Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: roguegeek on September 07, 2005, 09:19:52 PM
Post by: roguegeek on September 07, 2005, 09:19:52 PM
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/07september05_2006honda_cbr1000rr.htm
Pretty sweet, but why is every manufacturer coming out with a puke color or two this year?
Pretty sweet, but why is every manufacturer coming out with a puke color or two this year?
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: 97gs500e on September 07, 2005, 09:43:47 PM
Post by: 97gs500e on September 07, 2005, 09:43:47 PM
meh..
I'm waiting for the new 600/750 gixxers
I'm waiting for the new 600/750 gixxers
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on September 07, 2005, 10:11:02 PM
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on September 07, 2005, 10:11:02 PM
me, ill be satisfied if i can find a gs500 basketcase :)
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: roguegeek on September 08, 2005, 12:28:40 AM
Post by: roguegeek on September 08, 2005, 12:28:40 AM
The Honda site (http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/) has been updated with all of the 2006 models. I want a 600RR or that yellow/silver F4i. :thumb:
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: roguegeek on September 08, 2005, 12:38:02 AM
Post by: roguegeek on September 08, 2005, 12:38:02 AM
I hate to say it, but the new 599 (http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/sport/model.asp?ModelName=599&ModelYear=2006&ModelId=CB600F6) is damn hot. I'm loving the integrated windscreen/IP and the fact they put inverted forks on the thing.
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: Alphamazing on September 08, 2005, 06:55:45 AM
Post by: Alphamazing on September 08, 2005, 06:55:45 AM
Yeah, that 599 might be hot, but the price tag isn't.
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: jag69 on September 08, 2005, 07:01:58 AM
Post by: jag69 on September 08, 2005, 07:01:58 AM
I am diggin the new 599. I am going to have to check them out ..... again!
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: Jake D on September 08, 2005, 08:07:56 AM
Post by: Jake D on September 08, 2005, 08:07:56 AM
Maybe it is time to see if you can get a deal on an old 599?
I like the colors on the 1000RR. Schwing!
I like the colors on the 1000RR. Schwing!
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: vtlion on September 08, 2005, 09:58:28 AM
Post by: vtlion on September 08, 2005, 09:58:28 AM
The new CBR1000RR, brought to you by Butterfinger Candybars (http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/r/b/rbd123/throwup.gif)
(http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/model_images/Motorcycles/2006/CBR1000RR_Candy_Blue_Yellow.jpg)
(http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/model_images/Motorcycles/2006/CBR1000RR_Candy_Blue_Yellow.jpg)
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: 97gs500e on September 08, 2005, 12:17:29 PM
Post by: 97gs500e on September 08, 2005, 12:17:29 PM
Quote from: roguegeekI hate to say it, but the new 599 is damn hot. I'm loving the integrated windscreen/IP and the fact they put inverted forks on the thing.
+1
what advantage do you get from upside down forks?
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: Narcissus on September 08, 2005, 12:32:44 PM
Post by: Narcissus on September 08, 2005, 12:32:44 PM
I'm not a big fan of Honda but I gotta say the CBR looks hawt, not the bike for me though, ya gotta be able to see the engine on anything I own.
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: Jake D on September 08, 2005, 12:36:56 PM
Post by: Jake D on September 08, 2005, 12:36:56 PM
The upside down forks are stiffer, in theory, I suppose, plus lest unsprung weight.
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: davipu on September 08, 2005, 12:42:36 PM
Post by: davipu on September 08, 2005, 12:42:36 PM
97,
with USD forks you can make the walls thinner and lighter as now the larger outside tube is carrying the weight, with standard forks after about 43mm with dual disc brakes you limit how wide of a tire you can go to a 120mm or so. without widening the tripples, at which point you weakened the latural structure of the forks, then you add a brace which limits travel and it just becomes counter productive.
with USD forks you can make the walls thinner and lighter as now the larger outside tube is carrying the weight, with standard forks after about 43mm with dual disc brakes you limit how wide of a tire you can go to a 120mm or so. without widening the tripples, at which point you weakened the latural structure of the forks, then you add a brace which limits travel and it just becomes counter productive.
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: Stephen072774 on September 08, 2005, 01:56:49 PM
Post by: Stephen072774 on September 08, 2005, 01:56:49 PM
Quote from: vtlionThe new CBR1000RR, brought to you by Butterfinger Candybars
I may be crazy, but that scheme is interesting... not totally terrible :dunno:
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: vtlion on September 08, 2005, 02:03:22 PM
Post by: vtlion on September 08, 2005, 02:03:22 PM
I'll have to see it in the wild before I change my mind. In that photo, it looks like crap
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: Thor S Magic Bathtub on September 09, 2005, 12:26:49 AM
Post by: Thor S Magic Bathtub on September 09, 2005, 12:26:49 AM
The new 599 just may be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen... Everybody keeps comenting on the high price, but it doesn't seem any higher than your standard Honda.
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: pantablo on September 09, 2005, 12:50:25 AM
Post by: pantablo on September 09, 2005, 12:50:25 AM
I agree with vtlion.
I like the orange 600rr though...always been partial to orange. Not that I'll be getting rid of my 04 anytime soon though.
I like the orange 600rr though...always been partial to orange. Not that I'll be getting rid of my 04 anytime soon though.
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: jake42 on September 14, 2005, 01:21:48 PM
Post by: jake42 on September 14, 2005, 01:21:48 PM
i'm disappointed they didn't make a supermoto like suzuki did with the drz. Speaking of which, I saw one of the DRZ's in person yesterday in black and it's very cool, but kinda priceyin my opinion.
jake
jake
Title: 2006 Honda Line-up
Post by: TarzanBoy on September 15, 2005, 01:32:58 PM
Post by: TarzanBoy on September 15, 2005, 01:32:58 PM
i think every bike is pricey compared to a gs500