Bugger the Rune, I'll have one of these: [Archive]

jrandom

21st September 2007, 11:21

It looks like the frame and suspension geometry is optimised for stability rather than sharp handling, which is a shame. One of those Honda sixes in a chuckable bike would be huge fun.

deanohit

21st September 2007, 11:25

Shhiitt, thats one tidy looking bike,:niceone: I'd say it'd be flickable enough in the corners as much as you can flick a bike that probably weighs 300kg.

nudemetalz

21st September 2007, 11:37

That is one great looking machine. Betcha it sounds good too.

nudemetalz

21st September 2007, 11:40

I also like this CB1100R concept.

avgas

21st September 2007, 11:48

damm thats not bad.
bloody honda making nice bikes now........
At the end of the day, you have to ask yourself.
"Would you turn gay for Arnie?"

Big Dave

21st September 2007, 11:50

I also like this CB1100R concept.

I see the Rocketeer.

Big Dave

21st September 2007, 11:56

"Would you turn gay for Arnie?"

Only thing I'd do to his arse is kick it.

xwhatsit

21st September 2007, 12:15

Yay! I'm so glad they're thinking about making some interesting bikes. Mid-eighties to late-eighties they were making all kinds of interesting things; flat-tracker 500 singles, the GB400/500 series, V4 cruisers etc. They nearly all flopped, and after that it was ultra-conservative dead-straight for Honda.

These look much more interesting than yet another completely plastic-enclosed inline four.

nudemetalz

21st September 2007, 12:22

Well put, amen to that Xerxesdaphat.

nudemetalz

21st September 2007, 12:26

This one is rather interesting...
Those of you who know (or had) of a CB400/4 (1975-1977) will see it's lines in this 1000 (particularily the pipes).

Edbear

21st September 2007, 19:21

This one is rather interesting...
Those of you who know (or had) of a CB400/4 (1975-1977) will see it's lines in this 1000 (particularily the pipes).

Nice!:niceone:

dangerous

21st September 2007, 19:33

Honda EVO6 concept

Fark... yes

kiwifruit

21st September 2007, 19:52

looks like a real muscle bike, hot rod, i like it alot

Wiki Drifter

22nd September 2007, 00:02

I also like this CB1100R concept.

not really into naked bikes but damn.....:drool:

Skyryder

22nd September 2007, 14:15

Nope sorry guys..............this is a girls bike as in a cross dresser with bling. Like take a good look and use your imagination............sort of bike Julian Clary would ride. Don't mean it don't go some.............but a mans bike?? Not a chance.

Skyryder

jrandom

22nd September 2007, 14:20

... a mans bike?? Not a chance.

I'm sure all the squids on their literbikes will be sobbing in precisely those tones the first time a flat-six Honda turns up at Meremere.

:niceone:

Waylander

22nd September 2007, 15:05

It looks like the frame and suspension geometry is optimised for stability rather than sharp handling, which is a shame. One of those Honda sixes in a chuckable bike would be huge fun.
The Goldwing is a very 'chuckable' bike mate, Just because you can't do it doesn't mean it can't be done.:spanking: I'm sure this bike would still be great fun to ride. Probably supposed to be Honda's answer to the B-king.

xwhatsit

22nd September 2007, 15:15

You know what's cool? They're bringing back the little round black Honda logo, like they used on the Benleys. Very pretty, IMHO. When it comes time to repaint my tank, I might get one of those instead.

That CB1000/4 or whatever it's called is simply gorgeous. The CB400/4 is in my opinion one of the most beautiful bikes ever made. Everything perfectly in proportion, from the beautifully plain tank to the rear tip of the seat. And of course, those waterfall eye-following headers. Here's one for comparison:

Bonez

23rd September 2007, 14:26

I see the Rocketeer.I was thinking Cybermen. If you have gold fillings you're outa luck ;)

HenryDorsetCase

23rd September 2007, 17:46

I also like this CB1100R concept.

I pulled that photo off the kneeslider and emailed it to my Honda dealer on Friday.... in the email all I said was "Let me know when I can give you a deposit on one of these".

A lot of the criticism has focussed on the twin shocks but I like them a lot....

I also like the 400F inspired one, but I already own two original 400F's (one is for sale......... ) so I will hang on to that. they are a great little bike.

Bonez

23rd September 2007, 18:29

A lot of the criticism has focussed on the twin shocks but I like them a lot....
A lot of us do mate. Simplistic twin shock UJM design is all good. Makes it easier to "tinker" with too. That and centre stand as standard fitment and not a $800 add on.

Steam

23rd September 2007, 19:26

The CB400/4 is in my opinion one of the most beautiful bikes ever made....

A guy I know was riding one of them... gorgeous. I said to him "Wow that's nice, I thought you'd be riding some tasteless piece of cloned crappy plastic sportsbike. You're that kind of guy."

He got quite annoyed and said he was just borrowing the CB for the day and he actually did own a cloned crappy plastic sportsbike :p

Why the comparison to the Rune?
Hmm... They are both bloated and unnecessarily vulgar?

Bonez

23rd September 2007, 22:10

They are both bloated and unnecessarily vulgar?Funny thing is, I can see you owning something similar in your golden years :pinch:

jrandom

24th September 2007, 11:28

The Goldwing is a very 'chuckable' bike mate, Just because you can't do it doesn't mean it can't be done.

You can't ride around physics dude.

A bike with a long wheelbase and lazy fork rake will simply not go around corners as well as one with shorter and sharper geometry.

Certainly one can apply more violent control and balance inputs to haul the saggy arse of a tourer or cruzier around corners in an effort to keep up with motorcycles that were designed to proceed quickly along twisty roads, but that doesn't mean that those machines are the most appropriate for the purpose.

imdying

24th September 2007, 11:32

You can't ride around physics dude.

A bike with a long wheelbase and lazy fork rake will simply not go around corners as well as one with shorter and sharper geometry.No no, he has ridden the 'magical' one, where flying pixies rub their magic dust into the tyres and all is good in the world as the Goldwing fair dances it's way down the road :rolleyes:

Waylander

24th September 2007, 17:39

You can't ride around physics dude.

A bike with a long wheelbase and lazy fork rake will simply not go around corners as well as one with shorter and sharper geometry.

Certainly one can apply more violent control and balance inputs to haul the saggy arse of a tourer or cruzier around corners in an effort to keep up with motorcycles that were designed to proceed quickly along twisty roads, but that doesn't mean that those machines are the most appropriate for the purpose.

No no, he has ridden the 'magical' one, where flying pixies rub their magic dust into the tyres and all is good in the world as the Goldwing fair dances it's way down the road :rolleyes:
Here ya go, enjoy.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1055182#post1055182

imdying

24th September 2007, 17:43

Here ya go, enjoy.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1055182#post1055182
Mental note to self... Canadians are stupid enough to equate going round corners with 'flickable'. :rolleyes:

jrandom

24th September 2007, 17:47

Here ya go, enjoy.

Nice scenery.

So did you also have a video somewhere of a Goldwing being ridden quickly?

:sleep:

Waylander

24th September 2007, 17:48

Nice scenery.

So did you also have a video somewhere of a Goldwing being ridden quickly?

:sleep:

Faster than most of the vids I've seen from members here.:bleh:

imdying

24th September 2007, 17:52

Faster than most of the vids I've seen from members here.:bleh:You know it's been time accelerated, right?

Waylander

24th September 2007, 17:55

You know it's been time accelerated, right?
The riding and video itself is too smooth for that. Unless they had a steady-cam everything would be a more exagerated.