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[bigoltool]

In the wake of the Pandemic nearly all of the 2020 Motorcycle related events including shows have been cancelled or postponed indefinitely. Here are a few Items I have come across in the last few days that piqued my interest.

First is the long awaited Honda CBR1000RR-R SP (aka the "Fireblade" to the rest of the world). I just read that the US spec version of this thing that has been dangled for some time now will make a lowly 188hp in US (NHTSA) trim. That sounds good and all compared to the Japanese competition, but in European spec it is advertised to produce 214HP! For comparison the current BMW S1000RR makes 205hp in NHTSA spec. This is a nearly $30K bike and Honda has lopped 30HP right off the top, I suspect a lot of people who put down deposits on this thing for a June Delivery will be rethinking it and not just because of the Virus!

US-Spec 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Claims 188 Hp

VIN documentation submitted to NHTSA lists the American-spec 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP as producing 188 hp, compared to 215 hp for European models

www.motorcycle.com

 

[bigoltool]

Next up Another Honda, but this one is just a design concept for the time being. The Honda CB-F concept is the modern day version of Freddies Weapon from the AMA Superbike wars circa 1979. When I was a youth I wanted a 1980 CB900F really bad but never had the means, then in 1983 I came within a whisper of buying a CB1100F. Always loved the lines of the old CBF Hondas! Even the current CB1300 not sold here is a really nice looking bike with Full Ohlins optional!

Honda CB-F Concept Debuts with Retro-Modern Flare

What is old is new again. Don't believe us? Then take a look at the latest concept bike from Big Red, the Honda CB-F.

www.asphaltandrubber.com

 

[bigoltool]

Last one for now and yes its another Honda. This one takes me back to the bike I learned to ride on as a child! The Good ol Honda Trail 90 or CT90 was the bike to have when I was a kid and now hoda has shown a modern day variant in the new CT125! This isnt the first CT125 they have made but it is a decent modern adaptation with Disc brakes and front forks worthy of the name whats not to like. Sort of a Grom for adults...

Good News, The "Honda Trail 125" Is on Its Way

Big Red has another one of its adorable 125cc machines in the pipe. As such, expect to see the Honda Trail 125 debut by the end of the week.

www.asphaltandrubber.com

 

[Bumblebee]

Next up Another Honda, but this one is just a design concept for the time being. The Honda CB-F concept is the modern day version of Freddies Weapon from the AMA Superbike wars circa 1979. When I was a youth I wanted a 1980 CB900F really bad but never had the means, then in 1983 I came within a whisper of buying a CB1100F. Always loved the lines of the old CBF Hondas! Even the current CB1300 not sold here is a really nice looking bike with Full Ohlins optional!

Honda CB-F Concept Debuts with Retro-Modern Flare

What is old is new again. Don't believe us? Then take a look at the latest concept bike from Big Red, the Honda CB-F.

www.asphaltandrubber.com

What a great looking bike...a buddy of mine had a CB900F he bought new, I remember trading him my RD400F for this bike for rides every so often....I had a hard time keeping up to him when he was on that little Yamahopper...

 

[bigoltool]

Sounds like the KTM 890 Duke R is coming here sooner than expected.

KTM 890 Duke R Coming to the USA with a $11,700 Price Tag

Good news sport bike fans, the KTM 890 Duke R will be coming to the USA sooner than we thought, and with a price tag of just $11,700 MSRP.

www.asphaltandrubber.com

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

208 ponies

 

[Mr Brown]

Next up, the cbr-rr-rr-r.....SMH at stupid naming conventions.
I do like that retro CB though, it's tasty.

 

[busafan08]

Love the CT 125 the CT90 are called postie bikes here they deliver mail here with them brings back memories I also learnt to ride on a CT90 many years ago My wife and daughter in conversation sometimes wants to learn to ride a bike the CT125 might be the way to go for them

 

[bigoltool]

Love the CT 125 the CT90 are called postie bikes here they deliver mail here with them brings back memories I also learnt to ride on a CT90 many years ago My wife and daughter in conversation sometimes wants to learn to ride a bike the CT125 might be the way to go for them

I still see tons of the old Trail 90s strapped to the front of motorhomes here all the time.

