Author Topic: 2021 Combat Motors Wraith Power Cruiser (Read 3381 times)

Tom · « **on:** April 25, 2021, 04:29:10 PM »

AKA Confederate Motorcycles before. $155,000 and it's still ugly. IMO.

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/news/2021-combat-motors-wraith-power-cruiser-preview/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&tp=i-1NGB-Et-UMU-1JDm8r-1c-4oLL-1c-1JDxPT-l5yzX8JJmk-iIUsD

s1120 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2021, 05:28:14 PM »

Engine looks cool... I see its a S&S.. Anyone know if its based on anything, or just their own design? Im used to seeing them offer the custom HD stuff.

jumpmaster · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2021, 06:55:47 PM »

The perfect gift for the poser who has way too much of everything except brains or common sense. As a one-off design exercise, I think it is interesting. As something to buy - see first sentence.

Caffeineo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2021, 07:09:38 PM »

Even if I won the lottery it would not make my garage. But I am sure there are some who like it.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2021, 07:09:38 PM »

Solorider73 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2021, 07:41:02 PM »

That is one ugly bike. I'm not sure why anyone would want a bike like this.

EldoMike · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2021, 07:58:59 PM »

Quote from: s1120 on April 25, 2021, 05:28:14 PM

Engine looks cool... I see its a S&S.. Anyone know if its based on anything, or just their own design? Im used to seeing them offer the custom HD stuff.

Their design...they call it the Wedge

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2021, 08:42:09 PM »

At least they are trying different stuff. The Guzzi's stagnation model releasing the same old bike with bold new colors is as boring as a bowl of cornflakes.

s1120 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2021, 04:13:58 AM »

Quote from: jumpmaster on April 26, 2021, 06:55:47 PM

The perfect gift for the poser who has way too much of everything except brains or common sense. As a one-off design exercise, I think it is interesting. As something to buy - see first sentence.

Ya, no way I would own it even if I could.. Someone wants to toss me the keys, and Ill ride it though!!

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2021, 06:07:03 AM »

$10k to anodize the frame & fork. That tells you all you need to know. A dumb concept wrapped up in an ugly package with a big $150k dollar pricetag as a bow. Ridiculous. Needs 200% more skulls. Lol 'Combat Motors' what a joke. Motorcycling is a fun diversion hobby ~or~ a utilitarian tool for simple and cost effective transportation. Rolling up to a bike show on your COMBAT motorcycle in your tacticool urban camo riding gear is the height of lame.

guzziart · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2021, 06:32:13 AM »

Waaaay too impractical for me and my wallet.

bassa99 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2021, 04:38:02 PM »

I am a Confederate owner. I stopped dead in my tracks when i saw one for the first time, had to have one. I would not even look twice at their bikes now. Matt Chambers and his design team must be fans of the Tron movies. My bike is a2001 Hellcat fast and great handling machine.

poorBob · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2021, 06:17:28 PM »

The pre-modern era girder front end reeks of the same designer - he calls himself an engineer - who "did" the Motus. The same guy who cut part of his hand off with a band saw.

I wonder if the hydraulic clutch line is routed so close to the cylinders that it boils the clutch fluid ala Motus. That would necessitate a clutch bleed before every ride also ala Motus.

Beware of poorly engineered, hyper-expensive "designer" motorcycles.

DesertPilot · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2021, 06:59:59 PM »

According to the page, "The new 2021 Combat Wraith will have a limited run of no more than 21 units."

Whew! Though that may still be 21 units too many...

JJ · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2021, 07:06:10 PM »

Take a real good look......Go for a long 700-800 mile day on that?!? (I think not...)

Also, a ridiculous "silly" price (IMHO) @ $155,000...

