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Keanu Reeves’ Arch Motorcycle Debuts Second, Sportier Model Dubbed 1s

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The 1s merges a huge American v-twin with lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber for a much sportier riding experience.

The 1s merges a huge American v-twin with lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber for a much sportier riding experience.
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If non-bike nerds know Arch Motorcycle for anything, it’s typically because it’s half-owned by ol’ Johnny Utah himself, Keanu Reeves (the other half of the company is motorcycle builder and generally rad human Gard Hollinger). In fact, its first model is named after Keanu, being called the KRGT-1, and it’s a gorgeous machine, even if you don’t love power cruisers.

And if, like me, you don’t love a foot-forward riding position, you’re in luck because the

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Arch Motorcycle Ramps Up Production Of Sporty 1s Cruiser

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Arch Motorcycle has made a name for itself with bespoke designs, big-bore V-twins, even bigger price tags. Back at EICMA 2017, the California-based brand presented its KRGT-1 production model, Method 143 prototype, and Arch’s second production bike—the 1s. After five years in development, Arch is ready to take the sporty new cruiser to the production line.

The 2017 1s concept featured mid-controls, aerodynamic bodywork, a single-sided swingarm, and a model-specific up-swept exhaust. Those components remain, but Arch fills in the rest of the details with a full spec sheet. S&S Cycle still supplies the 124ci (2,032cc), 45-degree V-twin, but Arch

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