Honda Fury Pics Released

[xludan]

Looks like the pics leaked a little early.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/01/honda-fury.html

[aardvark]

It's as crappy as I thought it would be.....YUK....

[crazyman]

Fugly.

[Kevin Kuiper]

Not too bad!

[VTXKC]

If this is Honda's answer to the Yamaha Raider man do they have a long way to go.

[XRiderChuck]

looks better'n the Raider, or the Rocker

[VTX1652]

xludan,

Good catch!

Carl

[NDAna]

Ummm, let me think on this one. No.

[Invader]

drop the rear, maybe put a bigger tank on.. it has possibilities. H8 the stripe on the wheels though.

[xludan]

Anyone know if it shares the same motor as the 1300 vtx? I know the fury is F.I. vs the vtx carb.

[X-Beast Driver]

The handlebars suck!

[ddalton]

looks good. i always wondered what a victory vegas would look like with a vtx motor in it

[BDKesling]

I'd have to sit on it and see how it feels before passing judgement. I think I like my 1800 better, though.

[draXula]

Ho Hum. Not interested. Lots of better looking bikes on this board. The only positive I see is that the front valves should be easy to adjust.

[kkeller]

Who in the Honda "Think-Tank" dreamt up this cycle? IMO it looks like an unfinished draft of a motorcycle...take it back to the drawing board Gents!

Of course I'm partial to the big highway cruisers like the VTX 1300/1800...it was the perfect bike to dress up however a guy or gal chose to...(i.e. with windshield, bags, sissy bars, lights etc), how much could a person do with this bike? (maybe my imagination is limited)

[dezzy7]

:shock: I'm not impressed and I wouldn't trade my 1300 for it

[Chicago-Spike]

Anyone know if it shares the same motor as the 1300 vtx? I know the fury is F.I. vs the vtx carb.
That engine will likely be in the VTX1300 in the 2010 model year(this fall )
There is a whole board just for this Fury stuff here;
http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=83
Those pics were posted here last night

[Norch]

Great another Edsil

[WHAT8]

I must say I like it :thumbup:

Ya there are a few things that need to be customized but don't all bikes;)

I will wait for the 1800 version :b2b:

[Chicago-Spike]

You'll be waiting for a looong time for that 1800 version. Considering Honda hasn't made an 1800 engine in 2 years ;)

[Rlee1031]

Hmmmm maybe wait for the fury to hit the parts fich...... a pre raked frame that bolts to the 1300 motor.. then get jiggy withtat

[Crow]

drop the rear, maybe put a bigger tank on.. it has possibilities. H8 the stripe on the wheels though.

It does have possibilities. It's a great platform to start customizing without having to stretch the neck, lengthen the frame, etc. The hard work has already been done. New paint, new pipes, new wheels. Let's see what happens. :b2b:

[Jef Withonef]

"...we suppose this is their attempt to give middle-aged men from the Midwest who never figured out that the Village People-look was actually intended to solicit butt sex exactly what they want."

Wowzers, what a professional write-up!!! Tell us how you really feel?

It does look like a project bike that your buddy just hasn't had time to finish. Not horrid, but one would think they could've done a little better.:rolleyes::dontknow:

[Ghost-Flame]

looks good. i always wondered what a victory vegas would look like with a vtx motor in it

That's exactly what I thought!

I would say about 4 years too late.

[Chicago-Spike]

The Vegas
http://pi54.com/Victory2009/gallery/load/wallpapers/wp_1024x768_vegas_low_d.jpg

[vtxcajun]

I like it.

[RocketVTX]

I sure won't be needing one of those. What the heel were they thinking:?:

[Biodude]

The Vegas
http://pi54.com/Victory2009/gallery/load/wallpapers/wp_1024x768_vegas_low_d.jpg


your right spike, thats a much nicer bike :mrgreen:

[Hobbit]

It definitely looks more chopper than the Vegas. I just want to see what the Fury will look like after some customizing.

