Comments on: Honda Integra Hybrid First Model Featuring New 700cc Twin With DCT (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Arni http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-30229 Arni Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:47:52 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-30229 I have been a biker all my life and have owned and ridden everything from the mundane to the exciting. These includded a Stan Stephens tuned RD 350 YPVS Yamaha, a VFR 850 Honda in the latter category, and a James 350, a Honda 750 and a 175 Bantam in the former. In my last job I rode a BMW 850 for a living. But for some inexplicable reason, pehaps influenced by my first bike having been a Vespa 180SS, and almost on a whim, I bought a Honda Silver Wing scooter not long after they first came out. This turned out to be the best bike I ever owned. Legendary Honda reliability. Almost no vibration or noise, and excellent handling made riding a pleasure. The responsiveness of the auto box and the pickup meant that it out accelerated the BMW with ease and had almost the same top speed. So I am a super-scooter fan now. And for most bikers, its not all about economy and efficiency otherwise we'd all be riding a Suzuki GN125 and getting 100mpg at 60 mph. Its about the whole experience. This Integra looks like the sort of combination between super scooter and big bike tourer that would appeal to me and many others. The economy is a welcome bonus, not the whole picture. I was going to buy a new Silver Wing GT, but I will wait and have a closer look at this new Integra before i decide. I have been a biker all my life and have owned and ridden everything from the mundane to the exciting. These includded a Stan Stephens tuned RD 350 YPVS Yamaha, a VFR 850 Honda in the latter category, and a James 350, a Honda 750 and a 175 Bantam in the former. In my last job I rode a BMW 850 for a living. But for some inexplicable reason, pehaps influenced by my first bike having been a Vespa 180SS, and almost on a whim, I bought a Honda Silver Wing scooter not long after they first came out. This turned out to be the best bike I ever owned. Legendary Honda reliability. Almost no vibration or noise, and excellent handling made riding a pleasure. The responsiveness of the auto box and the pickup meant that it out accelerated the BMW with ease and had almost the same top speed. So I am a super-scooter fan now. And for most bikers, its not all about economy and efficiency otherwise we’d all be riding a Suzuki GN125 and getting 100mpg at 60 mph. Its about the whole experience. This Integra looks like the sort of combination between super scooter and big bike tourer that would appeal to me and many others. The economy is a welcome bonus, not the whole picture. I was going to buy a new Silver Wing GT, but I will wait and have a closer look at this new Integra before i decide.

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]]> By: George Krpan http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-29639 George Krpan Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:05:54 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-29639 A Awesome, I love it. This bike can do anything. How about a dual sport version with the same level of wind protection. I am former maxi-scooter owner. I had the first generation Aprilia Scarabeo 500 (S500) (beige and silver) until a distracted driver sent me cartwheeling. The bike was strewn all over the road. It looked like aircraft wreckage. The S500 looked great but it was not really a good motorcycle. The engine swung up and down and the thumping of the big single made my throttle hand numb. This Honda's engine is mounted in the frame and there's two cyclinders. By the way, the S500 never got below 60mpg, fuel injected and water cooled, and cost $6300 out the door. By some miracle, it would be nice if it sold for substantially less than the Silver Wing. I'd gladly accept a naked version if it were substantially cheaper, say $5000. A

Awesome, I love it. This bike can do anything. How about a dual sport version with the same level of wind protection.
I am former maxi-scooter owner. I had the first generation Aprilia Scarabeo 500 (S500) (beige and silver) until a distracted driver sent me cartwheeling. The bike was strewn all over the road. It looked like aircraft wreckage.
The S500 looked great but it was not really a good motorcycle. The engine swung up and down and the thumping of the big single made my throttle hand numb.
This Honda’s engine is mounted in the frame and there’s two cyclinders.
By the way, the S500 never got below 60mpg, fuel injected and water cooled, and cost $6300 out the door.
By some miracle, it would be nice if it sold for substantially less than the Silver Wing.
I’d gladly accept a naked version if it were substantially cheaper, say $5000.

]]> By: Fred M. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-29499 Fred M. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:07:23 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-29499 Morris Bethoven wrote: "Sorry amigo, I never compared it to a KIA, so please get your facts right." You made blanket claims about everyone who buys it to save money being a "sucker." I have every right to use specific examples like the Kia to disprove your claims. Either counter the argument or go back into listen-only mode. Morris Bethoven wrote: "You could buy a lot of motorcycle for the price of this BIG scooter and I think most folks would agree with this thought." So what? A motorcycle isn't better than a touring scooter -- it's a different vehicle for a different market segment. A Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive scooter lists for just under $10K and that's a very popular ride. If someone wants a touring scooter, it would be stupid of him/her to buy a motorcycle instead. Morris Bethoven wrote: "BTW- I would call those small briefcase sized bags “massive” storage." The storage is not just the saddlebags. There's also a large hard-cased trunk. Morris Bethoven wrote: "Perhaps a bit of introspection is needed here." I recommend you follow your own advice. Maybe you should think about whether it's really appropriate to call people "suckers" just because they choose to ride a different type of bike than you do. Morris Bethoven wrote: "Have fun on your scooter." I will have fun on my scooter (a Genuine Stella 150cc 2-stroke), as well as on my motorcycles (a Buell 1125CR, Buell XB12Ss, Ural Solo sT, and Suzuki DR-Z400S). Oh no! I don't just buy one kind of bike! Morris Bethoven wrote: “Sorry amigo, I never compared it to a KIA, so please get your facts right.”

You made blanket claims about everyone who buys it to save money being a “sucker.” I have every right to use specific examples like the Kia to disprove your claims. Either counter the argument or go back into listen-only mode.