Turin · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2021, 08:17:28 PM »

what caught my attention was the 560 lb curb weight with BST carbon fiber wheels.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2021, 10:32:17 PM »

We probably aren't their target market

Dusty

jumpmaster · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2021, 10:35:58 PM »

Quote from: DesertPilot on April 27, 2021, 06:59:59 PM

According to the page, "The new 2021 Combat Wraith will have a limited run of no more than 21 units."

Whew! Though that may still be 21 units too many...

The saddest thing is that I predict that all 21 will be sold, if they haven't been already.

Turin · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2021, 01:07:49 AM »

As they say, the cheapest thing on a Guzzi is the rider.

lucky phil · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2021, 02:58:35 AM »

Quote from: JJ on April 27, 2021, 07:06:10 PM

Take a real good look......Go for a long 700-800 mile day on that?!? (I think not...) Also, a ridiculous "silly" price (IMHO) @ $155,000...

You all miss the point. It was never built to actually ride. It's a wealthy persons statement " look at me I can drop 155K on a pointless next to un-rideable motorcycle" OCC with some "engineering"

Ciao

JJ · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2021, 09:01:48 AM »

Quote from: lucky phil on April 28, 2021, 02:58:35 AM

You all miss the point. It was never built to actually ride. It's a wealthy persons statement " look at me I can drop 155K on a pointless next to un-rideable motorcycle" OCC with some "engineering"

Ciao

Yes, you are right, lucky phil...I missed the point...

Imagine if someone gave you $155,000 and said:

Go ahead, buy a motorcycle or three that you really like!!

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2021, 09:19:17 AM »

Quote from: JJ on April 28, 2021, 09:01:48 AM

Yes, you are right, lucky phil...I missed the point...

Imagine if someone gave you $155,000 and said:

Go ahead, buy a motorcycle or three that you really like!!

But if someone "gave" you $155,000 to spend on a motorcycle how much did you pay for it?

TN Mark · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2021, 03:44:57 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on April 27, 2021, 10:32:17 PM

We probably aren't their target market

Dusty

This, 100%. Is there a place for understatement of the month entries? If so, please put Dusty's entry up for consideration.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #22 on:** April 28, 2021, 04:10:05 PM »

I thought Confederate had changed their name to Curtis Motorcycles.... It is ugly, but in a badass sorta way!

Rick

Griso8V · « **Reply #23 on:** April 28, 2021, 05:08:14 PM »

Man is it ugly! And looks to be very impractical as well.
Tony

lucky phil · « **Reply #24 on:** April 28, 2021, 07:12:19 PM »

Quote from: JJ on April 28, 2021, 09:01:48 AM

Yes, you are right, lucky phil...I missed the point...

Imagine if someone gave you $155,000 and said:

Go ahead, buy a motorcycle or three that you really like!!

Sorry, not actually aimed at you personally. If I was given $155kUS and had to spend it on bike/s that thing wouldn't even make the long list. Nor would any perceived "classic" bikes which are totally overvalued these days. I'd go for a few modern classics which will hold their value and or improve and are light years better engineering and better as a motorcycle in every respect.

Ciao

Seventy One · « **Reply #25 on:** April 28, 2021, 09:59:56 PM »

For that kind of money it should have 3 or 4 engines and at least two hacks.

Tkelly · « **Reply #26 on:** April 30, 2021, 08:58:47 AM »

Good to see SS ,a Wisconsin CO still in business.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2021, 08:47:34 AM »

This forum wouldn’t exist without something to hate to make one feel better about their life choices.

jumpmaster · « **Reply #28 on:** May 01, 2021, 08:55:11 AM »

Quote from: twowheeladdict on May 01, 2021, 08:47:34 AM

This forum wouldn’t exist without something to hate to make one feel better about their life choices.

And that's a problem because...?

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2021, 11:46:48 AM »

Quote from: jumpmaster on May 01, 2021, 08:55:11 AM

And that's a problem because...?

Did I say it was a problem? Just an observation. Don’t dish if you can’t take.

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Author Topic: 2021 Combat Motors Wraith Power Cruiser (Read 3381 times)

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