No Country For New Bikes

[charismaticmegafauna]

Honda announces new 2010 U.S. touring bike (for whom...?):

NT700V (Deauville), zzzz....

 

[Fred W]

While it may be dull... I am thinking this kind of bike will have a market with inexperienced riders, and possibly those small in stature. Not everybody wants or needs a rip snortin', fire breathing, super sport touring machine. (I do, but that's beside the point)

A case in point is the number of BMW boxer twins still being sold...

 

[Braenen]

I like it.

 

[exskibum]

Waiting to learn more about it, but from an optimistic perspective, I kinda agree with Fred. Many times here, we've asked what we might come up with as a smaller, lighter sport touring bike for those for whom an FJR or a Connie or a ST are just too much.

 

[wfooshee]

So Honda sets out to build an SV-650, huh?

Sort of.

 

[Fred W]

Huh? :blink:

That bike has about as much in common with an SV650 as it does with Hayabusa.

 

[bmwhd]

I've been wanting that bike here for years. A perfect commute weapon.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

I've been wanting that bike here for years. A perfect commute weapon.

Now's your chance:

MSRP: $9,999.00

ABS model $10,999.00

 

[Geezer]

That just might be the perfect bike for my wife. The FJR is too much for her to handle, and she doesn't like the sport bikes or the taller dual sports. The price seems a little high to me.

Come to think of it, I never owned a Honda.

 

[Harvey]

It has been selling well in the UK since 2006.

I like it.

 

[Toecutter]

I am thinking this kind of bike will have a market with inexperienced riders, and possibly those small in stature.

I think Harley has that market cornered....

 

[ridgerunner88]

Way too much money for 680cc bike.

 

[wfooshee]

Huh? :blink:
That bike has about as much in common with an SV650 as it does with Hayabusa.

The "sort of" was supposed to imply sarcasm. I was simply after similar-displacement v-twin, that's all. The "comparison" does point out the price insanity, though.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

That just might be the perfect bike for my wife. The FJR is too much for her to handle, and she doesn't like the sport bikes or the taller dual sports.

How does 530 lbs. (w/fuel) and 110 mph top speed sound?

edit: I also read 560 lbs.

(32 inch seat height)

Come to think of it, I never owned a Honda.

Now's you chance (too)...

(you know -- it only has a 5 speed.... )

 

[SCWatts]

I like it too, but when they suggest it's also a "luxury tourer," well, c'mon.

Now for touring, here's the 2010 FJR LBBE (Limited Baby Boomer Edition) - click on the pic with the trailer: https://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_C...ouring_Preview# . . . that just looks interesting.

 

[user 6393]

Waiting to learn more about it, but from an optimistic perspective, I kinda agree with Fred. Many times here, we've asked what we might come up with as a smaller, lighter sport touring bike for those for whom an FJR or a Connie or a ST are just too much.

well said

 

[Fred W]

Huh? :blink:
That bike has about as much in common with an SV650 as it does with Hayabusa.

The "sort of" was supposed to imply sarcasm. I was simply after similar-displacement v-twin, that's all. The "comparison" does point out the price insanity, though.

Oh, sorry. I missed the sarcasm in your voice...

But this bike does fill a rather "unique" position in the market. I would say the Deauville is a slightly less ugly version of the Pacific Coast 800. And that now has a cult following.

 

[orestes]

And they can be ridden around the world. From the IBA

John Phillipson UK 08/05/02 Honda NTV650P 48,495Km in one continuous trip

 

[ndivita]

Wimmin will like it.