New Honda V4 Concept Model

betarace · 10-07-2008, 08:17 AM

finally, no photochop, not buyable as yet

Honda shows bizarre V4 Concept Model, says it wants to make it - Hell For Leather <- link

Molsan · 10-07-2008, 08:40 AM

Odd, still not sure how the wheels work.

It was intresting to note how much honda is talking about v4 engines considering only one bike in there line currently has it.

Some v4 changes may be in the wings.

although not sure i'm a fan of the look of that bike.

15dollar · 10-07-2008, 09:01 AM

True, Honda only has one production bike with a v4. However, the MotoGP bike is an 800cc v4. The 990cc bike was a v5. Honda has put alot of R&D in to "V" motors. It can only be a matter of time before the race technology trickles down to production. I would love to see a production RC212V. If Ducati can sell out it's Desmo16 for $70k, I would think Honda could sell quite a few GP replicas for about half the price.

supercoupe5 · 10-07-2008, 11:15 AM

i though the VFR and the ST1300 were both v4 engines, just the ST was mounted sideways in the frame. could be wrong though

dave

drewl · 10-07-2008, 11:35 AM

Nice knowing that it is just a concept vehicle. I like the way the front fairing blends to the tank in the way of the NSR. Not sure about the fiberglass on the suspension and wheels.
Kinda cool just knowing I don't have to hold my breath for it.

Molsan · 10-07-2008, 01:18 PM

well cowaling for the wheel makes sence, the reason why our bikes have eopen wheels is due to rule regulations for racing.

a wheel with a cowel has less drag.

drewl · 10-07-2008, 01:28 PM

But how would it turn? I know it's just a concept.
I have seen ultra tourers(ala goldwing) that have covers on the disc and caliper.

Vlad Impaler · 10-07-2008, 02:58 PM

Awwwwww shucks Honda fans. We couldn't bring you much new hardware for 2009, but look at the wonderful wacky stuff were working on. We promise, we're working on something to keep you interested. Stick around a little longer. We'll have a new VFR sometime this decade.

Remember this image.... You will see it in chops of the "new VFR" in the late summer of 09.

I do like the flow of the frame, engine, tank and tail. The headlight belongs on the chest of a Power Ranger.

Vlad Impaler · 10-07-2008, 06:18 PM

Good set of photos here....

Honda V4 Prototype - 3/8

Peel that fairing down to normal proportions and put real rubber on, you can start to see this happening.
I know it's a concept and isn't likely to see it's day, but elements of the design are pretty nice.

John451 · 10-07-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betarace

Honda shows bizarre V4 Concept Model, says it wants to make it

Well well looks like RVFR's Rumour date was bang on.

although not quite what we hoped for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVFR

^ Love it. Yea, now there's rumors that it will be Oct 7th before we'll know for sure sheesh!!! talked with a dude in Italy says he's seen em..

From Thread:
How many of you would buy a VFR 1000

And another Linky to Concept Pic:
http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclen...bike/5667.html

Richard Thompson · 10-07-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supercoupe5

i though the VFR and the ST1300 were both v4 engines, just the ST was mounted sideways in the frame. could be wrong though

dave

yes dave, you are correct. the ST uses a longitudinal V4 1300 shaftdrive as opposed to VFR series transverse V4 chain driver.

that makes 2 production V4's.

hondajt · 10-07-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molsan

Odd, still not sure how the wheels work.

It was intresting to note how much honda is talking about v4 engines considering only one bike in there line currently has it.

Does everyone forget about the ST1300? That makes two. Plus there is the Goldwing that has a flat/V6. The "V" has not been forgotten.

Oops, a little late on my response.

Anyways.

I can't wait for a magnetic driven engine.

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Molsan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Last Online: Today 10:45 AM Location: Red Deer Alberta - Find Me! My Ride: 2005 VFR 800 ABS RED View my Photo Gallery Posts: 447 Thanks: 18 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts	Odd, still not sure how the wheels work. It was intresting to note how much honda is talking about v4 engines considering only one bike in there line currently has it. Some v4 changes may be in the wings. although not sure i'm a fan of the look of that bike. __________________ Proud Member-Sixth Gen Millitia-1ST VTEC Battalion

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drewl Fleshy Headed Mutant Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:27 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,087 Thanks: 21 Thanked 50 Times in 44 Posts	Nice knowing that it is just a concept vehicle. I like the way the front fairing blends to the tank in the way of the NSR. Not sure about the fiberglass on the suspension and wheels. Kinda cool just knowing I don't have to hold my breath for it. __________________ Tell 'em Large Marge sent ya!

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Molsan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Last Online: Today 10:45 AM Location: Red Deer Alberta - Find Me! My Ride: 2005 VFR 800 ABS RED View my Photo Gallery Posts: 447 Thanks: 18 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts	well cowaling for the wheel makes sence, the reason why our bikes have eopen wheels is due to rule regulations for racing. a wheel with a cowel has less drag. __________________ Proud Member-Sixth Gen Millitia-1ST VTEC Battalion

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15dollar Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Today 09:12 AM Location: Conroe, Texas My Ride: 1994 Honda VFR 750F Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	True, Honda only has one production bike with a v4. However, the MotoGP bike is an 800cc v4. The 990cc bike was a v5. Honda has put alot of R&D in to "V" motors. It can only be a matter of time before the race technology trickles down to production. I would love to see a production RC212V. If Ducati can sell out it's Desmo16 for $70k, I would think Honda could sell quite a few GP replicas for about half the price.

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supercoupe5 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: Today 08:19 AM Location: Grand Blanc, MI Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i though the VFR and the ST1300 were both v4 engines, just the ST was mounted sideways in the frame. could be wrong though dave

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drewl Fleshy Headed Mutant Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:27 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,087 Thanks: 21 Thanked 50 Times in 44 Posts	But how would it turn? I know it's just a concept. I have seen ultra tourers(ala goldwing) that have covers on the disc and caliper. __________________ Tell 'em Large Marge sent ya!

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Vlad Impaler Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 04:53 AM Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Find Me! My Ride: 1995 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 490 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Awwwwww shucks Honda fans. We couldn't bring you much new hardware for 2009, but look at the wonderful wacky stuff were working on. We promise, we're working on something to keep you interested. Stick around a little longer. We'll have a new VFR sometime this decade. Remember this image.... You will see it in chops of the "new VFR" in the late summer of 09. I do like the flow of the frame, engine, tank and tail. The headlight belongs on the chest of a Power Ranger. __________________ Everyone gets everything he wants. I wanted a mission, and for my sins, they gave me one.

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Vlad Impaler Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 04:53 AM Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Find Me! My Ride: 1995 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 490 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Good set of photos here.... Honda V4 Prototype - 3/8 Peel that fairing down to normal proportions and put real rubber on, you can start to see this happening. I know it's a concept and isn't likely to see it's day, but elements of the design are pretty nice. __________________ Everyone gets everything he wants. I wanted a mission, and for my sins, they gave me one.

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