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Well it looks like Honda wants to join in on the GS market
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Visian
look out!!!
interestingly, they describe this bike as a street-only model.
it would be interesting to see something from them that was lighter and had real suspension. tuned right, the V4 engine could be exquisite. i would like to try the double clutch off-road.
theoretically, this V4 will be a platform for other model variants.
watching this one closely, since i am a major honda fan.
ian
it would be interesting to see something from them that was lighter and had real suspension. tuned right, the V4 engine could be exquisite. i would like to try the double clutch off-road.
theoretically, this V4 will be a platform for other model variants.
watching this one closely, since i am a major honda fan.
ian
Bud
It is what it is.
I wonder how many GS riders never take their bike off pavement? It would seem that this bike would be aimed right at that market. Of course, we don't know how close to production this concept bike may be.
Visian
look out!!!
most GS riders never take their bikes offroad, they only want to look like they do.
but that doesn't apply to me.
those bikes are way more than concepts. i bet they are at euro dealers (at least) within a year... maybe by spring.
looking at this bike, i would *guess* that it's off-pavement skills are at least in the same ballpark as the GS.
this bike is very interesting to me as i use my oilhead GS mainly as a highway bike. however, many times it's on a "highway" in name only....
but that doesn't apply to me.
those bikes are way more than concepts. i bet they are at euro dealers (at least) within a year... maybe by spring.
looking at this bike, i would *guess* that it's off-pavement skills are at least in the same ballpark as the GS.
this bike is very interesting to me as i use my oilhead GS mainly as a highway bike. however, many times it's on a "highway" in name only....
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From MARS
Guest
Honda has a GS-style bike. Its the Transalp. I've seen several for sale on different sites over the last couple of weeks. Nice looking bike with a reputation for reliability.
Tom
Tom
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BUDDINGGEEZER
Guest
I believe the Crosstourer is a concept bike. Not in production(yet) The 800cc V4 Crossrunner is/will be a production bike and Honda markets it as a street bike.
Ralph Sims
Ralph Sims
Visian
look out!!!
crazydrummerdude
advrider.com
oldhway
2 Wheeled Troubador
That "concept" looks pretty ready for production. Probably waiting for the economy to be good.
By the way, the transalp is not the only GS style bike Honda has made. Google the Honda Varadero XLV1000 or look here http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oG7l2qq...**http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Varadero
Of course the US doesn't get that model.
By the way, the transalp is not the only GS style bike Honda has made. Google the Honda Varadero XLV1000 or look here http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oG7l2qq...**http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Varadero
Of course the US doesn't get that model.
Visian
look out!!!
and the GS can lay down long distance days your WR400 could only dream of.
the beauty of the GS is the distance + off-pavement capability, if pure dirt-worthiness is primary, this isn't the right bike.
From MARS said:
The Transalp has far less power than the big GS. A better equivalent is the Varadero, not imported here.
What i'd like to see is an Africa Twin version of this crosstour concept.
crazydrummerdude
advrider.com
Nah, it just looks like there's a black hole at the front of the bike sucking the bodywork in.
Probably.
oldhway
2 Wheeled Troubador
roostershooter
motorcycle cowboy
It even looks like it carries tubeless spoke rims.
