04-15-2020, 06:31 AM
(03-28-2020, 03:12 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: Thought I would compare some retro standards with their origins. To me, the Honda is truest, retro without compromise. The Kaw's laid-down shock forces the airbox under the tank, causing it to be very bulbous. The tank looks too far back, and the engine looks puny, especially with the gap above it and the small sidecover. It looks busy and really tall. The Katana is all bodywork, not about the engine at all. I have no words to describe it except busy.
Nicely done.
I think that Honda's strategy of using the classic Freddie Spenser theme on the same exact platform(current Neo-sports CB1000R) will accomplish 2 things:
1. Increase unit sale #s due to popularity among both vintage Honda and AMA fans
2. Gain over alot of anti-mono-shockers in the "UJM classic" crowd
Wonder when this thing will make it to US showroom floors? 2022 model year?