![]() ![]() In the last couple of years, Arch Motorcycle has strategically made steps into the industry spotlight. You are not going to see a fleet of KRGT-1’s roll into the local bike night. Arch Motorcycle was set from the start to build truly custom motorcycles for those looking for their very own, unique riding experience, unlike any other. More so for what the bike looked like and rumored performance abilities. Arch Motorcycle KRGT-1įounded in 2011 by Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves, discussions of Arch traveled fast amongst motorcycle industry folk in the company’s early days. The disappointment was removed from the equation. In the simplest sentiment, the machine was definitely a motorcycle, blossoming with exoticism and every bit American. The first time that I heard it, I had hoped that I wasn’t being set up for disappointment when I actually had the opportunity to lay eyes upon the Arch Motorcycle KRGT-1. There’s a persuasive and seductive nature to it. Originally published in the February 2018 issue of SportBikes Inc Magazine.Īmerican exotic motorcycles… There is something about the manner in which that descriptive phrase rolls off of the tongue. ![]() Founded in 2011 by Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves, Arch Motorcycle set from the start to build truly custom motorcycles. Want more info? Check out the ARCH website.You are not going to see a fleet of KRGT-1’s roll into the local bike night. Again, tweaking the bike’s configuration will raise or lower this price. Reportedly it’s about 20 kg lighter than the KRGT-1, so roughly 225 kg. It’s very similar to the KRGT-1, with the same motor (a claimed 115 lb-ft of torque, no posted hp numbers), but also a beefier chassis, mid-mount controls, lighter carbon-fibre bodywork and other pieces. It’s still Americana, but made to be flogged at a higher speed, by the look of it. The 1S seems to be intended for higher production numbers, and comes with sporty flat track styling, updated for the 21st century. Flat tracker meets custom meets muscle bike? Sign us up. Again, it sure looks fun, even if it’s more than a CMG staffer is going to spend on a machine. Too bad, because it sounds fun the air-cooled 2,343cc V-twin is supposed to make over 165 hp, and more than 150 lb-ft of torque. Looking at it, you can see this limited-production machine (23 bikes planned) is going to be so expensive that only Keanu Reeves’ Hollywood friends and others in their income bracket will be able to afford it. Created to realize an ambition of what could be achieved in motorcycle design, and to offer the opportunity for ownership of a motorcycle normally unavailable to the public, a concept… A concept led by the design idea of layers and materials including carbon fiber, aluminum and fine leather. The ARCH Method 143 is the ultimate production motorcycle. Here’s what ARCH’s website says about the Method 143: The new ARCH Method 143, only coming in very limited numbers. Reeves is the money behind the company, and no doubt provides inspiration and feedback, as he’s a very keen rider, but builder and designer Gard Hollinger is responsible for a lot of the hands-on stuff).įor the past few years, ARCH’s lineup was based around the KRGT-1 naked bike (MSRP: $85K USD), but now it’s added the Method 143 and the 1S models, for a total of three machines in the lineup. The KRGT-1, the foundation of his line, is custom-made to the buyer’s specs, so no two are alike … unless, of course, that’s what you specify. The machines are sort of an amalgam of muscle bike engine and naked bike chassis, with styling drawing influence from the world of custom V-twins. (Remember, ARCH Motorcycles is actor Keanu Reeves’ personal motorcycle manufacturing company, selling high-spec bikes to the rich and the famous. ![]() Keanu Reeves has been busy rebooting the Matrix movie series, but his ARCH Motorcycles lineup is also getting sort of a refresh, with two new models added to the lineup. ![]()
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