But here's another question: Since it has the VTX's 1300 engine in it, and bares some resemblence of the VTX, will it be included on this board? Or some branch off this site? Will you VTX members be ok with them joining up? I know there are plenty of sites we could be a part of, but this is pretty much the best VTX only site. Hmmm...

[Rlee1031]

they could at least powder coated the engine black.

[GaryH NC]

uhhhhh......i think someone just upchucked a pile of Honda parts.....:dontknow:

Not what i expected after all the hype...:yikes:

[The Jester]

A few things I like about it, a few a don't. Not bad but, not for me.

[aardvark]

It definitely looks more chopper than the Vegas. I just want to see what the Fury will look like after some customizing.

But here's another question: Since it has the VTX's 1300 engine in it, and bares some resemblence of the VTX, will it be included on this board? Or some branch off this site? Will you VTX members be ok with them joining up? I know there are plenty of sites we could be a part of, but this is pretty much the best VTX only site. Hmmm...

Let em on here..? sure why not,they let you 1300 riders in....:joke:

as far as customizing the Fury....why spend that kind of money on a "chopper" and put more money in it to get the way you want.?
Plenty of better platforms for building a custom bike...IMO

[harcosparky]

looks better'n the Raider, or the Rocker
:agree::agree::agree:

And I do not like Choppers! :D


I like the rims ..... Powder Coated ????? :dontknow:

[harcosparky]

the vegas
http://pi54.com/victory2009/gallery/load/wallpapers/wp_1024x768_vegas_low_d.jpg



Toooooooo much CHROME !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(

[oasysco]

So that's it???? That's what all the hype was about??? And it has shaft drive??? Why didn't they just add an automatic transmission and 2 more wheels and call it a chopper-car or something?

Somebody above said that it looks a crappy as they thought it would. I totally disagree. It looks crappier than I was expecting it to look. i was expecting more.

Looking on the bright side, there's $14,000 I'm under no pressure to spend.

Now, a new Harley Softail Deluxe in two-tone cream/green with Harley's windshield and bags, now that is something that makes me say WOW just looking at it.

That Victory above makes me say wOW, too.

I still like my VTX1300, but when it comes time to replace it, I won't be looking at the Fury.

[OvErKiLL{N99}]

your right spike, thats a much nicer bike :mrgreen:


:agree: without a doubt

[BigRedFlamin-X]

As I posted on the Fury board, I actually like it. It's growing on me. Not enough to replace my 1800 with one, but it's not a bad looker, and I think I know where Honda is going with it. No belt drive, no 6-speed, not an 1800, a gazillion other things people are poking at to not like. Well, who makes a bike out there that's everything everybody wants? Who makes one that everything ANYBODY wants? I prefer my 1800C over most other bikes I've seen or ridden, but I could never say it's everything I've wanted in a bike. In fact nobody has yet come close to making everything I want in a bike. So I'll settle for the one that has most of what I want -- mine.

My only issue is that it took Honda this long to do something 'different' to attract new buyers; how much longer will it be before they do something to keep their old buyers. They've apparently discontinued the VTX1800; so when I'm ready for something new in another year or two, the only option I have from Honda is a 'Wing, and I don't want one of those. Maybe they'll figure out how to drop a V-4 in a VTX frame by then.

[pme5280]

Should have come out about 5 years ago.
Not particularly earth-shaking technology, but not bad. I too like the Vegas better, but then it's a more expensive bike.
I still like Stumps X way better, but again, more dollars are in it.
The peanut tank and that huge gap of air should be addressed. Looks somewhat unfinished somehow. A 240 in back would be more in context with the design.
Has anyone heard a real price on it yet? Better not be over 12k or they'll be sitting on them. If it's 10-12ish, they'll probably sell bunches of them, at least initially.
I'll be giving my son my 1300R for graduation (I hope), but it won't be replaced with the Fury. Kind of hoped for more displacement.
Paul

[HondaPartsGuy]

As previously mentioned its not really my cup of tea but I think its a nice looking bike. Picture one in black with a set of Bubs !!! Yeah Baby !! :thumbup:

[HondaPartsGuy]

You'll be waiting for a looong time for that 1800 version. Considering Honda hasn't made an 1800 engine in 2 years ;)

True . But as easily as bikes totaled these days , imagine what you might pick up a used 1800 motor for ? Then think about shoehorning an 1800 into that platform ? If done nicely it could look very factory.

