Opinions on the Honda CTX series - CTX700T, CTX1300

[Varrus999]

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Curious what the touring folk think of these models. I gave up my 6th GEN VFR and went to a Vulcan because my legs couldn't take the 'standard' position for longer rides, they would cramp up and I'd be riding down the highway with my legs dragging. I'm very happy with the Vulcan, but I just noticed the introduction of the CTX1300 and was caught by the leg forward riding position, and see the CTX700T has similar ergos (except its a twin, chain drive where the 1300 is a V4 shaft drive)..

I know these bikes won't appeal to the majority of sports riders, but I'm curious what the cruiser and touring folk think - does anyone own a CTX700T and is anyone interested in the new 1300? To me it seems the 1300 would combine the elements of the VFR and Vulcan that I love (smooth V4, riding position), though it would lack the character of the Vulcan and V-Twin.

Just starting my winter 'dream about my next bike' session...

 

[GreyGhost]

IIRC the 700 has a 6500 redline. I talked with a number of people that rode it and all complained about banging into the redline in every gear. They all said that if the redline was 2000 rpm higher, they would love the bike.

 

[CafeRay]

Not sure what the practical benefits of automatic is on the CTX 1300. For highway cruising, you are mostly in top gear.

I've never understood why most motorcycles have one set of ergonomics, with no possible adjustment. Would you buy a car with a driver's seat stuck in one position?

 

[Matt Rain]

I've never understood why most motorcycles have one set of ergonomics, with no possible adjustment. Would you buy a car with a driver's seat stuck in one position?

Excellent point.

You just got yourself a business model.

 

[Snobike Mike]

Not sure what the practical benefits of automatic is on the CTX 1300. For highway cruising, you are mostly in top gear.

I've never understood why most motorcycles have one set of ergonomics, with no possible adjustment. Would you buy a car with a driver's seat stuck in one position?

There are bikes that have adjustable pegs, seats, and windscreens. For most bikes however, the cost/complexity and extra weight is probably why you don't see this more often.

 

[CafeRay]

There are bikes that have adjustable pegs, seats, and windscreens. For most bikes however, the cost/complexity and extra weight is probably why you don't see this more often.

Weight would be minimal, as for costs, you pay this anyway when buying new bars, cut-down saddles, windscreen extensions, springs, etc.
Motorcycle customers just seem to tolerate less features. The typical ergonomics of design on bikes from Japan doesn't match North American ergos.

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