New NT700V, Europe's Deauville

[JamesG]

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

Nope, I'm really interested in this bike too.

 ten grand?  This bike hasn't changed in like a decade.

Not so. It got revised a couple'a years ago. New bodywork and EFI.

That is a pretty steep price . But then its a Honda...

I'll be looking to pick up a used one and then grafting on top shelf suspension.

[desert_rider]

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.

Nope, I'm really interested in this bike too.



Not so. It got revised a couple'a years ago. New bodywork and EFI.

That is a pretty steep price . But then its a Honda...

I'll be looking to pick up a used one and then grafting on top shelf suspension.

Me three... I think the whole package looks pretty good.

EDIT: Just read this after a quick Google search: "Large-capacity saddlebags feature a pass-through space between the two sides to facilitate packing of longer items and provide additional carrying capacity."

I LIKE that, it sounds like it could swallow up my tent so I didn't have to strap it to the back seat.  

[Rincewind]

MCN's summary is pretty good - 4 out of 5 stars overall, and a solid 5 stars on value.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-NT700V-Deauville-2006-current/?&R=EPI-342


If the idea of whipping briskly across continents in the blink of an eye holds less appeal than comfortable cruising, excellent economy, unflappable reliability and ease of use, then step right up and meet the new-for-2006 Honda Deauville – a friendly V-twin, mid-size tourer that’s ready for anything.

[Zerosum]

Me three... I think the whole package looks pretty good.

EDIT: Just read this after a quick Google search: "Large-capacity saddlebags feature a pass-through space between the two sides to facilitate packing of longer items and provide additional carrying capacity."

I LIKE that, it sounds like it could swallow up my tent so I didn't have to strap it to the back seat.  

That does sound pretty cool.  They had to do SOMETHING to distinguish their factory bags from aftermarket products like Givi.  

[chornbe]

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

I saw him ride by me in all his rad awesomeness and just stood agape, thinking, "Man, I wanna be that guy!"

[chornbe]

Nothing wrong with this way this looks. Any how much is the BMW F800ST?  Cut the price point some slack, its not that bad.

Agreed.

The stupid price point is the DN-01.

And hey, you can't touch MSRP on a decent 600cc sport bike for under 11k now... (yes, yes, I know... leftovers and discounters have them for 8k-9k... but one must price shop at MSRP to be fair across the board).

[discochris]

Dagnabit. I wanted one of these for the longest time. Now, two months after I pull the trigger on a new bike, they announce this.

I think they're cool.

[atadaskew]

I like it.  It seems that it's closest competitor would be a BMW F800St (how much is that with bags - $2K more?), or an Aprilia Mana which is kinda the same...
Most prob the closest would be a Guzzi Breva with bags.  Used low mileage ones are going for about $6500...

I could see touring on this Honda.  Cuz when I'm in touring mode I want to see the country, not blow through it. Light weight is a huge plus.  So is shaft drive and built in bags.  Last full touring bike I owned was a Wing 1800.  And the reason I sold it was because I felt that there was no reason to have a bike that big.

[desert_rider]

I could see touring on this Honda.  Cuz when I'm in touring mode I want to see the country, not blow through it. Light weight is a huge plus.  So is shaft drive and built in bags.  Last full touring bike I owned was a Wing 1800.  And the reason I sold it was because I felt that there was no reason to have a bike that big.

I just finished a 5800mi trip on an ST1300 and found myself saying, "This would be a perfect sport tourer if it were 200lbs lighter."

I think I'm going to have to demo one when they roll out.

[Grainbelt]

In Canada we have the CBF 1000. Never rode one, but not bad looking in person and you can get bags for it.

I've ridden one. A little big, but not bulky. Motor pulled hard from any rpm, but never felt like it had much snap to it. I'm used to peakier bikes, so that is quite subjective. Definitely a good value at the price point in Canada, given the ABS and available luggage. I feel the B1250 SE is in the same league.

