04-10-2018, 11:48 PM
Nice looking bike but I disagree somewhat on its appeal.
Keep in mind this my opinion and I am fully cognizant of the fact that most of you are probably far more in tune with the current market trends than I but this how I see it:
I think the CB1000R will be a marginal seller much like the CB1100 for some of the same reasons. For people who just like standard bikes (like me) the CB1000R is slightly too aggressive in its seating position, has far more power than I need and the extra cost for stuff I don't use (riding modes, etc) will turn me away.
On the other hand, the "super naked" crowd will take one look at the spec sheet and discount it out of hand because it says 143hp and not 150hp or 178hp.
That's just my take, feel free to call me a moron.
Keep in mind this my opinion and I am fully cognizant of the fact that most of you are probably far more in tune with the current market trends than I but this how I see it:
I think the CB1000R will be a marginal seller much like the CB1100 for some of the same reasons. For people who just like standard bikes (like me) the CB1000R is slightly too aggressive in its seating position, has far more power than I need and the extra cost for stuff I don't use (riding modes, etc) will turn me away.
On the other hand, the "super naked" crowd will take one look at the spec sheet and discount it out of hand because it says 143hp and not 150hp or 178hp.
That's just my take, feel free to call me a moron.