MOTORCYCLES

Motorcycles are commonly employed as couriers, vehicle escorts and convoy outriders. They have also established a credible presence in the arena. Don't under-estimate motorcycles just because they have light armor. Highway One is paved with the wrecks of those who made this mistake. Be warned.

GOBLIN
This cycle is named for its ability to harass its opponents with near-impunity. If you're the type of cyclist who likes to humiliate his enemies, drive on down to the nearest DKI dealership and test-drive a Goblin today. You won't regret it.

Goblin: Hvy cycle w/ CA frame, hvy suspension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, 2 LMGs w/ explosive ammo linked F, FOJ (B), targeting computer, jettison joint, cycle windshell, 2 5-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F20, B15. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 137.5 mph, 1,295 lbs, $14,345.

Goblin sidecar: Hvy sidecar, hvy suspension, 1 PR radial cycle tire, GL w/ impact-fuzed grenades F, 10 pts FPCA on GL, 1 5-pt cycle wheelguard, Armor: F4, B3, R0, L3, T1, U2. HC: 3, 748 lbs, $4,215.

Cycle/Sidecar combination: Acceleration: 5, HC: 4, Top Speed: 100 mph, 2,043 lbs, $18,560

GOBLIN II
The Goblin II carries a selection of dropped weapons that will consistently bedevil the tires of its foolish enemies. It is also armed with a front-mounted MG to take bites out of thin or damaged armor.

Goblin II: Hvy cycle, hvy suspension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, MG (F), FCE w/ extra magazine B, Swc, weapon link (FCE/SD), jettison joint, 2 5-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F20, B14. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 125 mph, 1,299 lbs, $8,508.

Goblin II sidecar: Hvy sidecar, hvy suspension, 1 PR radial cycle tire, SD w/ 1 extra magazine B (all spikes are explosive), 10 pts FPCA on SD & extra magazine, 1 5-pt cycle wheelguard, Armor: F8, B5, R0, L7, T5, U5. HC: 3, 750 lbs, $3,700.

Cycle/Sidecar combination: Acceleration: 5, HC: 4, Top Speed: 90 mph, 2,049 lbs, $12,208.

ZIPPER
During WW II, the German Army had a machinegun that the Allies called the "Zipper" because of its extremely high rate of fire. Now, discriminating duellists can combine that firepower with the deadly accuracy provided by a Phoenix Systems HrSwc. The Zipper's good acceleration and high speed are excellent assets when fighting cars.

Zipper: Hvy cycle w/ CA frame, hvy suspension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, GG (F), OJ (B), HrSwc, cycle windshell, 2 5-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F20, B16. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 137.5 mph, 1,296 lbs, $22,032.

SUPERSWIFT
The DKI SuperSwift is quite possibly the fastest production motorcycle in the world. Unlike its specialized racing brethren, the SuperSwift has very heavy armor and a decent offensive capability.

SuperSwift: Streamlined hvy cycle w/ CA frame, hvy supension, super trike power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, light pulse laser F, FOD (B), HrSwc, overdrive, HD shocks, HD brakes, anti-lock braking system, cycle windshell, Armor: F30, B30. Acceleration: 15 (10 w/ OD), HC: 3, Top Speed: 225 mph (245 mph w/ OD), 1,300 lbs, $22,420.

STICKPIN
The Stickpin is designed to hunt and kill pedestrians. It has limited utility against cars.

Stickpin: Hvy cycle, hvy supension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, 2 LMGs w/ anti-personnel ammo linked F, SS w/ tear gas B, Swc, cycle blades, HD shocks, 2 10-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F14, B10. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 125 mph, 1,299 lbs, $11,938.

CERBERUS
Beware Cerberus. This thick-skinned beast has a nasty bite, flaming breath and razor-sharp claws. It can also outrace most other cycles. Handle with care.

Cerberus: Heavy cycle w/ CA frame, Hvy suspension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, 2 LMGs w/ explosive ammo linked F, FCE (B), HrSwc, cycle windshell, cycle blades, 2 5-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F16, B13. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 137.5 mph, 1,299 lbs, $15,448.

EXPLORER
The Explorer is a good first cycle for the aspiring duellist. Its low price and good armor make it a popular seller.

Scout: Medium cycle, hvy supension, medium cycle power plant, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, LMG w/ explosive ammo F, SS w/ hot smoke B, Swc, 2 5-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F16, B13. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 127.5 mph, 1,100 lbs, $5,569.

PALADIN
The Paladin is a cycle/sidecar combination that is sure to gain the respect of cyclists everywhere. It carries a dropped-weapons package that spells certain death for tires.

Paladin: Heavy cycle, hvy suspension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, 2 MMLs linked F, SD w/ extra magazine B (all spikes are explosive), Swc, jettison joint, 2 5-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F16, B14. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 125 mph, 1,300 lbs, $8,260.

Paladin sidecar: Heavy sidecar, hvy suspension, 1 PR radial cycle tire, MD w/ extra magazine (all mines are proximity-fuzed), 1 5-pt cycle wheelguard, Armor: F5, B3, R0, L4, T1, U2. HC: 3, 745 lbs, $6,025.

Cycle/sidecar combination: Acceleration: 5, HC: 4, Top Speed: 90 mph, 2,045 lbs, $14,285.

STILETTO
Like the Explorer, the Stiletto is an ideal cycle for the duellist on a budget.

Stiletto: Light cycle, O/R suspension, small cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PROR cycle tires, cyclist, MML (F), FOD (B), Swc, HD shocks, HD brakes, Armor: F15, B10. Acceleration: 10, HC: 2 (3 O/R), Top Speed: 132.5 mph, 800 lbs, $4,930.

LANCE
The Lance is the most heavily-armored cycle ever built. It is extremely fast, and a difficult target. The Lance is unarmed, so it depends on a sidecar for offensive capability.

Lance: Heavy cycle w/ CA frame, hvy supension, super trike power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, IrTl w/ Lgl (F), HrSwc, HD shocks, HD brakes, anti-lock braking system, jettison joint, 2 10-pt cycle wheelguards, Sloped Composite Armor: F12/15, B0/19. Acceleration: 15, HC: 3, Top Speed: 185 mph, 1,299 lbs, $19,245.

Lance sidecar: Heavy sidecar w/ CA frame, hvy suspension, 1 PR radial cycle tire, laser-guided VFRP (F), 1 10-pt cycle wheelguard, Armor: F5, B3, R0, L4, T2, U2. HC: 3, 746 lbs, $12,130.

Cycle/sidecar combination: Acceleration: 10, HC: 4, Top Speed: 145 mph, 2,045 lbs, $31,375.

HAZARD
The name of this cycle speaks for itself. Any duellist who tries to engage a Hazard will find himelf blinded by the paint as he goes spinning out of control (assuming that his tires weren't destroyed by the spikes). The best tactic to use against this cycle is to avoid its dropped weapons and attack the side oppoite the sidecar.

Hazard: Heavy cycle, hvy suspension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, 2 LMGs linked F, OJ (B), Swc, weapon link (OJ/SD), jettison joint, 2 5-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F17, B15. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 125 mph, 1,297 lbs, $8,284.

Hazard sidecar: Heavy sidecar, hvy suspension, 1 PR radial cycle tire, SD w/ extra magazine B (all spike are explosive), PS (R), weapon link (SD/PS), 1 5-pt cycle wheelguard, Armor: F8, B5, R0, L7, T2, U2. HC: 3, 749 lbs, $3,820.

Cycle/sidecar combination: Acceleration: 5, HC: 4, Top Speed: 90 mph, 2,046 lbs, $12,104.

BACKFIRE
The Backfire is designed to operate as a member of a team, providing dropped-weapon support. It has the weaponry to exploit the hazards created by the oil. If possible, try for a shot against the side, it's an easier target than the front tire.

Backfire: Heavy cycle w/ CA frame, hvy suspension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, VMG (B), OJ (B), Swc, weapon link (VMG/OJ), 1 10-pt cycle wheelguard (B), Armor: F13, B28. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 125 mph, 1,296 lbs, $11,842.

SNIPER
The Sniper is designed to give motorcycles the ability to attack from beyond the range of normal weapons. It is employed in groups of 2-3 in order to overwhelm the target.

Sniper: Heavy sidecar w/ CA frame, hvy suspension, 1 PR radial cycle tire, 3 RGMs linked F, 1 5-pt cycle wheelguard, Armor: F10, B5, R0, L10, T7, U7. HC: 3, 749 lbs, $18,518.

LIMPET
This sidecar is designed to transport a single passenger who will carry his choice of hand weapons. Because the Limpet can move under its own power, it is sometimes employed in motorcycle duels to harass the opponents of its parent cycle.

