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Honda to Take on Harley Davidson?

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Old 04-25-2009, 08:00 PM
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Default 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
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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.

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Old 04-25-2009, 08:06 PM
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I think Victorys gonna be the one with the competition.
 
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Choppers = A niche market in the tank.

I think it's too little too late.
 
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The problem with Honda builing a chopper is that there is going to be a bunch of them. There's no indivualism to them.
 
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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
 
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There should be a "Who cares?" choice.
 
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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
 
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Not my style of bike at all first off... Secondly a casual glance will reveal the quality differences very quickly.

I'll stick with the Real Deal thank you!
 
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Some innovate, others copy......need I say more?
 
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3.4 gal are you serious? Maybe trying to muscle out Victory.
 


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