Arch Motorcycle has announced the new ARCH 1S motorcycle sport cruiser for 2023.
The ARCH 1S is the latest exclusive motorcycle to join the Arch’s family.
The 1S features 2032cc S&S Cycle T124 45-degree downdraft fuel-injected V-Twin engine.
The company, co-owned by Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, adds another sport-cruiser type to the current roster.
Based on the super-exclusive KRGT-1, the ARCH 1S also features billet steel and aluminium construction and top-notch components in the form of Brembo brakes, Ohlins suspension and BST carbon-fibre wheels.
However, 1S is equipped with Arch Motorcycle first ever in-house built, single-sided swingarm, unlike the KRGT-1.
According to Arch Motorcycle, the 1S is sportier and features race-inspired performance than the KRGT-1.
“We just celebrated our 10th Anniversary as a company this past year, yet it feels like only yesterday that I put forth the idea of starting a motorcycle company with Gard.
“It is incredible to see how far we’ve come in such a short period – from the KRGT-1’s amazing reception to the new 1s as our second model.
“And that’s a real testament to our talented design and build teams and their ability to produce something that fulfils ARCH’s ambitions for what a motorcycle company can bring in architecture, style, elegance, and overall experience,” said Keanu Reeves.
Underneath the tube and billet construction sits a 2032cc S&S Cycle T124 45-degree downdraft fuel-injected V-Twin engine that produces 156.33Nm peak torque. However, the information regarding the 1S horsepower is not disclosed.
Equipped with a 20L fuel tank, the ARCH 1S is essentially built to tackle long journeys.
However, like previous Arch’s motorcycles, every unit is made to order for US-based customers. According to official information, the ARCH 1S is available for USD128,000 (RM600k).
Filming of the new Matrix 4 movie is currently underway and photos of Keanu Reeves on the film set showcased his character, Neo, riding pillion with Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) onboard a Ducati Scrambler. Looks like Neo is still not done riding it out with Ducati in the Matrix movie franchise, folks. (more…)
The ARCH KRGT-1 isn’t the usual custom power cruiser.
The new bike features 20 major changes and 150 newly-designed components.
Power is supplied by a 124 cubic inch (2032 cc) V-Twin.
ARCH Motorcycle Company was co-founded by Keanu Reeves.
First and foremost, California-based ARCH Motorcycle was co-founded by Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves.
Yes, Keanu Reeves a.k.a. John Wick a.k.a. Neo.
What’s different about ARCH Motorcycle and the ARCH KRGT-1 is that each bike is tailored to the ergonomic and aesthetic wishes of each customer in close partnership throughout a 90-day process.
But that’s just part of the the bike’s appeal. It’s a power cruiser that’s created to charge, brake and steer.
The new KRGT-1 includes 20 major changes and more than 150 newly-designed and manufactured components. The changes include a redesigned bodywork, upgraded suspension, ergonomic enhancements, updated brake components and safety features.
Let’s take a look at some of them.
ENGINE
Substituting guns, lots of guns, the real firepower comes from 124 good ol’ American cubic inches.
To us cubic centimetre devotees, that’s 2032 cc, courtesy of the ARCH X S&S V-Twin engine.
It started as an S&S block but was custom-engineered by ARCH to feature an in-house designed downdraft induction and proprietary K&N filter.
The ARCH 2-into-1 stainless steel header and exhaust ends with a Yoshimura silencer.
The engine is EPA (Environmental Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) certified.
CHASSIS
It’s a cliché to say a powerful bike that couldn’t handle makes for a good artificial reef, but not the KRGT-1.
Race-inspired aluminium swingarm manufactured from billet — increases rigidity and reducing unsprung weight for better handling.
The frame utilises billet aluminium side plates where the updated swingarm pivot and engine isolation mounts are attached.
The rear suspension uses a fully-adjustable Öhlins shock which was made specifically for ARCH.
The front suspension consists of 48 mm Öhlins NIX cartridge forks. (Öhlins developed the NIX technology for World Superbike and World Supersport racing.)
The forks are held by new billet aluminium aluminium triple clamps.
BRAKES
The KRGT-1 uses ISR 6-piston monobloc front brake calipers.
The diameter of the pistons were increased for even better stopping power and feel.
ARCH worked directly with Bosch to develop the dual-channel ABS.
BODYWORK
Redesigned fuel tank, tail section and seat to increase rider comfort.