 

[Cantab]

Love the CT 125 the CT90 are called postie bikes here they deliver mail here with them brings back memories I also learnt to ride on a CT90 many years ago My wife and daughter in conversation sometimes wants to learn to ride a bike the CT125 might be the way to go for them

ha ha postie bikes here to, they would make a great learner bike

 

[Cantab]

Next up Another Honda, but this one is just a design concept for the time being. The Honda CB-F concept is the modern day version of Freddies Weapon from the AMA Superbike wars circa 1979. When I was a youth I wanted a 1980 CB900F really bad but never had the means, then in 1983 I came within a whisper of buying a CB1100F. Always loved the lines of the old CBF Hondas! Even the current CB1300 not sold here is a really nice looking bike with Full Ohlins optional!

Honda CB-F Concept Debuts with Retro-Modern Flare

What is old is new again. Don't believe us? Then take a look at the latest concept bike from Big Red, the Honda CB-F.

www.asphaltandrubber.com

Much nicer looking bike than the CB1000 they released a couple years back.

2018 Honda CB 1000R

Motorcycle Specifications Overviews and Road Tests

www.motorcyclespecs.co.za

 

[bigoltool]

Much nicer looking bike than the CB1000 they released a couple years back.

2018 Honda CB 1000R

Motorcycle Specifications Overviews and Road Tests

www.motorcyclespecs.co.za

I have had a thing for the CB1300 Bol D or version for awhile now. Alas not coming to America any time soon.

Much nicer looking bike than the CB1000 they released a couple years back.

2018 Honda CB 1000R

Motorcycle Specifications Overviews and Road Tests

www.motorcyclespecs.co.za

Agreed, on this same line I have had a thing for the CB1300 Bol D'or version for awhile now. Alas not coming to America any time soon.

 

[Bumblebee]

I have had a thing for the CB1300 Bol D or version for awhile now. Alas not coming to America any time soon.

Agreed, on this same line I have had a thing for the CB1300 Bol D'or version for awhile now. Alas not coming to America any time soon.
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There's a lot going on there....

 

[Cantab]

I have had a thing for the CB1300 Bol D or version for awhile now. Alas not coming to America any time soon.

Agreed, on this same line I have had a thing for the CB1300 Bol D'or version for awhile now. Alas not coming to America any time soon.
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Those were released down here as a CB1300S (no mention of Bol D'or) im not aware of any that had the Ohlins/Brembo set up like in your pic - tasty as it is. We did get the naked version as well.

Back in 07 i had narrowed down 3 bikes in my price range and style i wanted (first new bike)
XJR1300 $17999
CB1300 $15999
GSX1400 $13749 - no brainer i got the Zook.

BKing the flagship at the time i think was $27990
Busa $25990

 

[bigoltool]

Those were released down here as a CB1300S (no mention of Bol D'or) im not aware of any that had the Ohlins/Brembo set up like in your pic - tasty as it is. We did get the naked version as well.

Back in 07 i had narrowed down 3 bikes in my price range and style i wanted (first new bike)
XJR1300 $17999
CB1300 $15999
GSX1400 $13749 - no brainer i got the Zook.

BKing the flagship at the time i think was $27990
Busa $25990

This is the Honda Japan site for it. CB1300車種カタログ

You will need to use Google translate (or?) to be of much use. But they offer it with and without the fairing.

 

[Cantab]

This is the Honda Japan site for it. CB1300車種カタログ

You will need to use Google translate (or?) to be of much use. But they offer it with and without the fairing.

Aw man thats porn...

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

It’s a Honda so it’s

bound to be a tad heavy but I do like how it looks with or w/o a fairing.

 

[Bumblebee]

Definitely without the fairing looks best, the fairing looks like it came off a Yamaha Seca II

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Definitely without the fairing looks best, the fairing looks like it came off a Yamaha Seca II

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Yeah, w/o the fairing! Disregard the bugs, I wasn’t home yet.

 

[bigoltool]

No words necessary!

The Vyrus Alyen Is an Outbreak from Another World

One of the craziest motorcycles we have ever seen, where does one begin with the 200hp Ducati-powered Vyrus Alyen?

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