Honda Fury

[MFFJM2]

I'm not a huge fan of the cruiser, v-twin, raked front end, chopper, but the new Honda Fury is a really pretty bike. Honda has created a 1300 cc v-twin that looks like a chopper from one of the custom shops, with the exception that it is shaft drive, with ABS. I imagine it rides like every other v-twin, but it is very pretty.

http://images.psndealer.com/dealersite/images/newvehicles/nv116101_0.jpg

[MikeSP1]

It's the same motor as what's in my VTX1300C, only difference is that it's fuel injected and therefore easier to tune with aftermarket stuff. Good looking bike tho.

[marko138]

I dont like it. It looks cheap and stupid. ANd no thanks on that shaft drive.

[Tmall]

I'm with marko.

If I wanted a Harley, I'd buy a Harley. Not a clone.

Would have been cool to see them take it serious and drop a huge engine in it.

[derf]

I like it. It looks just as good or better than any harley on the market, and minus a few very small stick on badges nobody would ever know you were riding a honda

[Amber Lamps]

I like it. It looks just as good or better than any harley on the market, and minus a few very small stick on badges nobody would ever know you were riding a honda

The funny thing for me is that they are comparing it to bikes that cost $30,000+. Motorcyclist did a comparo with this bike against a Big Dog that cost $35,000, ummm this bike cost $12,000. They're like, I don't like the fender, gauges, whatever. I'm thinking, for $22,000 you can do whatever the fuck you want to this bike and still buy the wife a bike to boot! I guarantee you that this bike will never have the problems that some Big Dogs have. Considering the fact that it's shaft-drive, maintenance will be changing oil for at least the first 10-20,000 miles, depending on what tires are on it and how you drive. I think it's a great chopper-esque bike for someone who doesn't want to work on them.

[Trip]

I'm with marko.

If I wanted a Harley, I'd buy a Harley. Not a clone.

Would have been cool to see them take it serious and drop a huge engine in it.

You think if you wanted to buy a sportbike, you would of bought a sportbike and not a cheap clone either. :lol: Couldn't resist.

[Amber Lamps]

You think if you wanted to buy a sportbike, you would of bought a sportbike and not a cheap clone either. :lol: Couldn't resist.

Aw no you didn't!:lol:

[Dave]

yeouch! :LOL:

[Tmall]

:lol:

[Amber Lamps]

I not a huge chopper fan but I defy anyone to find a better one for $12-13k...:lol:

[marko138]

I not a huge chopper fan but I defy anyone to find a better one for $12-13k...:lol:
Cool...all the cheap bastards in the world can buy this piece of crap looking bike.

[tached1000rr]

The funny thing for me is that they are comparing it to bikes that cost $30,000+. Motorcyclist did a comparo with this bike against a Big Dog that cost $35,000, ummm this bike cost $12,000. They're like, I don't like the fender, gauges, whatever. I'm thinking, for $22,000 you can do whatever the fuck you want to this bike and still buy the wife a bike to boot! I guarantee you that this bike will never have the problems that some Big Dogs have. Considering the fact that it's shaft-drive, maintenance will be changing oil for at least the first 10-20,000 miles, depending on what tires are on it and how you drive. I think it's a great chopper-esque bike for someone who doesn't want to work on them.

I agree, and as far as engine size Honda's market research indicated that 1300cc's way the preferred engine. Time will tell how this project turns out but I think it's a cool bike.

[marko138]

I agree, and as far as engine size Honda's market research indicated that 1300cc's way the preferred engine. Time will tell how this project turns out but I think it's a cool bike.
I'd be surprised if it does well. They are introducing it on the back end of this 'chopper' fad.

[Amber Lamps]

I'd be surprised if it does well. They are introducing it on the back end of this 'chopper' fad.

Now that's a good point! It'll probably be another Rune, especially if all the mags dog on it!

[marko138]

Now that's a good point! It'll probably be another Rune, especially if all the mags dog on it!
It's getting good reviews from what I read. Solid engine and typical Honda. Complaints seem to be too much plastic covers. It just looks typical to me. And the way I see it the chopper craze is all but over.

[Amber Lamps]

It's getting good reviews from what I read. Solid engine and typical Honda. Complaints seem to be too much plastic covers. It just looks typical to me. And the way I see it the chopper craze is all but over.

That's what I read in my free issue of Motorcyclist...:lol: Again, what can you expect for $13,000? I'd imagine there will be a ton of aftermarket stuff for it, if it becomes popular.

[Trip]

The problem with "choppers" is people don't buy them for functionality or reliability or even a nice ride. They buy them for image and this defeats the purpose of that because it doesn't have two words on the side of the bike. You can make the most reliable piece of machinery with all the best options , cheap enough for anyone to purchase, and look like the megan fox of motorcycles, but the d-bags that buy the most of this type of bike would never buy it because it didn't say Harley Davidson on the side.

People who want a functional reliable motorcycle for actually riding usually don't buy choppers.