Regarding the Deauville, it would seem to be a suitable replacement for my Ninja 650, but I'm more likely to bolt up my Givi luggage to a low mileage, used FZ6 at a significant discount.  I can see the Deauville selling well to wives of touring riders. I saw a couple in Banff on a K1300GT and F800ST, respectively - this bike could serve that same market.

[Bjorn Toulouse]

Really uninspired.

I'm guessin' you missed the part about, "exciting new graphics".  


Rex

[Bravo12]

I was looking at the pic and thinking "Pacific Coast" ......

   I thought the same thing right away.  But, there is a guy at work that still commutes on a '94 PC800, and whenever I see it, I think that it would still be a great one-up ST machine (more on the touring end, though).  The original PC800 didn't sell well because it was ahead of its time, IMO.

[kyzrex]

I've not ridden one, but there at least 1 deauville here in the states already.  There is a lady down in Tenn. that imported one some years back for her personal usage.  I remember seeing her and it and thinking that bike would be just about perfect for 1 person travel.  10G does sound a little high, but I'll still take a long look at it...hmmmm

[JrGman]

Nice bike, remember thinking a while back that it would be a nice general purpose bike and it's good to see a bike of this type being brought to the USA.

[Jes_VFR]

Let's see a buddy of mine just got the family, the beds, the china, pets and motorcycles back from his tour in the UK. He's a solid "sporty" touring guy (you know the kind that thinks the st1300 is the ultimate SPORTtouring bike, well until you hand him his head with the vfr he does).
Anyway he bought his wife one, and even he calls it the Dullsville or the Dumbsville.

He admits it has not so much as hiccupped since it was bought (its go something like 45 or 47,000Km on it ). But, even he says it's about as interesting for him as a brick. He says he spends most of his time with the throttle pinned, but his wife is satisfied right now with it and since he's not riding the st two up, he's looking for more sport in the bike that he's running solo on.

I'm supposed to ride with him this weekend to give him a target to try and stay up with as he test rides his brothers '93 VFR. I may see if Karrine (said Kar-in) will let me take a short scoot on her's.


Now back to the OP post, I noticed last night that even though the UK V4 site doesn't have single picture of the new VFR, it does have the silhouette of the new VFR from the spy shots, everywhere that is currently blank.
Also I keep entering, as it doesn't seem to notice.
 

[Nitro]

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?  




ackkk....buy a vtsrom? Thats not even funny!! You are mean.

[spitfiremk21]

My dealer still says that these are the early release bikes and the VFR is still coming. Makes sense with all the V-4 hype that Honda put out there.Probably gonna be big bucks though if this 700 is 10k.

[Baz]

Really, some of you are interested in the NT700V?

Is the current VFR not underpowered enough for You?

Really, someone would buy this thing just because it's a "Honda"?

What is new and exciting about this lump?  It looks to me like another recycled Honda design.

I thought the same thing right away.  But, there is a guy at work that still commutes on a '94 PC800, and whenever I see it, I think that it would still be a great one-up ST machine (more on the touring end, though).  The original PC800 didn't sell well because it was ahead of its time, IMO.

Umm. this one is not ahead of its time.  

[JamesG]

Really, some of you are interested in the NT700V?

Its practical. Some of us use a motorcycle as more than just a toy to play with.

Is the current VFR not underpowered enough for You?

This isn't a sportbike. Nor is it a dragbike. So what is the point?

Really, someone would buy this thing just because it's a "Honda"?

If this bike were made by BMW would you even ask that question?

What is new and exciting about this lump?

 

Its new here.

Umm. this one is not ahead of its time.

yeah, if anything its a few years late.

[cjgauthier]

      I am looking for something lighter than the FJR so this interests me. The weight with abs is 70 lbs. less than the 2010FJR with 1.4 gallons less fuel. That's around 60 lbs. net difference, which would be noticeable but with half the motor. I wonder what the fuel usage would be on the Honda? I like the bike and for 10k if I didn't already own the FJR would strongly consider it. I hope they keep it around so that when I "have" to get a new ride it'll be there to consider.