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    Arch Motorcycle 1s First Ride Review

    Editor - The Auto JournalBy Editor - The Auto JournalOctober 21, 2022Updated:October 21, 2022No Comments10 Mins Read
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    The Arch 1s was named for its single-sided swingarm. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    When Arch Motorcycle debuted its KRGT-1, we discovered a luxurious tackle the American huge twin like we had by no means seen. Top-shelf suspension and braking elements are fitted to a body fabricated from tubular metal and precision-machined aluminum, all wrapped round a proprietary S&S T124 with downdraft gasoline injection. But Arch wouldn’t cease there. The Los Angeles–based mostly firm has now began delivering the Arch 1s, its second manufacturing bike and a brand new, sportier tackle the V-twin driving expertise.

    Arch 1s models start at $128,000.

    Arch 1s fashions begin at $128,000. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    The Arch 1s is constructed across the similar muscular powerplant because the KRGT-1, however with a brand new chassis and sportier ergonomics. Rake is steeper, the wheelbase is shorter, and the 1s rolls on carbon fiber 17-inch wheels with an all-new single-sided swingarm that offers the bike its title: one facet, so 1s. With that huge 124ci V-twin, although, the trip continues to be remarkably cruiser.

    To get to know the brand new bike, Arch invited us to Los Angeles to interview the corporate’s founders, Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, and spend a day driving the 1s by the hills of Malibu.

    Gales talks with Hollinger and Reeves about the five-piece carbon fiber gas tank developed for the Arch 1s.

    Gales talks with Hollinger and Reeves in regards to the five-piece carbon fiber fuel tank developed for the Arch 1s. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    The Arch Motorcycle showroom is within the entrance of the corporate’s sole constructing. Design studios and gross sales workplaces are simply a few doorways away from a row of CNC mills and lathes value half 1,000,000 {dollars} and a waterjet cutter sufficiently big for lap swimming. A buyer’s 1s sits on a pedestal within the showroom’s nook, painted in a wild black, white, and yellow scheme that the proprietor developed with the designers earlier than the bike was ever constructed.

    The gas cap on the Arch 1s lifts up on two riser arms, giving a feeling of high-tech luxury to the user.

    The fuel cap on the Arch 1s lifts up on two riser arms, giving a sense of high-tech luxurious to the consumer. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    Machined components look sturdy and permanent, but also high-end and refined.

    Machined elements look sturdy and everlasting, but in addition high-end and refined. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    “So you have engineering, you have design, you have legal, you have marketing, you know,” says Hollinger, motioning with each arms indicating the gap between these factions. “We have them all in one place. So rather than creating the possibility for them to be out of sync or fighting each other, we’re always doing everything with the same goal.”

    This streamlined course of and unity of imaginative and prescient that makes a motorbike just like the 1s doable. That, and the truth that the bike’s remaining worth is of little concern to its patrons. A prototype is made, testing begins, and refinements are made alongside the best way. After over 15,000 miles of on-road testing, the 1s is now prepared for manufacturing. But manufacturing appears completely different for Arch than it does for a bigger producer.

    Custom-machined cover on the proprietary Arch S&S T124.

    Custom-machined cowl on the proprietary Arch S&S T124. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    There aren’t any bikes obtainable on the market at Arch. The firm doesn’t have nationwide dealerships. Each bike is made for a single buyer. Customers are invited to the Los Angeles facility to trip one among two take a look at 1s fashions, and the method goes from there. Ergonomics are tuned to the person. If the shopper needs faster or slower dealing with, changes might be made within the triple bushes and fork lowers to regulate rake, path, or each. 1s fashions begin at $128,000 and go up from there relying on buyer desire and modifications. We could be driving the identical take a look at fashions obtainable to prospects earlier than buy.

    As I pulled right into a again car parking zone in Malibu, I noticed Hollinger and Reeves already suited up and able to go. Two 1s fashions had been parked facet by facet.

    Finding a surface on the 1s that isn’t carbon fiber or brushed aluminum can be a challenge.

    Finding a floor on the 1s that isn’t carbon fiber or brushed aluminum generally is a problem. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    Arch worked with Öhlins Suspension to develop proprietary systems for both the KRGT-1 and the 1s.

    Arch labored with Öhlins Suspension to develop proprietary methods for each the KRGT-1 and the 1s. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    The easy carbon fiber of the 1s’ fuel tank flows right into a seamless tailsection machined from billet aluminum. A stroll across the bike reveals new particulars; as an example, the slim line of body beneath the rider’s seat was designed to seem like a ship out of water. Intake scoops for the downdraft fuel-injection system are constructed into the fuel tank. The massive V-twin engine is cradled within the body with air and light-weight surrounding it. Heat-stained headers lead into a big upswept carbon fiber muffler. Turn the bike’s key, which in fact can also be machined from billet, and the full-color LCD sprint involves life, displaying the Arch brand after which an instrument cluster. All of those particulars and elements serve a goal but in addition, collectively, give the 1s a car parking zone presence that solely a really bespoke machine can provide.

    Gard Hollinger leading the group, followed by Senior Editor Morgan Gales, and Keanu Reeves in the rear.

    Gard Hollinger main the group, adopted by Senior Editor Morgan Gales, and Keanu Reeves within the rear. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    A press of the starter button is met with loud pulsing from the twin-cam S&S, aggressive and properly tuned. A twist of the throttle summons a formidable crackle from the exhaust; snapping the cable-operated 68mm throttle physique shut ends the noise simply as rapidly. It’s extremely satisfying.

