So what have we here?

**marioc** · 29th November 2007, 11:21

I like the looks of this beasty.
Anyone had a go?
I guess its a Uk import?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...p-55450159.htm

**Hitcher** · 29th November 2007, 12:05

Originally Posted by marioc

I guess its a Uk import?

Possibly. I think Bluewing Honda sold about two of these in New Zealand. It could be one of those.

**Pwalo** · 29th November 2007, 12:27

X-11. Naked Blackbird. I've seen them advertised overseas, but wasn't aware of any being imported into NZ by Honda.

You're probably right about it being an import. Probably from the UK as they never got to the US.

**007XX** · 29th November 2007, 12:29

I quite like the simple lines on it...Looks pretty tidy too...

Plus (and bite me if you don't like it), I love my Hondas...

**HornetBoy** · 29th November 2007, 12:32

Wow nice, competition for the hornet there lol.i like it alot if only they sold a nz version

**cowpoos** · 29th November 2007, 15:45

as others have said...its a naked honda blackbird...I'm sure they sold them here aswell...but as that ones has miles on it...at a guess its a imort from england or the states.

**Pussy** · 29th November 2007, 16:20

The X-11 was sold in NZ, I remember seeing brand new ones in the local Honda shop

**Hitcher** · 29th November 2007, 17:45

Originally Posted by Pussy

The X-11 was sold in NZ, I remember seeing brand new ones in the local Honda shop

Use of the singular form is apt. Bluewing Honda sold fuck all of them, possibly even into the single figures, as noted above. Largely because they were overpriced and "unfortunately" styled, compared with other muscle bikes in this class. The arrival of the CB1300 represented a more sensible approach to both styling and pricing on Honda's part, which is why they've sold squillions of those. Comparatively.

**marioc** · 29th November 2007, 17:48

Naked muscle is the way!
xjr1300 is looking good right now.
How much of a bitch[if at all] to handle are these big muscle bikes around town,stop start commuting etc.

**inlinefour** · 29th November 2007, 17:57

Looks like a pig, the CB1300 is a far better looking bike in my opinion.

**Hitcher** · 29th November 2007, 18:44

Originally Posted by marioc

How much of a bitch[if at all] to handle are these big muscle bikes around town,stop start commuting etc.

No worries at all. Take one for a ride and be prepared to be very surprised. Lots of low-down torque, "natural" riding position, decent mirrors and good seat height make them way better propositions amongst the slow and the tight than a pile-bleeding sprotsbike. Think about it.