2007 Firestorm?

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

craigybaby · Post by **craigybaby** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:38 am

please please please please let there be a new firestorm in the line up, particularly if it looks like that picture

markg · Post by **markg** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:50 pm

I want one(drool drool dribble dribble) it may only be an artists impression but if it was built I would want one, its what the Firestorm update needed 5 years ago, maybe looks a bit like a blade but its still got that Firestorm look if you know what I mean, but in reality I think it won't ever happen. Who knows though with the new era of 1200cc V twins coming

Bikemad61 · Post by **Bikemad61** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:02 am

I dont have a problem with Blades as such, but if honda are not careful all their bikes will look the same and us twin fans like a bit of character, dont we?On the plus side the car drones should have no prob hearing that 1200 whump!!!!!!

jurgen · Post by **jurgen** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:58 am

Hmmm i'm noy sure. Yeh it does look nice and you can see the orignal stormy bits but it's tooooo sports. Not enough tourer, if that makes sense. Don't get me wrong if released i think i would be heading down to the dealship for a test ride.

skidonald · Post by **skidonald** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:52 am

If you check out the black Fireblade a few pictures above the Storm you'll see it's the same photo

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:42 pm

craigybaby wrote:
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.

LOL thats the most amusing thing ive read all day dude, put a smile on my face after a shitty week :-)

For the record the bikes bloody amazing too, i wonder how i can make mine look like that..

VTRgirl · Post by **VTRgirl** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:51 am

They'd better bloody not bring out a new one in '07. I just rushed out & bought a new Storm last week, before they vanished for good. If they bring out a new one now, I'll want a refund!

Oh, and Blades are yuck