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modern classic honda
« on: February 19, 2010, 09:02:27 AM »
i wish honda would come out with a modern classic for the cb750 like triumph has with the bonneville line. Since the 750/4 was such a pivotal bike, it seems only right that they would do something to honor it. i would possibly buy one.

just a thought.

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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2010, 09:09:23 AM »
I am most likely biased, but my Vintage Triumph is a much sweeter ride than the re-issued version.  If Honda did jump on the vintage bandwagon, I'd hope they don't just match the classic style. 
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2010, 09:30:12 AM »
there you go

its 1100 though and i doubt it'll be on sale in the US

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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2010, 09:31:49 AM »
Man...I like that bike!

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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2010, 09:55:23 AM »
The problem with Honda and any other Japanese maker is they will ALWAYS use DOHC's.

The SOHC was a less powerful bike compared to today, yes, but it's that look and combination of power, style, and feel that made the bike what it is. Don't forget the SOUND!!!

Call me stupid but I want them to make an updated verion of the SOHC motor. ;D
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2010, 09:55:59 AM »

We need to get a petition started to bring that bad boy here to the States!!
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2010, 09:56:43 AM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on February 19, 2010, 09:55:23 AM

Call me stupid but I want them to make an updated verion of the SOHC motor. ;D


Okay Stupid....... :D :D
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Quote from: Frankenstuff on December 29, 2010, 08:11:48 PM
You've got to watch your back in the SSDB, this is where the clever guys get bored with bike talk and make poo jokes.
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Re: modern classic honda
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2010, 09:59:09 AM »
Quote from: Schmthaus on February 19, 2010, 09:56:43 AM
Quote from: HavocTurbo on February 19, 2010, 09:55:23 AM

Call me stupid but I want them to make an updated verion of the SOHC motor. ;D


Okay Stupid....... :D :D

Watch it buddy or I'll fly my happy ass down to the Amazon and kick you in the teeth.  :D
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Re: modern classic honda
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2010, 10:06:32 AM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on February 19, 2010, 09:59:09 AM
Quote from: Schmthaus on February 19, 2010, 09:56:43 AM
Quote from: HavocTurbo on February 19, 2010, 09:55:23 AM

Call me stupid but I want them to make an updated verion of the SOHC motor. ;D


Okay Stupid....... :D :D

Watch it buddy or I'll fly my happy ass down to the Amazon and kick you in the teeth.  :D

Down here in the Amazon we ain't got no teeth!!! ;)
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Quote from: Frankenstuff on December 29, 2010, 08:11:48 PM
You've got to watch your back in the SSDB, this is where the clever guys get bored with bike talk and make poo jokes.
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2010, 10:30:44 AM »
Up here in the Rocks we ain't got no feet so there.


Wouldn't that be cool though? A modern watercooled SOHC4. Something like 200hp. I'm envisioning a single bank of the Ford Cammer motor.  :D
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2010, 10:56:10 AM »
I went to the International Bike show in Minneapolis hoping Honda might have brought one to show but sadly no such luck :(. Had a little chat with a rep and was basically told it was designed as a streetfighter for overseas and that us Yanks wouldn't appreciate it. Like I really want to be a owner of a cookie cutter V-twin.
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« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2010, 10:58:20 AM »
Dittos on the cookie cutter v-twins.

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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2010, 11:07:08 AM »
New VFR motor is single-cam, with an innovative cam follower mechanism that still allows four valves per cylinder.  Cool stuff, but I'll wait for version 2.0 considering Honda's track record with new valvetrain configurations, especially with the V4s.
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Re: modern classic honda
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2010, 11:24:52 AM »
Quote from: Superior Chops on February 19, 2010, 10:56:10 AM
I went to the International Bike show in Minneapolis hoping Honda might have brought one to show but sadly no such luck :(. Had a little chat with a rep and was basically told it was designed as a streetfighter for overseas and that us Yanks wouldn't appreciate it. Like I really want to be a owner of a cookie cutter V-twin.

A honda sales rep calls the CB1100 a streetfighter?  :P

what did he smoke before?

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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2010, 11:26:56 AM »
He was probably 14yo.

