this may be it

[Gopher1st]

released today in the press.

looks to me like a mix of parts that they had left over and couldn't decide which way to go
back end like 1800c front has a neo type mudguard.
peanut tank looks small, vtx hasn't the best mileage as it stands now, would like to now how far this will go.

gotta say i ain't that keen on it

[Biodude]

released today in the press.

looks to me like a mix of parts that they had left over and couldn#t decide which way to go
back end like 1800c front has a nea type mudguard.
peanut tank looks small, vtx hasn'tthe best mileage as it stands now, would like to now how far this will go.

gotta say i ain't that keen on it


hmmm.. it may be

[Acrotech]

:barf::wrong:

[race66]

released today in the press.

looks to me like a mix of parts that they had left over and couldn't decide which way to go
back end like 1800c front has a neo type mudguard.
peanut tank looks small, vtx hasn't the best mileage as it stands now, would like to now how far this will go.

gotta say i ain't that keen on it

maybe in a red metalflake...

[swami]

Yeah that's exactly what it looks like.:cool:

[slickerydick]

well it was only a matter of time b4 it leaked to the public. looks right on to the fuzzy preview picture.

[Wooha317]

:popcorn:

[KW7DSP]

I agree. That is most likely it. I hate the mufflers. Also definitely a puny 1300.

[swami]

Actually it looks alot better than that picture. That's probably the worst angle to make a judgement of whether you like it or hate it. Wait till the official pics come out...trust me.:cool:

[Poison]

Looks like someone worked a picture up off the patent drawings.
I'll wait for the actual photo. :thumbup:

[Gopher1st]

coming in blue,grey,burgundy and silver............apparently:popcorn:

[Balrog]

Looks like someone worked a picture up off the patent drawings.
I'll wait for the actual photo. :thumbup:

It looks like a photo to me. A really crappy photo. Not a drawing. I say that becuase you can see a reflection of the front foot peg in the engine cover. You can also see the shadow of the rear cylinder exahaust pipe reflected in the side cover. It's not a drawing.

Wow! So far, I am not impressed. It may look better in another color. People will tear off those stock pipes. They look really ugly..

[vtxbronco]

:popcorn::popcorn::banghead::banghead::2excited::2 excited::beer2::beer2::beer2::beer2::chef2::eat2:: beer3::beer3:

[RAH16]

Tear the pipes off, replace back tire with a 200, replace 1300 with 1800. Dam son now you have a bike...:D

[baldguy]

They can keep it if that's it.

[swami]

The back tire is a 200.:cool:

[Chicago-Spike]

The back tire is a 200.:cool:
Yea, even HD's come with that size now, if they really wanted to "break new grounds" maybe going with a 240 like m109 would be a better starting point :dontknow:

[Gopher1st]

They can keep it if that's it.

:agree:
i'm with you,
it just doesn't look finished
and the bits that are finished just look like it were parts they had left over...

was hoping for something a bit special

[workman]

An astounding disappointment! What part of that is supposed to be a chopper? Just because it has a slight rake, doesn't make it a chopper. They can keep it. Yammie's are starting to look better. Of course, I'm nowhere near done with my VTX...she will always live in the stable.

[swami]

Yea, even HD's come with that size now, if they really wanted to "break new grounds" maybe going with a 240 like m109 would be a better starting point :dontknow:The problem with a 240 or 250 tire is the handling goes down the tubes, especially with the raked front end.

[TorqueLover]

I told you it was going to be Lame. :barf::barf:

[Easy Rider]

I went by my local dealer and they had a Yammaha Raider in the showroom. Looks just like that. Guess the fury is just Honda's answer to the Yami Raider.
The Yami has a 1900 engine, some much nicer pipes and a 210 rear tire too! Nice looking bike!
http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelhome/587/0/home.aspx
http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/content/images/600/09ST_Raider_S_Rav_S1_7757fdc3.jpg

[Heems]

check this out - real photo (perhaps):

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/

[Chicago-Spike]

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/HondaFury.jpg

[Easy Rider]

Dang Spike, I was just about to post that pic!:shock:;)
I think I like the Raider better.:?

