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TOTAL MOTORCYCLE COOL WALL - 2014 RESULTS

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TOTAL MOTORCYCLE COOL WALL - 2014 RESULTS

WHAT ARE THE 2014 RESULTS?
This is how the voting has turned out for all models that appeared on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall in 2014.


HOW ARE THESE FINAL RESULTS DETERMINED?
The final Total Motorcycle Cool Wall cool factor results are determined by public vote, debate and review in the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall forum. To determine the fate of a model up for placement on the TMW Motorcycle Cool Wall just vote, debate and participate in the discussion.

Get excited! For 2014, just as we did in 2013, we are making EVERY VOTE COUNT with our new Total Motorcycle Cool Wall standings!

Here's how we are improving our math. Every time you vote Awesome you are giving the bike 3 points. Cool gives 2 points, Uncool gives 1, and Fail gives zero. At the end of the voting week we will mulitply the number of votes in each category by the points for that category and then derive an average voting number, out of 3, for that bike. Finally, we will then normalize this average voting number against the maximum possible of 3 to give the bike a standing from 0 to 100. (Zero would mean 100% Fail votes while 100 would mean 100% Awesome votes.)

The standardization of all bikes to a scale of 0 to 100 will now give the opportunity to rank the entire year's list of bikes for the year. And best of all, it allows each and every vote to have meaning to the tally.

Here's an example:
Awesome: 8 votes x 3 points = 24 points
Cool: 12 votes x 2 points = 24 points
Uncool: 3 votes x 1 point = 3 points
Fail: 2 votes x 0 points = 0 points
Sum total: 51 points
Total number of votes: 25
Average points per vote: 51/25 = 2.04
Standardized to a maximum of 3 points: 2.04/3 x 100 = 68
...Therefore, this bike ranks a Coolwall Factor of 68!

Yeah, we know, the math looks a bit complicated, so if you don't care to figure it out then just remember - EVERY VOTE COUNTS - so get voting!


See our Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyclecoolwall.htm for the ranking of all the bikes that have appeared on the Motorcycle Cool Wall.

REMEMBER: New models are placed on the TMW Cool Wall every Friday!
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Re: TOTAL MOTORCYCLE COOL WALL - 2014 RESULTS

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2014 KTM 690 Duke - Coolness Factor = 90.8%
Featured: January 3rd, 2014 - January 10th, 2014
Most popular vote category: Awesome

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48658
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... 90Duke.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2014 KTM 690 Duke is:

Awesome (3 points) 74% [ 35 ]
Cool (2 points) 23% [ 11 ]
Uncool (1 point) 2% [ 1 ]
Fail (0 point) 0% [ 0 ]

Total votes : 47

= a Coolwall Factor of 90.8%

NOTES: Wow, not a single fail! Could this be the #1 coolest bike of 2014?

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Re: TOTAL MOTORCYCLE COOL WALL - 2014 RESULTS

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2001 Suzuki TL1000R - Coolness Factor = 66.7%
Featured: January 10th, 2014 - January 17th, 2014
Most popular vote category: Cool

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48697
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... L1000R.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2001 Suzuki TL 1000 R is:

Awesome (3 points) 32% [ 6 ]
Cool (2 points) 37% [ 7 ]
Uncool (1 point) 32% [ 6 ]
Fail (0 point) 0% [ 0 ]

Total votes : 19

= a Coolwall Factor of 66.7%

NOTES: You couldn't get the voting much more tied than 6/7/6! The TL continues it's legend of a Cool bike but also there are still a lot of concerns about it's brother, the TL-S and the banning of the TL's due to rider safety. It seems after the TL's were dropped, Suzuki also discontinued their V-Twin sportbike line, which is a shame as Suzuki makes some great V-Twins still today... where they spooked off from making more or?

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2014 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe - Coolness Factor = 55.6%
Featured: January 17th, 2014 - January 24th, 2014
Most popular vote category: Cool

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48731
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... Deluxe.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2014 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe is:

Awesome (3 points) 19% [ 5 ]
Cool (2 points) 41% [ 11 ]
Uncool (1 point) 30% [ 8 ]
Fail (0 point) 11% [ 3 ]

Total votes : 27


= a Coolwall Factor of 55.6%

NOTES: When it comes to tourers, options vary as much as the miles the Tourer will go. Looks, style, weight, range, comfort, protection, all these questions and more a tourer buyer wants to know, and even, demands to get for their dollar. But tourers are not only big bikes, they are a big expensive too and buyers have a right to demand the luxuries they offer. This is one of the reasons the TMW Cool Wall was setup, to let a buyer know, overall, what is good and what's not.