Hmmmmm ?

[hagarz71]

It might a have a few similaties to the Vegas, but not near as refined or pretty.

[BuckeyeRider]

A few things I like about it, a few a don't. Not bad but, not for me.
:agree:Have to agree with you Jester. I won't be trading my X for it anytime soon. Maybe this is the stripped down version and the showroom mod will have more accessories.

[jthree]

your right spike, thats a much nicer bike :mrgreen:


The victory at least looks like it's finished, and with a decent rear tire as well. I quite like the front but the rear end is the cheesiest looking thing. Not a big fan or air cooled anything.

Just my opinion

Jthree

[Duck]

I think it's a good start and I like it better than the Raider because the lines flow better.
That Vegas that Spike posted is a nice looking bike but it also cost $18000.

[BlueMaxim]

I don't quite get what Honda was thinking. My first impression was that it was a blank canvas for the owner to put the originality into. But the rear fender doesn't follow the tire curve or match the front fender, C wheels would look much better than those Harley clones yet changing wheels will be problematic due to shaft drive instead of a belt like Yamaha did. So you have to stay with Honda wheels. Air filter cover should be a signature piece for the model but is very hum drum, no signature engine pieces either, tank is too small and what is it with all that empty space above the front of the engine? I do like the headlight with it's extended position. Exhaust is V&H cruisers looking but I think HK3's would look much better. Side covers are nice. All in all it will cost more than a Harley to bring it up to a respectable bling!

[oasysco]

It might a have a few similaties to the Vegas, but not near as refined or pretty.

That's because Victory has been innovating for 10 years, limiting models and using many of the same components like the engine from model to model. Victory is more able to concentrate on design and look like HD than is Honda for those reasons.

When and if Honda catches up to where Victory is now, Victory will eb that much farther down the road.

I've ridden Victory bikes and they are as much a blast to ride as they are to look at, but they're not cheap and they're resale value isn't great. But as long as you plan to hold on to it, who cares?

[Heath]

Lower the rear. I like it. 1800 version would of been nice option.

[FLYnLOW]

I can't really understand why people, who take so much pride in the way their scoots look, and at every opportunity add accessories. Turn up their noses at a chance to actually " CUSTOMIZE ", vs. " accessorize ". ANYBODY can bolt on parts, we know that. But to take something to the next level, no matter what the original looks like, and turn it into a "one of a kind", is the greatest feeling in the world. All I see in the Fury is a chance to do just that. Don't be satisfied with how much C.R.A.P.
(Chrome.Readily.Available.Parts.) you can hang on it.
Build it in your mind, build it with your hands, and don't listen to the people that are still in the box.

Nuff said.

[slickerydick]

I can't really understand why people, who take so much pride in the way their scoots look, and at every opportunity add accessories. Turn up their noses at a chance to actually " CUSTOMIZE ", vs. " accessorize ". ANYBODY can bolt on parts, we know that. But to take something to the next level, no matter what the original looks like, and turn it into a "one of a kind", is the greatest feeling in the world. All I see in the Fury is a chance to do just that. Don't be satisfied with how much C.R.A.P.
(Chrome.Readily.Available.Parts.) you can hang on it.
Build it in your mind, build it with your hands, and don't listen to the people that are still in the box.

Nuff said.

you are wise!

[debelt]

I LIKE THE AUTHOR'S QUOTE...:lol::lol::lol:

"we suppose this is their attempt to give middle-aged men from the Midwest who never figured out that the Village People-look was actually intended to solicit butt sex exactly what they want."

[Cold Rider]

I like the wheels. Quite a bit different then normal stockers.

Mike

[Highway 61 Revisited]

Not for me, but I think it has some nice lines.