[Dave]

The problem with "choppers" is people don't buy them for functionality or reliability or even a nice ride. They buy them for image and this defeats the purpose of that because it doesn't have two words on the side of the bike. You can make the most reliable piece of machinery with all the best options , cheap enough for anyone to purchase, and look like the megan fox of motorcycles, but the d-bags that buy the most of this type of bike would never buy it because it didn't say Harley Davidson on the side.

People who want a functional reliable motorcycle for actually riding usually don't buy choppers.

right, but maybe they want to. Prolly playing a hunch

[Sixxxxer]

Cool...all the cheap bastards in the world can buy this piece of crap looking bike.

You Certainly Didnt Buck the trend there yourself did ya?? ;)

[marko138]

You Certainly Didnt Buck the trend there yourself did ya?? ;)
I dont know what the fuck that means. You live in Jersey, shut up.

[Sixxxxer]

I'm queer. I live in Jersey.

But Marko is Still a Cocksucker From Pennsylvania

[derf]

I'm queer.


For posperity

[Sixxxxer]

Marko is just anrgy...

He Rides a Buell.

[nhgunnut]

While not a Chopper fan I have seen a couple of them at the local dealer. It looks like well made and thought out factory "Custom" Having ridden shaft on Honda's Yamaha's and BMW's if it has to be a shaft I will take the Honda. I may be wrong but my hunch is that this goes in the same category as the Rune. A nice bike that they will sell few of but it will get them into the show room where they will ride our on some less expensive Honda

[Gas Man]

I dont like it. It looks cheap and stupid. ANd no thanks on that shaft drive.

I agree... looks cheap.

I'm with marko.

If I wanted a Harley, I'd buy a Harley. Not a clone.

Would have been cool to see them take it serious and drop a huge engine in it.

A harley is a harley and most of the other cruisers just try to imitate.

Cool...all the cheap bastards in the world can buy this piece of crap looking bike.

That is what will happen. However, for a few thousand more they could buy a used BDM for about $15k.

I'd be surprised if it does well. They are introducing it on the back end of this 'chopper' fad.

This is the #1 problem. The chopper fad is over. Its all about bobbers and baggers now. But WTF do I know... I'm one of the only guys on here that had a chopper.

[marko138]

I agree... looks cheap.



A harley is a harley and most of the other cruisers just try to imitate.



That is what will happen. However, for a few thousand more they could buy a used BDM for about $15k.



This is the #1 problem. The chopper fad is over. Its all about bobbers and baggers now. But WTF do I know... I'm one of the only guys on here that had a chopper.
Operative word being 'had'.

[z06boy]

You think if you wanted to buy a sportbike, you would of bought a sportbike and not a cheap clone either. :lol: Couldn't resist.

*spew !!* :lol: :lol: Ok that was an awesome comeback !!

This bike looks good for a Honda imho. I would want a bigger motor though.

If I was going to buy a "clone" Harley I like the Star Raider and the Victory Vegas Jackpot.

[Particle Man]

You think if you wanted to buy a sportbike, you would of bought a sportbike and not a cheap clone either. :lol: Couldn't resist.

ZING!

nice

:lmao:

[Gas Man]

Operative word being 'had'.
True... and love every min of that word!

[pauldun170]

For posperity

this is how you do it

[derf]

this is how you do it

At least we can all agree that Sixxxer is queer

[Homeslice]

This bike is like the Hummer H3 of choppers.....you'd be too embarrased to go anywhere except shopping malls.

[MikeSP1]

I like the bike (I own the machine that it came from) I think Honda should've used the VTX 1800 as the base platform instead of the VTX 1300. Although it is on the back side of the chopper craze I believe that it'll sell decently just not wonderfully. Time will tell. And for a few hundred bucks you could probably have the plastic bits replaced with real steel bits from a fab shop. But I would seriously buy another VTX instead of the Fury, IMO the only thing the Fury has on a VTX is the chopper style and fuel injection (over the VTX1300).

[goof2]

While not a Chopper fan I have seen a couple of them at the local dealer. It looks like well made and thought out factory "Custom" Having ridden shaft on Honda's Yamaha's and BMW's if it has to be a shaft I will take the Honda. I may be wrong but my hunch is that this goes in the same category as the Rune. A nice bike that they will sell few of but it will get them into the show room where they will ride our on some less expensive Honda

One difference between the Fury and the Rune is price. The Fury costs half what the Rune cost 5 years ago. It also costs significantly less than any other "chopper" style bike you don't have to build yourself. Add in that it will be covered by Honda's warranty, will not be the money pit most choppers are once out of warranty, and will probably be worth more than pennies on the dollar at resale time and I think it may do OK.

[fnfalman]

I wonder how many bikers will actually buy the "Furby".

[nhgunnut]

I wonder how many bikers will actually buy the "Furby".

Probably now where near as many who go to look at one and Roll out on something less expensive, like a shadow or a VTX 1300. It appears to be a styling exercise that Honda is using to sell bikes.