Every person at our local Honda dealer is under the age of 30. Except the owner.
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Re: modern classic honda
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2010, 02:13:25 PM »
man, that's a good lookin bike!

they wont release them in the us? that sucks.

to all the marketing gurus in the motorcycle industry: not all americans like crotch rockets, street fighters,  and v-twin harley rip offs. or even harleys. Please be a little more creative, and also, dont be scared to recreate what worked in the past.
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« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2010, 02:23:11 PM »
go tell that to the dealers that got stuck with 599's,  919's, z1000 and others....
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« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2010, 03:48:15 PM »
Prototype CB-750.



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« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2010, 03:49:19 PM »
Quote from: retro rocket on February 19, 2010, 03:48:15 PM
Prototype CB-750.


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« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2010, 09:49:20 AM »
Quote from: Superior Chops on February 19, 2010, 10:56:10 AM
I went to the International Bike show in Minneapolis hoping Honda might have brought one to show but sadly no such luck :(. Had a little chat with a rep and was basically told it was designed as a streetfighter for overseas and that us Yanks wouldn't appreciate it. Like I really want to be a owner of a cookie cutter V-twin.

It's funny.... I went to the Chicago show and talked to everyone one that showed up.
Many manufacturers were missing. I was disappointed. No KTM, Victory had 5 bikes!!, no Ural, no Aprilia, no Truimph, no MV!!
Royal Enfield and Hyosung were there though. Both of them in force. For the $$ they were the best alternatives.


Anyway....

XR1200R - CBR1000 or whatever it's called - Z1000 - B.King

Almost all of them were originally introduced in the European market. Take HD for example. The XR1200R is a direct descendant of the XR750. And what does the XR750 represent? Flat Track Racing. An almost exclusively American dominated sport. So why on earth introduce it for European markets only?!?!?!

Problem is.... we #$%* amd moan when a bike isn't for us. And when the company finally bends to our will, we don't buy.

I feel that if they want more market share, Honda should have made a CB750A instead of that hideous DN-01. Then people could ride a "motorcycle" without the hassle of shifting.
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« Reply #20 on: February 23, 2010, 10:11:13 AM »
I absolutely love the new CB1100.  I am aware that naked bikes like the 599 and 999 were bad sellers, and that Americans don't generally buy naked bikes (you know, the kind you can actually use).
But, I honestly do think the new 1100 would sell here.  Triumph Bonnevilles are great sellers, there's the new Guzzi V7, Royal Enfield sales have improved steadily.  I think a retro HONDA would be just the ticket for a lot of people.  After all, Honda sold half a million CB750s back in the day.  Surely some of those older folks who had or always wanted one would buy one now, just as so many owners and would-be owners of Triumphs have bought the new version of the Bonny.  BTW, Triumph was one of the only manufacturers that actually made a profit last year!
Not to mention the people like me who, if we were to buy a new bike, would have a hard time choosing among today's overcomplicated, oversized, overstyled monstrosities.  Not everyone wants a goofy cruiser or sport bike.  Some of us want a simple, clean, reliable ride.
So let's have it American Honda!  We want this bike!!




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« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2010, 10:56:01 AM »
What markets are they available in?  I wonder what the cost would be to gray market import one would be?  Maybe a member in another part of the world who has deep pockets would be interested in bringing a few to the states?  The profit margin on that one could be pretty big.
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« Reply #22 on: February 23, 2010, 11:04:31 AM »
Quote from: retro rocket on February 19, 2010, 03:48:15 PM
Prototype CB-750.



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« Reply #23 on: February 23, 2010, 11:52:56 AM »
They're making this. Not for sale in the US, of course  :P

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Re: modern classic honda
« Reply #24 on: February 23, 2010, 12:31:03 PM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on February 19, 2010, 09:55:23 AM
The problem with Honda and any other Japanese maker is they will ALWAYS use DOHC's.

The SOHC was a less powerful bike compared to today, yes, but it's that look and combination of power, style, and feel that made the bike what it is. Don't forget the SOUND!!!

Call me stupid but I want them to make an updated verion of the SOHC motor. ;D

I'll have to fully agree with you. There is a reason I own a 1990 BMW 535i with a sohc 3.5l engine, R1100S with sohc boxer engine, and a 75 cb750F.

YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! ;D

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