04-11-2018, 12:34 AM
W/R Wrote:For people who just like standard bikes (like me) the CB1000R is slightly too aggressive in its seating position
Might very well prove to be the case with me, as well.
Quote: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—sic) 150hp or 178hp.
Agreed. No doubt this will also happen.
Here is where I think the Honda will score big, with both camps. On the one hand, the CB has far more power and performance than the "retro-sports" such as the Z900RS, XSR900, Thruxton R, RnineT, etc. Plus, it's a Honda. Regarding the super nakeds, the Honda still has more than enough power and performance to sate the appetites of most people, and it looks so much better than the others, with the possible exception of the Aprilia. Plus, again, it's a Honda, and it's different. It's unique.
For some people, the fact that it's a highly refined, good-looking Honda and not a cost-prohibitive, Transformer-looking thing will be the difference maker.
Might very well prove to be the case with me, as well.
Quote: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—sic) 150hp or 178hp.
Agreed. No doubt this will also happen.
Here is where I think the Honda will score big, with both camps. On the one hand, the CB has far more power and performance than the "retro-sports" such as the Z900RS, XSR900, Thruxton R, RnineT, etc. Plus, it's a Honda. Regarding the super nakeds, the Honda still has more than enough power and performance to sate the appetites of most people, and it looks so much better than the others, with the possible exception of the Aprilia. Plus, again, it's a Honda, and it's different. It's unique.
For some people, the fact that it's a highly refined, good-looking Honda and not a cost-prohibitive, Transformer-looking thing will be the difference maker.