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01-20-2009, 06:58 PM
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Anyone here yet seen the new factory Honda chopper they introduced last week in NY at the show?
I had a quick look and thought it was an interesting new direction for Honda but am wondering if it is too little too late? |
01-20-2009, 07:35 PM
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OMG, Although I agree it is sort of interesting. This FURY will, I'm certain, sell about 25 more units than the RUNE!!! Fury ?? 
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01-20-2009, 07:46 PM
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I saw a post on here about the new "chopper". It looks like it will compete with the other Hondas, Kawasakis, Yamahas and Suzukis as a cheaper Harley.
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01-20-2009, 10:23 PM
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Bad timing for sure. I didnt see a price on it and would think that would have something to do with it's longevity as well.  |
01-25-2009, 04:38 PM
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Looks like a Suzuki Intruder to me! |
01-28-2009, 11:38 AM
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I am not so sure why someone would want to by a "chopper" with shaft drive. The bike is pretty ugly and I heard it will run in the $15,000 range. I guess that is better then paying $30K for a Big Dog, but why not just get a Street Bob and chop it yourself?
I personally think this is a really bad direction for Honda. I look at bikes like the Yamaha V-max and the Suzuki B-King and wonder why Honda is not going that route? These bikes are very stylish and very powerful and I can see myself buying something like that over the Flurry. I was in a Honda dealership a few months ago and all they had were their cruisers and CBR600RRs. There are so many bikes, esp. naked bikes, that Honda produces for Europe and don't bring over here. I think this is where they should be putting their dollars, making bikes in the cafe racer genre, with lots of power and lots of attitude. Going down the chopper route just doesn't seem to make sense. I would rather they bring some CB600 Hornets or CB900 cafe racers here. Better yet, build an aggressive barebones cafe racer off the VFR engine!!
I'll be one of the first in line.
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01-28-2009, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by vin2k  I am not so sure why someone would want to by a "chopper" with shaft drive. The bike is pretty ugly and I heard it will run in the $15,000 range. I guess that is better then paying $30K for a Big Dog, but why not just get a Street Bob and chop it yourself?
I personally think this is a really bad direction for Honda. I look at bikes like the Yamaha V-max and the Suzuki B-King and wonder why Honda is not going that route? These bikes are very stylish and very powerful and I can see myself buying something like that over the Flurry. I was in a Honda dealership a few months ago and all they had were their cruisers and CBR600RRs. There are so many bikes, esp. naked bikes, that Honda produces for Europe and don't bring over here. I think this is where they should be putting their dollars, making bikes in the cafe racer genre, with lots of power and lots of attitude. Going down the chopper route just doesn't seem to make sense. I would rather they bring some CB600 Hornets or CB900 cafe racers here. Better yet, build an aggressive barebones cafe racer off the VFR engine!!
I'll be one of the first in line. | i agree i don't think they will get much respect in the chopper world. not dissing Honda. i have owned and loved several. wish i had kept one of my cb160s or cl77 305s. but a shaft driven chopper i don't think so |
01-29-2009, 08:15 AM
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I was at that show and saw the bike. One of the guys I was with commented that if Harleys are so bad, why does everyone try to emulate them?
Did you get a look at Victory's concept bike?
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01-29-2009, 08:18 AM
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Victory's concept bike - International Show NY 2009: 
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01-29-2009, 11:00 AM
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Looks like a Muscle.
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