New NT700V, Europe's Deauville

[Rincewind]

http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=5182

The only true lightweight touring bike on the market, the new NT700V also does double duty as the perfect choice for the daily commute.

NT700V:
If you're looking for a fully equipped yet lightweight touring machine that's fun, easy to ride and ready to carry you to work and play seven days a week, look no farther than the new NT700V. Fully outfitted and ready to roll, the NT700V can turn your daily commute into riding bliss and then carry you off on that weekend adventure. With a stylish and functional fairing, interlinked saddlebags, a strong 680cc V-twin engine and more, the NT700V is ready for any journey you can dream up. Standard model is available in Metallic Red and Metallic Silver colors. ABS model is available in Metallic Silver color only. In dealerships—November 2009. MSRP: $9999.00
ABS model $10.999.00

Ok, so it's not VFR, but I didn't see a VFR1200 listed on that link.  

[Rincewind]

Ok, contain your excitement people!  Geesh

[CosmicCowboy]

Sub-caption: V-Strom Yields its title of "Ugliest Bike on the Planet."

[Fourstring]

I'm probably the only person in the US excited to see this bike coming here.

A lightweight shaftie with luggage?  Yes please.   

Edit:  But cheese n' rice, ten grand?  This bike hasn't changed in like a decade.

[chornbe]

I'm probably the only person in the US excited to see this bike coming here.

No, you're not. This bike makes a lot of sense, IMO.

[Leanintree]

No, you're not. This bike makes a lot of sense, IMO.

So did the PC800. Of which this REALLY resembles in many aspects.

Production 1989–1998                                                                 Production  1998-current
Class touring                                                                                                Class touring
 Engine 800cc V-Twin                                                                Engine 680cc V-Twin
Final Drive- Shaft                                                                        Final drive- Shaft
 Transmission 5-speed                                                                 Transmission 5-speed
Dimensions L 84.8 inch W 30.7 inch                                                           Dimensions L 87.3 inch W 30.5 inch                      
Seat height 30.1 inch                                                            Seat height 31.7 inch
Weight 584.2 lb (dry),                                                           Weight 520 lb (dry),
Fuel capacity 4.2 US gallon (15.9 litre)                                                   Fuel capacity 5.2 US gallon (19.7 litre)

(edited for comparisons sake... What exactly is the difference here?)
Leanintree

[Rincewind]

So did the PC800. Of which this REALLY resembles in many aspects.
Leanintree

Quite so, tree.  I believe the new DN-01 uses this same engine, so it makes some sense if they are training their techs on it.

The Trans-Alp uses this same engine, too - I wish they would have brought that one here as well.

[jstark47]

So did the PC800. Of which this REALLY resembles in many aspects.
Leanintree

You beat me to it.  I was looking at the pic and thinking "Pacific Coast" ......

Saw a bright yellow one (PC800 not Deauville) on the Nova Scotia-Maine ferry last summer.  All that plasticky goodness in buttery yellow....... I had a sudden craving for hot buttered popcorn!  

[Rincewind]

No, you're not. This bike makes a lot of sense, IMO.

I'm gonna tell chornbe that you stole his avatar!  

[Zerosum]

I like the Deauville, mostly because it's (sort-of) a descendant of the Hawk, but yikes, is that thing priced in Canadian dollars?!    $10K.  Really?  For that?

You could buy a $7K V-Strom, spend $700 in luggage, and still be $2300 ahead.  That'll buy a lot of chain lube!  AND the Strom has a 6th gear!

edit:

I just noticed this:  "The only true lightweight touring bike on the market"

   

What cave is their marketing department typing this from?  

[cbolling]

  I have been waiting for this bike for a long time.  Glad it is here.  A little pricey though.

[Leanintree]

Don't get me wrong, the intervening 11 years have assisted Honda in wiping off a LOT of the ugly from the PC platform... but it's still pretty porky and kinda boring...
Leanintree

[Mr. Whippy]

Geeze, I just looked at their streetable bikes.  Looks basically the same as the last 4 years.  

Really uninspired.

[Zerosum]

But hey, if this proves popular, maybe they'll reach into the parts bin and build a lightweight naked bike around that motor.  Preferrably with a single side swingarm.  

Of course, it would cost $9K, no one would buy it, and then they'd kill it.  

[Giaka]

Nothing wrong with this way this looks. Any how much is the BMW F800ST?  Cut the price point some slack, its not that bad. (big pic, didn't want to embed)

http://www.doble.co.uk/images/Wallpaper/deauville_1280.jpg

[Rincewind]

Nothing wrong with this way this looks. Any how much is the BMW F800ST?  Cut the price point some slack, its not that bad. (big pic, didn't want to embed)

http://www.doble.co.uk/images/Wallpaper/deauville_1280.jpg

Agreed.  For a shaft drive bike with integrated bags, and available ABS, it isn't a bad price.  Exactly $2000 LESS than a VFR.

[Dave the slave]

But hey, if this proves popular, maybe they'll reach into the parts bin and build a lightweight naked bike around that motor.  Preferrably with a single side swingarm.  

Of course, it would cost $9K, no one would buy it, and then they'd kill it.  

Oh man!  But we'd all say how great they were as we try to buy them up 15 years later!  

(ya think this time it could have a bigger gas tank?   )

[aceclown]

Glad to hear that they are bringing this to the US finally.  I think it may be too practical for this market but I wish it well.  

Now, when do we get the XL700V?  

[Fourstring]

(edited for comparisons sake... What exactly is the difference here?)
Leanintree

60 lbs lighter and an extra gallon of fuel, as far as I can tell.  I bet the smaller engine probably makes similar HP figures with advances in tech.

My time on the ZX has really taught me that I'll never be good enough for this bike, but I like light weight and I have to admit what kind of riding I actually do vs. what I pretend to do.  

Put some Ohlins on the Dullsville and I'd never give it up.

[Baz]

In Canada we have the CBF 1000.



Never rode one, but not bad looking in person and you can get bags for it.

By all accounts it is not a bad bike, and this one is priced in Bandit range. I think i would take it over the above from a price point. MSL price here of 12,386.00 CAN or 11,413.10 USD.