07-10-2019, 08:53 AM
My 2014 Standard turned 8500 miles today, after bombing around some of our finer 2 lane state highways. I bought this little bike in April of 2017, and frankly, didn't ride it too much until I'd installed lighter Ikon shocks and spent some time on the forks, also reducing the harshness I was experiencing. We have some wonderful roads here in NE Ohio, but some have taken a real beating over the past couple of winters.
Since that time, I've really enjoyed running our roads east and north of where I live, thru Amish country, then north into Ohio wine country. For only 88 hp, this bike puts it to the ground nicely. Aside from a bit of drive line 'clunking' on slowing down (I've learned to ride around it) all is well. She's a little bulldog in 2nd and 3rd, even when taking the revs no higher than 4500 - 5000rpm. I've found it isn't necessary to whip this bike to quickly accelerate to the speed limit and well beyond. Once in 6th, she's almost like an electric bike that barely requires downshifting. Lots of torque. My bike isn't equipped for longer distance touring, but with a few mods, would be more than capable of stringing several days in the saddle together.
A well-thought out bike. Congratulations, Honda.
Note: I still think I'll have to switch to a Corbin Gunfighter solo saddle.
Bob
Since that time, I've really enjoyed running our roads east and north of where I live, thru Amish country, then north into Ohio wine country. For only 88 hp, this bike puts it to the ground nicely. Aside from a bit of drive line 'clunking' on slowing down (I've learned to ride around it) all is well. She's a little bulldog in 2nd and 3rd, even when taking the revs no higher than 4500 - 5000rpm. I've found it isn't necessary to whip this bike to quickly accelerate to the speed limit and well beyond. Once in 6th, she's almost like an electric bike that barely requires downshifting. Lots of torque. My bike isn't equipped for longer distance touring, but with a few mods, would be more than capable of stringing several days in the saddle together.
A well-thought out bike. Congratulations, Honda.
Note: I still think I'll have to switch to a Corbin Gunfighter solo saddle.
Bob