Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 31 to 45 of 45

Thread: US 2008 Hondas announced

  1. #31
    Join Date
    24th June 2004 - 17:27
    Bike
    So old you won't care
    Location
    Kapiti
    Posts
    7,880
    Quote Originally Posted by Bonez View Post
    Look up CB750A and CB400A.
    They were not successful really. the Moto Guzzi Convert was first and most successful auto bike but it was not 'really' an auto and if the merkin cops had not bought em by the boat load I doubt they would have gone on as long.. I'd love one though...

    (oh god I'm SUCH an anorak)

  2. #32
    Join Date
    24th September 2004 - 06:46
    Bike
    '76 CB550 Super Sport
    Location
    On the road to nowhere...
    Posts
    7,414
    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ View Post
    They were not successful really.
    Agreed. Just enlightening the poster automatic m/c have been done before Paul.

    Oh and a green rep for the arses on Hondas comment.

  3. #33
    Join Date
    3rd November 2005 - 18:04
    Bike
    Big, black and slow
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    2,997
    Quote Originally Posted by TLMAN View Post
    I just couldnt imagine an automatic transmission bike?? WTF.
    Think about it... finally a bike that you can ride AND eat that pie.

  4. #34
    Join Date
    24th June 2004 - 17:27
    Bike
    So old you won't care
    Location
    Kapiti
    Posts
    7,880
    Quote Originally Posted by Bonez View Post
    Agreed. Just enlightening the poster automatic m/c have been done before Paul.

    Oh and a green rep for the arses on Hondas comment.
    Cheers - Dunno if you've ever seen a convert but the cop ones had an extra rear brake caliper to stop it creeping forward when the kick stand was down. Office Ponch could leave the bike idling in gear while writing out the ticket and if Ed decided 'screw this' and did a runner all he had to do was jump on and twist the throttle....

    Ah the good old days eh? The golden era when a Moto Guzzi tourer could still out run a car....

  5. #35
    Join Date
    24th September 2004 - 06:46
    Bike
    '76 CB550 Super Sport
    Location
    On the road to nowhere...
    Posts
    7,414
    Hmmm wonder if the 1100F will have the same "lets grind the 4-1 collector" issue of past offerings of 3 decades ago.

    Throw the R tank on it, chrome 4 into 2 exhaust with conical mufflers on it and it would look damn sight better.

  6. #36
    Join Date
    22nd October 2002 - 11:00
    Bike
    Sold
    Location
    Coromandel Town
    Posts
    4,420
    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ View Post
    They were not successful really. the Moto Guzzi Convert was first and most successful auto bike but it was not 'really' an auto and if the merkin cops had not bought em by the boat load I doubt they would have gone on as long.. I'd love one though...

    (oh god I'm SUCH an anorak)
    There may still be one down your way Paul. A guy who lived in Tokoroa and moved to Wellington has/had one. Shouldn't be hard to track down. His name is Mike Wolffram and he used to be president of the Funeral Directors Association!

    G

  7. #37
    Join Date
    9th November 2006 - 18:42
    Bike
    Ducati V4S Streetfighter
    Location
    Orewa, Auckland
    Posts
    4,120
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by vifferman View Post
    The airbag looks like a giant arse!
    Which is exactly what the rider will land on when it ejects him from the bike!!

  8. #38
    Join Date
    9th November 2006 - 18:42
    Bike
    Ducati V4S Streetfighter
    Location
    Orewa, Auckland
    Posts
    4,120
    Blog Entries
    1
    I thought the Honda DN-01 Concept Motorcycle was something else..... what else I am not too sure of just yet.

  9. #39
    Join Date
    30th September 2004 - 20:08
    Bike
    Tojo and nothing. Damnit.
    Location
    Brighton, UK
    Posts
    2,338
    I like both the CB1100F and CB1100R!! Both look awesome!!

    And the CB1100F tank is probably the sweetest tank since the GB.

  10. #40
    Join Date
    3rd July 2003 - 12:00
    Bike
    Scorpio, XL1200N
    Location
    forests of azure
    Posts
    9,398
    Quote Originally Posted by limbimtimwim View Post
    ... the CB1100F tank is probably the sweetest tank since the GB.


    Wot 'e said.
    kiwibiker is full of love, an disrespect.
    - mikey

  11. #41
    Join Date
    24th September 2004 - 06:46
    Bike
    '76 CB550 Super Sport
    Location
    On the road to nowhere...
    Posts
    7,414
    Quote Originally Posted by limbimtimwim View Post
    I like both the CB1100F and CB1100R!! Both look awesome!!

    And the CB1100F tank is probably the sweetest tank since the GB.
    Well I happen to own a GB And the Fs tank is shite compared to it
    It takes its design cues of the CB400/4 but doesn't quite make.

    IMHO obviously.

  12. #42
    Join Date
    27th September 2003 - 12:00
    Bike
    "Bagheera" GSX1400K5
    Location
    Whangarei
    Posts
    2,876
    DN-01 only if they do it with as a manual (fu*k the auto) and with an adjustable blade. It's only got a680cc V-twin for fu*k sakes When is a bike with the V5 1000cc+ coming out

    Don't like the EVO6, and think they are nuts doing the CB1100R (Puke, leave the originals alone IMHO).

    Honda ya can do better than that
    New Zealand......
    The Best Place in the World to live if ya Broke


    "Whole life balance, Daniel-San" ("Karate Kid")

    Kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui ( Be strong, be brave, be steadfast and sure)
    DON'T RIDE LIKE YA STOLE IT, RIDE TO SURVIVE.

  13. #43
    Join Date
    9th January 2005 - 22:12
    Bike
    Street Triple R
    Location
    christchurch
    Posts
    8,400
    I want a CB1100R in the worst* possible way. (As in having already emailed that front three quarter pic to my dealer and saying "Get me one")



    * I think I mean best possible way. Whatever, I want one.
    I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave

  14. #44
    Join Date
    9th January 2005 - 22:12
    Bike
    Street Triple R
    Location
    christchurch
    Posts
    8,400
    So looking at the Cycleworld Forums yesterday I came across this link.

    CB1100F ON THE ROAD Check the pics then hit the "promotional movie" link

    If its a production bike and IF you remember the days when horizontal carbs (with pod filters) and 4 into 1 exhausts, and frames made of al dente spaghetti and Crosby sliding those big Kwaks around and Freddie Spencer and Rainey and Eddie Lawson.........

    anyway: I am smack bang in the middle of their target market AND I WANT ONE.

    plus Ive sold my CB400F's: theres a hole in my heart (I mean garage)

    anyway: its a fine looking bike IMO.
    I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave

  15. #45
    Join Date
    19th May 2008 - 23:24
    Bike
    kwikasfuki ninja
    Location
    Aukland
    Posts
    401
    I love the blade.
    But I got to admit, CB1100F is the best looking naked bike I have ever seen. Hmmm time to show it to my dad, he was looking for a naked bike...

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •