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Yeah, exactly like that, except without the suck!
I shopped the NT700V. I never managed a ride on one, but everything I read about or saw from that bike indicated it was not worth what Honda was charging for it.
65 HP x 50 lbft x 560 lbs x >$11k is NOT what I had in mind.
The Tiger 800 is pricey too; more than that Honda out the door once you add bags, I am sure. But at least it delivers nearly 100 hp.
The CX500 and Pacifica are largely before my time. The Pacifica is now so horribly dated that I couldn't imagine it being desirable. Sorry, but I wasn't riding (legally) when Miami Vice was still on TV. And I'm not sure I've ever seen a CX500 in person. (I had to google it to know wtf you were talking about!)
How about bringing back the VFR800? They still make the engine for their new 'adventure' thing and I think they still sell it as the VFR in some markets. Spend a few R&D dollars on a taller screen/bars and a taller reworked screen. Sell it only with bags in a real ST config and better differentiate it from the rest of the sport lineup. Maybe add some lightness.
BTW: Wiki says the NT700v has a 5.2 US gal tank. So I would expect range to be right in line with the Tiger 800 or any 800cc Triumph ST bike I can imagine.
Thanks for tempting me! I hear Great Bay has a demo Tiger 800 as well.
Honestly I don't think I want to ride it. I really can't afford to switch bikes right now. Not that a new bike is a good financial move for me right now anyway. But I made my choice with the V-Strom last summer and need to live with it for a couple years for it to make sense. Maybe in that time there will be a suitable stock on the used market. For now I am content not actually knowing what I am or am not missing.
Instead I'll just sit here and render opinions.