Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

60 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

Cruisers

H-D’s deep racing heritage comes screaming to life with the V-Rod Muscle. It starts with a liquid-

cooled 1250cc 60° Revolution V-Twin engine, featuring dual overhead cams and 120 horsepower to

the fat rear tyre. High-performance features include Brembo dual disc brakes, assist and slip clutch,

drag-style bars and inverted front forks. You get a look that’s pure, streamlined, American muscle.

Just like you’d expect from its name.

With hand-built appearances radical enough to turn every head and catch every eye, only the

VT1300CX dares to open the door to the most extreme level of custom looks. But once you’re

rolling, the VT1300CX experience is all about that special bond between rider and machine: the

unmistakable big V-Twin pulse, the characteristic Vee engine note and the no-nonsense riding stance

bring you back to the core elements of riding.

The original — and naked — 1975 GL1000 Goldwing set the benchmark for the breed, with its

horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine and cruising form. Quickly becoming the defi nitive touring

motorcycle thanks to its turbine-smooth power delivery and mile-munching ability, Honda’s Goldwing

is known by many as the world’s greatest touring motorcycle and is now celebrating 40 years of

production. The Valkyrie has proven itself as a staple in the Goldwing family and as part of the 40th

anniversary celebrations will be released with a commemorative key. The Valkyrie‘s bold look is

chiselled and purposeful, fl owing organically from the solid front quarter to the strong, burly rear.

The CMX is a progressive custom bobber that fuses tradition with ground-breaking new ideas and

perspectives while offering ample scope for owner customisation. The new CMX is simple and raw

but don’t let the minimalistic design fool you; it is a Honda after all and every tiny detail matters. The

low, lean silhouette is crowned by an iconic fuel tank, aggressively raked front end and fat 16-inch

tyres on large-diameter wheels. The stamped-steel rear fender and narrow frame body result in a

stripped form expressing offbeat individuality from every angle.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD MUSCLE

$27,995

HONDA GL1800C VALKYRIE

$21,999

HONDA CMX ABS $7999

Engine: Liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke

Displacement: 471cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-Speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/90–16 R: 150/80-16

Seat height: 690mm

Kerb weight: 187.8 (wet)

Fuel capacity: 11.2L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CUSTOM LEARNER

Engine: Liquid-cooled, Revolution, 60° V-Twin

Displacement: 1247cc

Power/Torque: NA/115Nm @ 6500rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR19 R: 240/40R18

Seat height: 705mm

Kerb weight: 307kg

Fuel capacity: 18.9L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/8000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: MENACING

Engine: Liquid-cooled 52° V-Twin

Displacement: 1312cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 90/90–21 R: 200/50-18

Seat height: 685mm

Kerb weight: 309kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 12.8L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: FACTORY CHOPPER

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 12-valve SOHC

fl at-6

Displacement: 1832cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-Speed, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/60R19 R: 180/55R17

Seat height: 734mm

Kerb weight: 341kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 23.2L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: GOLDWING CRUISER

HONDA VT1300CX FURY $15,999

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