Honda Fury

[h2o]

Originally Posted by wild_deuce03

I think one of the big reasons is that when most people think of a cruiser they think of seeing that v-twin engine in there. I know the Rocket III is a fast bike but I HATE the look of the engine. Not to mention, I think the average cruiser rider isn't looking for that balls to the wall speed.

+1,000 I didn't buy my car because it was fast. I bought it cuz I liked it. Same for a bike. If I want to race, I'll get on a track, not the interstate.

[V2K_CCTX]

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[predfan2001]

Back to the topic.....I must be one of the few that like the Fury. I actually wanted one, till I saw it. It is a nice bike, it just seems a little small for me.

Was anyone seen any Furys that have been customized?

[idmtchris]

I do like the Fury I think it is a sweet looking bike. I am also one of those that wants a V-Twin cruiser that has some real power and speed. I admit I like getting on a long straight hiway and scary fast. The Raider S and the Stratoliner Deluxe look like the have that potential.

[TBPlayer]

IMO, Kawa does need a bigger custom and/or chopper style bike.

I sat on a meanstreak & thought it was too "Suzuki" being so sport and with the long reach.

They need something more like a Fury/Raider/Vegas for us on 900C's to move up to.

[northernman]

I have to say I kinda like the Fury.
Its not something I would go buy, at least not now.
But maybe in 20 years when I am old, I bet it would be a fun bike to ride to get parts at th local hardware store, or to go meet pals for a coffee on.

I am to into riding quickly on twisty roads, and exploring back roads, or loading a bike with camping gear and taking off on long rides to want one now.....but never say never.

[NCDave]

Ok, so I stopped by the shop Friday night to pick up some oil for Connie and made it a point to check out the Fury. My one-word description of it.....CRAP! plastic chrome, and an anticeptic look typical of Hondas. Looking at it in person, it just doesn't have any "motorcycle character" to me. Everything is smooth and blocked looking (typical Honda design), and there's not any little "things" that catch your attention.

On top of that, I still stand by my question...what makes this bike cost so much?

I predict honda will NOT sell many of these things.

[Rubbe]

Originally Posted by cocheese72

Yeah I would rather get the Raider after comparing it with both the fury and rocker. Bigger engine, all steel, no ugly radiator, handling and power.

That's a really nice looking bike!
is that the Raider you mentioned? What manufacturer? Is it called Raider here in Europe as well? Never seen or heard of it before, I must admit...

[wild_deuce03]

Originally Posted by Rubbe

That's a really nice looking bike!
is that the Raider you mentioned? What manufacturer? Is it called Raider here in Europe as well? Never seen or heard of it before, I must admit...

It's a Yamaha. I like it as well. Only thing I'd change is the rear fender. Not sure if it's called a Raider in Europe or not.

[GreenDragon]

Its by Star Motorcycles, aka Yamaha.

[wild_deuce03]

Originally Posted by GreenDragon

Its by Star Motorcycles, aka Yamaha.

Had to one up me, huh?!

[Rubbe]

Originally Posted by wild_deuce03

It's a Yamaha. I like it as well. Only thing I'd change is the rear fender. Not sure if it's called a Raider in Europe or not.

Thanx man!
Looks like the "star" section is the US section..? At least the Raider apparently isn't included in the Yamaha Europe... Yamaha Cruiser Motorcycles - XV1900A Midnight Star, XVS1300A Midnight Star, XVS650A DragStar Classic
Maybe that explains why I hadn't heard of it...
Anyway, me likes.
Wouldn't trade in my Vulcan though...

[GreenDragon]

Originally Posted by wild_deuce03

Had to one up me, huh?!

LoL! nah, I just was slower at responding because I was doing it from my cell phone.

[NCDave]

...WHILE you were riding, of course!

[GreenDragon]

Originally Posted by NCDave

...WHILE you were riding, of course!

You KNOW it!!

[A-J]

Originally Posted by GreenDragon

Now, obviously I am fully aware of the difference in engines, but I dont understand why cruisers are still using the same old weak vtwin setup when they could easily have something better

It's not really the engine type (VTwin vs. I4) so much as what that engine is designed for. My V-Star 650 has a fair amount of torque, but about the same HP as my Ninja 250. That being said there are a couple of factory race teams in the SBK that are using VTwins in their race bikes.

[hka]

Originally Posted by Vulcanolic

Fair enough mate.

How much do they cost in the Staes by the way ?

Over here, 15000 Euros. Which is about $12 - 13000.

just to respond to the beginning of this thread,
15000 euros is more like $22000-23000 which is in a different class all together.
makes me think $7000 for a vn900 classic is not to bad

[GreenDragon]

Originally Posted by TBPlayer

IMO, Kawa does need a bigger custom and/or chopper style bike.

I sat on a meanstreak & thought it was too "Suzuki" being so sport and with the long reach.

They need something more like a Fury/Raider/Vegas for us on 900C's to move up to.

It takes very little money and mods to change up the mean streak. I've never had anyone sit on my bike and say it seemed 'sport'..



Its been a very enjoyable upgrade from this:

[trikebubble]

I also don't care too mcuh for the look and feel of the Fury, but that's just my 0.25cents worth. If someone else finds it appealing then all the power to them...the more bikes I see out there on the road, the better.
If I was in the market for custom styled, stretched out cruiser, I'd find it hard not to pick a Victory myself.

[2thdr]

Originally Posted by GreenDragon

It takes very little money and mods to change up the mean streak. I've never had anyone sit on my bike and say it seemed 'sport'..

How tall are you Green? I'm only 5'7" and I think the reach for the forward controls would be difficult on a meanie for me.