[Crow]

I can't really understand why people, who take so much pride in the way their scoots look, and at every opportunity add accessories. Turn up their noses at a chance to actually " CUSTOMIZE ", vs. " accessorize ". ANYBODY can bolt on parts, we know that. But to take something to the next level, no matter what the original looks like, and turn it into a "one of a kind", is the greatest feeling in the world. All I see in the Fury is a chance to do just that. Don't be satisfied with how much C.R.A.P.
(Chrome.Readily.Available.Parts.) you can hang on it.
Build it in your mind, build it with your hands, and don't listen to the people that are still in the box.

Nuff said.
+1:thumbup:

[spuu2kie]

I dont know but, for some reason I think that pic is a fake...Look at the exhaust, the front rim, etc...There's only one person that can say if that pic is real and that is HAL...

I dont think he can say based on his deal with HONDA but, we'll find out tomorrow...

[kg4ghn]

I don't like the tank. It is too small. I've never liked that look on choppers.

[August-X]

I like it. Oh, and I don't see a hint of tank trim.:firstplace:

[mab864]

The Vegas... now that's a nice looking bike!!!:thumbup: Not so much on the Fury.

[Thunder Struck]

+1 exactly

The Vegas... now that's a nice looking bike!!!:thumbup: Not so much on the Fury.

[Acrotech]

It's all a scam...that is not the Fury...Honda duped us all and leaked fake pictures of a "toss-a-way bike. Wait...you will all see come Friday, they have a never seen before, state of the art bike that will set the world on fire. Buy stock NOW, tomorrow will be to late.....you have been warned.

[lv2cruz]

Well, if it looks as bad in person as it does in the picture, then Honda should be embarrassed. Looks like a drug store cowboy, aka poser.

[jthree]

I can't really understand why people, who take so much pride in the way their scoots look, and at every opportunity add accessories. Turn up their noses at a chance to actually " CUSTOMIZE ", vs. " accessorize ". ANYBODY can bolt on parts, we know that. But to take something to the next level, no matter what the original looks like, and turn it into a "one of a kind", is the greatest feeling in the world. All I see in the Fury is a chance to do just that. Don't be satisfied with how much C.R.A.P.
(Chrome.Readily.Available.Parts.) you can hang on it.
Build it in your mind, build it with your hands, and don't listen to the people that are still in the box.

Nuff said.

All I can say is... If this is in fact the real thing (I hope it's fake) then there is A LOT of room for your suggested improvements.

Jthree

[oasysco]

It's all a scam...that is not the Fury...Honda duped us all and leaked fake pictures of a "toss-a-way bike. Wait...you will all see come Friday, they have a never seen before, state of the art bike that will set the world on fire. Buy stock NOW, tomorrow will be to late.....you have been warned.

Well, you are probably right and even if you aren't, it's still too early in 2009 to know for sure that Honda won't release a VTX1800 chopper :-P

[speedfrk]

Yawn!!!!! Boring!!!!!! After owning my 1800 for two years with lame cruiser offerings from everybody I probably need to think about a sport bike as my next ride.

[harcosparky]

Welllllllllllllllll....

We may be a FURY owner! :D

My son looked at the pics, and he likes the bike. He'll be selling off his 06 1300R to do the deal .... IF .... he decides to do it! :D

[iron pony boyz]

Knee jerk reaction is I like the clean chopper look. I prefer long distance riding and this looks more like a bar hopper to me. We all know Honda fit, finish and reliability.

Looks like a great canvas for customizing.

It will be interesting to see how Honda spins the Fury marketing. Stay tuned.

