ADV Bum 205 Posted May 8, 2014 Don't worry he knows I'm just giving him a hard time. Don't take it so serious man it's just a little razzing between like minded folks on the interwebs. I am nowhere close to "DICK" mode, sorry you took it that way. You can make Crusty cry, I dont care. He is big boy and he can take care of himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted May 8, 2014 Don't worry he knows I'm just giving him a hard time. Don't take it so serious man it's just a little razzing between like minded folks on the interwebs. I am nowhere close to "DICK" mode, sorry you took it that way. You can make Crusty cry, I dont care. He is big boy and he can take care of himself. I have been LMFAO. MY plumbing contractor rides Honda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted May 8, 2014 - 273 HP / 300 Nm tq from 125cc supercharged parallel eight cylinder engine - honda by tntmo2, on Flickr I know it's just an artists conception (and what an artist!), but that doesn't look like an in-line 8 cylinder engine Beer tap?!??! Pure genus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted May 8, 2014 It's the side view, so it's difficult to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AATA 0 Posted May 20, 2014 This reminds me of the Acura NSX or Honda NSX in other countries. They have continued to come out with "Concepts" since 2005, but have yet to actually produce one in almost 10 years. Hopefully it takes them less time to produce something with 2 wheels than 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted May 20, 2014 NSX is slated for production for 2015 model year and built in a converted seat factory in Ohio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AATA 0 Posted May 21, 2014 NSX is slated for production for 2015 model year and built in a converted seat factory in Ohio. True statement. Having raced one for the past 10 years, I know some of the team/drivers that will be part of their racing effort. I just wish they learned from the first model and put a V8 in the new model. Electric or no electric! Sorry to change topics. My point was, it could take Honda 10 years to come out with an African Twin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted May 23, 2014 ​Has Honda Finally Aced The Adventure Bike? 24,435g 81 Wes Siler Profile Wes Siler Filed to: TWO WHEELS BAD 2016 HONDA AFRICA TWIN 2016 HONDA CRF1000L HONDA AFRICA TWIN CRF1000L Tuesday 1:43pm EShare to Kinja jShare to Facebook iShare to Twitter rGo to permalink Next year, Honda will take the wraps off its new, large-capacity adventure motorcycle. Will it be any good? To find out, we talked top-secret details with a company insider. "The first round of prototype bikes are built and the second iteration are being put together now," our insider tells us. "By the looks of it, it won't be released as a 2015 model." The bike he's speaking about is, of course, the heavily-rumored new Honda Africa Twin. Apparently, it wears that name "right on the side" and will be called that in the US market too, although it could also wear the CRF1000L moniker. That name gives away the capacity, that 1,000cc, liquid-cooled motor will be a parallel-twin, designed to provide good torque and a front wheel-biased weight distribution that's ideal for off-road performance. And this thing will go off-road. "It's aimed squarely at the KTM 990 Adventure," says our guy. "Rim sizes are 21-inch (front) and 17-inch (rear). Spoked wheels and no-fucking-around tires as stock." What our insider was unable to confirm was the rumored weight, said by German magazineMotorrad to be around 200kg or 440lbs (wet). If true, that will give the bike a huge unique selling point. Even mid-capacity ADV bikes now tip the scales north of 500lbs when carrying fuel and the big, 1,200cc touring-oriented ADV bikes can weigh much more; the 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere, for example, weighs 636lbs (wet, with its standard-fit boxes)! Adventure Tested: 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere ES Weighing in at 636lbs (wet), the 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere ES is the heaviest adventure motorcycle…Read more Such a bike would neatly split the difference between most ADV bikes (which aren't terribly good off-road) and the 650cc, single-cylinder dual sports that are very good off-road, but are now left far behind on it. That's not to say the Africa Twin will be a spartan dirt bike. "ABS, Traction Control, Supermoto Mode, the works," says our guy, describing its electronic rider aid package. "Supermoto Mode" sounds the most intriguing, likely giving the rider an easy ability to optimize performance between dirt and street riding. What Honda seems to be doing here is building a bike that actually lives up to the promise of the ADV class — genuine dirt performance in a package that's still civilized and comfortable on the street. It could be the first bike to manage that that isn't made in Austria. What Honda can offer over KTM is a more affordable price tag, greater long-term quality and reliability and a much, much larger dealer network. Don't under estimate the power of that last advantage, no matter where you live, there's likely a Honda dealer within striking distance. That not only makes the initial purchase easier, but also subsequent servicing and repairs. Those qualities will be a boon to world travelers too. "Based on what I've seen, it'll look like a cross between the CRF250L and a Tiger 800," says our guy. "I'll be honest, this Africa Twin is probably the first bike from Honda I'll seriously consider buying." IndefinitelyWild is a new publication about adventure travel in the outdoors, the vehicles and gear that get us there and the people we meet along the way. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted May 23, 2014 So now it's not going to be a 2015 model either? I stand by my early comments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted July 15, 2014 Having owned the new CRF 250L the last few months,"The Thing Rocks. I can't wait to sit on one of these. Good things take time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 15, 2014 I'm watching Les Stroud doing some research on Bigfoot right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted July 15, 2014 I'm watching old episodes of Two and a Half Men Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted July 15, 2014 Bigfoot rides a pre-production Africa Twin. That's why nobody can catch him....it has "no-f***ing-around" tires. I want a set of those, hopefully they won't be a Honda only accessory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted July 15, 2014 While we wait for the next best thing, luckily we all already own state of the art products. You would think it was too hot to ride, making our minds wander. Mmmm,, what is in the refrigerator? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted July 15, 2014 While we wait for the next best thing, luckily we all already own state of the art products. You would think it was too hot to ride, making our minds wander. Mmmm,, what is in the refrigerator? Do you carry extra wheel bearings when you ride? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted July 16, 2014 While we wait for the next best thing, luckily we all already own state of the art products. You would think it was too hot to ride, making our minds wander. Mmmm,, what is in the refrigerator? Do you carry extra wheel bearings when you ride? You carry extra valves when you ride? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted July 16, 2014 Nope. Never had any issues on any of my 4 strokes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted July 16, 2014 Oh how I have missed this thread and all the witty banter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 16, 2014 I like to think of this thread as a fairy tale that may, or may not, come true.... Hence my bigfoot reference. I think we may see a new Honda Adventure bike, just question the goals set for it, plus the ever extending timeline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted July 16, 2014 I'm certainly missing any wit in the banter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted July 16, 2014 Well 1/2 of the banter is from a 1/2 wit. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted July 16, 2014 Well 1/2 of the banter is from a 1/2 wit. CiD Lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Mangler 0 Posted July 23, 2014 It looks like this is actually happening! Anyone wanna buy my EXC?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted July 23, 2014 It looks like this is actually happening! Anyone wanna buy my EXC?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
