11-08-2013, 07:53 AM
If I am not mistaken the CTX 1300 will have traction control and ABS as standard.
The connection of masculinity and automatic transmission is pretty tenuous these days when you think about Porsche cars and Corvettes which while available with manuals are not selling as well. The new automatics while convenient and almost bullet proof will also out 'run" most of the manuals. Anyone who thinks they can shift a manual and gain over an automatic hasn't driven anything since the eighties.
Real men? There is no reason to go there and be insensitive to what others my hold as valid opinions. I suppose "real men" don't have power steering, brakes or air conditioners in their cars either? Or does this just apply to motorcycles?
I am certainly not the most manly of men but I am man enough to admit that an auto shift motorcycle is NOT entirely unappealing to me and I don't buy my motorcycles to boost my ego or attract attention from any one. I buy what I like and each of us should do the same. I will admit that I like to be complimented on my bikes and it does happen from time to time but I don't let allow myself to think that it is of any real importance.
If I need help with my man hood there are Dr's and products for that. I'll visit them as needed. I am man enough to ride any motorcycle I want be it a pink vespa or a chopper.
In addition if the automatic doesn't appeal to you then at least understand that it may advance the hobby to those who are not as manly or who need the automatic for reasons of disability.
Do real men ride trikes? Maybe a real man is able to recognize his limitations and is man enough to accept them and still enjoy his life and hobbies.
Ride one some time and be surprised how nice it can be. Especially for a commuter bike. Ever sit in traffic and inch forward for miles. That clutch hand gets pretty tired
The connection of masculinity and automatic transmission is pretty tenuous these days when you think about Porsche cars and Corvettes which while available with manuals are not selling as well. The new automatics while convenient and almost bullet proof will also out 'run" most of the manuals. Anyone who thinks they can shift a manual and gain over an automatic hasn't driven anything since the eighties.
Real men? There is no reason to go there and be insensitive to what others my hold as valid opinions. I suppose "real men" don't have power steering, brakes or air conditioners in their cars either? Or does this just apply to motorcycles?
I am certainly not the most manly of men but I am man enough to admit that an auto shift motorcycle is NOT entirely unappealing to me and I don't buy my motorcycles to boost my ego or attract attention from any one. I buy what I like and each of us should do the same. I will admit that I like to be complimented on my bikes and it does happen from time to time but I don't let allow myself to think that it is of any real importance.
If I need help with my man hood there are Dr's and products for that. I'll visit them as needed. I am man enough to ride any motorcycle I want be it a pink vespa or a chopper.
In addition if the automatic doesn't appeal to you then at least understand that it may advance the hobby to those who are not as manly or who need the automatic for reasons of disability.
Do real men ride trikes? Maybe a real man is able to recognize his limitations and is man enough to accept them and still enjoy his life and hobbies.
Ride one some time and be surprised how nice it can be. Especially for a commuter bike. Ever sit in traffic and inch forward for miles. That clutch hand gets pretty tired