Pretty cool looking. Not sure what they are going for though.
2014 CTX700N Overview - Honda Powersports
2014 CTX700N Overview - Honda Powersports
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Honda Unveils New CTX700N
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wow the nose of that looks alot like a naked fz6r
the headlight is missing the power crystal
BbyDenns
New Member
Price
2014
CTX700N
STARTING AT $6,999*
+ DESTINATION CHARGE: $310.00
And:
The CTX700N offers an automatic transmission and ABS version at a low $7,999 base MSRP*.
It's like a sport bike and a cruiser had a baby. haha
2014
CTX700N
STARTING AT $6,999*
+ DESTINATION CHARGE: $310.00
And:
The CTX700N offers an automatic transmission and ABS version at a low $7,999 base MSRP*.
It's like a sport bike and a cruiser had a baby. haha
Looks they are trying to mimic the Diavel with the standard urban cruiser type thing.... but the Diavel has neutral footpegs. I see they are going for cruiser with the pegs and exhaust pipe, but I can't see ANYONE buying this. It's too high and not styled for a cruiser. They'd do better beefing up and restyling an old Rebel with their new 700 motor.
Automatic transmition blahhhhhhh I just threw up in my mouth haha
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Agreed, I didn't even realize that.
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JSP
Super Moderator
Hmm... Kinda looks like a 750 Nighthawk revival to me. Body wise at least.
AgreedHmm... Kinda looks like a 750 Nighthawk revival to me. Body wise at least.
looks very similar
yup, have to agree with Jay. Even the exhaust looks the same except part of the 700's is black.
BoneJj
Well-Known Member
pretty interesting looking bike. I kind of like it and it looks like they are putting the same motor from the nc700 in this bike as well. That's a nice motor and with a decent exhaust on it it would sound really good... That motor has a nice long stroke on it.
I agree that it's essentially a revival of the nighthawks. Still it's a good looking revival.
I agree that it's essentially a revival of the nighthawks. Still it's a good looking revival.
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OH MY GOD HONDA!! Stop trying to reinvent the motorcycle and focus on bettering what you have.. The direction this bike is going is to merge sport and cruisers.. That's absurd!!
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It means that they're actually doing what they always did for years, but sort of forgot how to in recent years. They're coming up with something that looks a bit different, doing it in a way that ensures not a whole lot risked because of parts commonality with other bikes, and they'll see what works. If it works, they've invented a new category. If it doesn't, they'll cut it next year. That's how innovation happens.
I know lots of people who like the cruiser riding position, but hate the vibration and noise of the V-twins. And I suspect a whole bunch of them don't care one bit about shifting. And if by releasing this, they expand the market to some people who wouldn't have considered a motorcycle otherwise, then they'll have that market to themselves for a while. Again, it's how innovation happened. The modern sportbike didn't exist until somebody decided to do something different either.
I know lots of people who like the cruiser riding position, but hate the vibration and noise of the V-twins. And I suspect a whole bunch of them don't care one bit about shifting. And if by releasing this, they expand the market to some people who wouldn't have considered a motorcycle otherwise, then they'll have that market to themselves for a while. Again, it's how innovation happened. The modern sportbike didn't exist until somebody decided to do something different either.
My impression is that Honda has realized that there are a whole lot of people who are looking for something that's not a traditional cruiser, and is also not a sportbike. They're trying a bunch of different things, including some variations on both of the above. Working from two basic platforms (the 700 and the new 500) gives them lots of room to try new stuff, or to revive old stuff that always worked but has fallen by the wayside. The old "standard bike" worked for a lot of people for a very long time. These days, with a few "retro" exceptions like the Bonneville, they can't really be found. Honda is probably figuring they will find a market of people who don't need or want high-speed performance, just something fun and economical to get around town and to work with.
Was just at a local Honda/Kawi dealer this afternoon. He says that after a flurry of early activity, the Ninja 300s are just sitting. He has four of them in the showroom and a couple more in crates. Everybody's waiting for the Honda 500s. He has finally gotten to the point where he can keep a manual NC700X in the store. The automatic ones still go out as soon as they come in.
Honda may actually be on to something.
Hmm... Kinda looks like a 750 Nighthawk revival to me. Body wise at least.
Agree. It kind of have a retro rear end with a naked new style front end. Doesn't do it for me.
CrazyCawi
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Smart idea to get more riders into the market who arent ready or dont want a manual trans.....a lot of people enjoy shifting and I love it, one of my fave parts of riding, but so many people fear it and this gives them a semi sporty comfortable bike with an auto trans. All its missing is a shaft drive versus chain/belt and youd have a seca 750 on ur hands lol
#1gas
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It's a great bike overall, in fact the same day I got my FZ, the nc700x manual transmission was my counter choice and to be honest I was falling for it.
The seating position is great, height and the extra storage space is more than ideal for a daily commuter and it handles great because of the lower point of gravity. It looks, it rides and feels great and price wise it's almost even with the FZ, but to be honest I just wanted to hang on on this forum with my fz. jk.
I made my research prior visiting the dealership and I was sold for the yamaha but If I couldn't had the FZ that day, I'm sure I would have the Honda by now.
The seating position is great, height and the extra storage space is more than ideal for a daily commuter and it handles great because of the lower point of gravity. It looks, it rides and feels great and price wise it's almost even with the FZ, but to be honest I just wanted to hang on on this forum with my fz. jk.
I made my research prior visiting the dealership and I was sold for the yamaha but If I couldn't had the FZ that day, I'm sure I would have the Honda by now.
06330i
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It looks like if you get the base non abs model it has a standard trans. Either way I wouldn't buy one of these, they're hideous
Yup. Exactly the same as the NC700X. Probably 80% or more parts commonality. They can afford to put it out there and see if it sells, and given the commonality with other models, it doesn't need to sell that many units to be a success. My guess is they will find plenty of people who like the cruiser riding position, but who don't feel the need for a V-twin with all the vibes and chrome.
With gas prices where they are, lots of people are looking for motorcycles as more powerful alternatives to small scooters for commuting and getting around town. This one, more than the taller NC700X, would be comfortable for 2-up riding around town too. (It's one thing that cruisers are uniquely good at.)
BoneJj
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quite true statement.
