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"Lighten up, Francis."
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What's a "Honda Ninja"? 
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Dwight's fault!
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am I too fat for that bike?
Depends on which pants you are wearing.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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I'd say it's a good looking bike and will undoubtedly be as reliable as an anvil. I agree the American market wont be it's strongest but a few will sell and a few will sit on the show room floor a couple or three years then sell dirt cheap, I'll be looking for 1 then. It'd never replace my America but it'll definitely replace the Honda 919 I sold last year when the little woman got sick. Till then I'll hafta make do with my XR 650 L for sport riding, you'd be amazed how capable a dual sport(even without a supermoto conversion)can be if properly set up. Really pisses the Joe Rocket types off when u get around em in the tight stuff on a "dirt bike".
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Yup, it has two tires, an engine, gas tank, seat, exhaust pipe... I see a Honda in that pic, nothing else.
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Would I buy one? Not now I've got my Trumpet
Looks like a reliable everyday commuter to me
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I still have a 1000 custom in a building at my brothers.
This is not a Triumph rip in any way.
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I like that alot.That would be an awesome bike to have along with my tba.Thx stern,its on my radar now.!
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 those Jap's mad a Quadrant..... unforgivable !  wait a minute...  never mind !
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They made a Quadrant ! Unforgivable !!!
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I dunno about all the who is ripping off who, but looking at some pictures, I kinda like it.
Thom
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So Chris... did you change your mind about the new Honda CB1100? Most people here seem to like it!
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I want one.
Of course I say that about a lot of bikes.
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 I have been waiting on this bike and I personally believe it will be a big hit for Honda in the same way the Bonnie has been for Triumph and the Sport Classic series for Ducati. These bikes tug on the nostalgia strings and a lot more people used to ride UJMs than old Trumpets or Ducs. I personally want them to release the faired version. Man she's perty. I'd hate to give up my tiger, but this bike makes a good argument.
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Thanks for posting the video clip. I like the bike, especially the classic retro nature of the 4 cylinder Hondas that changed the playing field. Nice looking and will probably fly. Still, for now, I'll stick with my America which I can't seem to ride enough.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Already customized in Japan before it's even on the market. I think in this form it looks very good and would have wide appeal, but what do I know?  image from http://www.bikeexif.comQuote:
I want one.
Of course I say that about a lot of bikes.
Me, too, Bill. 
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Already customized in Japan before it's even on the market. I think in this form it looks very good and would have wide appeal, but what do I know?
image from http://www.bikeexif.com
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I want one.
Of course I say that about a lot of bikes.
Me, too, Bill.
I have never been a big fan of Jap bikes in any form but I do kinda like it in the custom form and have ridden a couple of the old CB750fours and they were fun.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Already customized in Japan before it's even on the market. I think in this form it looks very good and would have wide appeal, but what do I know?
Yeah, I was surprised too when that showed up in my email. I read Honda is undecided about marketing the bike in the UK and USA... I assume that means Canada too.
I'm a fan already. It really is a nice bike!
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Oooh... I like it even betterer in the red! I need a bigger garage, and much BIGGER bankroll. Not something that I would trade either the America or the T100 for, but another something to love... sure why not.
Thom
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I like it in the same way, I like the classic look of the bonnies, scramblers,and thruxtons. My last bike was a 74 CB750, and it was a lot of fun.
I think people would go for it.
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3/4 Throttle
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I might look into getting one if they ever come to the US..
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Guys, I like it but I've always been a big fan of the CB's.This has been rumored for sometime and I'll be surprised to not see this stateside. I think a lot of guys in my age demographic would be very interested. Looks like 1982, I bet you could ride it for 200,000 miles and do nothing but,gas, oil,tires,brakes and chains. Say what you will but Honda builds very reliable machines. 
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Ditto, ditto and....... ditto!!
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I had a '72 350 when I was 16. Man I was soooo cool!  I'd LOVE to have one again! ( Think I'll start watch'en ebay again.  )
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Now, that's a Honda I wouldn't mind trying out...
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I'd ride that. I like simple, attractive bikes. Impressive as a blinged out chopper or a race replica might be, I'd rather have something that's basic, fun to ride, and doesn't cost a fortune.
-Joe Merlino
Boston, MA USA
1982 BMW R100 (decomissioned), 2003 America
Triumph: Cool enough for The Fonz, cool enough for me.
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My understanding is that this bike will only be for the Jap market. So unless you import one you won't get to ride one 
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Honda's a smart company. It will be sold in Japan first, but if they see a market potential in Europe or The U.S. they will sell it there also.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Honda's a smart company. It will be sold in Japan first, but if they see a market potential in Europe or The U.S. they will sell it there also.
Well Bill, yep, I suppose "Honda's a smart company" alright, however I gotta say I sure don't see too many of those new DN-01s out there on the road, dude! 
(okay, so maybe that automatic transmission cruiser/scooter thingy "might be" the exception to your rule here, huh?!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Weelllll, not always so smart....... BUT, willing to take a risk now and then
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