Al Z. Heimer Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 http://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=z-dOcpHnCxQI did not think Honda could build anything uglier than that DN01 thingy but I was wrong. Seems as though the designers have gotten ahold of some brown acid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I just threw up in my mouth a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I would ride the fuck out of this thing if it had ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE 750CC PARALLEL TWIN that they're putting in every goddamn bike nowadays. But, wouldn't you know it, they put the fucking PARALLEL TWIN in it, so now no one anywhere will ever buy one. Honda is so fucking retarded. Why not drop the VFR1200 powertrain in and try to take on the muscle cruiser crowd? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 [ quote name=Ryan_c_F" post="1381281" timestamp="1395460035]I would ride the fuck out of this thing if it had ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE 750CC PARALLEL TWIN that they're putting in every goddamn bike nowadays.But, wouldn't you know it, they put the fucking PARALLEL TWIN in it, so now no one anywhere will ever buy one.Honda is so fucking retarded. Why not drop the VFR1200 powertrain in and try to take on the muscle cruiser crowd?this. Why are they putting that mill in everything and coupling it to their dual clutch slushbox? It's a hideous motorcycle that's also gutless and appeals to people who lack the coordination to shift and clutch. Maybe it's what those greasy smelly Europeans are into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakemono Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Wow, that is bad. I love me some Honda but that thing is pretty fugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Honda has been pumping out some ugly turds lately. They keep trying to expand into new markets instead of just really kicking ass at what they do best: the cbr and vfr bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I lol'd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 This just builds on my love/hate relationship with Honda. Who's was the focus group during the design phase of this thing? Fifth graders? I will say, though that Honda is at least trying to do something. You could criticize them for bringing out a parts bin special, but the truth is they have so many good parts in that bin to work with. Even so, they've really put out some bombs.As for the engine, I've never ridden a bike with that parallel twin. It seems okay in concept. Good low end torque and efficient. Probably easy for Honda to build since it's basically a sawed off Fit engine. Just not a lot of "soul."I have wished for a long time that H would put a V4 in a standard bike. Think FZ1 with a V4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 They keep putting out these concept bikes, but they have left the sport touring guys for dead. Nothing good since the st1300 came out. Now the Wing is beginning to get long in the tooth. The BMW K1600GTL is chipping away at their long term dominance of the luxury touring bikes. It seems as though Honda has forgotten what made them good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakemono Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Honda has been pumping out some ugly turds lately. They keep trying to expand into new markets instead of just really kicking ass at what they do best: the cbr and vfr bikes.I give them credit for at least trying something different. You know, instead of making bikes that look exactly the same for 50 years like some other companies do.Harley, for example... I agree though, I dont love the styling and somehow cant see myself ever riding it. Edited March 23, 2014 by Bakemono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I hope it's revealed that this thing can avoid radar and fly, because thats about the only way I see it selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm not familiar with the 700cc parallel twin, but I have an affinity for that configuration from the EX500. My guess though is that the tiered licensing in other markets has something to do with why that motor is in such a large bike. The motor isn't the problem, it's the bike around it. Stick that thing in a FZ6 frame, and you've basically got an SV650 with more torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsJack Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Another parallel twin fan here, did my last 180k miles on a 97 and then a 02 GS500. My first bike 30 years ago was a new CB400 twin that I traded in on a new CB750K 6 mo and 6k miles later like most newbies do. lol But that new Honda above is hideous to say the least, give me a good old standard looking naked bike anytime. ^5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakemono Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 The parallel twins are good engines. They may not sound like a v-twin but its not like theyre bad engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Honda NM4 VultusIt looks like a military assault motorcycle. Shouldn'tthere be a cannon mounted on it somewhere? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) http://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=z-dOcpHnCxQI did not think Honda could build anything uglier than that DN01 thingy but I was wrong. Seems as though the designers have gotten ahold of some brown acid.Gawd - Honda must be feeding the designers some high quality Colorado dope, some acid and tequilia, and force them to watch super hero cartoons for hours on end, in a locked up Hotel hall to come up with the next concept. They out uglied themselves on this one, this time. EEEEWWW! Edited March 23, 2014 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Yeah, that thing is home made sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Your legs would be all stretched out and stuff. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 It looks like they tried to add Stealth technology to an old Honda Pacific Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 By itself it doesn't look that bad, but that stupid backrest and (I assume) forward leg position would make for a weird looking and awkward ride. Then again, it says "Europe" in the video. So I assume its aimed at guys that wear pink shirts and pants that squeeze your balls. So maybe it'll fit right in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Yeah, parallel twins aren't all that bad. I've had plenty of them. They used a parallel twin and leaned it forward, so they could lower the seat. It is a large displacement bike for vertically challenged riders. I object to the weirdo transmission. Would not want to have the added weight. And the lack of a TV to go with the couch. edit: seat height 25.59" Rough guess is about 4'10" could clear the seat standing flat footed without hardly touching it. Edited April 5, 2014 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I have wished for a long time that H would put a V4 in a standard bike. Think FZ1 with a V4.How 'bout this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 That's a cool streetfighter. But standard =/= streetfighter. I had in mind more the old Sabre with chain drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 That one can stay in Europe Sent from my iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikAccord Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Honda just called. They said RoboCop's new bike is ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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