally tend to try stay away from populated areas - not really much fun to be had just stood stationary going nowhere! 
cookie1600 said:
Take a good look at the 'seat'.....
A little stretched stamp of leather to balance your man-plums on. I'd need more padding, more bravery and a bigger bank balance to own that. But it looks lovely in the pictures.
It looks as comfortable as any other Sports Bike seat. That's just the way they are.A little stretched stamp of leather to balance your man-plums on. I'd need more padding, more bravery and a bigger bank balance to own that. But it looks lovely in the pictures.
WCZ said:
V12GT said:
The bike looks nice, but should it have been built for people to not ride?
It seems to be yet another “exclusive edition” for the very wealthy to flaunt just how rich they are.
I’m not one for stoning those who have done well, but this is crass.
no one flaunts wealth on a motorbike anyway and those who ride noisy superbikes are literally laughed at by people on the streets when they draw attention to themselves It seems to be yet another “exclusive edition” for the very wealthy to flaunt just how rich they are.
I’m not one for stoning those who have done well, but this is crass.
Watching a rider 50 pence their way around a corner on a tri colour with matching leathers proves that
Not getting involved in the load bike argument
By the way, the ergonomics look a little extreme but a turbo V2 must be pumping out some torque!!
Pistonheads said:
Anything a car manufacturer does with its registered trademark that doesn't include it being glued to a car must be treated pessimistically
Quite. The Motorola Aston Martin V600 springs to mind. Ok, the V600 was a good phone at the time but the link was somewhat streatched.Arsecati said:
There are plenty of bikers with means who flaunt their wealth on a motorbike: Ducati doesn't make Tricolore's for the commuter market. As for riders of noisy superbikes? I doubt many of them would have been hanging around long enough to see (or care about) anyone laughing at them: most will also generally tend to try stay away from populated areas - not really much fun to be had just stood stationary going nowhere!
fair enough but what I mean is the general public doesn't react or care in the same way, it's only bike enthusiasts who know or will be receptive to it
WCZ said:
fair enough but what I mean is the general public doesn't react or care in the same way, it's only bike enthusiasts who know or will be receptive to it
But you could say the same thing about a lot of things which could otherwise be regarded as esoteric. Art would be a prime example: I wouldn't know a Rembrandt from a finger painting by 'Ricky down the Dog 'n' Duck', but I'm pretty sure a lot of people with the means wouldn't know either. But what is more preferable to show all their chums when over for a cocktail party? 'Ahh yes, the action at the auction was fierce, but I beat them all, and quite proud I managed to get it for only two hundred and fifty G's'! Half of the guests probably wouldn't have known if it was 50 grand or 50 quid, but my word - the owner of it is most certainly going to flaunt it! as an ex biker this appeals about as much as cancer. I rode bikes because well I wanted the experience of riding. If I had the time and funds for any new bike, Ducati, MV, BMW all do stuff I would much rather have and would still feel I could flaunt (I was an still would be a barely average rider so any bike is limited by my ability).
But it's not aimed at me it's aimed at people so rich they by things as ornaments.
But it's not aimed at me it's aimed at people so rich they by things as ornaments.
BMW HP4 Race for anyone who actually cares about tackling a piece of tarmac, although in fairness it may be a tiny bit slower than the Aston Martin due to the extra fifty grand in your arse pocket. Another perfectly executed exercise of style over substance. Fair play if that’s your thing.
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