Just like the sequel to the Monkeywrench Gang, Hayduke LVS is the sequel to the Hayduke. We’re speaking in regards to the motorcycles from Esker right here, no longer the books through Edward Abbey. Calling it “the following logical evolution of probably the most iconic bikepacking motorcycle ever made,” the Esker Hayduke LVS is an excessively attention-grabbing motorcycle with extra-long remains.
As Esker places it, the Hayduke LVS tale begins with Esker Founder, Tim Krueger, creating a prototype for himself as his non-public journey motorcycle. As extra other people noticed it over the years, it grew in reputation till Esker determined to broaden it into a real type of their lineup.
“We didn’t know if this motorcycle would ever come to marketplace. However judging through what number of smiles it has produced just lately, we needed to display it to the sector” – Tim Krueger.
Up entrance, the Hayduke LVS has the very same geometry as the unique Hayduke. The place issues get wild is on the again finish with the chainstays stretching to a whopping 600mm. Esker says this no longer most effective permits for extra rack and space for storing, however finally ends up offering “an ideal easy trip, like not anything [they’ve] ever skilled.”
The titanium body additionally options their new SRAM UDH appropriate Portage Dropout, with exterior cable routing, a threaded BB, and a 44mm headtube.
Body Main points
- Chilly shaped titanium body
- The entrance of the motorcycle is identical geometry as a Hayduke, suspension corrected for 120mm fork
- 2.8″ tire clearance
- Up to date Portage Dropout Machine with UDH
- 24 accent mounts at the body for bolt-on body luggage or anything!
- Tough 6mm rack mounts
- Customized rack to be had from Esker. But in addition appropriate with many racks already in the marketplace.
- Body bag patterns are at Rogue Panda, JPacks, and Cedero
- Portage Dropout with UDH.
- MSRP: $2950 body most effective and $4950 for an entire motorcycle
To move at the side of the Hayduke LVS, Esker might be providing the amusingly named MOLLE Rackwald. Taking a web page from the overlapping MOLLE panels, the aluminum rack can have compatibility conventional panniers (two in step with aspect) or you’ll use the MOLLE gadget to connect never-ending equipment. With the body’s 6mm rack mounts, the MOLLE Rackwald is supposed for heavy lots as much as 100lbs. Every rack is frame-size particular for an immediate have compatibility to the Hayduke LVS. You’ll additionally mount different racks from Outdated Guy Mountain & Salsa should you desire.
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