Still surprised they decided to can the ST series. I wonder if that's to do with the ST " Pan Weave" problem that occurs on the ST1300 at high speeds.
Still surprised they decided to can the ST series. I wonder if that's to do with the ST " Pan Weave" problem that occurs on the ST1300 at high speeds.
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I thought I thought that
The Europeans don't normally take to anything Jap in a hurry. A couple of European negative reviews are the norm
I think I'll reserve my judgement until we see it down under
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It looks as though these will be expensive and come in any colour as longs as it's red.
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The the side fairings look so empty. Needs a bigger badge or logo of some sort.
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"My 86 Honda forks take ATF. So when I drain a tranny the bike gets some new/used fluid."
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Be someplace else later.
Is that so complicated?
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Originally Posted by nzspokes:
"My 86 Honda forks take ATF. So when I drain a tranny the bike gets some new/used fluid."
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Going by the English prices, it may end up being close to 30k.
The article said NZ will get the base model in early 2010 and the rest of the series in August.
Tui, anyone?
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The local dealers have been told early Feb for its initial appearance down in these here parts. Some, who shall remain nameless, have even had their quota confirmed so I guess it's less 'Tui' than you'd think.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I read the local comic with the ride review on the 1200 which wasn't too bad from a road perspective while suffering as a track machine (go figure). And there's a quote from a Japanese Honda spokesparrot claiming there's no killing off the 800 in the immediate future.
Interesting how with familiarity, the design issues that initially bothered one end up being appreciated and even admired. Pity that hasn't happened with the viffer 1200 though.
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It would be interesting to see how big their "quota" is.
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Certainly not what the factory is saying, and they've dropped the 800 from production and gone to a single shift instead of double shift operation as well. They've probably got a backlog from 06-09 to sell first.
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"My 86 Honda forks take ATF. So when I drain a tranny the bike gets some new/used fluid."
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Ah, who to believe. One thing's for sure, there is a backlog of 800s to sell through, so they'll be available for a while at least. It'll be interesting to see if there's a sudden price-drop come February. Since I haven't dropped any dosh on an 800 as yet, I could wait it out.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteBut then I'd miss out on much of the Summer riding.
Decisions, decisions...
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The more I look at it, the more I want a Harley Davidson. Dyna Street Bob at this point. Or a Sportster. XR1200X.
something that doesnt look like a big pile of poo and have all those gee gaws and clutches and ABS and all that malarkey. You know. A motorbike. that looks like a motorbike.
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The Mrkn VFR forums are mostly not impressed, especially by the likely (high) price, and the fact that once again that they're likely to get little choice of colours, and especially by the realisation that this bike hasn't been designed for Mrkns (= they're not the important Honda market they thought they were).
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Shame that current VFR owners almost unanimously didn't hope for a BMW with a Honda badge...
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
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And the luggage is extra, such as it is. I'm looking forward to the head-to-head comparison with the FJR and the Concours. I'm even more looking forward to a head-to-head with the models it replaces: the VFR800, CBR1100XX and the ST1300, if anybody out there in freebie land is game to do one...This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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