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First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« on: June 08, 2013, 04:39:06 PM »
I am very happy to see this segment of the motorcycle market starting to make a comeback. Not every one wants a cruiser, sportbike, or dual purpose. A lot of people just want a basic, no frills, solid , traditional, motorcycle. it looks like both Honda and Yamaha may have seen the light.



http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Yamaha/2011_XJR1300/Yamaha_XJR1300_2011_Review.htm

Now, if they could figure out a way to bring it to America, all would be good.
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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2013, 05:57:32 PM »
I like it. And I agree completely that this segment of the market needs to be rejuvenated.
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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2013, 06:22:37 PM »
The four large price step up from the Honda is going to be a little hard to swallow for some, but nice looking bike.  I just wish Honda would bring back the Valkyrie.   :'(

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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2013, 06:29:20 PM »
Those are Australian dollars, not quite as good as US dollars  ;). But still, I am sure it would be a few thousand more than the Yamaha, if it ever gets here.

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Re: Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2013, 11:22:39 PM »
Is that different than the old zx? I wish they would bring back the standard inline 4s in the "mid" sizes like 750 and 800. 1300 sounds like scary territory to me.
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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2013, 11:31:03 PM »
The XJR line has been around since 1990, so it's hardly news. They have never sold it in either North or South America.
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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2013, 07:32:11 AM »
I bet they'll watch the CB1100 sales, and when that one doesn't sell, then they won't bring this one in.
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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2013, 08:32:22 AM »
I'd by one is a heartbeat! I LOVED my old 'Zuke GS850G.


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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2013, 08:41:22 AM »
Usenet.  Boy, that sure takes me back. Using an accoustic coupler to dial-up at 300 baud.  I thought I was living large when I got a 1200 baud internal modem.
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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2013, 09:09:32 AM »
I had a Yamaha XS750 at one time. It was a fun bike.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_XS750

Glad to see some traditional looking bikes are being made again. They were so comfortable to ride for most folks.
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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2013, 09:24:51 AM »
My roomie has a 1982 (i think) GS850 he's getting repaired.
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Re: First the Honda 1100 and now the Yamaha 1300
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2013, 09:33:25 AM »
Btw, from hanging out at a non-US XJR forum I know that the engine is extremely similar to my FJ, a bunch of parts interchange. You can even fit an XJR head to an FJ engine, except the fin shape is different.
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