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    Looks like the engine Martin Lind is using is...

    Looks like the engine Martin Lind is using is made by Louija - if so this is the very forefront of single cylinder racing technology. A quantum leap for Chinese manufacture :naughty:
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    What's the latest?

    Highland are still competing in the US with a 450 in AMA Super Moto classes. Martin Lind is the rider and I have heard that the bike is making very good power. No news on the 950 from Sweden except...
  3. If he was here in UK he would be guaranteed a...

    If he was here in UK he would be guaranteed a Knighthood from her Majesty the Queen and $1000000 a year pension for life. :eek2:



    at least they send 'em to jail in China
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    Sweden

    Now the Louija ad says from Sweden - I'm confused :confused1:

    http://www.luojiamotor.com.cn/product/203476618-200117699/Highland_Outback_Motorcycle.html

    this one the Motard says from China
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    Happy Christmas Everybody

    Lets hope there is some progress this New Year

    http://www.weetwood.force9.co.uk/christmas.jpg

    :goodtime:
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    A warm welcome from another Guzzi fan who also...

    A warm welcome from another Guzzi fan who also has a soon to be produced in China (if we can wait that long :lol8:) dual sport/off roader. See the Louija Highland Motorcycles thread in Dirt n Dual...
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    Let us know when you are going, there are a list...

    Let us know when you are going, there are a list of questions I would like to put to the new manufacturers. There will need to be some improvements made over the last model (or a drastic price...
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    More pictures

    Another Highland pic. Highlands under test in Tunisia I think. Looks like they could do with some air in the tyres though.

    :riding:http://www.weetwood.force9.co.uk/tunis.jpg
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    Just wish I could get my Mrs to go with me on the...

    Just wish I could get my Mrs to go with me on the motorcycle. We do go on the tandem though. Great story and pictures, thanks Carl :thumbsup:
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    Updated site link. Something is going on - the...

    Updated site link. Something is going on - the performance figures are back to Sweden spec and it looks like there is a new air filter cover in one of the pics. (edit: second look - no it isn't)
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    When? when? when?

    If I read it right Louija have not produced a bike yet. They have may not in fact have produced a complete engine. Also the specs (proposed) they have sent to me (and the ones posted) are inferior...
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    Interesting rally bike

    from a Scandinavian site

    http://www.weetwood.force9.co.uk/rally.jpg

    looks pretty exciting with the updated front end :riding:

    note lower exhausts and mega bash plate :thumbsup:
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    And big light V-twin engines :lol8:

    And big light V-twin engines :lol8:
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    Just reading back and I realise there might be...

    Just reading back and I realise there might be some confusion. The bikes offered were not Louija Highland, just other run of the mill scooters and such like.

    It was just that comparison to retail...
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    Leave it for now Carl:yinyang:

    Leave it for now Carl:yinyang:
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    The difference is that you can't buy one alone. ...

    The difference is that you can't buy one alone. Minimum numbers of 20 units. I won't post prices but believe me they are low. I am looking at the possibility of a business and need therefore to...
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    Overpriced?

    Yesterday I got a list of bike prices ex works in China to full EEC spec (not Highland Louija I hasten to add). That is before shipping :eekers: I really cannot believe how cheap they are, even with...
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    I just want to see the product :eek2: It has...

    I just want to see the product :eek2:

    It has to be cheaper and better than it's last incarnation otherwise it will not sell. I love the Highland but then I don't run with the crowd. It's the...
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    Another promo pic I came across. Will this bike...

    Another promo pic I came across. Will this bike be the most powerful to come off a production line in China? :popcorn:

    http://www.weetwood.force9.co.uk/power.jpg
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    Shizznit Carl? :lol8: let's hope so.:thumbsup: ...

    Shizznit Carl? :lol8: let's hope so.:thumbsup:

    Crash bars? there is very little that is exposed that is likely to break (unlike the big Beemers and KTMs) - I've dropped mine a time or two off road...
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    I under stand that but you know that top class...

    I under stand that but you know that top class suspension and components really make a difference. This bike can be better than the KTM950 SE I reckon, lighter, more grunt and greater range. Read...
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    See post #25 from Nick The imported components...

    See post #25 from Nick

    The imported components are all really top quality - suspension, brakes, running gear and it really makes a difference certainly if you engage in any competition. They are...
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    Enough grunt?

    Hope this link post ok. It just shows this bike has enough power to lift the front without pinging the clutch in first. Notice the way it carries a low wheelie without dropping. A good demo of real...
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    Nick, that starts to make sense. I was concerned...

    Nick, that starts to make sense. I was concerned that without top end components it would only be half the bike compared to the original. Even so there does need to be a major improvement to both...
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    Franki, production has ended in Sweden see...

    Franki, production has ended in Sweden see http://www.highland.se/pages.asp?pageID=23

    and total manufacture is supposed to have been transfered to Louija.

    I wonder if the models that are being...
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