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Gino
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Looks pretty good to me, I wouldnt mind taking a ride on it.
I like that a lot. Especially the first shot. That's a V-twin, no?
First shot is pretty good looking. Wonder if it is a variant of the Superhawk motor stuffed in an ADV package?
The differences between the two pictures is interesting - front tire and brakes, side radiators, bar height, etc. I wonder where along the paved/dirty road spectrum the finished product will end up. If they make it.
DanG
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Interesting it has chain drive, like the new DL1000.
Perhaps now that all the 1200cc "Adventure" bikes are $15,000, shaft drive and over 600 lbs, there is room for a 1,000cc 500 lb twin class.
Gino
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First one looks like a colorful photoshop of the Varadero (which pretty much tanked in sales)
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...veradero07.htm
...sorry cant figure out how to attach the image when posting through my phone
I always thought they were parallel twins. Wiki just set me straight.
I'd like to point out that the first photo is more than just a paint job. Inverted forks and radial brakes caught my eye.
I'd also like to point out that the Varadero was never offered here in the US, IIRC.
I'd love to see it or this thing offered up. Clearly there is money in this segment.
DanG
People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive.
- Blaise Pascal
I noticed the forks. Also the spoked wheels. It's not just paint, but I still think it looks like a 'shopped version.
They weren't in the US, but could have been had for very short money north of the border. Admittedly Honda pushed it strong initially, but then tried to sell out their inventory befor dropping new model years, which meant dealers were trying to push 3 year old brand new bikes stuck on the showroom floor. It was also very heavy compared to the other bikes in the class.
New Dirt Focused Honda Adventure Bike for 2015? » ADV Pulse
Maybe a 1000 P-twin now
Gino
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We all need to get together.. pull straws to see how has to ride my wee little wee.
I was looking at the Caponord at Seacoast the other day. I like that bike a lot, but looking on the AF1 forum, they've had some issues. Why are these bikes getting so complicated??
emissions and stupid people
Gino
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ughghgh...I like the utility/idea of an adv bike, but could never get onboard with the looks
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I dig it.
The new Africa Twin is due to be announced at EICMA next week. The current rumors are that there will be two versions, one with a 19" front wheel and pavement focus, the other with a 21" front and serious dirt focus. Speculation seems to be that Honda's intention is to take on KTM (in terms of capability, obviously not outright performance).
But the general buzz on ADVrider is also that given Honda's history over the past 20 years, it'll be surprising if this bike is really as hardcore as the speculation has discussed.
Guess we'll all find out next week.
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