hehehoho Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Unfortunately it's in the business section of the newspaper that don't allow Thai Visa to quote from. So google the name of the paper with 'honda big wing 29/8/2011' after it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehoho Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 In case the story is removed in the future. 12 new products planed by AP Honda in the next few years. New lines are already built at the factory and reserved for bigger bikes. The plant is being tested and next month should see the start of production. Most will be for export as the local market for big bikes is small. The Big Bike Centre will be opened by AP Honda next year. Sales director with AP Honda says that they're ready to enter the market for big bikes. Two factors being the saturation of the lower end of the local market, and Japan-Thai free trade agreement which offers lower tariffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehoho Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 The mention of the Japan-Thai FTA is interesting as I believe Japan have a large demand for the 400cc class due to license/insurance regulations. If so it would be great to see a new little CBR400 reintroduced as possibly a twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnoldjr Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 So does this mean we'll be able to buy a brand new CBR1000 for a reasonable price, with green book and all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehoho Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) Probably not unless it's built here. Anyone in the know have any ideas on what 'big bikes' they plan on producing down in their plant? AP Honda saying '12 new models', and branching out from 'the saturated small bike market' sounds interesting enough. Hopefully to be a few big bikes in there under the same sort of pricing that makes the locally produced Kawa's such good value. Edited August 29, 2011 by hehehoho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED21 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 AP Honda saying '12 new models', and branching out from 'the saturated small bike market' sounds interesting enough. Hopefully to be a few big bikes in there under the same sort of pricing that makes the locally produced Kawa's such good value. 3 versions of a new Honda Dream. New versions for the Wave, Click and Scoopy... That's already six... Sorry dude, I couldn't resist :jap:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehoho Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 More than likely. Think most would be happy with a relatively sporty 400 and 600, and maybe a cruiser for those of a leather-tassel persuasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibo27 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 That is a good news and I hope they'll be offering a good Honda service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnoldjr Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 More than likely. Think most would be happy with a relatively sporty 400 and 600, and maybe a cruiser for those of a leather-tassel persuasion. I guess I could settle for a Hornet 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehoho Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) That would be good. The CBR/Ninja 250 'debate' taken to the 600s. Edited August 30, 2011 by hehehoho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 That would be good. The CBR/Ninja 250 'debate' taken to the 600s. I doubt there's much comparison between Kawasaki's 50cc bigger bikes that make 31 less claimed HP and the Hornet, has less braking capabilities, etc. Of course the ER-6* will be a MUCH better value and more n00b friendly as it produces same torque and doesn't need to be revved as high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehoho Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) I would even consider the ugly crossrunner if it was "normal" pric. Would definitely consider the crosstourer if they put it into production, as it would be a good (pricewise) competitor to the GS Edited August 31, 2011 by MRToMRT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehoho Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Wonder if these monstrosities - 200+kg, 51bhp, will be waiting in the wings, so to speak. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/milan-2012-honda-nc700x-and-nc700s-dct/19424.html The S version actually looks okay. Edited November 9, 2011 by hehehoho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-BKK Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Wonder if these monstrosities - 200+kg, 51bhp, will be waiting in the wings, so to speak. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/milan-2012-honda-nc700x-and-nc700s-dct/19424.html The S version actually looks okay. If they are powered by a twin-cylinder 670cc they make a good chance to become available in Thailand... About the production of a twin-cylinder 670cc engine by Honda Motorcycle (Thailand) I will have soon more info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yeah they are 670cc twins... weird bikes for sure. I am afraid they'll go the way of the DN-01, neither appealing to scooter users nor to sports bikes enthusiasts. It's not competitive with a real bike; and at the other end of the spectrum, it doesn't seem to have any advantages over a maxi scooter - it looks slightly less practical, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 What a strange bike! Heavy, under-powered, and looks like someone dropped something on it and bent it. I wonder what beauty Honda will release next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehoho Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Well well. A sales executive urgently required for the Honda Big Wing. http://www.jobstreet.co.th/jobs/2011/10/default/70/229867.htm?fr=R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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