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I rented a Honda NC700X for a weekend in France. It is as quiet as a sewing machine and I got over 65MPG flogging the thing through the Alps. The seating position is upright, i.e. good for traffic and comfort, and it has factory cases to carry copious amounts of stuff. Note that it has wimpy suspenders and brakes, i.e. newbie friendly, but should go for a million miles without trouble. Good utilitarian machine.
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05-07-2015, 05:19 PM
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Honda VFR700/750/800's had gear driven cams. The last of the 800's went back to chain. Oh and the VF1000R had them but it only lasted a couple years.
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05-07-2015, 05:49 PM
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Are there any gear driven motorcycle engines outside of the Italian breeds? (I ask as I'm not aware of any)
I was considering the newer Ninja 250-J, as I had decent results with the older 250-F, but they forgot to bring the FI to NA, so it got knocked off my short list. I'm too young to feel the cold in my bones come winter, and too old to fiddle with a bike that needs to idle before it can be ridden.  |
Honda VFR 750 I believe
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05-09-2015, 03:11 AM
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...In order to eliminate exhaust noise my plan is to install two mufflers from a Honda Grom that i have collected already. The Honda Grom is the quietest bike i have ever heard, the loudest thing on the bike is the chain.
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I had to read that again for that model name to stick in my brain.
The Grom is too small for the work I do, (I need someplace to put a LARGE tank bag), but I sure do want one now that I've seen it in person. I'm 5'6" and I still look damn silly on it.
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Dude, $6K for a brand new '14 in Merrillville, IN. My riding buddy who is also 5'6" rode one and thought it was very manageable. I believe they make a lowering kit, maybe just the seat. Were I riding many miles for a living, this is the bike I'd buy, not the most exciting but clearly, clearly the most practical and utilitarian. And it has a FRUNK!
Oh yeah, and see if you can get the dealer to throw in the heated grips to close the deal. You'll need and love them.
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05-09-2015, 10:36 AM
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Well, it might... Except it has a CVT, which I'm turned off to for high-mileage riding.
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Dude, $6K for a brand new '14 in Merrillville, IN. My riding buddy who is also 5'6" rode one and thought it was very manageable. I believe they make a lowering kit, maybe just the seat. Were I riding many miles for a living, this is the bike I'd buy, not the most exciting but clearly, clearly the most practical and utilitarian. And it has a FRUNK!
Oh yeah, and see if you can get the dealer to throw in the heated grips to close the deal. You'll need and love them.
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This has made it onto my short list due to have an undersquare engine, and the accompanying torque signature. Now if only a reasonably priced example would show up on the local Craigslist. I think I'm too old to be paying the new vehicle tax at this point. 
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05-10-2015, 04:32 PM
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Well, it might... Except it has a CVT, which I'm turned off to for high-mileage riding.
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What is the turn off? High mileage riding? I get 99 mpgUS at 55 mph on my PCX150. And my belt lasted 15,000 miles. Same as the first chain on my CBR250R. |
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05-10-2015, 11:13 PM
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What is the turn off? High mileage riding? I get 99 mpgUS at 55 mph on my PCX150. And my belt lasted 15,000 miles. Same as the first chain on my CBR250R.
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Lack of ability to change final drive ratio, (and nearly ALL bikes, not just ones with CVT's, come with a "sportier" ratio by default, and higher revs than needed would just grind my gears constantly at this point), and maintenance.
I'll be doing 18,000 miles in 3 MONTHS.
I'll already be doing tire changes at least at this interval, unless the moto tire industry has a serious tire out there that competes with the lifespan of passenger car tires.
I've also ridden a Burgman 400 for 26,500 miles, I can say that the belt isn't the only thing you need to consider as far as maintenance goes.
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