Now mind you, I tried to check this out on Snopes.com to see if there was any validity to this, but they had nothing, so for now, I'll have to believe it is so.
Rumor has it that Honda is supposedly releasing a factory "Fury Chopper".
Although I will always be partial towards Harley Davidson, I gotta admit this is not a bad lookin mota scoota for around $20K. U.S.
For more details, See....
http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/official-honda-fury-motorcycle-photo-leaked.htm
and see also....
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/01/honda-fury.html
My sources say this is the real deal. It's official debut will be at the International Motorcycle Show in NYC today.
ReplyDeleteSeems like it's gonna happen. It looks good, but don't know if I'd want one of these
ReplyDeleteGot to admit - it is a very nice looking factory bike, no matter who the builders happen to be. BTW did I hear that all motorcycle production from Honda has moved back to Japan??
ReplyDeleteHmmmm.....very interesting....I like the look, but I'm not really a chopper kinda gal.
ReplyDeleteOne Harley Rider,
ReplyDeleteYou heard correctly. On Dec. 12th, 2008, On Contemplative Thoughts, (Dean D-Day's Blog), I commented after doing some research that The Dayton Ohio: Honda Motor Co. plant plans to stop making motorcycles in the United States next year and transfer the work to Japan, pulling the plug on its first U.S. plant.
I referenced this article:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/27/business/NA-FIN-US-Honda-Motorcycles.php
Weather or not they followed through with that plan is still a question for me.
It's not too bad! It's actually pretty darn nice! I'm not a huge fan of the tail but I could overlook...
ReplyDeleteI like the looks.
ReplyDeleteLooks OK.But,if you trade your's in, I'll trade (choke, tears) mine in. Deal?
ReplyDeleteNice, but at a glance I thought it was a Vic. I like looking at choppers but they're not my kind of ride.
ReplyDeleteIt does look pretty nice, but I always thought the nice thing about a chopper is it's originality. Riders "chop" a bike and customize it to have something that looks like no other, on the road. How cool will it be if your new "Chopper" looks just like the guys' next door.
ReplyDeleteBut, it is a nice looking bike. I don't think I would like to ride it though.
I think it looks pretty good. I like the way the tank comes into the frame. It will be good for someone. I'm still a hard core HD man.
ReplyDeleteIt's look is very close to the Victory. I'm not a big fan of these kinds of bikes. My short stature, makes this bike out of reach for me...and I just can't see myself traveling 300-500 miles in a day bent like a wishbone. I'm sure my kidneys would quit in protest after the first 100 miles.
ReplyDeleteIt's a cool looking bike I have to admit. I agree totally with those who mentioned it looks like a Vic. I also leave it to "each their own." Not my kind of bike, but any of you who know me I think realize I won't ever ride anything else but a Harley. To be fair though, the V-Rod is a Harley, and I don't like it either.
ReplyDeleteI would have went for it 20 years ago most definitely. Now, I'm all about retro and very cool. Getting there fast no longer matters. Getting there comfortable and stylish does.
Choppers aren't my thing, but I can look at them (and this) and say nice bike. I am not wrapped up in a brand or a lifestyle, other than two wheels are terrific.Ride a 'Wing, would love an Ultra, just sat on a BMW F650GS that seemed like it would make a great city commuter bike. Oh well - so many neat bikes, so little money :):)
ReplyDeleteWillie D.,
ReplyDeleteNot a chance.