05-19-2014, 05:19 AM
Honda makes an Adventure version of the VFR called the CrossTourer for EU and other markets; not sure why they didn't bring that here.
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/20...osstourer/
According to the article, it's aimed at the GS buyer. The price is right for it!
"ADV" bikes are the hot market segment according to the journals. Honda's throwing everything but the kitchen sink at the market these days, and they have two bikes in the segment now; the NC700X and the CB500X. Both are really street bikes with high ground clearance.
Suzuki scooped the price-point ADV buyer with the new VStrom, not sure how Honda would position the Twin. Adventure bikes are cool; they have a great riding position for the most part, and can carry a cuss of gear. But I'm really digging the "sports-car" feel of the CB after 6 years on a VStrom 1000. Its much more fun for 90% of the riding I do.
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/20...osstourer/
According to the article, it's aimed at the GS buyer. The price is right for it!
"ADV" bikes are the hot market segment according to the journals. Honda's throwing everything but the kitchen sink at the market these days, and they have two bikes in the segment now; the NC700X and the CB500X. Both are really street bikes with high ground clearance.
Suzuki scooped the price-point ADV buyer with the new VStrom, not sure how Honda would position the Twin. Adventure bikes are cool; they have a great riding position for the most part, and can carry a cuss of gear. But I'm really digging the "sports-car" feel of the CB after 6 years on a VStrom 1000. Its much more fun for 90% of the riding I do.