[LoopyLee]

The new 2010 Honda Fury is sure to be one bike that you either love or hate, and so far opinions from all sides are divided on everything from the looks to the engineering.

Officially launched at New York's International Motorcycle Show, in January 2009, the Fury is said to be a milestone machine. It is a radical approach by Honda to the custom styled machine loved by so many. Honda aims to place the essence of chopper styling within easy reach of virtually every rider, while at the same time offering the same reliability and build quality we have come to expect.

The new bike features ‘chopper’ styling and clean looks on the longest wheelbase of any production Honda motorcycle. A muscular looking V-twin engine, a modified version of the 1312cc engine from the VTX1300 bike, delivers a thumping 1132cc’s. The engine still retains the angle of 52 degrees and the single pin crankshaft but the cams, cylinder heads, exhaust system and ports have been redesigned.

The bike has a single shock suspension on the rear but, due to the design work, manages to maintain a ‘hard tail’ appearance. It also has a slim looking 21” front tyre but at the back an extra wide 200 series tyre is fitted

I like the way that apart from the throttle and brake cables, all the other wiring is routed through the handlebars. I think it gives a lovely clean look to the front end. I also really like the way they have designed the radiator to fit in between the spars of the frame, that is a neat touch.

The low ride height is sure to appeal to female riders, as well as those who have a hankering for a chop, without wanting to build one themselves. Honda says of the machine “It's the chopper you would build for yourself--if you had a factory instead of a garage” and while I’m not entirely sure of that, as part of building a chop is adding your own individuality, it will definitely appeal to some riders.

The bike is due to be with American dealers towards the end of March and will later hit Europe. The price has yet to be announced by Honda and all I have found on the Internet so far is guesses as to how much it will cost.

The Fury will be available in the following colours, Dark Red Metallic, Metallic Silver, Ultra Blue Metallic, Black, and a limited production Matte Silver Metallic just for 2010.

It also looks like the following Honda Genuine accessories should be available so that you can add a touch of individuality to your bike.

Leather Accessories: Custom Rider Seat (multiple designs), Custom Passenger Seat (multiple designs), Leather Front Pouch (Fury logo).
Backrests: Low Sissy Bar Upright, Passenger Backrest Pad.
Chrome Accessories: Rear Fender Panel, Chrome Allen Bolt Inserts (5, 6, 8mm).
Billet Accessories: Master Cylinder Cover, Oil Dipstick, Clutch Cover, Timing Cover, Upper Fork Bolt Cover, and License Plate Frame.
Additional Accessories: Boulevard Screen, Braided Lines: clutch, idle/throttle and brake, Front Chin Spoiler (colour matched), Front Chin Spoiler LED Light Kit, Outdoor Cover.

(Accessory availability and specifications subject to change without notice. Final items subject to change.)

Specifications

Engine Type: 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Bore and Stroke: 89.5mm x 104.3mm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, one 38mm throttle body
Ignition: Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Transmission: Five-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Front: 45mm fork; 4.0 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Single shock with adjustable rebound damping and five-position spring preload adjustability; 3.7 inches travel
Front Brakes: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston calliper
Rear: Single 296mm disc with single-piston calliper
Front Tyre: 90/90-21
Rear Tyre: 200/50-18
Wheelbase: 71.24 inches
Rake (Caster angle): 38.0°
Trail: 113mm (4.4 inches)
Seat Height: 26.7 inches
Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons
Curb Weight (may change): 663 pounds

[jazzy]

Its marmite for me...dont like it....but its more those wheels!!! Look a bit naff really. Headlight could do with a change...other than that its not too bad.

EDIT...Then again I've just had another look....naahhh not for me.

[Jetpilot07]

nope....don't like it....how am i suppose to enjoy twisties on that?

it is purty though...

[bjay51d]

Me likey!

[jacobflyin]

I'm with jet pilot on this one it looks OK but hard to ride on the track or on the twisties !

[WyoJames]

that is effin sexy

[fighter954rr]

like the black one... it will obviously ride like a nag of shhh but the silver one looks

[jazzy]

Originally Posted by fighter954rr

like the black one... it will obviously ride like a nag of shhh but the silver one looks

I heard you were going to spray yours silver

[fighter954rr]

[shakey1378]

from what ive heard so far from video reviews and reading first ride impressions a few places online its still a honda. they all say its comfortable, handles well for what it is...i think its obvious it was never meant for a race track. will i buy one who knows. i would ride it and if income sufficed i could see it in my garage if i came into money. for me an ideal garage would have a streetfighter for the daily grind, blade for the track, i could see the fury or a triumph thruxton for a weekend cruiser as my third. although a supermoto might nock that down to 4...


its good to have goals!

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by shakey1378

its good to have goals!

You are so right Shakey