Author Topic: how come Japan keeps all the good stuff for themselves? (Read 5371 times)

dave500 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 28, 2012, 01:25:06 AM »

in that write up it says its an air/oil cooled mill 750k,,dont buy one delta,you cant tell me you wouldnt want to try one out?youd love it,,100kph at 3400 sure sounds easy though.

spot45 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:38:14 AM »

Currently, for those you who seem to forget the United States is perhaps one of the hardest places to sell anything with a motor. Not to mention that most Americans seem to think Japan does not have any motorcycleing heritage. It is Harley or bust here.

dave500 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:42:11 AM »

i wouldnt say its bust,,how many million dirt bikes you got buzzing all over the place?

Deltarider · « **Reply #28 on:** January 28, 2012, 03:01:23 AM »

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how many million dirt bikes you got buzzing all over the place?

Now you're talkin' bikes. Personally I always found trial bikes are the true elite and so are their riders.
I've tried all kinds of acrobatics on my cb500, but I must confess I wasn't very succesful.

wedoo2 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 28, 2012, 04:04:10 AM »

The UJM lives, and that is fine by me.

:c: · « **Reply #30 on:** January 28, 2012, 04:34:32 AM »

Quote from: Deltarider on January 28, 2012, 12:23:54 AM

I remember the Münch Mammut monster that had a 1200cc NSU car engine fitted. Am I the only one that doesn't like these bikes at all?
What's the point of 1100cc? If you use that power, you'll need a new rear tire within 4000kms. It shows it's all to impress and not for real riding pleasure. I'm surprised it's for the market in Japan as they used to have a law that you are not allowed to ride a bike unless you can upright it by yourself when fallen over. More something for the American market where quantity is quality. I don't wanna be seen on such a bike. People will suspect you of having an inferiority complex.

As someone who had a Hayabusa living in Europe there's something to be said for large cc bikes and roads designed for high speed.

Tews19 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 28, 2012, 05:08:29 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 27, 2012, 11:48:50 PM

Quote from: phil71 on January 27, 2012, 08:11:34 PM
Wait, the fact that we don't use metric? Is that a joke?

Yes its a joke that you guys don't use metric, it is almost universal everywhere else and far far easier than the old Imperial system, but hey, who cares, it doesn't effect us.....

I use metric when wrenching on my Honda CB's and I live in good old Wisconsin...

Kevin D · « **Reply #32 on:** January 28, 2012, 05:15:20 AM »

As Danno mentioned earlier, Honda had a marketing survey in 2010: "How much would you pay for a CB1100?". So its clear they were thinking about bringing it here to the US, but decided otherwise. If our dollar and economy were stronger I think that bike would be here.

If you haven't seen this 7 minute video, enjoy:

OFFICIAL 2010 Honda CB 1100 "A Day of Freedom" LEVY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP "Endless Skies"

754 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 28, 2012, 08:23:45 AM »

Wwshedn I looked at the pic, cylinder fins looked sparse at the side .. plus the size of the cooler made me think liquid-cooled..
I would take a CB 750 with big barrels and built motor over this... just not interested in thre new stuff.

Id rather have an old bike that is surprisingly quick, than a new bike whose "day" will be eclipsed.. in less than a year..

phil71 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 28, 2012, 09:19:25 AM »

yes, even new american cars use metric bolts. We've been metric for a long time when it comes to fasteners.

phil71 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 28, 2012, 09:21:23 AM »

754, tons of people called your CB750 a #$%*box when they were new.. don't be such a luddite. our 750k's were eclipsed in a couple years by the Z1.. TOTALLY OWNED.. but you like what you like.. right?
It's exactly the same, only this one will stop, and corner a lot better. There IS progress happening.. and while lots of things get worse, honda's been building quality for a long time. My 2 brothers ride CBRs, and , while not my bag, they're built like a #$%* brickhouse.

754 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 28, 2012, 09:34:30 AM »

IKt will stop better, and corner better.. but that is not a concern, nor wish of mine.. if you want one go for it..
look at the name of this forum, its probably not just me that truly enjoys these bikes, and are content with them

Kevin D · « **Reply #37 on:** January 28, 2012, 09:58:26 AM »

Heres another one we don't get to have. 1,470,000 yen, about $19,000.
I don't think there would be too many sold here at that price.
CB1300/Bol d'Or/Super Touring

phil71 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 28, 2012, 10:16:18 AM »

I have a 750 k1 myself, and I love it, but it's definitely got a few shortcomings... so I admire a new bike in styling and design, it doesn't mean I'd throw the old one out, or lose any love for it..

brandEn · « **Reply #39 on:** January 28, 2012, 10:40:49 AM »

I wonder what it would take to have one imported to the US?

phil71 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 28, 2012, 11:08:13 AM »

a mountain of money so big, you'd definitely buy something else. Like a ducati sport classic

scunny · « **Reply #41 on:** January 28, 2012, 11:19:47 AM »

damn watching that video. must get down and ride those roads again, oh wait I am in 3 weeks.

brandEn · « **Reply #42 on:** January 28, 2012, 11:21:45 AM »

In my best Homer Simpson voice "mmmmmmm, Ducati Sport Classic"

phil71 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 28, 2012, 11:50:21 AM »

I am currently looking for a beat up K1 to make a hybrid with a cbr and style it just a little like a sport classic. I think it could be a nice retro-mod

Kevin D · « **Reply #44 on:** January 28, 2012, 12:18:19 PM »

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damn watching that video. must get down and ride those roads again, oh wait I am in 3 weeks.

Watch out for the sheep (at 3:25), you lucky duck.

BTW CB1100 1,000,000 yen, $13000 USD
http://www.honda.co.jp/motor/
http://www.honda.co.jp/CB1100/

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Author Topic: how come Japan keeps all the good stuff for themselves? (Read 5371 times)