The billet aluminium fuel tank has a 19 litre capacity.
Base of the seat is composite.
Redesigned, reshaped and resized cowling (flyscreen) to reduce wind buffeting.
Also to accommodate a new instrument panel.
It also complements the new J.W. Speaker Adaptive 2 headlamp.
Front and rear mudguards are carbon fibre.
CONTROLS
Updated hand and foot controls, using Magura clutch and front brake levers.
Black Tek (BST) five-spoke carbon fibre wheels.
Michelin Commander II tyres — 120/70ZR19 front, 240/40ZR 18 rear.
“The KRGT-1 was originally designed to realize the potential and push the boundaries of what an American V-twin motorcycle could offer,” says ARCH Motorcycle co-founder Gard Hollinger. “Our new KRGT-1 stays true to the original objective while further developing and refining the motorcycle’s design and performance elements to enhance the overall riding experience.”
“The new KRGT-1 delivers on ARCH Motorcycle’s ambition: a beautiful and extraordinary machine that handles like no other motorcycle. Through the curves, down the straights, planted, confident, comfortable, it’s an unsurpassed riding experience,” says ARCH Motorcycle co-founder Keanu Reeves. “The focus on fit and finish, the detail, the execution, the exceptional quality, how the bike is made defines ARCH.”
In short, the ARCH KRGT-1 isn’t just a run-of-the-mill custom motorcycle. It’s a unique machine that oozes appeal and desirability.
No, we don’t think every purchase includes a puppy. (Sorry, we couldn’t help it.)
There are many celebrities who ride but John Wick a.k.a. Keanu Reeves had his own brand of motorcycles.
He also owns a number of rare motorcycles.
His company Arch Motorcycle builds futuristic custom bikes.
There’s no secret that that John Wick a.k.a. Keanu Reeves er… or is it Keanu Reeves a.k.a. John Wick loves motorcycles. But what bikes does he own?
There are many celebrities who love motorcycles and actually ride instead of just posing with them. The list is long and distinguished including Tom Cruise, Ryan Reynolds, Ewan McGregor, Orlando Bloom, Bear Grylls, Pink, Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, Bradley Cooper, Michael Fassbender, Hugh Laurie, Richard Hammond, Jay Leno, Brad Pitt, David Beckham.
But there is only one among them who owns his brand of motorcycles, and that’s John… er.. Keanu Reeves.
In this interview with GQ Magazine, gives us an insight to Reeves’ passion. He showed us the 1973 Norton Commando 850 MK2A which he bought in 1987. The second bike is the 2004 Ducati 998 Reloaded Edition which was the feature bike in The Matrix: Reloaded. Ducati presented him the bike after to commemorate the film, resplendent in dark green.
He also listed the movies that he rode in such as Chain Reaction, My Own Private Idaho, and the upcoming John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum. (We’ve featured the article about the film’s trailer where John Wick battles assassins on a fleet of Yamaha MT-09s.)
Over to the motorcycle brand he co-founds and co-owns, Arch Motorcycle. It began as a customization contract for a Harley Dyna Wide Glide. The bike became the prototype of the first Arch Motorcycle model – the KRGT-1. Arch Motorcycle produces more than 200 machined aluminium components for the bike themselves, and only outsources the suspension, exhaust and engine.
He also spoked about the company’s next model called the Arch 1S. The bike is a sportier version of the KRGT-1. Reeves went on to show the Method 143 concept which utilizes a carbon fibre monocell chassis.
What other bikes does Reeves hope to own? The 1955 Vincent Black Shadow and Brough Superior. He also hopes to ride a MotoGP bike.
The latest 2018 Arch KRGT-1 was introduced during EICMA 2017 with a host of upgrades.
Updates include ergonomic and bodywork refinements, Ohlins front forks, ISR brakes and many more.
Arch Motorcycles is founded by two individuals and one of them happened to be Hollywood superstar, Keanu Reeves.
If you read our article’s title and somehow got intrigued and clicked the link to this particular area of the World Wide Web, we are happy to confirm the authenticity of that statement. Arch Motorcycle is a US-based motorcycle company founded by Keanu Reeves aka “Neo” from one of the greatest movie franchises in the world, The Matrix. (more…)
The Arch KRGT-1, created from the joint venture between actor Keanu Reeves’ and Gard Hollinger of Arch Motorcycles, is reportedly inching closer towards production. (more…)
