One kg = 2.2 lbs so new B would weigh 803 lbs.
According to this article, wheelbase is now 1/5 inch longer and overall length is 5.2 inches shorter.
Also according to the article , the engine is 1 cc larger with a modest increase in power. If correct , I guess ok. Was hoping for more though. Closer to the BMW numbers.
"Go sell crazy somewhere else, we're all stocked up"
Mentions zero about the possible 7 speed and reverse for the B
Well the article doesn't go into the technical specs of the transmission, but the rumor that preceded the pics with the "select group" who got to do a secret ride, said that the DCT was 7 spd and the manual will be a 6 spd. The reverse is supposed to be a real reverse gear, using the motor not the starter. It would seem it would be a bit more involved to offer a bike without such an option so I am going to assume that the B will ave the reverse.
"Go sell crazy somewhere else, we're all stocked up"
Oops, you beat me to it. And good point about the reverse being a gear.
Back to the removable trunk. The weight difference between the B and the Wing is only 40lbs now (used to be 80). With the looks of the seat, I am still hoping the trunk is removable.
Maybe there won't really be an F6B, just a trunkless Wing (with or without DCT)?
Anyone see any badging on the pics to show a difference from the F6B vs the Wing?
Albuquerque, NM
I'd have thought a bigger increase in power would be warranted but I'm sure it might affect the reliability that we all like. It will still be quicker than what we have with the weight loss.
Former Ride:
2013 F6B Standard, black; sold 7/2019
Latest Addition:
2016 Gold Wing Level 3, red; SCT transmission stuck in manual mode
2019 Miles:
7,900 as of 10/6