Honda's newest motorcycle released March 20th...

**glwilson** · 03-23-2014, 05:02 PM

Honda's release said: 'Honda announces the new NM4 Vultus, a ground-breaking machine inspired by futuristic machines seen in the anime and manga television and film styles, known collectively as “Japanimation”.

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...#ixzz2wp1BfwQx

**HwyRider** · 03-23-2014, 05:33 PM

Looks like something from Hollywood. I prefer the traditional looking cruiser.

kawboysix · 03-23-2014, 05:42 PM

uh. I'm not a very big Honda fan. I just have never found the to be a comfy bike for me. I've rode 1500 and 1800 wings, 1100 aero, 750 aero and 1100 ace tour. couldn't get comfy on any of them. But something about this bike is attractive to me. Never seen it before but looks like a very fun short distance runabout.

kawboysix · 03-23-2014, 05:46 PM

notice I didn't say comfy like a cruiser just that it looks fun. and it's a good lookin bike too. and I'm not even of fan of the crotch rocket style. But I wouldn't turn down a test ride for sure. looks fun.

The Black Knight · 03-23-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

Looks like something from Hollywood. I prefer the traditional looking cruiser.

Bud2rat · 03-23-2014, 05:55 PM

Kinda looks like a cross between a crotch rocket and a lounge chair. I don't really care for it, but that's just me.

Monkeyman · 03-23-2014, 05:58 PM

Looks are subjective and obviously, what I think looks good isn't very mainstream but....that's fugly. NOT a crotch rocket. If you look at the pics, you can see what looks like floorboards up front.

kawboysix · 03-23-2014, 06:13 PM

Can we call it a hybrid , crotch cruiser, rocket type thingy?

I dunno. Still looks fun though. In a fugly kind a way? Can't make my mind.

0vationdave · 03-23-2014, 06:55 PM

So, it looks like the passenger seat flips up for a solo backrest, I have to admit, that's an interesting idea that I am surprised nobody has done yet?

**ringadingh** · 03-23-2014, 07:49 PM

I'd love to take one for a ride, it may be pretty good.

jandreu · 03-23-2014, 07:52 PM

Ugg

**glwilson** · 03-23-2014, 08:03 PM

From what I read, it is a combination motorcycle/scooter.

I am not sure what market they are going for with this. It will be interesting to see if they sell any.

Personally I do not think it looks all that bad; as some apparently do.

**schoeney** · 03-23-2014, 08:36 PM

Well you can't say it is a cookie cutter design.....very unique.

You never know...look at how many Visions are sold. Gotta love having choices.

**cnc** · 03-23-2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud2rat

Kinda looks like a cross between a crotch rocket and a lounge chair. I don't really care for it, but that's just me.

Well your being more diplomatic than me, I thought a sports bike, a scooter and a wheel chair had a collision and that was the result.

Doesn't do anything for me.

**Jared** · 03-23-2014, 11:31 PM

Once they dropped their VTX line up, I lost any interest in Honda.

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kawboysix Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 562	uh. I'm not a very big Honda fan. I just have never found the to be a comfy bike for me. I've rode 1500 and 1800 wings, 1100 aero, 750 aero and 1100 ace tour. couldn't get comfy on any of them. But something about this bike is attractive to me. Never seen it before but looks like a very fun short distance runabout.
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kawboysix Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 562	notice I didn't say comfy like a cruiser just that it looks fun. and it's a good lookin bike too. and I'm not even of fan of the crotch rocket style. But I wouldn't turn down a test ride for sure. looks fun.
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kawboysix Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 562	Can we call it a hybrid , crotch cruiser, rocket type thingy? I dunno. Still looks fun though. In a fugly kind a way? Can't make my mind.
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	From what I read, it is a combination motorcycle/scooter. I am not sure what market they are going for with this. It will be interesting to see if they sell any. Personally I do not think it looks all that bad; as some apparently do. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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