06-08-2014, 03:12 AM
(06-08-2014, 01:01 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: Yesterday I took my 2014 DLX for a short 60 mile trip on the BRP.
I noticed a couple of important things , but it could be just me and not the bike.
I found the throttle response much better on the 2014 than the 2013, it was not bad on the 2013 but as it was my first bike will fuel injection it took me a while to get used to it.
Perhaps they had to reprogram the ecu for the different exhaust system but I think that it is better and not just me getting used to fuel injection.
I also thought that the bike handled better from the start, I have the same Bridgestones tires but I feel more confident on the 2014 .
It could be in my head, but after I put Ohlins on my 2013 it felt much better.
The settings on the 2014 are the same as before on the 2013.
Is it the weight or something else but the bike feels more planted.
The front fender looks cleaner as well as there is no crossover from the brakes.
I really like the looks much better on the 2014 , my riding buddies feel the same.
I think Honda could have sold a lot more if they had the looks of the 2014 in 2013 and had more colours available.
I do not see a 2015 coming out after seeing 5 unsold 2013 last Friday at Southern Honda Powersports in Chattanooga TN
the xtra 30 lbs is what I don't like .. but if it helps the bike to be more planted on hiway, it is a trade off.
i think i will trade my '13 for the '14 in the future ... just completely break-in the bike. It is now very smooth, I don't like to go thru the process of beaking a new bike all over again.
we talk about $6K difference right? same candy red color is very nice.