    The 1s was comfy as we rolled slowly out of the car parking zone. At 6-foot-4, I’m not used to becoming properly on bikes with excessive rearsets, however ergonomics on this mannequin are an exception. We turned onto Pacific Coast Highway and let the T124s eat. The screaming 1s felt like a street-legal drag racer. This was my first style of the 9.5-inch 240mm Michelin Pilot Power 3 rear tire, which was wonderful on this circumstance; I’d discover it could struggle me later. Shifts by Arch’s proprietary six-speed gearbox had been positive and particular. Clutch really feel on the adjustable Magura lever was beautiful. Throttle motion was tight and really exact, however with a lot torque instantly obtainable from idle, it required a fragile contact throughout low-speed operation.

    The model seen here is used as a test machine for potential customers, with any desired modifications then being made to this platform.

    The mannequin seen right here is used as a take a look at machine for potential prospects, with any desired modifications then being made to this platform. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    As we approached our first nook, I started to trail-brake and slowed extra rapidly than I anticipated. I used to be anticipating braking efficiency attribute of conventional V-twin bikes, requiring a substantial quantity of stress to sluggish. But four-piston ISR calipers on carbon fiber wheels with the big floor space of Michelin 240mm tires slowed the 1s in a rush. I took notice, adjusted my enter, and finally determined the high-performance brakes had been a delight.

    We turned off of PCH and headed east into the mountains. Eager to see how this sportier Arch dealt with, I accelerated rapidly earlier than braking to provoke the primary high-speed sweeper. Front brake really feel is great, however as I let off the brake and accelerated out of the flip, the bike needed to face up and straighten out.

    Fighting the 1s and asking too much of it does not pay off. Best to scoot back and ride the bike the way it asks to be ridden.

    Fighting the 1s and asking an excessive amount of of it doesn’t repay. Best to scoot again and trip the bike the best way it asks to be ridden. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    Suspension on the 1s was developed with Öhlins to be used within the KRGT-1, however tuned barely otherwise to be used within the 1s. Both the 48mm FGRT-series fork and rear monoshock are totally adjustable. From PCH to the hills above, minor bumps had been hardly felt and bigger, square-edged hits had been tremendously softened. Fork dive was average underneath laborious braking and pitch again underneath acceleration was minor. The huge Ö brand has taught us to anticipate good issues, and Arch’s proprietary system delivers.

    Through banked left turns and sweeping rights, I danced with the 1s up the mountain, studying the way it likes to be ridden. Some bikes obey your will and do no matter you inform them, however the 1s just isn’t one among these, as a substitute telling you methods to trip it. Don’t struggle the bike with an excessive amount of handlebar enter; scoot again within the seat; lean ahead over the fuel tank; chill out and tip into the flip. Find your stream. Use the throttle to straighten your self out.

    The impulse may be to scoot up on the bike for more agile handling, but the 1s was most easily enjoyed while tucked back into the seat.

    The impulse could also be to scoot up on the bike for extra agile dealing with, however the 1s was most simply loved whereas tucked again into the seat. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    Photo passes require many low-speed turnarounds, and the extra time I spent on the 1s, the better these bought. The bike is straightforward to really feel, and when you perceive it, straightforward to modulate. But Hollinger stated it properly when he stated it doesn’t pay to “override them.” Yes, top-shelf elements like Arch/Öhlins suspension and ISR braking methods carry a stage of precision, efficiency, and tunability hardly ever paired with an air-cooled S&S, however at its core, the 1s is extra about presence and pleasure by informal use than it’s about making fast lap instances.

    Descending Malibu’s mountains into its valleys, we discovered ourselves parked as soon as once more. Patrons of close by outlets and eating places watched and whispered as Reeves took off his helmet. Similarly, the 1s doesn’t make a quiet entrance. Buying an Arch bike doesn’t mechanically imply you get to trip with Keanu Reeves, however annual proprietor occasions hosted by the corporate imply the probability does enhance dramatically.

    Those fortunate sufficient to expertise the Arch 1s will expertise a beautiful translation of the American V-twin driving expertise. It’s the high-torque, ultra-exotic, American muscle design language of Arch Motorcycle executed in a extra refined and sporty style than the KRGT-1. It brings a stage of favor, end, and presence hardly ever seen in a manufacturing bike, and a worth to match. But in the event you’re after the standing and exclusivity of a two-wheeled trophy like this, the 1s is all that in a enjoyable, rideable, rock-solid bundle.

    The 1s’s adaptive headlight clearly displaying its key feature in the hills above Malibu.

    The 1s’s adaptive headlight clearly displaying its key characteristic within the hills above Malibu. (Courtesy of Arch Motorcycle/)

    2023 Arch 1s Specifications

    MSRP: $128,000
    Engine: Arch proprietary S&S Cycle T124 twin cam w/ downdraft gasoline injection
    Displacement: 124ci (2,032cc)
    Transmission/Final Drive: Arch proprietary 6-speed drivetrain w/ customized high-torque mainshaft
    Claimed Torque: 115.3 lb.-ft.
    Frame: Tubular and billet metal with billet aluminum structural members
    Front Suspension: Öhlins FGRT-series 48mm inverted fork, totally adjustable
    Rear Suspension: Öhlins monoshock, totally adjustable
    Front Brake: Dual radially mounted ISR 6-piston monoblock calipers w/ ABS
    Rear Brake: Radially mounted ISR 4-piston monoblock caliper w/ ABS
    Wheels, Front/Rear: BST Ultralight carbon fiber; 17 x 3.5 in. / 17 x 8.5 in.
    Tires, Front/Rear: Michelin Pilot Power 3; 120/70ZR-17 / 240/45ZR-17
    Rake/Trail: 25.2°/4.0 in.
    Wheelbase: 65.4 in.
    Seat Height: 31.5 in.
    Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
    Claimed Dry Weight: 563 lb.
    Contact: archmotorcycle.com

    Source: www.cycleworld.com

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