Honda 2013 releases...what do you think?

[jdvalentine]

I had a love affair going on with the cb1000 for a few months so I wouldn't mind checking out the cb500f. But given that in addition to the 250 I brought home a FZ6 I don't think there will be any new additions to the garage. Unless maybe I sell my car to make some room.

[PIGTRAIL RIDER 23]

I see a new bike in the works just don't know which one. Will be @ the dealer tomorrow & ck them out.

[rrages]

As a newbie (still!) I am very impressed with the CBR500R. I will certainly be buying one in the next 12 months. Assuming that I am the target consumer this one is a big win. I don't push my bike to the limits of my (or the bike's) capabilities, so a little bit more power, braking and suspension improvements without veering away from the styling I love looks very good to me. Price is right too. Not particularly concerned with big HP numbers. A bit more weight is a plus to me for more stability in windy conditions.

[nothin2do]

Release date?

[Redeye]

Originally Posted by Empty Sea

I will have to see the bikes in person and probably read a few reviews before making any final conclusions, but my initial reaction is that all the bikes look good and some look great.

My interest was all but exclusively with the CB500F until I saw the CB1100. Reviewing photos and looking at bikes in person sometimes provide very different impressions, so Honda will certainly get me in the showroom soon.

[Hooplah]

Originally Posted by nothin2do

Release date?

According to this link, they won't be in the dealers until April, July for the 500X.

2013 Honda CB500 Series | First Look - Motorcyclist Magazine

[cdbren]

The reason for the CB500x is that it is the sportier version of the NC700x and probably a bit cheaper. The seat is lower. They have a similar NC700s over in Europe already.

The other 500's are a nice addition and great prices. Why come out with a 500cc bike? Because the CBR250 is too small for some people and the CBR600 is too expensive. The 500 is the middle ground.

I would have bought the CBR500R had I waited till spring but I still like my NC700x.

Love the CB1100! Looks a lot like my old 1980 Honda CM400. But with electronic fuel gauge it looks like an awesome vintage upgrade.

[MotoMike]

Originally Posted by PIGTRAIL RIDER 23

I see a new bike in the works just don't know which one. Will be @ the dealer tomorrow & ck them out.

You're not expecting to see any of these new Honda's on the dealers showroom floor tomorrow, are you?

[EYVoom]

I really like the CB500f. It looks pretty sick.

[acura9927]

Kawasaki is clearly the maker who wants to sell something other than Vanilla ice cream.
The new ZX6R and Ninja 300 are the ones to get. This is like Fail! by Honda.
I'm glad I got the CBR250, best bike Honda has come up with in 3 years.