Morris Bethoven wrote: “You could buy a lot of motorcycle for the price of this BIG scooter and I think most folks would agree with this thought.”

So what? A motorcycle isn’t better than a touring scooter — it’s a different vehicle for a different market segment. A Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive scooter lists for just under $10K and that’s a very popular ride. If someone wants a touring scooter, it would be stupid of him/her to buy a motorcycle instead.

Morris Bethoven wrote: “BTW- I would call those small briefcase sized bags “massive” storage.”

The storage is not just the saddlebags. There’s also a large hard-cased trunk.

Morris Bethoven wrote: “Perhaps a bit of introspection is needed here.”

I recommend you follow your own advice. Maybe you should think about whether it’s really appropriate to call people “suckers” just because they choose to ride a different type of bike than you do.

Morris Bethoven wrote: “Have fun on your scooter.”

I will have fun on my scooter (a Genuine Stella 150cc 2-stroke), as well as on my motorcycles (a Buell 1125CR, Buell XB12Ss, Ural Solo sT, and Suzuki DR-Z400S). Oh no! I don’t just buy one kind of bike!

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]]> By: Dave http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-29117 Dave Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:15:03 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-29117 I'm getting 57 mpg on my BMW 800cc parallel twin. To me, its the perfect motorcycle. Paid well under $10k for a used one. My last fill-up with Premium cost $10. I’m getting 57 mpg on my BMW 800cc parallel twin. To me, its the perfect motorcycle. Paid well under $10k for a used one. My last fill-up with Premium cost $10.

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]]> By: MikeD http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-29030 MikeD Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:12:24 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-29030 LMAO. I just remenbered about a rumor like 2 years ago or more where people were saying how there was a TRIPLE 750(snowmobile mill)TMAX coming our way...lol. Rumors, u have to love it sometimes...(^_^ )...that been said, im at the edge of my seat waiting for Kawasaki and it's "End of all there's & will be" ZX~14R. Let The Good Times Roll...I hope. LMAO. I just remenbered about a rumor like 2 years ago or more where people were saying how there was a TRIPLE 750(snowmobile mill)TMAX coming our way…lol.

Rumors, u have to love it sometimes…(^_^ )…that been said, im at the edge of my seat waiting for Kawasaki and it’s “End of all there’s & will be” ZX~14R. Let The Good Times Roll…I hope.

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]]> By: Paul DL http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-29013 Paul DL Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:13:11 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-29013 You have got to remember that here in the UK gas is now over $7 a gallon so the economical argument starts to make a lot more sense. But what the hell, that design looks SO COOL. Bikes like the Majesty and TMax are too of course, but this moves on from the dead-end of big men on silly small frame sit-back bikes and has the same sort of class of 70s bikes like the bonny and muscle jap bikes. The Kawasaki W800 is cool in a rocker style, this is updated Mod. My order goes in asap. You have got to remember that here in the UK gas is now over $7 a gallon so the economical argument starts to make a lot more sense.
But what the hell, that design looks SO COOL. Bikes like the Majesty and TMax are too of course, but this moves on from the dead-end of big men on silly small frame sit-back bikes and has the same sort of class of 70s bikes like the bonny and muscle jap bikes. The Kawasaki W800 is cool in a rocker style, this is updated Mod. My order goes in asap.

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]]> By: Morris Bethoven http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-29006 Morris Bethoven Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:01:23 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-29006 Sorry amigo, I never compared it to a KIA, so please get your facts right. I never said anything negative about scooters in general, just this particularly big scooter that doesn't make much sense (my opinion). Opinions are still allowed on this board, aren't they? You could buy a lot of motorcycle for the price of this BIG scooter and I think most folks would agree with this thought. BTW- I would call those small briefcase sized bags "massive" storage. Perhaps a bit of introspection is needed here. Have fun on your scooter. Sorry amigo, I never compared it to a KIA, so please get your facts right. I never said anything negative about scooters in general, just this particularly big scooter that doesn’t make much sense (my opinion). Opinions are still allowed on this board, aren’t they? You could buy a lot of motorcycle for the price of this BIG scooter and I think most folks would agree with this thought.
BTW- I would call those small briefcase sized bags “massive” storage. Perhaps a bit of introspection is needed here. Have fun on your scooter.

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]]> By: Pattie http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-28988 Pattie Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:38:29 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-28988 Honda should have stuck with the "mid concept" color scheme with red rims and chrome mirrors, etc. This one looks like a Silver Wing on a diet with bigger wheels. Honda: I'd buy this engine if you'd market it in the naked bike in the U.S. Honda should have stuck with the “mid concept” color scheme with red rims and chrome mirrors, etc. This one looks like a Silver Wing on a diet with bigger wheels.

Honda: I’d buy this engine if you’d market it in the naked bike in the U.S.

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]]> By: Pattie http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-28959 Pattie Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:24:14 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-28959 Honda: Should have left the color scheme as in the "mid concept" with the red rims, chrome mirrors, etc. This one jsut looks like a Silver Wing on a diet with larger tires. P.S. I'd buy this engine in the naked bike concept! Honda: Should have left the color scheme as in the “mid concept” with the red rims, chrome mirrors, etc. This one jsut looks like a Silver Wing on a diet with larger tires. P.S. I’d buy this engine in the naked bike concept!

]]> By: Bob Landry http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/honda-integra-hybrid-first-model-featuring-new-700cc-twin-with-dct/comment-page-1/#comment-28956 Bob Landry Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:33:44 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17589#comment-28956 Ya might want to wait for a year or so, and see if the Tmax 750 (due out next year) makes it to the states. Ya might want to wait for a year or so, and see if the Tmax 750 (due out next year) makes it to the states.

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