Mon, 4 May 1998 22:10:31 +0200
- Message No. 2803
From: "Dirk De bruyn"
Subject: Re: XRV Wishlist
As always, Jorn's comments make a lot of sense.
I go for less weight, a bit more power, adjustable suspension and another
exhaust system that makes it easier to mount side cases.
And I would like to keep both brakes seperate!
Maybe Honda needs to make a new @ AND a new, big Transalp-like tourer.
But since the only competitors are big enduro-like street bikes (GS, Tiger,
forget the Super Tenere), I'm afraid the direction Honda will go, is easy
to point out.
Dirk
PS.: heated grips from Hein-Gericke are appr. 43 DEM and ask 1 hour of
work. I don't need no expensive Honda-accessory...
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> From: Jorn Ronnow
> To: xrv@normans.isd.uni-stuttgart.de
> Subject: (XRV) XRV Wishlist
> Date: zondag 3 mei 1998 19:18
>
> >From the XRV wishlist:
>
> >Fuel indicator instead of switch ******
> >Reduced weight ****
>
> >The number of "*" indicates the importance.
>
> Something is seriously wrong here.
>
> When a fuel indicator is more important than low weight for an offroad
> bike, it's time to reconsider one's choice of vehicle. Maybe a Gold Wing
> would be more appropriate. A fuel gauge is useful, but the presence of
one
> wouldn't affect my choice of bike. Handling and performance (=weight)
would.
>
> I also find the "Dual combined brake system" dubious for the @: In
addition
> to braking, the rear brake is used for steering, just like the throttle
and
> handlebars are. If the foot brake lever was to affect both front and rear
> brake, it would not be possible to control turning and sliding with the
> brake anymore.
>
> All in all, this wishlist moves the @ in the direction of an on-roader
with
> some offroad cosmetics. Such bikes are already made by BMW and Triumph.
>
> To keep the @ an offroader, I'd suggest a wishlist that emphasises things
> like "keep the 21 inch front wheel" etc.
>
> Keep sliding
> -Jorn
>

dipper@normans.isd.uni-stuttgart.de