2011 Honda Crossrunner 800 models unveiled

[UFO]

It's bascially a reskinned 6th gen VFR.  Thus the weight and looks.  This is Honda's attempt to jump in to a market with minimal investment.

[chornbe]

It's bascially a reskinned 6th gen VFR.  Thus the weight and looks.  This is Honda's attempt to jump in to a market with minimal investment.

Agreed. they'd better drop the price to "we're serious about selling this thing" prices considering you can still buy 6th gen units in many dealers.

[bubba zanetti]

Cut my wrist and it will bleed Honda red but this silly thing proves they don't know what to do with a V4...

Zactly !!


I will hold a final opinion on aesthetics till I see one in the flesh but from the photos, nothing about this bike is visually appealing in the least.

[Rincewind]

But with conventional forks, a 10 year old driveline and mill, if this thing costs more than $10k it's a marketplace flop.

You KNOW it would theoretically cost a lot more than $10k.  They have the old VFR800 for $11,999!

Theoretically because I doubt we'll ever see it here.

[chornbe]

You KNOW it would theoretically cost a lot more than $10k.  They have the old VFR800 for $11,999!

Theoretically because I doubt we'll ever see it here.

Honestly, I hope not. One more thing to take up valuable sales floor room.

[motormike]

Note that this model is powered by the 782cc VTEC that powered the previous generation of VFRs.  This is not a new engine configuration, nor does this model use the new 1200cc engine.  Honda did unveil a more "adventure" oriented Crossrunner that is powered by the 1200 (see 3rd picture below).

This statement needs editing as well as the 800 is the Crossrunner but the 1200 is the CrossTOURER and is only a concept.


A thread that combines an acutal revealed 800 street bike and a concept 1200 adventure touring bike just ads to the confusion in my opinion.

[Dave the slave]

Likewise many of you should go to the gym and knock off a few pounds if it's that important to you.

I gain weight when I go to the gym.  

[SuperHans]

It sure doesn't look like it has much ground clearance.

[gritsngravy]

What is with this light-weight bike fetish lately?   I'm a bigger rider so maybe it's just me but a large ROAD BIKE built to be comfortable for  two is not over weight at 500+ lbs.   There are tons of light weight, uncomfortable,  powerful bikes on the market to choose from.   I think we need more bikes like this comfortable 800cc crossrunner on the market for those who can differentiate between fantasy and reality.  

As far as 10 year old drive trains go, I take my antique vfr everywhere- mountains, interstate, commuting and it has yet to let me down.

 

[scottzilla]

I gain weight when I go to the gym.  

You're not supposed to eat on the way there.

[chornbe]

What is with this light-weight bike fetish lately?   I'm a bigger rider so maybe it's just me but a large ROAD BIKE built to be comfortable for  two is not over weight at 500+ lbs.   There are tons of light weight, uncomfortable,  powerful bikes on the market to choose from.   I think we need more bikes like this comfortable 800cc crossrunner on the market for those who can differentiate between fantasy and reality.  

As far as 10 year old drive trains go, I take my antique vfr everywhere- mountains, interstate, commuting and it has yet to let me down.

My only complaint about the "10 year old drive train" is the "all new bike". It's a re-skin. They also need to keep the price down.

PS... I also agree about the weight. I rarely factor that in as a major point. I don't seem to have trouble taking my "big fat heavy pig" of a Guzzi on any road I want at any speed I want. Didn't have the problem on the porker FJR, the elephant-like Harley or the "cool but way too heavy" sportster.

I'm not riding on the track here; the real world is quite different, and a stout frame to handle quality 2-up riding doesn't come in 378lb packages.

[Sarchi]

Hmmm.  The VFR platform has so much goodness, this bike could end up being more than the sum of its' parts.  It's a bit ugly and it'd be nice if it could lose 50 lbs., but I'll reserve opinions until we see what it's like to ride.

[1KPerDay]

800cc Crossrunner

[bubba zanetti]

When I first saw the bike I had the instant thought that someone dropped a headcrab on a perfectly good bike.

[GRN]

You KNOW it would theoretically cost a lot more than $10k.  They have the old VFR800 for $11,999!

Theoretically because I doubt we'll ever see it here.

I ran across some chat in the UK that indicated they should expect to see pricing near 10K pounds... when the Tiger starts around 6300 pounds... good luck w/ that, Honda.

[Giaka]

You guys are an odd group. This Honda is ugly and the new multistrada is shit hot?    My opinion is this is exactly what the VFR needed, to be NAKED! I want to see it with the factory bags.

[GRN]

You guys are an odd group. This Honda is ugly and the new multistrada is shit hot?    My opinion is this is exactly what the VFR needed, to be NAKED! I want to see it with the factory bags.

Me thinks not many folks consider this naked...

[Rincewind]

I ran across some chat in the UK that indicated they should expect to see pricing near 10K pounds... when the Tiger starts around 6300 pounds... good luck w/ that, Honda.

Wow, that's $16k USD in a straight currency conversion.    

[djgarrett21]

I am not one to arbitrarily criticize a bike because of its weight.  I have had some light bikes and I have had heavy bikes.  The heavy ones were much more comfortable for touring on and did not cease being fun when the road turned twisty.  The lighter bikes were more fun in the twisties, but ceased being fun on longer trips and gusty conditions.  I suppose if you are in the minority who would push an ST bike to its limits on twisty roads, weight could be an issue, but I have seen the way most of you ride and you would be much better off focusing on skill building than worrying about a few extra pounds of bike weight.  Likewise many of you should go to the gym and knock off a few pounds if it's that important to you.

Speak for yourself fattie!    Since we are on "SPORT-touring" I will say that lighter is almost always going to be better. A big ol cruiser may be a little more comfortable and stable riding across the windy planes of Kansas but I'll take a lighter, more powerful bike any day.

[DogBoy]

You guys are an odd group. This Honda is ugly and the new multistrada is shit hot?    My opinion is this is exactly what the VFR needed, to be NAKED! I want to see it with the factory bags.

The Multistrada is shit hot because of the performance specs and components, not because of its looks. I don't see a lot of performance or components to get excited about for this bike. Wait...it does have more "road hugging weight" than the Multistrada.