[twin1300]

Awesome!!!!!! Needs a big fat car tire on back and get rid of the reflectors and I would ride it forever!



....................twin


.

[TorqueLover]

The gap between the tank and the triple trees looks like crap, and why in the world would they put a limp 1300 motor in it ??

Honda has been making Stupid decisions every since they dropped the Valkyrie.

Another Flop for Honda.:thumbup:

[Chicago-Spike]

I agreee about that space, looks unfinished if you ask me. But the rest of it isn't all bad. Yeah, the engine should have been an 1800, but as we know, that engine isn't being made anymore, so they went with a powerplant that is readily available with the 1300. Oh well :dontknow:

[Acrotech]

So where is the so called "revolution" they been claiming? That thing looks like a POS! So sad, Honda is in big trouble if this is all they can come up with...absolutily pathetic and very disappointing.

I suppose the big 2011 model will be the same bike with a new and improved 1800 motor in it or a few new colors.

[jc1300x]

The gap between the tank and the triple trees looks like crap, and why in the world would they put a limp 1300 motor in it ??

Honda has been making Stupid decisions every since they dropped the Valkyrie.

Another Flop for Honda.:thumbup:
Prolly cuase they wanted it to sound like a real v-twin instead of the ass sounding 1800 :mrgreen:

[jc1300x]

They probably would have put the 1800 eng in it if they were still making it, I wonder why they did quit making it. You gotta admit, the 1800 doesnt sound as good as the 1300 according to most people.

[TorqueLover]

Prolly cuase they wanted it to sound like a real v-twin instead of the ass sounding 1800 :mrgreen:

With that mindset, it's obvious that you should have purchased the Harley that you really wanted.:roll: :roll:

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

released today in the press.

looks to me like a mix of parts that they had left over and couldn't decide which way to go
back end like 1800c front has a neo type mudguard.
peanut tank looks small, vtx hasn't the best mileage as it stands now, would like to now how far this will go.

gotta say i ain't that keen on it


I think you snagged it.

[sunnbobb]

I think it looks way cool.

[jc1300x]

With that mindset, it's obvious that you should have purchased the Harley that you really wanted.:roll: :roll:
lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :popcorn:

[jc1300x]

With that mindset, it's obvious that you should have purchased the Harley that you really wanted.:roll: :roll:
They killed the 1800 for a reason.

[Balrog]

So where is the so called "revolution" they been claiming?

I am going to guess that it will be Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) is going to be the big thing.

[pickle]

My momma always said, "if you can't say something good, don't say anything at all".

I like the wheels!

The rest of the bike, :(

[TorqueLover]

They killed the 1800 for a reason.

Please tell us why, O wise one.:roll: :roll:

[Acrotech]

I am going to guess that it will be Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) is going to be the big thing.

LOL...You might be right.

I just don't get it :dontknow: The "chopper" is dead, the "pro Street" style is nearing the edge but is still popular, bobbers are pretty stable but never a "huge" market since they are minimalist bikes meant for short rides, the bagger is the hot market along with a fast growing trike market. Fat tires are running out of air.

I think I just figured it out! The Fury is a chick bike :congrats: Think about it...one of the fastest growing markets are female riders. Make a bike to compete with HD in the Sportster market which is big for entry level female market. Still think they choose the wrong "style" as even a female can tell you choppers are dead.:roll:

[BornOnFire]

Before everyone starts talking with the diarrhea mouth perhaps we should wait to see what the numbers look like and whatever else Honda may have up their sleeves. Who knows? Maybe the stock setup will fit a 240 tire and maybe that FI 1300 has 100HP? Until we know, it's all pure speculation....:dontknow:

[BigRedFlamin-X]

From a real pic, I think it ain't all that bad looking.

