2011 Honda Crossrunner 800 models unveiled

[marc11]

Fair enough  

[Davy F.]

I've seen the CrossDresser in the 'flesh' and IMO, it is even more bland than the pictures suggest. Having owned three VFR,s and now preferring a more sit-up riding position, it should appeal, but it just looks like a modern kitchen appliance. I also think that Honda want to eak out the final few sales of the Vtec engine by slotting it into what they say is a new trend in motorcycles. Maybe they did't notice Yamaha,s TDM850 released in 1991.  

As for the CrossTourer concept, well, it's the most production ready concept I've ever seen and if this bike isn't released for sale before the end of 2011 (at least in Europe), I'll eat my Arai !! It had some beautiful details about it and as a direct rival for the mighty R1200GS/Adventure, it will sell well to those who want that style of bike without going into BMW ownership.

[Bryan217]

Where did you see the CrossDresser? I havent heard if it's going to be at the NYC IMS show, but I hope so. I'm not in the market for s new bike, but owning a VFR, I'm curious to see how this looks/feels in comparison.

[Nitro]

So that is finally the different VFR  some of us were looking for!  I alomost like this, but  of course they have to put those stupid ammo can suitcases on it so it looks  "adventurous"  Yuk!
Y'know, a nice looking  set of bags that match the rest of the bike and it  might have been a nice vfr update. Just dump the vtech pia part of it.

[Rincewind]

Where did you see the CrossDresser? I havent heard if it's going to be at the NYC IMS show, but I hope so. I'm not in the market for s new bike, but owning a VFR, I'm curious to see how this looks/feels in comparison.

He's not in the US.  This bike won't be coming ashore, other than the rare beaching.  

[UFO]

Where did you see the CrossDresser? I havent heard if it's going to be at the NYC IMS show, but I hope so. I'm not in the market for s new bike, but owning a VFR, I'm curious to see how this looks/feels in comparison.

Smeggie is across the pond, they always get stuff before North America.

What is the famous and elusive Smeghead riding these days?  Update your profile.

[Kraz]

I really like the way the white one looks - better than a late VFR imho.

Price is the big factor obviously, but also the ass pain of VTEC maintenance, and did Honda ever figure out how to make R/R's that work?  

That Hondah does look indefinitely better then Multi 12 ,old technology,etc but [the honda] will probably go 200k miles with nothing more then couple voltage regulators and valve shims.
  

Agree with Tomek on this one... I've had less than impressive experience with Ducati so I'll probably never buy one again, no matter how much I like them.  I had a 5th Gen VFR and it had some stuff go hinky with sensors and a notched clutch basket at less than 30k.

[Davy F.]

Smeggie is across the pond, they always get stuff before North America.

What is the famous and elusive Smeghead riding these days?  Update your profile.

Done.  

[McHack]

Huh, my Great Grand Father Sloan immigrated from Belfast to the US...

[Davy F.]

This was much more interesting than the CrossRunner. Obviously pitched against the mighty BMW R1200GS (Adventure), it looks ready to sell although the Big H say it's only a concept.