the Ferret
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Does look good. Man thats a lot of storage space on that bike.
CTX 700 DCT/ABS
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redbirds_imp
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That would make a great light weight touring bike. The price is right considering the additions.
the Ferret
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Nobody ever talks about the CB650F for some reason. I don't know anything about that model, not even on the radar.
Stichill
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The CBR650F is in the lineup to bridge the perceived price and performance gap between the CBR500R and the CBR600RR.
With the 650 DOHC 16-valve inline four, it seems like Honda came up with a versatile standard bike at an attractive price. It develops 86 HP at 11,000 rpm and 46 ft-lbs of torque at 8,000 rpm (fairly high in the rev range...this is not an engine to be lugged).
With decent ergos and weighing 454 lbs wet, it might be a fun bike to ride!
With the 650 DOHC 16-valve inline four, it seems like Honda came up with a versatile standard bike at an attractive price. It develops 86 HP at 11,000 rpm and 46 ft-lbs of torque at 8,000 rpm (fairly high in the rev range...this is not an engine to be lugged).
With decent ergos and weighing 454 lbs wet, it might be a fun bike to ride!
the Ferret
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ok was just emptying the dishwasher , thinking about this thread, and figured out exactly what I want.
I want a NC750X with hydraulic valves and shaft drive
I want a NC750X with hydraulic valves and shaft drive
Stichill
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Sounds good! :celebrate:The ferret_imp said:ok was just emptying the dishwasher , thinking about this thread, and figured out exactly what I want.
I want a NC750X with hydraulic valves and shaft drive
Such a great-looking machine:
the Ferret
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those guys can't possibly be going around curves and having fun since those aren't really high horsepower, high-tech sport bikes, can they Capo?
Very misleading photos :rofl:
Very misleading photos :rofl:
redbirds_imp
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+1 Ferret, I loved my '73 R75 and thought it's performance more than enough. It may have produced 45 hp at the rear wheel, I don't really know but it performed well at all tasks to include being a touring bike.The ferret_imp said:
the Ferret
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Oh man...doubly whammy. Only 45 hp AND shaft drive? That motorcycle could not have been any fun to ride at all! Sorry birds :rofl:
Probably didn't have oil in it either. 
TCBronson_imp
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I like the idea of a CB500 classic, along the lines of our CB1100's! I also like hydraulic valves and shaft drive, who does that any more? . I used to own a ST1300 and then a CTX1300 and really liked both, but still heavy bikes.
the Ferret
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Yea nobody does it. Honda used to do it with the CB700 Nighthawk S and the CB 650 Nighthawk, both hydraulic valves and shaft drives, and the 750 Nighthawk had hydraulic valves but chain drive.
Honda also use to use drive shafts in a lot of bikes down to 500cc (VT500-CX500 etc) as did several of the Japanese mfgs... but no longer, they are in love with Oring chains
In order to get a shaft from Honda it's a CTX 1300 or Goldwing and maybe the VFR1200X that's coming out.
As far as hydraulic valves I don't think any modern Japanese motorcycle has them..maybe one of Honda's cruisers? they are in love with shim under bucket
Honda also use to use drive shafts in a lot of bikes down to 500cc (VT500-CX500 etc) as did several of the Japanese mfgs... but no longer, they are in love with Oring chains
In order to get a shaft from Honda it's a CTX 1300 or Goldwing and maybe the VFR1200X that's coming out.
As far as hydraulic valves I don't think any modern Japanese motorcycle has them..maybe one of Honda's cruisers? they are in love with shim under bucket
The VFR100F for sale in Australia has shaft drive.
I rented and rode an NC 700 DCT on the Angeles Crest for over 200 miles a few years back. It was...adequate. Having a Speed Triple there now puts it in perspective.
The NC was Nice enough, and it makes for a good all weather, comfy bike for those looking for high- quality, lo- drama adequacy in a motorbike. The diesel- esque power delivery, 5k redline, and fun- sucking DCT made it feel like the scooter that it was derived from, but bikes like that have their place.
I'd find it an ideal NYC or urban bike, especially with that roo- pouch where the gas tank should be. Good weather protection. Ferret, you indicated you're heading into your dotage () so it might work out for you. In that I'm only 59, I have a while to go before I'd settle!!
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The NC was Nice enough, and it makes for a good all weather, comfy bike for those looking for high- quality, lo- drama adequacy in a motorbike. The diesel- esque power delivery, 5k redline, and fun- sucking DCT made it feel like the scooter that it was derived from, but bikes like that have their place.
I'd find it an ideal NYC or urban bike, especially with that roo- pouch where the gas tank should be. Good weather protection. Ferret, you indicated you're heading into your dotage () so it might work out for you. In that I'm only 59, I have a while to go before I'd settle!!
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While the Honda Australia website leaves a little to be desired, it looks like three variants of the CTX 700 will be offered here. The CTX 700—the basic 6-speed manual version; the CTX 700D—with DCT; and the CTX 700N—manual with no fairing, so I suppose 'N' stands for naked.
I'm not sure why I'd buy a bike with automatic transmission.
I'm not sure why I'd buy a bike with automatic transmission.
The VFR1200X came out in the states in 2016 and has shaft drive, abs and traction control with DCT as an option. The 2017 model is red. 
Honda powersports link
[url=http://ridermagazine.com/2016/06/02/2016-honda-vfr1200x-road-test-review/]Road test
Honda powersports link
[url=http://ridermagazine.com/2016/06/02/2016-honda-vfr1200x-road-test-review/]Road test
Stichill
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flynrider
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I'm with you there, Cormanus. I won't even buy a car with an automatic. If I had to deal with heavy city traffic, I'd probably have a different opinion.Cormanus_imp said:
the Ferret
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Someone should tell the blogger that the picture he posted and labeled as a 2017 Honda ST 1300 is in fact a Yamaha FJR lolStichill_imp said:
