Leaner! Leaner! Leaner!

[daveinva]

Ooooooooooh... Honda Neowing concept:

http://www.gizmag.com/honda-neowing-leaning-three-wheeled-concept-motorcycle/39654/

I'll be the broken record: the RS replacement ought to be a leaner to further differentiate itself from the pack, especially now that the F3 is out. :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Interesting..!!

don't know..not much to go on but it does look like a beefed up piaggio three wheeled scooter..they lean as well...just the whole skimpy front end and no storage dosen't seem right. Will sell well no doubt. Tons of people out there waiting for the leaner... just not me...:lecturef_smilie:

 

[Bob Denman]

Yamaha has also had the same type concept vehicles for years...
Starting with the four-wheeled Tessereact back about ten years ago...

They recently have made the move to a three-wheeled configuration... Possibly to avoid bumping up against automotive standards?

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

it appears Honda will put real tires on their 3 wheel leaner.. :clap:

osm

 

[bscrive]

Ooooooooooh... Honda Neowing concept:

http://www.gizmag.com/honda-neowing-leaning-three-wheeled-concept-motorcycle/39654/

I'll be the broken record: the RS replacement ought to be a leaner to further differentiate itself from the pack, especially now that the F3 is out. :thumbup:

That is one sick looking bike.

If my wife's F3s turns out to be not so great, and this sucker comes out. Over to Honda we will go. As for bags, I can figure a way to fit some on, but that seat will definitely have to go. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Looks like an opposed 4 cylinder engine like the old wings, and we all know about Honda reliability with their engines. I wonder if it would come with ABS, and VSS?

 

[beadaholic]

That is one sick looking bike.

If my wife's F3s turns out to be not so great, and this sucker comes out. Over to Honda we will go. As for bags, I can figure a way to fit some on, but that seat will definitely have to go. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Looks like an opposed 4 cylinder engine like the old wings, and we all know about Honda reliability with their engines. I wonder if it would come with ABS, and VSS?

In a closeup picture of the front end you can see the ABS Brakes there (HA after my little bit of fun with my own brakes, I have learned to know what they are!) So I imagine it will have that, should be cheaper than the Can-Ams but I still love my RT, but this would be fun too, I would never ride a 2 wheeler for safety reasons but maybe I would go up to a leaning 3 wheeler.....fun fun!

 

[r1100rider]

don't know..not much to go on but it does look like a beefed up piaggio three wheeled scooter..they lean as well...just the whole skimpy front end and no storage dosen't seem right. Will sell well no doubt. Tons of people out there waiting for the leaner... just not me...:lecturef_smilie:

Originally Posted by NorthStar
http://www.gizmag.com/honda-neowing-...13f3a-91821721
This looks great it will sell and will bring younger riders and if they get it right which honda will ,the comments on here make us sound like a (Harley)cult all stuck on our brand and not willing to ride or try anything new ,people have left spyders to go back to 2 wheels because they miss leaning and a good leaning trike will out run everything else in the curves ,as far as storage goes the f3 doesn't have much in the new smaller trunk and millions of bikes had none for many years there are soft saddle bags rear racks and many options, I hope they build it and force the advancement of the breed

 

[Chupaca]

Your right...it is just my opinion and Toyota has one as well. There are many other no name leaner out there mostly custom built but not picked up on. I have no doubt they will sell well and there is the market for them. Time will tell.

 

[Lew L]

Touch down a knee.

Ah! But can you hang out and touch down a knee. Or an elbow?? Like Marc Marquez. I've taken to turning the Spyder harder by pushing down harder with the outside foot ( like sking ) and bending my inside elbow to lean harder into the turns. Works for me--

Kaos

 

[latony007]

another thread was started about this today. its a good looking machine. i would definitely try one, plus with Honda reliability and dealer network we should all want to at least try it. If they price this more in line with a 1000CC sport bike that would be less than half of a stripped F3 and 1/3 cheaper than an RS

 

[robmorg]

I Dunno

I have no doubt they will sell well and there is the market for them. Time will tell.

Maybe you're right, Gene, but it's also easy to imagine that there is no real market for these things. I mean, if you want to ride something that leans, why not just buy a motorcycle? :dontknow:. But as you say, time will tell.

 

[Chupaca]

Maybe you're right, Gene, but it's also easy to imagine that there is no real market for these things. I mean, if you want to ride something that leans, why not just buy a motorcycle? :dontknow:. But as you say, time will tell.

Inbetweeners...like trail bikes...but I would think it's a much thinner line. If you really love leaning this will not do it for you. Joe public will always have the final word...the next steps will be interesting and fun. I'm along for the ryde but on my spyder...[emoji106]

 

[bscrive]

Maybe you're right, Gene, but it's also easy to imagine that there is no real market for these things. I mean, if you want to ride something that leans, why not just buy a motorcycle? :dontknow:. But as you say, time will tell.

I would think it is because of the same reason you probably bought a Spyder. You don't have to hold it up when stopped, but this model gives you the 'motorcycle' feel when riding.

 

[Darren111]

In love with the F3 and will stay in love with the F3. I will be still purchasing F3 and here is the good news I hope to have F3 by xmas. I have found a dealer with a brand new 2015 F3-S in magnesium. Will keep you updated. So nice try Honda, but it is Can am for me all the way.:yes:

 

[robmorg]

I would think it is because of the same reason you probably bought a Spyder. You don't have to hold it up when stopped, but this model gives you the 'motorcycle' feel when riding.

Maybe. I wonder if you counter-steer these things. That's really what makes a motorcycle so fun to ride.

 

[ARtraveler]

When I saw the article on Yahoo, just before coming here, I figured you folks would have this dissected pretty good.

It is pretty much inevitable that another major manufacturer would come out with a reverse trike. It has just taken awhile for Can Am to get more established and show there is a market for such a critter. The big boys have let Can Am do most of the work testing the market and putting out four versions of the :ani29:.

I note that a four cylinder engine with back up electric is mentioned. Sounds a bit hybrid to me. Since its prototype, no information about engine size or running statistics.

Cost is another issue. Do they price it below Can Am in order to get a foot in the market--or--do they charge what the market will bear?

Honda is a well respected company. Am guessing that if they build it, the customers will come.

At this point in time, I am thinking I am sticking with Can Am. An 1800 RT/Goldwing tourer may be big bait for some though--if Honda builds something like that.

:bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq:

 

[ChrisDeck]

It's the Tesla marketing model. You enter the market with a cool sexy model to build your brand as such. Over time you introduce options for the cruisers but maintain the "cool sexy" factor. Starting with a bike that leans in the beginning is the right approach.

Competition is a great thing and if this comes to market, I'm sure BRP will react as well as other manufacturers. I suspect that BRP already has something in development since it's very clear that one major barrier between 2 and 3 is the feeling of being one with the bike. Being able to lean with the bike in turns goes a long way towards bridging that gap. Safety is without a doubt better on 3 wheels than 2 and everyone knows that.

At the end of the day, great for the consumer! :thumbup:

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

I like it. As long as the performance was there this could be what the RS(S) evolves into as far as I'm concerned. The styling is actually very similar to the Ski-Doo's and Sea Doo's in my opinion. Honda has done a better job styling a "Spyder" to look like the other Can-Am product lines better than Can-Am itself has.

 

[daveinva]

Cost is another issue. Do they price it below Can Am in order to get a foot in the market--or--do they charge what the market will bear?

Honda is a well respected company. Am guessing that if they build it, the customers will come.

The good news is Honda is probably the most affordable quality manufacturer out there-- most every bike they have is among the best values in their segment. So if they built something like this they'd probably do it at a better price point than BRP.

The bad news-- if they build it, customers might NOT come. Honda has a great reputation for motorcycle innovation that ends up sitting on the showroom floor. Thinking DN-01, the Vultus... it's a long list.

That said? I'd buy the heck out of something like this to replace my RS. And then get an F3 bagger for my touring :yes:.

 

[daveinva]

another thread was started about this today.

Hey, a little credit here-- I beat that other thread by six hours! hyea: