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Upon assessment of the front of the bike, the first thing that caught my eye was the chaotic arrangement of wires. Max pointed out that many of the signals were not properly hooked up, alongside issues like a non-functional front brake and worn-out tires. Despite the bike's decrepit state, the chrome fender shone under the sun, hinting at its once-glorious past.
One innovative feature of the RE5 is its futuristic design elements, such as the bike's “globe” signals, which can be quite costly to replace. Max explained that the RE5 was impressive for its time, featuring an unusual oil cooling system, and a water-cooled rotary engine that was a departure from traditional motorcycles.