ReconRat Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) New Honda USA models for 2013- Honda USACycle World first look articlesNot a complete list, but I thought these four new models were interesting.CB1100 Red only so far, ABS model/option not released yethttp://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Honda-CB1100_006.jpgCBR500R - also black or red (red has ABS option)http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Honda-CBR500R-White-Blue-Red.jpgCB500F - also in black (black has ABS option)http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Honda-CB500F-Pearl-White.jpgCB500X adventure bike (black only - ABS optional)http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Honda-CB500X-Matte-Black-Metallic.jpg Edited November 12, 2012 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Nice to see that 1100. Good looking bike, classic lines, and the wheels draw from the old Comstar design on the 80s 1100. I like'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 That CBR500R looks really nice and is priced pretty well. I'm glad the big 4 are re-focusing on bikes to get newer riders into the fold.On a related note, they also released the '13 CBR600RR. Love the new wheels, but the front end leaves a lot to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 the 600rr has abs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 ok, so it's not a Honda. Just bumped into this looking at the EICMA website. (70th International Motorcycle Show - Milan Italy)Pure Sex in Red - It's changed a bit from the 2011 and 2012.The tank/cover looks better in red, it was silver.Ducati 1199 Panigale Shttp://www.eicma.it/common/editor/upimages/AANewsdal%20salone/Ducati1199PanigaleSEicma.jpgTo make it more appealing... still sexy when naked:http://s1.aecdn.com/images/news/gallery/medium/new-colors-for-ducati-1199-panigale-photo-gallery-medium_7.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'd like to see the new 600 in person before i pass judgment on it. It kinda looks like that DN-01 monstrosity. That CB1100 is pretty sweet hopefully it doesnt end up $12k+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 the 500 will make a very fun ride in twisty i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'm hearing around $9999 for the CB1100.Throwing the VFR1200F out. Guess there's some changes.http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2013models/2013-Honda-VFR1200F1-small.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 dont forget the goldwing bagger thats new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 So, the CB1100 is coming to the states? The last I heard, it was not coming.Also, I wonder if those 500's are statebound. I would have to think there is little to no market for the 500's here. 500 makes more sense for Europe where I think they put a 100hp limit in place.I guess the new V4 race bike is going to be a 2014 model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 oh and for ducati.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0otWAuzi1LY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 and the 1199Rhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zGwrnPBymY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 naturally the only other factory bagger I like beside the Street Glide has to be a Honda that probably costs even more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I don't know if there is any change in the VFR but I wish they would do a redesign on it already, thing is ugly and way less comfortable. Due to its look, I never looked into it but I wonder if the Throttle by wire, and the dual action auto clutch with paddle shifters is new this year or since the vfr1200 was released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 The CBR 500 makes sense for Honda, but only because they don't make a 650 twin.I have heard rumblings (may be confirmed by now) that the 250R will be 300cc in the near future to keep up with the baby ninja.The 500 seems like a really small step in between. that said, maybe Honda perceives a market that the EX500 vacated? The EX was about 450 lbs wet, and 52hp on its best day. The Honda 500 is listed at 425 lbs (still seems heavier than necessary...), and 47hp. With room for tuning, 60hp wouldn't be out of the question. if they could get the weight down to 350 or so, it would be a hell of a ride, even if it only had 50hp. I'd at least want to test ride one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I don't know if there is any change in the VFR but I wish they would do a redesign on it already, thing is ugly and way less comfortable. Due to its look, I never looked into it but I wonder if the Throttle by wire, and the dual action auto clutch with paddle shifters is new this year or since the vfr1200 was releasedThe VFR1200 has always had those. I think the only things new for '13 are color options.Definitely agree with you on the current VFR. Too big, too heavy, too complicated, and way too ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Those Marchesini style wheels look awesome on the CB and even the CBR series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Liking that Goldwing bagger "allot", I have no use for that huge backseat and massive top case on the standard wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I don't know if there is any change in the VFR but I wish they would do a redesign on it already, thing is ugly and way less comfortable. Due to its look, I never looked into it but I wonder if the Throttle by wire, and the dual action auto clutch with paddle shifters is new this year or since the vfr1200 was releasedRuined the VFR.....ruined it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 You're telling me. I was really disappointed when it came out. Even Moreso when I went to the dealer to check it out in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Me too, ruined the VFR. Too heavy, if nothing else.And I like the CB1100, it's so retro. But a 919 does it better, hooligan that it is.I'm really kinda sold on water cooled engines now. Dunno, maybe later, maybe used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I like those new 500's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Glad to see them come back out with a liter-class standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojOH Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I want to demo the GW "street glide" badly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'd like to see the new 600 in person before i pass judgment on it. It kinda looks like that DN-01 monstrosity.Seriously? It looks like an 07 with BPF and new wheels. Seriously disappointed in the lack of development. I want my 07s back, which I sold because I expected a major model change in 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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