Quote Originally Posted by Walcrow View Post
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.
5" shorter seemed like a lot. But, I just measured and there is 12" from our rear wheel to the end of the fender. Wouldn't take much to trim off 5" of that.

Quote Originally Posted by Walcrow View Post
Mentions zero about the possible 7 speed and reverse for the B
Here you go. "There are also GL1800D and GL1800BD models, each with Honda’s DCT semi-automatic transmission."

No reverse mentioned on either model. I bet that they are on both.