Anyone see the new Honda line up?

[2006_FZ6]

i tell you what, if that 350 yamaha was out last year i wouldnt have a fz right now, i think it'd be a great starter bike

I'd still have my FZ, but that RD looks way cool and could be the perfect starter bike for my little guy (18 year old). I can jump on it for a quick spin every now and again.

 

[Marthy]

The CB500X could be interesting if it would give me more leg room, but I'd miss the FZ6 top end punch and power for two-up riding.

I really like the styling of the classic CB1100, but at 500+ lbs, 3.9 gallon gas tank and a $11,000 price I am not really interested. The Kawi W800 would be a better bet for a retro.

Promising new bikes from Honda as I think they are responding to the success Ducati ,Triumph and BMW have had by offering a wider range of models. Look for a classic Airhead from BMW soon and a possible competitor to the Diavel.

Now, for Yamaha to come back out with a light weight RD350. That might interest me or better yet a 750 Super tenere.
Yamaha RD 350 4 stroke to be launched in 2013

RD...4 stroke? That's a shame! If it was 2 stroke... I will have one of those sucker in my garage right away! I rode one of those back in the days. I just can't explain how mind blowing it is to hammer the throttle on one of those...

 

[MG-242]

the honda 5s are twins, sorry

Corrrect. 2 cylinders with 4 valve heads and fuel injection. Sounds like a modern design compared to some of the other manufacturers designs.

 

[Hellgate]

Corrrect. 2 cylinders with 4 valve heads and fuel injection. Sounds like a modern design compared to some of the other manufacturers designs.

Mehhh...my 1973 Yamaha TX500 was the same configuration. It will be appliance like.

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[CowtownBiomed]

Alot has changed since 1973.
FI, liquid cooled, lighter alloys..
I would be willing to bet these have more that twice the HP and tourque, than what your TX did..

 

[iSteve]

Now, for Yamaha to come back out with a light weight RD350. That might interest me or better yet a 750 Super tenere.
Yamaha RD 350 4 stroke to be launched in 2013

The article says 4 stroke but those pictures show a 2 stroke engines sitting in in those chassis.

The days of 2 stroke screamers are over

Anyone remember the RZ350?

 

[Ruggybuggy]

The article says 4 stroke but those pictures show a 2 stroke engines sitting in in those chassis.

The days of 2 stroke screamers are over

Anyone remember the RZ350?

You can have it again.

1985 Yamaha RZ350

 

[TSRBrad]

The article says 4 stroke but those pictures show a 2 stroke engines sitting in in those chassis.

The days of 2 stroke screamers are over

Anyone remember the RZ350?

Remember? Heck yeah. I had one.

Desmogged with aftermarket pipes and reeds. Way fun. It was pretty docile til about 6 grand but when it hit, you'd better hang on because it would SCREAM! Not a bike you'd want to ride real far as it was pretty buzzy.

Some people love the sound of the big v-twins. Me? Give me the crackle of a 2-stroke any day.