Honda NM4 Vultus – first look

[nerrrd]

They sure are getting, errr, creative with the NC mechanicals. Wonder if it's for real.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/03/21/honda-nm4-vultus-first-look-concept-bike-review-photos/

[Paul in NZ]

There's Klingons on the starboard bow

[AllanB]

Is Craig Vetter working for Honda now?

[puddytat]

Clippons & rearsets.....

[AllanB]

Clippons & rearsets.....

Trust me - you'd not want to be caught in that crouched position on that HONDA

[Paulo]

Well i guess it would make sense in 2014 Tokyo, not sure about sales anywhere else.
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq94/pablo_obscura/original.jpg (http://s437.photobucket.com/user/pablo_obscura/media/original.jpg.html)

[James Deuce]

That's shit.

[puddytat]

Obviously inspired by MotoGp....

[Paulo]

That's shit.

yep i agree , why the hell didn't they make this instead.
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq94/pablo_obscura/HondaCB1100RPro081.jpg (http://s437.photobucket.com/user/pablo_obscura/media/HondaCB1100RPro081.jpg.html)

[James Deuce]

Yup. That's a bike people would buy.

[Big Dave]

'Honda designs bikes for the customers it wishes it had.'

[nerrrd]

Yup. That's a bike people would buy.

I agree, that's a beautiful bike that a motorcyclist would buy. The idea here presumably is to appeal to other people (specifically manga/sci-fi geeks in this case, apparently). Combine it with one of these http://shark-helmets.com/product.php?sous_gamme=SHARK%20Raw&gamme=SHARK%20Metro%20Division&code_gamme=METRO&code_sous_gamme=RAW and no one can see your zits.


'Honda designs bikes for the customers it wishes it had.'

Isn't that the only way to get new customers? Seems that's what they've built the modular platform for...you never know, it might work.

[James Deuce]

I agree, that's a beautiful bike that a motorcyclist would buy. The idea here presumably is to appeal to other people (specifically manga/sci-fi geeks in this case, apparently). Combine it with one of these http://shark-helmets.com/product.php?sous_gamme=SHARK Raw&gamme=SHARK Metro Division&code_gamme=METRO&code_sous_gamme=RAW and no one can see your zits.

Isn't that the only way to get new customers? Seems that's what they've built the modular platform for...you never know, it might work.

You want Sci-Fi appeal? The modern iteration of the CB1100R above has a Cyberman face. The other thing is shit.

[nerrrd]

You want Sci-Fi appeal? The modern iteration of the CB1100R above has a Cyberman face. The other thing is shit.

Hey it does too! Probably will try to kill you as well, might get to meet 'Doctor who?' in person heh groan.

Maybe a Tardis-themed version is next.

[bogan]

You want Sci-Fi appeal?

Yes


The modern iteration of the CB1100R above has a Cyberman face. The other thing is shit.

Retro sci-fi is shit too.

Still, the CB does look like more of a rider's bike.

[Tazz]

I like it. Proportions/balance kinda make me think 'Japanese Chopper'.

On the other hand I would never own one unless it was given to me, and even then I'd probably need another 20 years on me before something like that is fun.

That CB1100R on the other hand....:drool::drool::drool:

[Ender EnZed]

Well i guess it would make sense in 2014 Tokyo, not sure about sales anywhere else.


+1

Could be a JDM only model; it's not too different from some of the big scooters that are popular over there. Bit embarrassing anywhere else though.

[pritch]

Honda have made some of the prettiest bikes ever, I just don't believe some of the crap they are offering now. The DN-01 failed so they bring out this rubbish.
Compare that to the Yamaha MT-09 or MT-07 - what a fail. Somebody high up the Honda food chain needs to fall on their sword, or be pushed.

[Tazz]

Honda have made some of the prettiest bikes ever, I just don't believe some of the crap they are offering now. The DN-01 failed so they bring out this rubbish.
Compare that to the Yamaha MT-09 or MT-07 - what a fail. Somebody high up the Honda food chain needs to fall on their sword, or be pushed.

I read a bit of the history on the NSR500 last night, and to be honest it seems like they've been slow learners for quite some time :p

[AllanB]

Honda's R&D department at work on their new bike - expecting huge global sales thrusting into uncharted territory.

[nerrrd]

Honda's R&D department at work on their new bike - expecting huge global sales thrusting into uncharted territory.

So a 750cc twin automatic scooter-bike is a penis extension, but a 1000cc sportsbike isn't?

[James Deuce]

I went for a walk yesterday. The (re)Vultus makes an Aprilia SRV850 look fucking sexy.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qgAWsG6Ltb0/T3daJQBWUFI/AAAAAAAAAXY/xrFEly1oN1A/s1600/2012-Aprilia-SRV-850-Test-Drive-View.jpg

[raziel1983]

As an aside, IF this bike came mated to a 200bhp 1200cc V4 would that change your opinions?? :corn:

[Tazz]

So a 750cc twin automatic scooter-bike is a penis extension, but a 1000cc sportsbike isn't?


http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSA1bnxA4R7PqHeNKBv26MQUndd6jbL4 odVoHp7hCgCJPdYyJjv

[James Deuce]

As an aside, IF this bike came mated to a 200bhp 1200cc V4 would that change your opinions?? :corn:

Aprilia don't make a 1200cc V4.

[raziel1983]

Aprilia don't make a 1200cc V4.

The Honda.:bash:

[James Deuce]

Well be more precise then. And no. I wouldn't buy the Honda if it had a 1200cc V4. If it did it would be characterless and mated to a weird transmission.

[Tigadee]

Didn't know the Tron world had scooters... :facepalm:

[rustyblade]

I'm not against the NM4. shame about the top heavy one, would look better with the concept's screen.

a red one with Akira inspired decals, like the "Canon", "arai", "shoei" and stuff would look pretty sweet.
I'd have one.

If I lived in Japan for sure.

[MD]

The Accountants at Honda are clearly in command.

This bike is the result of applying the rarely known or talked about Accounting formula of reversed engineering known as the Cost Reduction Accounting Principle. CRAP for short. The principle being design a product so ugly it wont sell and therefore generating massive savings in long term production costs. Clever buggers really.