2005 Honda

Bastard son of a scooter & monkey bike

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/BIKES/news/reviews/reviews-template.jsp?dbid=23425

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27648&highlight=honda+rukus

The yanks have got a 250cc version. Hope they import it here.

If I stay in the big city post-graduation then I might just buy one.

 

Similar and definitely coming to the UK :

http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/2005/ and then click on 'Zoomer'

(http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/2005/gallery/zoomer_5.jpg is one image,
there are several)

 

Now that I like.

 

Oooooh! The new CBR600RR blue / black colourscheme looks the dog's.

 

You'd never take it out the garage though...

 

dwb emerged from their own little world to say

You didn't read the text did you?

"Bold bare bones design, ultra fat tyres and bug eyed headlights... We are
currently gauging reaction to the new Zoomer to judge if there is a market
in the UK for this unique scooter. We will keep you posted if it will make
the official 2005 line-up."

The Autotrader article says the 50cc version is coming to Europe. Honda UK
have no commitment yet. It's the 250cc version we *want*.

 

Admittedly I've been a bit piss-poor in terms of mileage this year, but
the last few years I've racked up close on 30k miles on bikes.

 

The FMX650 in grey doesn't look bad, either.

 

SteveH emerged from their own little world to say

Dog's arse?

They've finally super-motarded the Dommie which is nice.

 

Aye, that's nice. Now... where do I find a dirt cheap Dommie for my home
grown conversion.

 

Yes, but you famously are reluctant to take your touring Honda out if it's
damp.

I shudder to think the critera that would need to be met for a full on
sports bike to venture out...

 

If you say so - I think it looks like someone from Scrapheap challenge made
it.

Why would you PAY money for that?

 

Yes, and? Been there, done that, don't see why I should do it anymore.

Same as for the VFR I'd have thought.

 

Well yes, but what about the question of the appropriate roads?

 

dwb emerged from their own little world to say

see my sig

 

Um.. the GS at least looks like it had a designer.

 

One more wheel and it would make an nice invalid carriage but unless
it'll cut grass I'm not interested.

 

Honda Helix with its kit off. You could build one yourself:

http://www.geocities.com/honda_helix/my_helix_2.html

 

There's probably not enough of a market for the 250 in the UK for HUK
to officially import it.

The FMX650 looks fun. Shame the Spanish build quality is likely to be
shite.

http://world.honda.com/news/2004/2040914.html

 

Stritchy emerged from their own little world to say

Can't be any worse than the Italian build of the SLR650 which really
disappointed me when Honda produced one for the Moreton on Marsh test ride
weekend. I'd previously owned a Dommie and was looking forward to more
aggressive styling. It was rubbish: ugly and poorly assembled.