Why the dislike for Honda?

[Shagz]

I've never actually came across any empirical evidence as to why some people don't like Honda. Are there any good reasons for the boycott?

[canarlee]

I've never actually came across any empirical evidence as to why some people don't like Honda. Are there any good reasons for the boycott?

it is not a boycott!


it is because the avoiders choose to do so coz they are scared to admit the mistake they have been making for so long, that honda is the god of all things 2 wheeled.


*except them godawful road sofas!*

[Romeo]

Also count me as one of those sad few who doesn't quite understand the reason. Seems it goes pretty deep though, I've seen it get quite violent on occasion. My old man just thinks it's because Hondas are the best, but then again he rides one.

[scracha]

I think it's a bizarre kiwi thing. I'd never heard of it until I arrived here.... Mind you, this is also a nation that thinks Holdens, Falcons and Ute's are desirable.

[klyong82]

This is an interesting topic. I heard it after coming here too. Back where I come from Honda's are perceived to be the best. strange must be a heck of marketing influencing our minds.

[Boob Johnson]

I think it's a bizarre kiwi thing. I'd never heard of it until I arrived here.... Mind you, this is also a nation that thinks Holdens, Falcons and Ute's are desirable.

lol yep, sad but true. Honda make some of THE best motors known to mankind. The bloke that started it all was actually a mechanic himself & his mission was to build the best motors & they sure as shit do! In cars not just bikes. Its prolly one of those tall poppy syndrome things, anyone doing well gets there legs cut off at the knees.


We only have to look at Ford/Holden car owners to see that




ps: a few years ago I was living on the Gold Coast on Australia, went up to "Queensland Race Way" for the day to check it out. They had all sorts racing that day, Formula Fords, GT Cup & the Ozzie V8's (of course). What blew me away was here were some of the most exotic cars known to mankind racing around the track (Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Corvette, Viper's etc) and the crowd sat almost silent but the moment the backward (push rod V8) ozzie bangers came on the crowd stood to its feet going banana's.



wtf is all that about?

[yod]

I think it's a bizarre kiwi thing. I'd never heard of it until I arrived here.... Mind you, this is also a nation that thinks Holdens, Falcons and Ute's are desirable.

im a kiwi

ive owned two hondas, they were both quality bikes

i cant stand holdens and falcons, (or beemers for that matter)

ute's...well, they can be useful...i dunno about desirable

[Sam I Am]

LOVE MY HONDA Holdens and Falcons can eat my Jap Dust.

[slowpoke]

I think it stems from the fact that Honda are the largest motorcycle manufacturer, and as such become a target for all those who support the underdog.

[Mekk]

I personally prefer something a little different, Hondas are very common. I've nothing against the bikes themselves.

Generally speaking it's also popular to rag on something that others do. Examples include bashing Helen, Bush, Bill Gates etc.

[Sanx]

Hondas are gay. Face it. If you ride a Honda, you're a homo.

[ZeroIndex]

Hondas are gay. Face it. If you ride a Honda, you're a homo.

very nice, especially coming from you

[jtzzr]

Hondas are gay. Face it. If you ride a Honda, you're a homo.

[Wingnut]

I've never actually came across any empirical evidence as to why some people don't like Honda. Are there any good reasons for the boycott?

Its crazy eh?

I believe they are of better quality than many other brands on the market.

Each to their own I guess.

Surely there is more to talk about than which bike is better than which!!

[Deviant Esq]

I've seen it far more on KB than in person or while out riding. When I've been out on a ride with a group and there's been a couple of Hondas, noone's had anything bad to say about them, usually only comments about the condition of the bike or the paint etc. I have no idea why people in NZ rag on Hondas, the same people go on about their cars being gay too.

I was talking with a mechanic mate once who said he didn't get too many Hondas in... they were one of the few brands that you could thrash fairly regularly without worrying about the motor or gearbox breaking, as long as you changed the oil. He just didn't like the style of what they made, and the tendancy to build high revving, heady motors rather than a RWD turbo.

*Shrug* each to their own. If we all supported the same brand it'd be a boring world. Personally I like Hondas. Had several Honda cars and they've always been great. Not had a Honda bike, yet, but I wouldn't mind an 07 CBR600... my birthday's coming up