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Derbi Mulhacen 659 Hot Bob |
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File under Derbi New Products
Author: Mike Werner
Location: Normandy, France
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Spanish motorcycle manufacturer, Derbi, presented two prototypes at the EICMA motorcycle show. The first one, X-Vision, was reported on earlier {link}. The 2nd prototype is made like an American bike.
Derbi Mulhacen 659 Hot Bob
With a name like Hot Bob, you can expect anything. And you will not be disappointed..
According to Derbi, the Mulhacen is a motorcycle with a great potential for reinterpretation. The creators at Derbi Lab, conscious of this privileged condition lost no opportunity to take things to the max: customize a scrambler.
Hot Bob was born. Chromed chassis and counterweight, and many more details in its mechanics; the matt black coloring of the crankcase makes it a more “American” bike, also thanks to the more inclined forks and lower rear suspension.
You'd almost expect while riding down a California highway to see someone like Marlon Brando riding this motorcycle to pass you by.
Meanwhile its exotic matt green coloring and real-looking flames contrast and surprise. The motorcycle itself looks robust.
Technical characteristics
| Engine | Single cylinder 4S 4V Electronic fuel-injection | | Bore x stroke | 100 x 84 mm | | Cylinder capacity | 659,7 cc | | Fuel system | Electronic fuel ignition NIPPODENSO with secondary air system, throttle valve 44mm. | | Cooling system | Liquid | | Starting system | Electric | | Compression ratio | 10:1 | | Fuel | Unleaded petrol | | Lubrication system | Dry sump | | Ignition | Electronic | | Transmssion | Gear assembly | | Clutch | Multi-disc | | Gearbox | 5 speed | | Front suspension | 43 mm. Upside-down fork. 120 mm. travel | | Rear suspension | Monoshock with progressive link system. 120 mm. travel | | Front brake | 320 mm Disc | | Rear brake | 245 mm Disc | | Tyres | Front: 110/80x18” - Rear: 150/70x18” | | Wheelbase | 1.386 mm | | Maximum length | 2.120 mm | | Maximum height | 1.150 mm | | Seat height | 810 mm | | Fuel tank | 13 l | | Dry weight | 165 kg |
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1) Ed Moore said on:
(22/11/2006 15:12:21 GMT)
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Hot Bob
Well, I have loved the styling of the Derbi in the past, and this one takes it too steps farther. I love it when paint jobs are laid out in hte dark by people on LSD. I gotta have one.
2) Mike Werner said on:
(22/11/2006 16:58:22 GMT)
email:Mike Werner | website:
http://motorbiker.org
Have a bike or the LSD ?? ;-)) True, the bike is groooovy !
3) Jesper - helmethairblog.com said on:
(24/11/2006 11:46:15 GMT)
email:Jesper - helmethairblog.com | website:
http://www.helmethairblog.comDerbi Mulhacen 659 Hot Bob
Very nice lines on that bike. I thought those wheels looked kind of big, 18", nice. 650cc single cylinder engine 165kg's. Sounds like a killer combination. It's probably to expensive for its narrow use, but if what you want is a rare bike to scoot around for giggles, I bet you'll have a hard time wiping the smile of your face on this motorcycle.
4) said on:
(20/01/2007 16:52:16 GMT)
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Derbi Mulhacen 659 Hot Bob
how to get one?
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