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posted June 23, 2009 09:31 AM
 Edited By: Editor on 23 Jun 2009 17:38
2010 Rumor Season is Underway!
 Break out the popcorn and warm up your keyboards - 2010 is just around the corner. Will the Global economy slow down progress, or will the OEMs deliver? MCN is reporting a new V4 Honda in the works, which seems to be substantiated in part by a corporate Honda micro-site that's surfaced in Europe.
Young Machine claims a Turbo ZX-14 Kawi, while other publications cite a patent filing for a "big bang" ZX-10R. In the mean time Suzuki is reported to have canceled their Dealer Meeting, while Yamaha puts the brakes on their famous Aquarium Party in Monterey, California.
Stand by! It's going to be an exciting year!
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posted June 23, 2009 03:14 PM
We've seen those already.
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posted June 23, 2009 03:28 PM
I've been talking about a V4 Honda since before Aprilia rolled theirs out last year!
And we all predicted the ZX10 would copy Yamaha's firing order with a few more ponies but less handling/lap times as with every year.
The turbo ZX14 is good for some drama but i haven't heard anything about it through he grapevine.
I've been seriously watching Honda for the V4 action!
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posted June 23, 2009 03:49 PM
Edited By: Obba on 23 Jun 2009 23:52
Whatever happened to the 6 cylinder Suzuki Stratosphere
At least it moves....
45 sec http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJMkXg83ADo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Stratosphere
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posted June 23, 2009 03:50 PM
Speaking of Suzuki.................... ??? Anyone got the low-down on some new litre bike technology or what?
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posted June 23, 2009 03:52 PM
Edited By: Obba on 23 Jun 2009 23:53
Damn fucked up the links....
can't edit again. Can some fix em?
EDIT::; Got it :0
Why anm i goign to Bike Chat evertime i click Submit????
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posted June 23, 2009 03:55 PM
cause the thread originated there and is mirrored here
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posted June 23, 2009 06:00 PM
Obba, do you have any speculation in regards to the dated gixxer 1K for 2010?
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posted June 24, 2009 07:54 PM
Hope the eternal new V4 Honda rumors will finally become a reality. Used to own VF750S Sabre. Loved it. I will buy 1200 cc & up V4 if.......... 
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posted June 24, 2009 07:58 PM
Edited By: SteveWFL on 25 Jun 2009 03:58
quote:
Hope the eternal new V4 Honda rumors will finally become a reality. Used to own VF750S Sabre. Loved it. I will buy 1200 cc & up V4 if..........
hmmm get a check ready...?
Bright and early this morning, the UK publication MCN (Motorcycle News) printed unofficial “official” photos of Honda’s upcoming V4 (VFR1200) 1200cc sports-tourer motorcycle in its print issue – leaving web readers in Great Britain scrambling to find a copy. Not having access to the article, we’re speculating that studio images of one proposed version were leaked – one way or another.
But as fate will have it, we caught the real thing today. And we caught it in action. At speed. And detailed photos as well – even if motorcycles aren’t normally Leftlane’s bag.
We’re not sure if the VFR1200 will reach dealerships here in the United States, but these pictures are proving to be big news around the globe.
In addition to the ultra-modern styling, MCN mentions a variable-cylinder engine (cylinder deactivation), which will increase the fuel economy and lower harmful emissions.
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posted June 24, 2009 08:05 PM
Show me the pic. And yes, have a check ready. 
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posted June 24, 2009 08:39 PM
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posted June 24, 2009 08:50 PM
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Drive shaft ???? Well us zx14 have nothing to fear for that bike ...Can't gear it , can't make it longer , can't buy parts for it ...... O well nice try Honda ..
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posted June 24, 2009 09:04 PM
The Honda bike is a distance sport tourer. Trying to drag race it would be like dragging a Connie 14 with the luggage on the sides 
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posted June 24, 2009 09:05 PM
they've had a shaft drive for several incarnations, no?
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posted June 24, 2009 09:07 PM
yes on the VFR 800. The 800 owners have been screaming for a bigger engine.
a friend of mine bought a busa and sent the pics to Honda regarding sport touring complaint as he was pushing his 800 into the suzuki shop on trade
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posted June 24, 2009 09:15 PM
1200cc v4 could be fun 
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posted June 24, 2009 09:35 PM
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1200cc v4 could be fun
this 1000CC V4 sure is.
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posted June 24, 2009 10:39 PM
Edited By: CrotchRocket on 25 Jun 2009 06:44
I doubt very much Kawasaki will make a Supercharged or a Turbo 14 for sale in the USA.....
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posted June 24, 2009 11:11 PM
Want rumours? Suzuki is releasing a good looking Busa!!!
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posted June 24, 2009 11:33 PM
Edited By: BobC on 25 Jun 2009 07:34
I was talking to a Kawasaki Rep yesterday about ZX-14's. In the UK all the 2009 stock is sold. He said they were expecting an early release of 2010 bikes this autumn. There was no suggestion of any changes except maybe colours. I asked him why we, in the UK, got the plain bikes and none of the special editions with the better paint, or even Red. He said it was decided on by Kawasaki in Holland, Europes HQ and they thought we had conservative tastes. I said in that case they need to do some market research. He agreed and said all the Green 09's had been snapped up in weeks. So if you're listening Kawasaki we would like some SE's in the UK please.
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posted June 25, 2009 04:23 AM
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they've had a shaft drive for several incarnations, no?
The VFR's are chain drive.
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posted June 25, 2009 04:25 AM
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1200cc v4 could be fun
this 1000CC V4 sure is.
Is that yours, Steve? I have one too:
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posted June 25, 2009 05:44 AM
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they've had a shaft drive for several incarnations, no?
The VFR's are chain drive.
what bike am I thinking of? scratching my head trying to remember...
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posted June 25, 2009 06:53 AM
Hmmm, me like. The shaft drive is good news, at least for me. I'll keep the 14 though.
Thanks for the pics Mack 
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