2023 Arch Bike 1s First Look

Los Angeles–primarily based Arch Bike has formally launched its second manufacturing mannequin, the Arch 1s. (Arch Bike/)

Was it a case of design challenges? Getting the timing proper? Or maybe these now ubiquitous provide chain points?  Regardless of the case, it’s now official: Arch Bike has lastly launched its second manufacturing mannequin, the Arch 1s, a sportier bike with a brand new chassis, constructed across the identical 124ci engine because the agency’s flagship KRGT-1.

You may recall the bike was first proven at EICMA in 2017, however apparently it wasn’t but prepared for manufacturing on the time. What we see right now has developed a bit from the machine proven 5 years in the past, however the total intent is similar, mixing what the corporate calls “Arch’s one-of-a-kind cruiser efficiency method with an aggressive using place.”

Associated: 2020 Arch Bike KRGT-1 First Experience

The Arch 1s chassis pairs a metal mainframe with a machined aluminum subframe and the corporate’s first single-sided swingarm. (Arch Bike/)

The Arch 1s builds on the KRGT-1 platform with an all-new chassis that includes a steeper rake and shorter wheelbase. The 1s is the corporate’s first manufacturing single-sided swingarm bike (therefore the identify), and it’s additionally the primary time Arch has utilized a brand new mid-control association, a mixture that guarantees to ship a extra aggressive using place and higher dealing with.

Within the engine room nevertheless, you continue to get the monstrous 124ci, high-torque Arch-designed S&S downdraft fuel-injected V-twin engine, complemented by an upswept Arch exhaust, although the 1s brings a brand new carbon fiber single gasoline cell design that integrates the air consumption and filtration system. Airflow is available in by means of facet vents on the entrance of the tank main on to the consumption system housed on the again.

The 1s carries over the Arch-designed 2,032cc S&S engine unchanged from the KRGT-1 spec, from what we are able to glean. (Arch Bike/)

The 1s is straight away identifiable as an Arch bike with billet metal and aluminum development, carbon fiber all through, and premium componentry like twin ISR six-piston Monoblock calipers, Öhlins suspension, and BST rims. In comparison with the KRGT-1 the 1s mixes it up by shortening the wheelbase to 65.4 inches (versus the KRGT-1′s 68 inches), steepening the rake from 30 inches to 25.2 levels, decreasing the handlebars and including mid-mount controls. The tip result’s a extra forward-leaning, aggressive using place with a taller seat top and a claimed “athletic” character, based on Arch, with a fair sportier mix of cruiser aesthetics and race-inspired efficiency.

Whereas the engine seems to be just about unchanged from the KRGT-1, the corporate claims a barely decrease torque peak of 115 lb.-ft. from the two,032cc mill. How nicely that torque-rich engine character will match this new sporty using place stays to be seen.

“Sport model” on the 1s consists of extra bodywork and a small cowl with fly display up entrance. Aspect vents on the entrance of the carbon fiber tank direct airflow to the consumption system positioned behind it. (Arch Bike/)

The Arch 1s profile and stance actually make its “sport” intent crystal clear, particularly whenever you consider visible cues just like the formed entrance cowl and fly display, tank-mounted intakes and chin fairing, and a razor-sharp tailsection, all contributing to the implied sense of pace. It’s a pointy flip from the extra conventional cruiser aesthetic of the KRGT-1, although we must also word that the 1s weighs practically 30 kilos greater than the flagship bike, and we nonetheless need to surprise simply how manageable that 8-inch-wide rear tire will likely be, even with the brand new geometry.

That is the primary Arch mannequin with mid-mount controls, which contribute to a taller seat top and extra ahead physique positioning. (Arch Bike/)

We’ll see how the bike handles quickly sufficient, and it’s heartening to see the corporate launch a brand new product in spite of everything this time—it has now been in enterprise for over a decade. Arch continues to provide bespoke manufacturing bikes in a small state-of-the-art manufacturing facility south of Los Angeles, and the 1s carries on the corporate’s earlier format of utilizing rigorously sourced, often unique supplies bolstered with top-shelf parts and accented with meticulous detailing, a lot of it handmade or designed in-house. It’s additionally value noting that, as with the KRGT-1, Arch meets with all potential 1s homeowners earlier than every construct to make sure the bike’s design and ergonomics are tailor-made to their liking.

The 1s cockpit incorporates a large, low handlebar, and Arch’s in-house-designed TFT digital instrumentation. (Arch Bike/)

As it’s possible you’ll recall, the lads behind the machines are none apart from actor Keanu Reeves and designer/engineer Gard Hollinger, and for sure, they’re fairly pumped about their new providing. “With the assistance of our complete crew and lots of wonderful companions, we consider we’ve crafted one thing actually particular for riders to expertise and are proud to lastly see it on the market on the street,” stated Hollinger, co-founder and design director of Arch Bike. “The 1s fantastically merges American cruiser-inspired class and race-inspired efficiency—an idea we’ve labored to design, construct, take a look at, refine, and ship since its preliminary reveal.”

The 1s can also be the primary Arch bike with a single-sided swingarm, exposing all the wheel. The exhaust is new to the mannequin as nicely. (Arch Bike/)

Arch co-founder Keanu Reeves added: “We simply celebrated our tenth anniversary as an organization this previous 12 months, but it looks like solely yesterday that I put forth the concept of beginning a bike firm with Gard. It’s unimaginable to see how far we’ve are available in such a brief interval—from the KRGT-1′s wonderful reception to the brand new 1s as our second mannequin.”

As on the KRGT-1, Arch equips the 1s with premium parts like Öhlins suspension, BST wheels, and ISR brakes. (Arch Bike/)

As for the worth… Nicely, that is an Arch product proper? So we already know the factor’s gonna blow a gap in your pockets. On this case, it’ll be crater-sized. The 1s is tagged at $128,000 per construct. The corporate is taking orders for the brand new Arch 1s nationwide at archmotorcycle.com/contact. Keep tuned.

Lovely design with cautious consideration to element as seen on the Arch 1s’ built-in LED taillight. (Arch Bike/)

Arch is accepting orders for the 1s now, however convey your brokerage account numbers; MSRP is $128,000. (Arch Bike/)

Carbon fiber chin scoop on the Arch 1s. (Arch Bike/)

2023 Arch Bike 1s Specs

MSRP:	$128,000
Engine:	2,032cc, 45-degree Arch/S&S T124 V-twin
Compression Ratio:	NA
Transmission/Ultimate Drive:	6-speed/chain
Claimed Torque:	115 lb.-ft.
Gas System	Downdraft gasoline injection
Clutch:	Dry; hydraulic actuation
Body:	Tube and billet metal; billet aluminum swingarm
Entrance Suspension:	48mm Öhlins inverted fork, absolutely adjustable
Rear Suspension:	Öhlins single shock, absolutely adjustable
Entrance Brake:	6-piston Monoblock calipers, twin 320mm floating discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	ISR 4-piston Monoblock caliper, 240mm ISR disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Entrance/Rear:	BST carbon fiber; 17 x 3.5 in. / 17 x 8.5 in.
Tires, Entrance/Rear:	120/70ZR-17 / 240/45ZR-17
Rake/Path:	25.2°/4.0 in.
Wheelbase:	65.4 in.
Seat Top:	31.5 in.
Gas Capability:	4.5 gal.
Claimed Dry Weight:	563 lb.
Contact:	archmotorcycle.com/arch-1s/