The suspension is designed with Öhlins fork and shocks, while a Bosch ABS system with a six-pot caliper on the front wheel brings 17-inch carbon fiber wheels to a standstill. Thanks to the composite, dry weight comes in at only 563 pounds. The effect is one where the engine almost seems like it's on a pedestal for display, with the rest of the bike draped around it. The 1s features a unique billet aluminum backbone and side plates, with thin carbon fiber supports comprising the rest of the frame. A lower front and quicker steering should make the bike more agile than the KRGT-1, and the rider sits at a more leaned-forward position to make the most of it. The chassis geometry is completely different, utilizing a shorter wheelbase and single-sided swingarm. Though the KRGT-1 and 1s share a common visual language, the two are decidedly different bikes. It's what a Harley would be if it wasn't stuck catering to a baby boomer past and allowed to evolve. But in both cases, surrounding the rumbling V-twin heart is loads of carbon fiber, billet aluminum and a thoroughly modern design. That one was more of a cruiser, inspired by Reeves' custom Harley-Davidson built by Hollinger, the bike that put the duo on the path to establishing Arch. It's a version of same motor that underpins Arch's first bike, the KRGT-1. The S&S downdraft fuel-injected motor built to Arch specs is a whopping 2.0 liters and churns out 122 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheel (The company did not disclose brake horsepower figures). There are elements that are unabashedly American, like a monster V-twin. As Hollinger says, you sit on it, not in it. The hand-built bikes are tailored to the preferences of each rider and have been likened by Jay Leno to a Pagani in two-wheeled form.Īrch describes the 1s as a performance cruiser, but it leans a bit more heavily on the performance side. Whoa.Ĭalifornia-based Arch Motorcycles, founded by Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, has launched its second model, the 1s. It does not store any personal data.Keanu Reeves' Arch Motorcycles launches sportier 1s With a 2.0-liter V-twin. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
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“The 1s beautifully merges American cruiser-inspired elegance and race-inspired performance – a concept we’ve worked to design, build, test, refine, and deliver since its initial reveal. With the help of our entire team and many amazing partners, we believe we’ve crafted something truly special for riders to experience and are proud to finally see it out there on the road,” said Gard Hollinger, co-founder, and design director of ARCH Motorcycle. “We’re very excited to officially introduce the new ARCH 1s. It also debuts new mid-controls for a more aggressive riding position and handling, while featuring the 124ci, high-torque ARCH/S&S V-twin downdraft fuel injected engine, complemented by an ARCH designed exhaust system, and a carbon fiber fuel cell integrating the air intake and filtration system. The ARCH 1s is the official second offering from ARCH (following the acclaimed KRGT- 1 model) and the company’s first production single-sided swing-arm motorcycle.
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