Paul Owen motorcycle reviews (or lack of)

[Berries]

We get nothing but negative press all the time.

Any publicity is good publicity as they say.

Make your mind up.

[MD]

Make your mind up.

Ouch! I give you credit for spotting the errors of my slightly intoxicated postings. Well done Mr Berries I admire your work. I had to laugh at myself for that one. As you were, time for a refill.

[BMWST?]

i dont think Mr Owens peices are really aimed at "serious motorcyclists i think they are aimed at petrol heads in general who are the only ones who read the motoring liftout articles

[Dave-]

Untold respect to Paul for wading in on this, that's a thick skinned journo.

Paul I would like honestly like to know where the moto 3 line about the cbr came from, cause according to information on the Internet it's factually wrong, unless you know something we don't?

[jasonu]

Untold respect to Paul for wading in on this, that's a thick skinned journo.

Paul I would like honestly like to know where the moto 3 line about the cbr came from, cause according to anyone who has been within 10 miles of an actual motorcycle it's factually wrong, unless you know something we don't?

There, fixed...

[paturoa]

Latest online now http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bike...-Bikes-of-2012

What is the assembled view of the esteemed KB's journos on this one.

[davereid]

Latest online now http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bike...-Bikes-of-2012

What is the assembled view of the esteemed KB's journos on this one.

He has got scooter of the year nailed.

The PCX150 is an incredible scooter.

And he didn't need do dodge the pricing too hard as they are only 20% more expensive in NZ than overseas.

He rated it at 192 mpg, which makes it about as frugal as it gets.

Unlike the NC700 review in which he missed the crucial points that its $6995US or $12495NZ and we get that wonderful price as Honda NZ pull the ABS off to save money.

[pritch]

and we get that wonderful price as Honda NZ pull the ABS off to save money.

I do note though that the Honda pamphlets appear to indicate ABS is fitted?
Any lawyers on KB? (The qualified type, not the specialist bush lawyer KB type.)

[actungbaby]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bike...-on-this-Honda

"First we had the CBR250R single, probably the New Zealand market's most affordable new sportsbike at $7995 as it brought a glimpse of Moto3-class chassis performance to our roads"

I mean seriously...

yes he not that bad least its getting good vibes out there i prefer his style to those that

Try use the same boyish humour to there reviews aghhh

Those crf,s do look nice though

[nerrrd]

Unlike the NC700 review in which he missed the crucial points that its $6995US or $12495NZ and we get that wonderful price as Honda NZ pull the ABS off to save money.

I've done a fair amount of research on the NC700X and I'm pretty sure the $6995US price version doesn't have ABS in the states; from what I've read the only way to get ABS there is to buy the $8995US DCT version.

The UK reviews always mention it as standard, though.

[actungbaby]

Girls put you handbags down. Retract the claws.

I for one appreciate that at least one person with some media input mentions Motorbikes! We get nothing but negative press all the time. At least Paul makes the effort to remind motoring readers that bike do in fact exist AND ARE FUN

I check out Stuff lots for news, the boring stuff we need to know, and it's great to see a mota-sickle pop up in the thingy side bars

I hope the Editors of Stuff don't see this thread by actual Riders. They will probably decide, f#&% these motorbikes, if they don't want to read about bikes then to hell with it. Lets rerun the Mondeo review for the 12th time.

Any publicity is good publicity as they say.

Right on its like the video game reviews in the tv guide i just happy they are there
I mean if gets 5 people to that dont ride bikes to think hmm and go to dealer then great.

[davereid]

I've done a fair amount of research on the NC700X and I'm pretty sure the $6995US price version doesn't have ABS in the states; from what I've read the only way to get ABS there is to buy the $8995US DCT version.

The UK reviews always mention it as standard, though.

Yep $6995 is MRSP without ABS. MRSP is MAX price... up to you if you pay that

[Drew]

Don't see anything wrong with the write up. I don't agree but he's ridden more of the bikes than I have.

He certainly has an affliction for trying to liken road bikes to GP though doesn't he?

[Akzle]

Any lawyers on KB? (The qualified type, not the specialist bush lawyer KB type.)

i'm a.....
//wait. you saw that coming.

[actungbaby]

Allow me to take this opportunity to wish all Kiwi Biker forum participants a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2013. I'd also like to thank you for support. The bike reviews published by stuff.co.nz are originally written for the readership of the Dominion Post in Wellington and The Press in Christchurch and both papers recorded significant increases in readership during independent audits during 2012. Some of this success is no doubt due to the creators of this thread. Many thanks once again, and let's all keep the rubber side down in 2013.

Thanks paul keep up the writing mate, i think you get basics right point out alot stuff the so

called expert writers forget what the bike like to ride ... all the best for 2013 buddy