[mar57701]

Really I like it, granted its not the bad ass big bore bike it could or should be. As for the comparisons to the Victory Vegas Low, which is a georgous bike, the Vegas is in the 18000$ to 21000$ dollar range and if Honda can pull of what I consider to be a fairly comparably set up bike for less, then it might just be a winner. Have to wait and see where this thing will be priced. it would be a great second bike to have but no I certainly wouldnt give up my 1800 for it. I think I read in this forum a while back that it could come in in the 12000$ and if thats the case you could sure do alot of custom stuff for the additional 6000$ it would take to get the Vegas. As for Fury riders I say welcome them to the site, hell some parts might swap. - Mike

[v-dog]

wouldn't trade my bike for it, but i would like it with a little customizing. Oh, they will need their own site. the engin dosn't make a vtx!

[Chicago-Spike]

The problem as I see it, is that Honda produces nice bikes at a lower cost so the end cost to us the consumer is lower. So, Honda looked and saw they have and endless supply of 1300 engines for the foreseeable future, we'll throw the 1300 engine in the bike. No need to carry 2 different engines like they were with the 1300 and 1800 VTX lines. This equals lower costs. Also with the lack of chromed parts and the single gray engine paint, you change or add these into the bike and costs go up. It's like the XTerra ad lines went when it first came out, "Everything you need, nothing you don't" Honda gives you a "Chopper" at a walk-in price that is lower than the others out there. They will sell them to those that want a chopper, but can't afford to drop $20k into a toy.
If Hoda was to add a new engine, a new trans, a 240 wheel or bigger, different rear fender set-up with air suspension, and other parts, now their in the $16,000 or more range for cost. Now they priced themselves right out of the market.

[Heavymetalman]

It isn't bad at all.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2010-honda-fury-unveiled-87838.html

[Knight]

Now all Honda has to do is release the "Fury Catalogue"
100 plus pages of accessories to fit and finish your "SHOPPER"
;)

[DJ'sVTX]

Well...... it's different. 1st impression is that it looks small and with a 250 lb + rider on it it would look puny. I would imagine with a windshield and/or bags on it you would have a butt ugly ride.....

[race66]

looks good-

clean and simple. :thumbup:

http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php?g2_view=largephotos.Largephotos&g2_itemId=178782

[Deadstroke]

All I can say is... If this is in fact the real thing (I hope it's fake) then there is A LOT of room for your suggested improvements.

Jthree

Thats the the real pic.. I think it is a great starting point for a project :)

[Chicago-Spike]

Well...... it's different. 1st impression is that it looks small and with a 250 lb + rider on it it would look puny. I would imagine with a windshield and/or bags on it you would have a butt ugly ride.....
You don't put a windshield or bags on a chopper ;)

[wired4fun]

Was reading this:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28693785/
(http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28693785/)
Looks like the price tag will be in the neighborhood of $13K.....

I have a tough time swallowing that....especially with the glut of VTXs left.....:-?

You-all's thoughts???

[race66]

:agree:You don't put a windshield or bags on a chopper ;)

yup..

:lol:

Next... someone will be complaining that there isn't a TOURING version!!

:popcorn:

[FLYnLOW]

You don't put a windshield or bags on a chopper ;)


Why NOT? You are only limited by your imagination or resources. Once you trim a fender, Rake a frame, even just switch or add parts from a different bike to your own, you're in chopper land. You don't have to have a 40 degree rake with 15 over forks in a hardtail frame to be a Chopper do ya?

[debelt]

Why NOT? You are only limited by your imagination or resources. Once you trim a fender, Rake a frame, even just switch or add parts from a different bike to your own, you're in chopper land. You don't have to have a 40 degree rake with 15 over forks in a hardtail frame to be a Chopper do ya?

If you gotta ask why not, you wouldn't understand anyway.

[TorqueLover]

Well...... it's different. 1st impression is that it looks small and with a 250 lb + rider on it it would look puny. I would imagine with a windshield and/or bags on it you would have a butt ugly ride.....

That's exactly right, the Fury is for women or puny guys.

[race66]

I still like my VTX1300, but when it comes time to replace it, I won't be looking at the Fury.

:congrats: the good news... you don't have to.

Now, a new Harley Softail Deluxe in two-tone cream/green with Harley's windshield and bags, now that is something that makes me say WOW just looking at it.

then you should buy it. What is stopping you?