For everybody who's poking at this, that and the other thing, let me axe ya this: is there a bike out there that is exactly what you want from axle to axle, top to bottom, right out of the crate? Nobody's made one yet that fits the bill for me. Out of all the bikes I've owned and ridden, I like my 1800 the best, but there are definitely things I'd change on it if I could do it from the ground up. (Of course, what I REALLY want, nobody has come close to yet, but I digest.)

That being said, looking at an actual picture, the Fury looks a hell of a lot nicer than I expected from all the drawings and speculation. But I still probably won't be dropping any coin on one. Which isn't to say I won't give one a good look-over if I see one at the stealers ...

[Acrotech]

Before everyone starts talking with the diarrhea mouth perhaps we should wait to see what the numbers look like and whatever else Honda may have up their sleeves. Who knows? Maybe the stock setup will fit a 240 tire and maybe that FI 1300 has 100HP? Until we know, it's all pure speculation....:dontknow:


:roll: 100 hp at the rear ain't gunna happen with the 1300 just because of FI and the motor looks no different than the current 1300. Plus I thought HP specs were already released...maybe not.

What happened to "shake up the industry as never before" per Honda??? They sure shook it up so far...with disappointment. I hope I'm wrong and there is some sort of flux capacitor that will yield 200 HP out of it, but I wont be holding my breath.

[jc1300x]

Please tell us why, O wise one.:roll: :roll:
I don't know why for sure, but if it was as popular as the 1300, don't you think they would have kept it?

[jc1300x]

I don't think it will be all that much more powerfull than the current 1300. Does anybody know the real reason they dropped the 1800? It would be nice to have more horsepower available.

[Scotrod1965]

The Fury,,,

Looks a little anemic to me,,,

QUICK, somebody throw it some Biscuits and Gravy! :lol:

[Chicago-Spike]

How do you get the 1300 was more popular than the 1800? The same was said about the popular Valkyrie line, and they dropped that too. It has nothing to do with popularity at Honda. They make what they want, they dump what they want when they want.

[jc1300x]

Pardon me, the forum police have spoken

[swami]

I dig this thing, but hey that's me. My understanding is it has a significant increase in power from the VTX1300 engine. I can't believe people think the Raider looks better than that.:dontknow:

[Chicago-Spike]

I dig this thing, but hey that's me. My understanding is it has a significant increase in power from the VTX1300 engine. I can't believe people think the Raider looks better than that.:dontknow:
No, from what was rumored, it was to have just a little more power than the carb'd VTX1300 engine. It's the same engine, just with EFI on it

[TorqueLover]

LOL...You might be right.

I just don't get it :dontknow: The "chopper" is dead, the "pro Street" style is nearing the edge but is still popular, bobbers are pretty stable but never a "huge" market since they are minimalist bikes meant for short rides, the bagger is the hot market along with a fast growing trike market. Fat tires are running out of air.

I think I just figured it out! The Fury is a chick bike :congrats: Think about it...one of the fastest growing markets are female riders. Make a bike to compete with HD in the Sportster market which is big for entry level female market.Still think they choose the wrong "style" as even a female can tell you choppers are dead.:roll:

BINGO... I believe you are absolutely Correct, only a Female would ride that thing. :thumbup:

The proof...
I showed my Wife the picture of the "Fury", and she said "it looks feminine."

[swami]

I'm just goin by what my Honda rep told me.:cool:

[Balrog]

How do you get the 1300 was more popular than the 1800? The same was said about the popular Valkyrie line, and they dropped that too. It has nothing to do with popularity at Honda. They make what they want, they dump what they want when they want.

Spike,

That is simiply not true. Bottom line: The 1800 wasn't selling.. In fact, sales of the 1800 went into the toilet when the 1300 came out in 2003. At that time, MSRP on the 1800 was 12,999, MSRP on the 1300 was 8,999. A difference of 4K.

Many buyers, and journalist felt that the 1300 was the "right-sized" model of VTX. The 1300 got some outstanding initial reviews. Many people simply purchased the 1300 becuase it was enough of a bike for what they needed/wanted and they saved a bundle in the process.

The fact is this: the 1300 was more popular. Talk to any Honda dealer. They will confirm it. I have a buddy who sold Honda's for years and that is his take on it.

Don't you remember the firesale they had on 1800 VTXs in 2005? Honda was dumping them for bargain basement prices. Quite frankly, I am surprised that Honda made the 1800 as long as they did. It should have been discontinued years ago.

The Valk was discontinued because it wasn't selling. Period.

[jc1300x]

:agree: The 1300 has plenty of power for any cruiser in that size of a bike. If you looking for horse power, go get a sport bike. It's not about how fast you get there, it's the journey! I don't know why anyone needs 100hp or more in a cruiser, it's a waste.

[Scotrod1965]

Heck, I like Horsepower, and I like Cruiser's, why can't one have BOTH?

[jc1300x]

Heck, I like Horsepower, and I like Cruiser's, why can't one have BOTH?Thats only my opinion :mrgreen:

[toasted_3111979]

I like the wheels. Which, most likely would fit ours.

And wonder if those spark plug covers will fit our current 1300s?

[swami]

I was told by a rep that the Fury has around 20% more HP than a VTX1300. That would put it at around 90 at the crank. I don't know but that's sounds decent to me. That and the fact that probably every one of these sold will get pipes and a power commander at some point, should make it a decent runner. I wouldn't be surprised if Honda themselves offer an exhaust for it.:dontknow:

[Scotrod1965]

For me and my previous 'toys', once I've had the 'Big' motor, I'm not too fond of the 'smaller' version,,,

I had a 780 cc jet ski,,, First one I ever owned. I Loved it!

Traded it in for a 1200 cc jet ski,,, LOVED it more! More HP!! More zooma zooma, even though 95% of my riding was 25-30 mph 'touring',,

The wife got a 750 cc jet ski,,, eh, well, I'm glad she liked it, because I'd much rather ride my 1200!!! :lol:

Flash forward,,,

I've got an 1800 C now,,, I'm addicted to the level of HP and Torque I currently have,,, Anything considerably less, would, to me, kinda remind me of the jet ski's,,:-? :confused: :cry: (I don't wanna ride the 750, I want my 1200!!!)

If I had never had the 18, well, maybe a 13 would appeal more to me.

But now, it's in my blood, and barring a MAJOR change in my Life, anything less is, well, less! :D

[Scotrod1965]

I was told by a rep that the Fury has around 20% more HP than a VTX1300. That would put it at around 90 at the crank. I don't know but that's sounds decent to me. That and the fact that probably every one of these sold will get pipes and a power commander at some point, should make it a decent runner. I wouldn't be surprised if Honda themselves offer an exhaust for it.:dontknow:

It will be interesting to dyno the 'new' 13, but a 20% gain is a pretty big jump!

F.I. alone won't do it,,, I wonder if there's anything we aren't seeing or don't know that could possibly make that 20% a reality,,,

It looks like it may not weigh much,,,, that should make it a little 'quicker' but we won't know for sure til later,,,

It will probably outrun the 'old' 13's,,, but 20% more HP!!??!!

Man, I gotta see it to believe it!!!

[swami]

Keep in mind it's around 20-30 lbs. less weight too.

[bo_mull]

And wonder if those spark plug covers will fit our current 1300s?

I was thinkin the same thing

[Scotrod1965]

Keep in mind it's around 40 lbs. less weight too.

It looks like it could/should weigh less, (as previously stated) but, :dontknow:

Again, I haven't seen anything official from Honda, so I'm not sure where you (or your source) are getting this info

If the same guy who told you 20% more HP told you 40 lbs lighter, eh, well, I honestly hope he's correct on both accounts!

I'll believe it when I see it! :D

[MR VTX]

...the bagger is the hot market...

http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/images/smilies/thumb.gif


http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif Screw the Fury..."Say hello to my little friend!"

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b84/mrvtx/Bagger%20Pictures/DSCN4736.jpg

[swami]

It looks like it could/should weigh less, (as previously stated) but, :dontknow:

Again, I haven't seen anything official from Honda, so I'm not sure where you (or your source) are getting this info

If the same guy who told you 20% more HP told you 40 lbs lighter, eh, well, I honestly hope he's correct on both accounts!

