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Nice Bike for my Kids

6.64%

I wouldn't be caught dead on it

32.17%

It will increase the value of my HD

9.09%

Looking like a chopper doesn't make it a chopper!!

31.12%

I need to quit judging people by what they ride

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Honda to Take on Harley Davidson?

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Apr 25, 2009 | 08:00 PM

ChosenDFW

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From: Dallas, TX

Honda to Take on Harley Davidson?

I know this is a Harley forum, but wondering what YOU think of Honda's attempt to tap into the chopper market?

2010 Honda Fury Specifications:
Engine: 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-Twin
Powering the new Fury is a liquid-cooled 1132cc V-Twin, with a five-speed transmission and shaftdrive delivering power to the rear 200mm tire.
Bore and Stroke: 89.5mm x 104.3mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, one 38mm throttle body
Ignition: Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Transmission: Five-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 45mm fork; 4.0 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Single shock with adjustable rebound damping and five-position spring preload adjustability; 3.7 inches travel
Front Brake: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single 296mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire: 90/90-21
Rear Tire: 200/50-18
Wheelbase: 71.24 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 38.0°
Trail: 3.5 inches
Seat Height: 26.7 inches
Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons
Curb Weight: 663 pounds
Colors: Black, Silver, Burgundy, Blue, Matte Silver
*All figures are preliminary and subject to change.

Honda Genuine Accessories:
Leather Accessories – Custom Rider Seat (multiple designs), Custom Passenger Seat (multiple designs), Leather Front Pouch (Fury logo).
Backrests – Low Sissy Bar Upright, Passenger Backrest Pad.
Chrome Accessories -- Rear Fender Panel, Chrome Allen Bolt Inserts (5, 6, 8mm).
Billet Accessories -- Master Cylinder Cover, Oil Dipstick, Clutch Cover, Timing Cover, Upper Fork Bolt Cover, License Plate Frame.
Additional Accessories – Boulevard Screen, Braided Lines: clutch, idle/throttle and brake, Front Chin Spoiler (color matched), Front Chin Spoiler LED Light Kit, Outdoor Cover.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4299767.html

Apr 25, 2009 | 08:06 PM

JBourquin

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Joined: Feb 2009

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From: Back in NEW YORK!!

I think Victorys gonna be the one with the competition.

Apr 25, 2009 | 08:10 PM

LAMing

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Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 1,235

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From: Eastern Oklahoma

Choppers = A niche market in the tank.

I think it's too little too late.

Apr 25, 2009 | 08:22 PM

kabluie

Cruiser

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 224

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From: Oregon Coast

The problem with Honda builing a chopper is that there is going to be a bunch of them. There's no indivualism to them.

Apr 25, 2009 | 08:24 PM

tlb

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I do not like it anymore than I do the rocker.
just pullin your chain.
not to much longer, football season again.
GO COWBOYS

Apr 25, 2009 | 08:39 PM

Jim Dawson

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From: East Alton, IL

There should be a "Who cares?" choice.

Apr 25, 2009 | 08:48 PM

EDZ82FXR

Road Captain

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 564

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From: East Stroudsburg PA

YAWN!!!..Styling isnt great...and the Honda Motor in a "Somewhat" Chopper like style? C'mon are u serious..It just doesnt look like a chopper, unless it has a harley motor or an S&S or w/e else there is..someone will like it though, just isnt going to be me