Honda introduces new 500cc LAMS range

**Gremlin** · 5th February 2013, 09:52

Originally Posted by tons

But just wondered if anyone had any particular thoughts either way or what people see as the pros and cons of each:

If they're typical for their respective brands, it's easy.

The KTM will give you a stupid grin from one side of your head to the other but require maintenance.

The Honda will be bulletproof, reliable, but the only grin you'll get is from having cheap fun.

**nerrrd** · 20th February 2013, 07:46

I see blue-wing now have separate product entries for the 500s on their site - still no prices when I looked.

**307a** · 20th February 2013, 12:17

Honda Motorcycles Nz will price it out of the market as they have been for years now.

I'm guessing $15,495 to start and after they only sell maybe two units they will run them out at $12,995

I wouldn't buy a new one even at $9,000.

**Eddieb** · 20th February 2013, 13:39

Originally Posted by Gremlin

If they're typical for their respective brands, it's easy.

The KTM will give you a stupid grin from one side of your head to the other but require maintenance.

The Honda will be bulletproof, reliable, but the only grin you'll get is from having cheap fun.

What he said.

The KTM will make you grin from ear to ear and ride like a lunatic everywhere but will likely cost a bit more to run in maintenance and tyres, and it looks cool.

The Honda will probably be a lot more comfortable for longer rides but will be comparitively soulless both to look at and ride.

**BMWST?** · 20th February 2013, 21:00

honda have lost the plot.they dont even know if they are gonna bring in the 1100

**ducatilover** · 20th February 2013, 22:12

Originally Posted by BMWST?

honda have lost the plot.they dont even know if they are gonna bring in the 1100

That's proper cool!

**nerrrd** · 20th February 2013, 22:35

Originally Posted by BMWST?

honda have lost the plot.they dont even know if they are gonna bring in the 1100

...and then there's these from the mothership, cruiser versions of the nc700: http://news.consumerreports.org/cars...ssion-abs.html

**sil3nt** · 20th February 2013, 23:17

It is priced the same as the Ninja 300 in the UK. That should mean something around the $10,000 mark.

**Glowerss** · 27th February 2013, 22:09

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-567256913.htm

Cyclespot has them at $10.5k. Stupid amounts of money for a beginner bike. Just as stupid as the ninja300.

**ducatilover** · 27th February 2013, 22:35

"only 192kg"

How is the name of the sweet baby Jesus, can they make a small twin that heavy? My 5 million year old 600 weighs less.

**nerrrd** · 27th February 2013, 22:36

Originally Posted by Glowerss

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-567256913.htm

Cyclespot has them at $10.5k. Stupid amounts of money for a beginner bike. Just as stupid as the ninja300.

No surprises there then.

Although if the X is the same price when it gets here it might suit someone boring like me...

**sil3nt** · 28th February 2013, 08:26

Doesn't look too bad. Shame about the price.

**Glowerss** · 28th February 2013, 10:00

Originally Posted by sil3nt

Doesn't look too bad. Shame about the price.

I don't mind the looks. The weight and the price are a bit shocking, however. Shit, that thing has like 40-50kg on the hornet. Man alive it's a pig.

**nerrrd** · 1st March 2013, 06:42

Official (?) prices now on the website, bizarrely without GST:

CBR500R $9,126 ex. GST ($10494.90)
CB500F $9,561 ex. GST ($10995.15)
CB500X $9,996 ex. GST ($11495.40)

Must be charging a premium for ABS, since the F is dearer than the R.