I'll believe it when I see it! :DThe HP thing he told me that's what they were told, the weight thing I glanced at the spec sheet comparing it to the VTX1300. Keep in mind, these reps jobs are on the line regarding pics and specs. The pics they have have a number on them, that way if it leaks on the internet, they get to polish up there resume. I wanted to write everything down, but he was watching me like a hawk. I'm interested in how Hell For Leather got pics early.

[race66]

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/HondaFury.jpg


It's already better looking than I expected.

Bright red metalflake, ghost flames, chrome wheels, might be pretty snazzy.

I like the front fender.

Hmmm... could be individualized a bit. :tools:

Now sidemount that billboard license plate, replace the signals with little bullet signals. Maybe a set of drag pipes..

With the little economy motor... bike night/bar hopper material.

Price it right and they may actually sell some! :)

[grumpys1300VTX]

Mmmmm ?????? Jury still out on this one :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[Gearbanger]

Can someone pull and paste the hellforleather.com pics and place them on this thread. I'm unable to pull up that website from my work computer. I would love to see these pics everyone is talking about.

Thanks,

[swami]

Check page 1 of this thread.

[Gearbanger]

Ok, I cannot get the pics on the page for some reason through my computer. Would someone be kind enough to send them through email to me at gearbanger@yahoo.com.

I'm currently stationed at Manas, AB, Kyrgyzstan and this .gov/.mil computer doesn't like those pics for some reason.

Thanks,

[BornOnFire]

GearBanger, Thanks for your service soldier! Here you go! This is the only pic we are all seeing.

I Photoshopped the pic and removed all of the Crappy HellForLeather junk from it. PM me your addy and I will send you a copy.

http://w4.bikepics.com/pics/2009/01/14/bikepics-1539901-800.jpg

[Gearbanger]

Thanks BornonFire. However you posted it in your last thread it popped up so I saved it from that. Thanks for your assistance.

[olefart]

I actually kinda like it, except for the pipes. Loose the pillion, get a decent air cleaner, and add a set of drag pipes and it would make a nice solo ride. I like the minimalist approach.

[davemack]

check this out - real photo (perhaps):

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/

Welcome to the board,


thanks for the photo..



Dave


I like it..:D can't wait to see the other side

[Gearbanger]

After looking at the pic, I find it pretty nice too. Probably won't be replacing my (paid off) VTX anytime soon but if the price is right I could see a few being sold. It is not going to compete with the Raider market though if that is what they were going for.

[wayne]

Spark plug covers are differant than the other 13 s
Would like to see the other side of the bike.

[Zurn]

Haven't you all figured out that Honda is the Fox Broadcasting of the motorcycle world? They get something good that a lot of people like then can it. :lol:

I for one really like that. It has a lot of potential. The Star Raider just looks too cobbled together for me. This Fury pic looks a lot cleaner. now, put some hard bags on it and dualies......

[bigcozy]

That tank can't hold much fuel. There isn't enough room under the seat to have much more than a battery there, so no fuel under the seat. I can see the fan lead wires to the radiator, looks like a smaller radiator. Possible they are using the frame to hold some fluid like gas or oil? I kinda like it, but then I am a old Shadow guy.

Thank you guys for posting this stuff.

[twin1300]

Why the run down so much without even riding it????? I mean, all I see on threads are I wish Honda would do something different! Well they did and it's fuel injected!

I will not make a decision until I seat on one and ride it! Only then I might run it down if it sucks. JMO



.......................twin


.

[Poison]

The Star Raider just looks too cobbled together for me. This Fury pic looks a lot cleaner.
Yeah - the Raider is very busy....not a nice looking bike at all.

[Acrotech]

Why the run down so much without even riding it????? I mean, all I see on threads are I wish Honda would do something different! Well they did and it's fuel injected!

