Mon Nov 4 17:42:50 1996 - Message No. 147
From: Achim.Muehlberger@fhs-hagenberg.ac.at (Achim Muehlberger)

Subject: Re: Insight on a new XRV?


Hi Peter and all the others awaiting a brand new XRV ...

>As you may know, Honda has developed a new V-twin motorcycle for the
>sport touring consumers called the VTR1000 "Firestorm".

Read lots 'bout it, took a seat already on it.

>Honda seems to be jumping back into the V-twin market as they realize how
>much the public likes them.  AT riders have known this all along.  Just
>look at how  much people are willing to spend on a Ducati.

Yep, I read an interview with the german marketing manager of Honda and the 
one from Suzuki (they also have a similar bike on the market). According to 
the Honda-man, they are willing to expand the V-market because they have 
lots of experience there.

>Honda likes to share its parts inventory among its model line when
>possible and I could see them taking the foundation for a new XRV right
>off the parts shelf.  This would easily smoke any competition the AT
>might have, no?

Thats true, thought about it already. Just take a look on the new Honda SLR 
650. Mix the motor of the Dominator with an old Enduro-tank and with no 
plastic - and there it is. (Alright, they modified something: The motor is 
enhanced for more torque. Sources say, wheelies from the stand without the 
clutch are no problem.).
But it sounds logical to me they in the next season there will come a new 
XRV. Sure it will not have nearly 100 hp, but definitely they will reduce 
the hp for more torque - be careful, R1100GS.

>Well, take it or leave it.  That's my $0.02 worth

Here is my offer: $100.02 :-))


greetings,

Achim Muehlberger


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