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Many "Predictor" features are found on this Kawasaki-engined experimental bike built by Monotrack Engineering of Costa Mesa, Calif. (opposite
page). It incorporates air/oil suspension (above, left), 18" magnesium wheels with disc brakes and fiberglass tank, seat and fender. This "bike of the
future" weighs 285 Ibs., makes 145 mph top speed, 109 in 12.5 seconds in ~ mile. Components will be available separtely or as a kit from Monotrack.
device for the speed he wants to travel,
program the major turnoffs, ride onto
the expressway and wake up when the
computer tells him it is time to buy
fuel. Many riders use the occasion of a
cross-country trip to take a cozy nap.
Some old puri.sts have argued that
designs like the Predictor are taking the
fun and challenge out of road riding.
Making motorcycles as easy, reliable,
replaceable and as appliances may be
convenient, but it ain't kosher, they
insist. We suppose they'd prefer
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when you had to carry tools and spare
parts on a trip, and never knew if you'd
make it, and always arrived tired out.
These throwbacks can still be seen
occasionally on an abandoned road like
California's Highway 1, thundering
alone, bolt upright on an antique Honda
4 cylinder, shouting to the wi n,
"Exhilirating'"
FOR A LOOK AT THE 1985
PREDJCTOR, SEE THE FRONT
PAGE OF THIS ISS':l,,~u~01