For me "something different" does not mean stepping back 10 years in design and producing a chopper. I don't care what you change or add to it, it is still a dated "style" that has run it's course.

Lower sleeker and more of a Pro Street style and at least they would have been riding the back edge of the current wave. They have too much motor for "starter" bike standards, so I doubt it will be a big entry/starter bike. The trend in cruisers is more motor more motor more motor and they missed that by keeping the 1300, so the "power" guys will look elsewhere. Best I can guess is it will give the Shadow folks something to think about.

You can put a fat tire on it (also on the way out), change up some of the sheet metal, paint, chrome etc. but it is still an old "style" that has run it's course. You can put makeup on a pig, but.......Dont get me wrong, it is a nice looking bike, but I just don't see the demand and I am pretty sure it will not replace many VTX's out there and even fewer VTX 1800 bikes. What does a loyal Honda customer that wants to replace his VTX 1800 purchase? Probably not a Honda and thats sad.

[Tombstone270]

Not bad at all... I don't understand what the big deal is about being a 1300...why would you want to put an 1800 motor in a bike like that..??? don't seem to be that big of demand from them or is it even thing got to be bigger that the 1700....of the other guy...if I was going to buy a bigger bike it would not be an 1800 that is for sure my riding buddy has one .... rides(handles) nothing like my 1300 ...if I was going to step up I would go with the Rocket III much better handling bike than the 1800vtx...IMHO

If the numbers $$ are right on the fury I can see getting one...

tomb

[Bigdog 1]

Not bad at all... I don't understand what the big deal is about being a 1300...why would you want to put an 1800 motor in a bike like that..??? don't seem to be that big of demand from them or is it even thing got to be bigger that the 1700....of the other guy...if I was going to buy a bigger bike it would not be an 1800 that is for sure my riding buddy has one .... rides(handles) nothing like my 1300 ...if I was going to step up I would go with the Rocket III much better handling bike than the 1800vtx...IMHO

If the numbers $$ are right on the fury I can see getting one...

tombHey Tomb, it would look good with Bigshots on it;)

[Tombstone270]

Hey Tomb, it would look good with Bigshots on it;)


Heck ya....lol

tomb

[Tombstone]

Well...for what it is, it's not a bad looking scoot. But after all the buildup and hype and mystery??? I have to admit that I'm more than a taddy bit underwhelmed with the finished product. Oh well...maybe next year. Ride safe, ride often. 8)

[mrwhatshisname]

:dontknow: wheres the tank seam, I want a tank seam. where am I going to put my tank trim now :dontknow: I like it, now I have to find out if I can afford it this year :doorag:

[DAWG]

I was seriously thinking of Raking out my 1800 c this spring. But I may just trade it in for the Fury.

I like my 1800 and it was going to be my "Last" bike but.....

I have found over the last 8 years that I really don't need the power of the 1800, so going to the 1300 isn't an issue with me. I like the way it looks and it has some great potential for easy customization.

And since I have criss crossed the country by motorcycle too many times to count having a long distance bike also isn't an issue. Though I will tell you I've went coast to coast on small, less comfortable bikes then the Fury appears to be.

Bottom line for me is I really like it

[bignycdon]

Keep in mind it's around 20-30 lbs. less weight too.
it better be a lot lighter with 1 brake rotor in front and 2 pistons in the caliper and 1 piston on the rear caliper...

[BigRedFlamin-X]

What does a loyal Honda customer that wants to replace his VTX 1800 purchase? Probably not a Honda and thats sad.
That's my beef exactly. I haven't kept a bike more than 3 years since, well, as long as I've had bikes, and that's more years than I'll admit to right now. This will be my 3rd year with this bike. If I get the itch again after this season, I don't know what I'm gonna do. I don't see myself on something like the Fury. Or a Gold Wing. Or another sport bike. I may have to tempt fate and risk the coming of the apocalypse and keep this one for -- ugghhh -- another year. Things certainly could be worse ...
Of course, if the economy doesn't get back on track by then, the decision will pretty much be made for me.