Author Topic: THERE IS A 750 IN THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW - NOT THAT RETRO '69 THAT WE HOPED FOR (Read 11549 times)

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2009, 07:19:22 AM »

Does that mean us?

CaféElite · « **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2009, 07:56:56 AM »

If the 1100R goes into production I will buy one, just that simple

WTF is wrong w/ you triumph.. that rear hump seat w/ the lame fender.. God that is the most horrible looking thing in the world. The rest of the bike is ok..

Fuzzball · « **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:02:24 AM »

Yah,that was my problem with the Thuxton---Triumph went the right direction, but IMHO not far enough. They sound waaaaay tooooo polite as well.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #28 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:05:18 AM »

Quote from: Fuzzball on February 17, 2009, 08:02:24 AM

They sound waaaaay tooooo polite as well.

Most of the Thruxtons delivered in the UK have the optional Arrow exhaust...

Fuzzball · « **Reply #29 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:10:29 AM »

My 96 T-bird could've used that. One of my first orders of business was to find and fit the TORS. Much better.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #30 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:48:20 AM »

Quote from: sparty on November 02, 2007, 02:05:31 PM

Quote from: SamCR750 on October 29, 2007, 02:29:57 PM
I would have the 1100, really looks the business and in Honda Britain colours.

Sam.

Sorry Sam, those are the States colors. And where did you learn to spell?

I love that bike.

Sparty

We had colours before you had colors, it was you Americans that messed up the English language, just like you have messed up the worlds economy.

Sam.

Fuzzball · « **Reply #31 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:41:18 PM »

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We had colours before you had colors, it was you Americans that messed up the English language, just like you have messed up the worlds economy.

Sam.

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Couldn't really have affected you much, mate. Post-Winston Churchill, there wasn't really much left of the British economy to mess up.

--Fuzz

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #32 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:46:59 PM »

It's getting more like post war Britain by the day

Sam

Fuzzball · « **Reply #33 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:49:43 PM »

Don't worry, I hear Barack Obama is going to save us, and then, since he can walk on water, he'll come over and save you too.

Fuzzball · « **Reply #34 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:32:39 PM »

I don't know...that new Honda might have to look more like this to get my money:

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #35 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:36:07 PM »

Amen brotherl, If I had 12K or so I would be on that like bankers to handouts. Or a Paul Smart model.

seven · « **Reply #36 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:04:09 PM »

Quote from: tramp on February 17, 2009, 06:57:11 AM

Quote from: seven on February 17, 2009, 04:25:20 AM
Will this beast go into production?

http://jalopnik.com/345985/honda-cb1100f-production-confirmed

overseas only

Surely the target Market for a bike like this, just as the original KO model was, would be the US. But I suppose the current recession won't help.

Markcb750 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:25:00 PM »

Quote from: bill440cars on November 01, 2007, 11:41:39 AM

I telling ya, for this I would use credit!

CaféElite · « **Reply #38 on:** February 17, 2009, 05:22:09 PM »

Please dont flog me

but I really dont see what you guys like so much about that 1100F.. I think its rather confused, dont like the lower tank line and the tail is boring.... or just doesnt fit. Is that two horns up front.. UHHG those look terrible. It wasnt to look sporty but be a cruiser and I think its not doing it right.

I do like the lower half of the bike though.. If I put my hand over the fender, seat, tank and handlebars I really like it $:-\$
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seven · « **Reply #39 on:** February 18, 2009, 03:58:07 AM »

Quote from: CaféElite on February 17, 2009, 05:22:09 PM

Please dont flog me but I really dont see what you guys like so much about that 1100F.. I think its rather confused, dont like the lower tank line and the tail is boring.... or just doesnt fit. Is that two horns up front.. UHHG those look terrible. It wasnt to look sporty but be a cruiser and I think its not doing it right.

I do like the lower half of the bike though.. If I put my hand over the fender, seat, tank and handlebars I really like it $:-\$
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Isn't a naked bike supposed to look a little confused. I just like stance of this bike and I agree the tank is not the best but the seat is killa IMO.

Here it is from side stock:

Now bobbed:

I just hope it makes it into the dealers.

Fuzzball · « **Reply #40 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:27:13 PM »

Which would you rather ride out of your dealer's show room?

This "Fury"?

or this great looking standard?

I'd swing my leg over Big Red.

Pinhead · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:50:20 PM »

The only thing I don't like about the 1100F is that goofy exhaust. [runs & hides]

Other than that, outstanding!

Speed King · « **Reply #42 on:** February 19, 2009, 08:21:54 PM »

Quote from: Fuzzball on February 17, 2009, 01:32:39 PM

I don't know...that new Honda might have to look more like this to get my money:

Thank you.

seven · « **Reply #43 on:** February 19, 2009, 09:24:23 PM »

Then there was this is one.

I remember reading an article, titled "40th anniversary CB750", on the web about six months ago. I tried to locate it but no luck.

Has anybody got any info?

AHuff · « **Reply #44 on:** February 19, 2009, 11:15:11 PM »

I applaud them just for trying but....

1. The front discs need some work. I would rather have one with a 4 pot than 2 with singles.
2. Front fender needs to be extended and add another front support.
3. Tank needs a sharper horizontal definition and something about the emblem looks off.
4. Transition from the carbs to the airbox looks weird too.
5. They forgot to install a kick starter.

Ah forget it, if I had money to burn and wanted a "new" bike I will take it in the form of a restored "real" 750.

754 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 19, 2009, 11:52:11 PM »

IMO, the Fury looks more like it has an idea of what it should , or is trying to look like..(except the motor does not look very nice..)

But I agree, the red 1100 seems, like its trying to meld a mixture of styles.. & looking a bit confused doing it..

Speed King · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2009, 05:03:20 AM »

That Fury is hideous.

Fuzzball · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2009, 06:26:49 AM »

I find it kind of embarassing that the Fury is what the Honda market analysts come up with when they think "new motorcycle for the American market"
I guess I'm embarassed mostly because they're probably right.

Speed King · « **Reply #48 on:** February 20, 2009, 06:28:39 AM »

Quote from: Fuzzball on February 20, 2009, 06:26:49 AM

I find it kind of embarassing that the Fury is what the Honda market analysts come up with when they think "new motorcycle for the American market"
I guess I'm embarassed mostly because they're probably right.

Very well put. I'm right with ya brother.

seven · « **Reply #49 on:** February 22, 2009, 03:16:21 AM »

I'm not a fan of the Fury either.

It's the Virago of the new millennium.....................

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