Arch Motorcycle prepares for V-twin launch
In October 2012, the formation of the Arch Motorcycle Company was announced, with the company’s intent to build a performance-oriented, American V-twin motorcycle.
On Sept. 4, the Arch was scheduled to launch its website with full specs and details on ordering its first model, the KRGT-1.
Along the way, every aspect of the original prototype was revisited to maximize performance, aesthetics, reliability and serviceability in the production version. When the smoke cleared, the only surviving component was the front tire, and that decision is still under review.
“From the beginning, we agreed to spare no expense or effort to bring us closer to our goal,” said co-founder Gard Hollinger. “One example of this commitment is the unique downdraft intake system. Our proprietary design eliminates the bulky breather assembly found on nearly all American V-twins. It increases rider comfort and provides a sleeker, more ergonomic profile. We spent months working closely with S&S Cycle and K&N Engineering to perfect a package that could be hidden between our billet aluminum gas tanks and still keep the T124 engine properly aspirated. Finally, matching air dams were machined and positioned to frame the billet aluminum headlight assembly A downdraft system made much more sense for this kind of motorcycle, and it helped deliver the clean lines and ride experience we needed.”
