2007 Firestorm?

slim_boy_fat · Post by **slim_boy_fat** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:02 am

http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/News/2007_Honda.htm

logan7 · Post by **logan7** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:32 am

thats well nice that is

SterlingCG · Post by **SterlingCG** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:54 am

I think it looks gorgeous!! I'd be up for getting one.. depending on price of course!

simon t · Post by **simon t** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:17 pm

Yeah, don't hold your breath. However, I do think that the Storm (and SV) could benefit from closer association with the rest of the model range. Yes I know us V-twinners like to be a bit different, but the rest of the world needs a little more coercion to buy a twin.

I always felt that if the SV had been given all the Gixxer hardware, paintjobs etc and branded as a 'GSX-V' it could have sold more. Mind you, with all the extra shiney bits (and another 15 bhp) maybe it would end up in another price bracket - although it could also benefit from economies of scale by using other bike bits.

So - anyone for a CBR-V 1000 ? (Or is that the SP?)

Jake the Snake · Post by **Jake the Snake** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:31 pm

I like it!

craigybaby · Post by **craigybaby** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:56 pm

OH MY GOD!

I'd sell both my livers for one of them!

craigybaby · Post by **craigybaby** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:10 pm

lol

the number of people that agree without thinking

yes... i do only have the one liver.

i think that the bike looks absolutely fantastic. is it definite that honda are making it and going to release it?

craigybaby · Post by **craigybaby** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:01 pm

i must have looked at those pics 100 times since i've seen them.

WOW

lush bike

I hope to god that Honda release a new 'storm that looks like that with a 1200 engine. if they dont i'll probably be more upset than when they killed Lassie.

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:08 pm

yes... i do only have the one liver.

If I keep drinking the Isle of Jura malt then I think the one I have may be in question. Hic.

SILVER ZIPPER · Post by **SILVER ZIPPER** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:12 am

Look's great, but i don't think bird would be happy with that seat.
If it happen's it need's to keep to the sport's tourer tag with a comfyseat for me and babe.

Bikemad61 · Post by **Bikemad61** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:37 pm

Have to agree with those of you that think it looks too much like a blade! If I wanted a blade I would buy a blade but I want a storm!

robnobrakes · Post by **robnobrakes** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:01 am

Sorry chaps, I don't like it. Its looks are too much like the other bikes in Honda's range, and half the Jap manufacture's bikes for that matter.

I am getting really very bored with the underseat exhaust systems now. So many bikes have them. Ducati with their 916, and MV, got it right (same designer). At least Suzuki have gone their own way with the exhausts on their GSXR range.

Rant over

kingster · Post by **kingster** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:00 pm

it's 100% fake.

PhotoShop job of a 2005 Blade mixed with a bit of frame, motor and fairing off a black storm. Look near the tank/frame spar. I found the exact blade shot that was used by searching on google.

Besides, why go to all that trouble and keep the same design near the rads?

Personally I like the style, but then again, it's been done already right?

If they do a new storm, they should do a 125bhp naked version.

craigybaby · Post by **craigybaby** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:21 am

Nah

I dont think that the storm should be naked.

A half fairing suits it as there's a particular niche of people who want big bikes capable of touring and also with a bit of kick ass in them.

The VFR is an amazing bike but i dont think im old enuff to have one yet

I think the styling in the fake pic is spot on. A nice comfy seat would have to be mandatory though.

bluesman · Post by **bluesman** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:27 am

Naked bikes will have to put up big fight now. According to news from Suzuki press conference yesterday in Paris 1300 B-King is in production and will be available to buy in 2007. I sat on that concept bike 3 years ago (and was thrown out from Suzuki stand for that - I did not know that I can not sit on B-King because it is concept) and it looked pretty ready to go production even back then. I still think it is ugly, but it is scary, hyperpowerfull, well made, trendy and - with Busa engine - nothing will beat that...

At least that makes me hope that 6-cyl Suzuki Stratosphere will make it to shops too in few years.

Can't wait for October 9 when Honda will reveal new models...fate of my mortgage might depend on it