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2013 Kymco Xciting 500Ri ABS - Coolness Factor = 39.4%
Featured: January 24th, 2014 - January 31st, 2014
Most popular vote category: Fail

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48763
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... Ri-ABS.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2013 Kymco Xciting 500Ri ABS is:

Awesome (3 points) 15% [ 5 ]
Cool (2 points) 24% [ 8 ]
Uncool (1 point) 24% [ 8 ]
Fail (0 point) 36% [ 12 ]

Total votes : 33



= a Coolwall Factor of 39.4%

NOTES: 39% Cool? OUCH! Our first Kymco scooter up on the Cool Wall and out first FAIL of 2014. Could it have been the almost 500lbs it weights? or the low hp for a 500cc? Build quality, Or crazy as it seems, the $7k price. Or just the fact it is a scooter? But on the bright side of the coin people thought it was very practical and offered a great choice over owning a motorcycle. Overall, quite a interesting vote!

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2014 Zero FX - Coolness Factor = 58.3%
Featured: January 31st, 2014 - February 7th, 2014
Most popular vote category: Cool

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48786
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... ero-FX.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2014 Zero FX is:

Awesome (3 points) 20% [ 4 ]
Cool (2 points) 45% [ 9 ]
Uncool (1 point) 25% [ 5 ]
Fail (0 point) 10% [ 2 ]

Total votes : 20

= a Coolwall Factor of 58.3%

NOTES: I think the words "So much potential..." best sums it up.


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2014 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster - Coolness Factor = 67.6%
Featured: February 7th, 2014 - February 14th, 2014
Most popular vote category: Awesome

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48815
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... agster.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2014 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster is:

Awesome (3 points) 37% [ 13 ]
Cool (2 points) 37% [ 13 ]
Uncool (1 point) 17% [ 6 ]
Fail (0 point) 9% [ 3 ]

Total votes : 35

= a Coolwall Factor of 67.6%

NOTES: Controversial design for sure. It may not be practical, or cheap, and it doesn't even come with a rear seat... But there is a "WOW" factor there, a real "hooligan naked" bike. Question is, it is too controversial?


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2014 Honda Valkyrie GL1800CA ABS - Coolness Factor = 56.5%
Featured: February 14th, 2014 - February 21st, 2014
Most popular vote category: Awesome

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Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... CA-ABS.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2014 Honda Valkyrie GL1800CA ABS is:

Awesome (3 points) 33% [ 12 ]
Cool (2 points) 19% [ 7 ]
Uncool (1 point) 31% [ 11 ]
Fail (0 point) 17% [ 6 ]

Total votes : 36

= a Coolwall Factor of 56.5%

NOTES: Very mixed results for the new Valkyrie from Honda with riders all over the map liking or disliking it. One thing is for sure, it isn't the old Valkyrie just like the Honda Sabre isn't the old Sabre. Should Honda have called it something different? Should they have went a different direction for a new Valk? One thing I personally can say is that I'm excited Honda is not afraid to bring out new bikes each year and that in my books is pretty darn awesome.


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2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer - Coolness Factor = 82.4%
Featured: February 21st, 2014 - February 28th, 2014
Most popular vote category: Awesome

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48873
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... tal-GT.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer is:

Awesome (3 points) 50% [ 18 ]
Cool (2 points) 47% [ 17 ]
Uncool (1 point) 3% [ 1 ]
Fail (0 point) 0% [ 0 ]

Total votes : 36


= a Coolwall Factor of 82.4%

NOTES: Congratulations Royal Enfield for bringing us not only a bike that shot to #2 on the 2014 Cool Wall but also one that's MSRP of $5,990 would even make Chinese bikes blush! Royal Enfield is really stepping up it's global game in trying to be "a major leader in the 500-750cc range" and hopefully hte Continental GT is just the tip of the iceberg. If the outstanding vote results are 1/2 as good as the sales, Royal Enfield sure has a winner on it's hands... Can't wait to try one out myself.

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2014 Triumph Daytona 675 ABS - Coolness Factor = 82.35%
Featured: February 28th, 2014 - March 7th, 2014
Most popular vote category: Awesome

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=48917
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... 75-ABS.htm

Your Coolness Factor of the 2014 Triumph Daytona 675 ABS is:

Awesome (3 points) 59% [ 20 ]
Cool (2 points) 32% [ 11 ]
Uncool (1 point) 6% [ 2 ]
Fail (0 point) 3% [ 1 ]

Total votes : 34

= a Coolwall Factor of 82.35%

NOTES: Wow, our readers thought, "Wow, what a bike and all for under $12k". Some thought it looks too close to other supersports like the CBR600RR and others would like to see the riding position changed a little so they could actually ride it. But all were happy voting awesome or cool as we have an outstanding result of 82.35%. If you were following last weeks bike (Royal Enfield Continental GT, @ 82.41%) you know how close the vote was for 2nd position with the 675R missing out by just 0.06%! Shows you how EVERY vote really does count.

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