NEW BLACKIE

[birdcrazy]

WHEN IS THE NEW COMING OUT THEN? ANYBODY KNOW ??????? AND IS IT GOING TO BE COMPLETELY REVAMPED OR WHAT?I HAVE HEARD LOADS OF INFO ON IT BUT NOT EVEN THE DEALERS KNOW JACK SO FAR
MIND U, I AM MORE THAN HAPPY WITH MINE
JUST CURIOUS U KNOW HOW IT GOES

[Simon S]

My Honda dealer has heard nothing about a new .
It was MCN who gave us those concept pictures last year wasn't it?
They Cant improve on it (apart from painting this years model in undecoat only) so why bother

[Gizzit]

2005 according to the press :?

[Simon S]

You do realise that if Honda bring out a new model for 2005, our 's will become old hat
All the time they keep it looking how it is, we have the latest

[birdcrazy]

Thats very true SS
But like it was said before,there is not more that can be done to the to make it look THE BIZ
IT ALREADY IS, AND ALWAYS WILL BE.
AFTER ALL, I STICK TO MY MOTTO;
YOU CANT IMPROVE THE BEST

[Demontat]

Word over here is that the Blackbird is discontinued with no plans to come out with another one.

[ksoar]

Wow, that would be a shame and a surprise.

It's been a very popular model and despite the fact that it might have been slightly overtaken in pure performance terms, the fact its still selling so well and values holding up so well must be a testament to the fact people love them.

As per the Ronseal ads, it does what it says on the tin!

[BirdAddict]

Word over here is that the Blackbird is discontinued with no plans to come out with another one.

Well hold on to it, you've got a classic in the making. I'm sure this will be a feature in the milestones of Honda

[Simon S]

Word over here is that the Blackbird is discontinued with no plans to come out with another one.

As BA says, if that's the case our bikes would soon become the classic "Genuine 175MPH Hyper tourer" of the last century
I would be suprised if a new model comes out too replace it.
If you want a sport's bike most would buy a Fireblade.
And for the long distances the Pan.
If you want the best of both worlds there's always the VFR
The poor old x has lost it's Sport's bike image some years ago.
I think it has become a limited market

[BirdAddict]

LONG LIVE THE XX


I for one would be quite content knowing I have one of the few last greats ...

But don't worry Mr. Honda will have something up his sleeve

[TazCBR1100XX]

Word over here is that the Blackbird is discontinued with no plans to come out with another one.

Looks like you'll have to find another method of pulling the pigs at traffic lights then Demon Or you could just go back to pulling your pud BH has got plenty of time on his hands, so perhaps he'll pull it for you

[Gizzit]

From all the press articles, we will see a new in the "fullness of time" but it will be a significantly different machine albeit with a few styling hints to the current model. They don't seem to be able to sort the new v-tec system out, and you know Honda, they will not release a seriously flawed technology (they are still smarting from the chocolate cam chains of the VF engine!) Expect to see ABS in addition to CBS, V-Tec, 1200 cc and a more angular profile. It won't be any faster than the current model but will most likely get there quicker (if you can hang on ).

Thats what all the 'experts' are saying anyway. But :gives) anyway. I can't see me ever parting with mine

[Deano]

The old will they won't they argument eh !!!!!!!

My opinion is that HONDA have already invested a huge amount in the new and it will probably be around by the end of this year or early next. And if it is V-tec then it will be done right 'cos Honda won't release any system that isn't. My only concern with V-tec is the service costs. For folk like us that need servicing at least twice a year because we ride our bikes (not like the Sunday school bikers) the cost of servicing a V-tec is HUGE. Ask any VFR rider how much an 8000 and 16000 mile service is

Demontat may be right too 'cos it may not be called a blackbird or but a new bike it is, and may have a new name to suit.

Valid points made in the posts above but don't forget - just because a new totally revamped version (or similar) comes out doesn't mean that our versions (whatever they are carbed/injected/cats up the cans etc etc) have suddenly become crap. Our bikes are fantastic and nothing will change that fact. If something is as good as this now it will still be this good whether a new one comes out or not.

Rant over.

[TazCBR1100XX]

WTF is the point in putting ABS on a powerful bike Had ABS on the PAN and still locked the bastid thing up, and I DID notice a significant difference in stopping power with the ABS model - non-ABS gives much more braking power when you need it

[birdcrazy]

very true wise words there deano and taz.I agree totally with u both .

[jack]

Seem to remember having this thread on here in 2002, were still waiting for the new .......and you know what, I'v still got the same one, more miles but still rides the same, and still the same Suksusyamikrapasaki in my mirrors!