Limpet: Heavy sidecar, hvy suspension, 1 PR radial cycle tire, passenger, 10 pts FPCA on passenger, 100-lb rocket booster B, 1 5-pt wheel hub, Armor: F4, B0, R0, L3, T2, U2. HC: 3, 746 lbs, $2,655.

MUD HOG
The Mud Hog is a moderately-priced cycle designed for off-road racing. It has high speed, excellent acceleration and very long range.

Mud Hog: Light cycle w/ CA frame, O/R suspension, blueprinted 30 CI gas engine w/ tubular headers, VP turbocharger & 5-gallon racing tank, 2 PROR cycle tires, cyclist, LMG (F), HsD (B), Swc, HD shocks, Armor: F18, B14. Acceleration: 15, HC: 2 (3 O/R), Top Speed: 112. 5 mph, Base MPG: 70, 798 lbs, $9,872.

ICICLE
A duellist who uses this cycle will be able to wage his own "cold" war. Anyone who gets frozen out when trying to follow the Icicle will quickly become hot under the collar when its cyclist circles around and finishes him off with the front-mounted medium laser.

Icicle: Heavy cycle w/ CA frame, hvy suspension, medium cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, medium laser F, ID (B), HrSwc, cycle windshell, 2 5-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F23, B17. Acceleration: 10, HC: 3, Top Speed: 137.5 mph, 1,295 lbs, $17,830.

MASTER BLASTER
This heavily-armed vehicle from Cycle Concepts is one of the most dangerous motorcycles ever produced. The front-mounted blast cannon is capable of destroying opposing cycles in one shot. Despite the moderate armor, the Master Blaster is a serious threat against cars also. Common modifications include changing the ammo load in the blast cannon to all HESH and upgrading the Swc to a HrSwc.

Master Blaster: Heavy cycle w/ CA frame, hvy suspension, small cycle power plant w/ SCs, 2 PR radial cycle tires, cyclist, BC (F), Swc, 2 10-pt cycle wheelguards, Armor: F17, B12. Acceleration: 5, HC: 3, Top Speed: 90 mph, 1,299 lbs, $13,098.

ROADMISER
The Cycle Concepts' RoadMiser is one of the most common motorcycles on the road today. Decent armor and a very low price make it a popular seller. Even so, this vehicle's light weaponry (though accurate) is a handicap when faced with a more heavily-armed opponent.

RoadMiser: Light cycle, hvy suspension, small cycle power plant, 2 PR cycle tires, cyclist, LMG (F), Swc, Armor: F15, B10. Acceleration: 10, HC: 2, Top Speed: 120 mph, 800 lbs, $3,500.

WINDSWEPT
Jontue Motors introduced this economical heavy cycle two years ago. Since then, the Windswept has become very popular with small courier outfits because of its good armor and high top speed. Because of this cycle's extensive protection, a Windswept's driver has a higher chance of surviving combat than almost any other cyclist.

Windswept: Heavy cycle, hvy suspension, medium power plant w/ SCs, 2 PR cycle tires, cyclist, HMG (F), Swc, 10 pts CA on cyclist, 2 10-pt cycle wheelguards, Sloped Armor: F16, B10. Acceleration: 10, HC: 2, Top Speed: 132.5 mph, 1,286 lbs, $6,943.
Cargo Capacity: 1 space, 14 lbs.

RADIATE
The Radiate is a Division-10 cycle from Amex Combat Autoworks. For a cycle, it has good armor. The Radiate isn't as popular on the road as in the arena because of its low acceleration and the drain on the power plant imposed by the medium laser.

Radiate: Medium cycle, hvy suspension, small cycle power plant w/ upgrades, 2 PR cycle tires, cyclist, ML (F), Swc, Armor: F18, B12. Acceleration: 5, HC: 2, Top Speed: 105 mph, 1,100 lbs, $8,480.

Option: Remove small power plant and 10 points armor. Add medium cycle power plant. Acceleration: 10, Top Speed: 127.5 mph, $8,520.

SLICER
The Slicer is an unpleasant sidecar design that allows cyclists to attack their opponents by pulling alongside of them and using the retractable brushcutter to cut their legs off. The wounded cyclist can then be cauterized by using the FCE. On the defensive side, the Slicer is well-armored (for a sidecar) and the tire has a wheelguard.

Slicer: Heavy sidecar, hvy suspension, 1 PR radial cycle tire, retractable brushcutter (R), FCE (B), 1 5-pt cycle wheelguard, Armor: F10, B4, R10, L0, T7, U7. HC: 3, 748 lbs, $3,440. 


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