Another case of opinions varying widely...

that hd (and many others) is perhaps the last thing that makes me say WOW just looking at it. YAWN.

[HIPPY_MAILMAN]

the gap below the tank and above the cylinder just doesn't look right
its not for me but it's not all that bad either

[eperk]

I agree Hippy, At least an 1800 engine would fill it out more.

[FLYnLOW]

If you gotta ask why not, you wouldn't understand anyway.

I'M afraid I DO.:roll:

[House O' Pain]

Now all Honda has to do is release the "Fury Catalogue"
100 plus pages of accessories to fit and finish your "SHOPPER"
;)

:agree:

No FURY in my future.

I've never been a fan of the tiny peanut tank chopper look, or choppers period until I joined this site and saw the awesome job some members (La Monster for example) have done with the VTX.

The Fury has a market and yeah, with enough accessories and some innovation the bike could be SWEET, but for the cost to do that I'd personally just buy a 'C' and do my own thing with that and not have a stock clone, plus prolly save some $$$ too! 8)

I'm am looking forward to seeing what Fury owners do to make it better, 'cuz the stock bike just is so 'vanilla' to me.:-(

If you can get excited about the Fury, good 4 U! :thumbup:

We all have our individual tastes. :dontknow:

[spuu2kie]

Honda is trying to capture some of the crotch rockets guys to buy into the cool factor of an affordable chopper and go from there. If the sales are good then the future could lead into a 1800cc engine, etc...

[Chicago-Spike]

Where are they going to get an 1800 engine, since that line is gone now? They could use the 1800 Wing engine, I guess

[spuu2kie]

...maybe RUNE engines...

[scup]

Well I'll say a few things nice about the Fury...

Love the spoke cast wheels but mostly love those chrome jug covers & then according to the video... get to look at myself in a store window and say to myself... I'm cool :roll::lol::dontknow:

[fto]

Would love to know what the market they are trying to target. My guess is the Sportster/Superglide HD group. Hey guys, it's a chopper (a refined one). None of the major manufacturers have attempted this unless I'm wrong. I applaud their effort, but I do agree the timing may have missed by about two to three years. I hope the economy doesn't doom this before it gets a chance. It's not an X or a Raider. I think it looks very clean. Want to ride one before I pass judgement.

[Chicago-Spike]

Would love to know what the market they are trying to target. My guess is the Sportster/Superglide HD group. Hey guys, it's a chopper (a refined one). None of the major manufacturers have attempted this unless I'm wrong. I applaud their effort, but I do agree the timing may have missed by about two to three years. I hope the economy doesn't doom this before it gets a chance. It's not an X or a Raider. I think it looks very clean. Want to ride one before I pass judgement.
Uhhh, yes, you're wrong.
Star Raider, Yamaha's chopper;

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/content/images/600/09ST_Raider_sil_S1_2767b459.jpg

Victory Vegas
Harley Rocker

All raked out chopper like bikes

[harcosparky]

Where are they going to get an 1800 engine, since that line is gone now? They could use the 1800 Wing engine, I guess

Just because they shut one 180 line down, doesn't mean there isn't another in the works.

Could be a complete motor redesign, and the old line was just in the way?

Do we really know all that they have in that new plant in Japan?

Isn't that where all bike production is done now? :dontknow:

[Chicago-Spike]

Just because they shut one 180 line down, doesn't mean there isn't another in the works.
Right, but it also doesn't mean there will be either

Could be a complete motor redesign, and the old line was just in the way?
True, but they would likely rename it something different. The engine is what made the name "V Twin Xtreme"

Do we really know all that they have in that new plant in Japan?

Isn't that where all bike production is done now? :dontknow:
Nope, the Marysville plant is still going until later on this spring. The Japan plant isn't running at full speed yet and likely won't until the Wing line and teh 1300 line and molds and all get shipped to Japan. I'm sure they will reuse some of the line there since they just revamped it all a couple years ago.

[WelshRob]

Looks Good....How will it ride though? and it does look like a VTX in a minimalist way

WR