Powered by a 1917cc V-twin engine also serving as the frame, the futuristic machine features shaft drive, Ohlins suspension, and Brembo brakes. Cruiser and Racer models are also planned; base price is $30,000.
Built in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Vanguard represents the growing trend in computer-aided design and 3D printing, which shorten significantly the time lag implicit in traditional forms of motorcycle development. The advent of digital technology has compressed the standard timeframe from concept to design to prototype to testing and manufacturing. Factor in the subsequent reduction in development costs, and smaller builders like Vanguard start to make economic sense.
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