Honda NM4

[Elroy]

I did a thread search for "NM4" and didn't come up with anything, has anyone else seen this?! The Honda NM4, 670cc, automatic trans., 25 color LED display. I can't decide if I like it, or if it assaults my senses...it's one odd looking duck......

http://powersports.honda.com/nm4.aspx

[Scotrod]

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https://www.google.com/search?q=Honda+NM4&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-ContextMenu&ie=&oe=&gws_rd=ssl

Looks like it has it's roots in the "Vultus" model overseas

[Scotrod]

Mo pics:

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2014-honda-nm4-vultus-ar162851/picture546659.html

http://www.gizmag.com/honda-vultus-nm4-motorcycle/31522/pictures

[darcym]

Lots of cool features, but don't care for the origami/Transformers styling. Would be better with a bigger engine, it's competing against the Burgmans at that size.

7081

[XKnight]

It actually looks better in person than in the pictures (saw one at my local dealer), but I'm not a fan of the styling or the automatic tranny. I doubt it will catch on in the U.S.

[Elroy]

It actually looks better in person than in the pictures (saw one at my local dealer), but I'm not a fan of the styling or the automatic tranny. I doubt it will catch on in the U.S.

The seating position certainly looks comfy, legs pretty far forward. I would not be a fan of an auto tranny either, and don't see it doing well in the US. I'm surprised you even saw one at a dealer haha.

[Elroy]

Lots of cool features, but don't care for the origami/Transformers styling. Would be better with a bigger engine, it's competing against the Burgmans at that size.

7081

Agreed. I like parts of the styling, but no so much others. It's as if I'm scanning the bike I'm thinking "oooo, ewww, oooo, ewww". If I were in the market for a bike like this, I think I'd look more to the Burgman as well.

[motozeke]

It actually looks better in person than in the pictures (saw one at my local dealer), but I'm not a fan of the styling or the automatic tranny. I doubt it will catch on in the U.S.

Agreed, and in fact this was designed for the Asian markets.

[badpapi]

Agreed, and in fact this was designed for the Asian markets.
i think it just a moped they make into a motorcycle.

[jaygollner]

Would it be sacrilegious to suggest that maybe a auto tranny on the F6B wouldn't be the end of the world?

[motozeke]

Would it be sacrilegious to suggest that maybe a auto tranny on the F6B wouldn't be the end of the world?

Not at all, I think the DCT on the Wing platform is a natural. Wouldn't surprise me at all if we see that in the next major redesign.

[XKnight]

Would it be sacrilegious to suggest that maybe a auto tranny on the F6B wouldn't be the end of the world?

I have no issues with Honda offering it as an option, but if they ever go to automatic transmissions as a standard feature I won't be buying there bikes anymore. I enjoy shifting gears, especially on a motorcycle. Maybe when I get so old that my arthritis prevents me from being able to shift gears then I'll change my mind.

[JackBurns40]

It's based on the Dan Gurney Gator from several years ago.

http://allamericanracers.com/gator-gallery/

[Elroy]

It's based on the Dan Gurney Gator from several years ago.

http://allamericanracers.com/gator-gallery/

Wow, that's interesting. Never seen or heard of those before.

[XKnight]

It's based on the Dan Gurney Gator from several years ago.

http://allamericanracers.com/gator-gallery/

That looks a lot better to me than the Honda. Seems like it would be a blast to ride too.

http://allamericanracers.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gator-at-peterson.jpg

[hiflyer]

Reminds me of those funky recline bicycles, and if cycling were my thing, you wouldn't catch me riding one.

[thunder217]

That's Robins bike, I'm the BAT man. LOL :icon_redface:

[Scotrod]

That's Robins bike, I'm the BAT man. LOL :icon_redface:


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