'05 Bikes in TT Classic Series?!?

[Kuhnaydeein]

Why do the Honda CB400SS RM '05 and Yamaha SR400 RM '05 in this series?

And why does the HondaCB400 SS '05 look like my dad's Honda CB500 '72?

 

[Sambert]

The Racing Modified CB400SS and SR400 are not “real” bikes- rather they’re 2005 PD creations that borrow classic features from the Hondas and Yamahas of yesteryear.

I find the 400SS to be the most elegant looking bike in the game. Delicious

 

[BMWteamPTG]

i would love to ride one of those old timer racers

 

[BMWteamPTG]

The Racing Modified CB400SS and SR400 are not “real” bikes- rather they’re 2005 PD creations that borrow classic features from the Hondas and Yamahas of yesteryear.

I find the 400SS to be the most elegant looking bike in the game. Delicious

it really does have class. nice

 

[astroman]

those are new bikes 05-06 models very popular in Japan.

 

[Lightsped]

those are new bikes 05-06 models very popular in Japan.

Agree, these are actual 2005 bikes. Check the JDM Honda, Yamaha etc... websites. They are clearly listed there.

 

[Sambert]

Agree, these are actual 2005 bikes. Check the JDM Honda, Yamaha etc... websites. They are clearly listed there.

It would be helpful if you read a bit more carefully guys. The Racing Modified versions (being discussed in this thread) are Polyphony Digital creations that use the real 2005 bikes as a base. The RM versions do not exist, and borrow classic features from older racing bikes.

And BMWteam- please use the edit button rather than double posting.

Real 2005 bike

PD Classic creation

 

[puppeteer]

Actually i think you can order them like that from Yamaha in Japan.
check out this cool little section on the Japanese Yamaha site..

3d model of the SR400 that can be customized (the parts are in the tabs down the bottom)

racing seats, clip-on bars, the works.

http://www.yamaha-motor.jp/mc/lineup/sportsbike/sr400/custom/index.html

There is a sweet shop neat my house that specializes is custom SRs

http://deusexmachina.com.au/

This is one I have been drooling over for a while...

 

[Sambert]

Hey puppeteer, I’m aware of the aftermarket options available for the SR and the CB, and although the RM bikes share some of these classic features, (eg Manx tank on the CB) the bikes are distinct PD creations. Incidentally, my first bike was an SR250, and I’ve always had an interest in café racers.

 

[puppeteer]

yeah for sure..
but what do you mean by "distinct PD creations" then?

its just an SR 400 (or CB) with custom dials, tank, seat and pipes..
side covers popped off and some clips ons...

its just an arbitrary selection of parts, no more distinctly PD than any other RM bike in the game

..

more cool SRs
SR Club in FUKUOKA

 

[astroman]

i didnt say Yamaha or Honda sell Racing Modified versions but they can be modified very easy to look like old Enlgish Race bikes. Japan Motorcyling is all about Cult... the Megascooters are a cult at the moment as well the TW200 and Van Van from Suzuki...

 

[Sambert]

but what do you mean by "distinct PD creations" then?

The unique selection of classic/vintage parts and features combined with PD’s projected performance and handling specifications make the RM bikes distinct virtual creations. In GT3 the Impreza LM borrowed heavily from the 2002 Cusco JGTC car, and in TT the Daytona 650 LM apes the Valmoto supersport machine- however, they remain distinctly specced and named PD constructions.