Member Contributer Gerrys02800 Posted January 23, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2012 Dont get me wrong but I was just chocked at the price SF was told in Calgary compared to me who is about 300km north. That dealer is asking about $3000 over sticker. I am even looking at the Varadero and a 2009 is on my list. To me, what I consider to be an Adventure bike is something that gives you the ability to go from Edmonton to California doing the speed limit. It should carry your tent/light gear/xtra fuel that you can go on a logging road, but off it and onto the cow trails/game trails and check things out. If you drop it on the trail... O well, pick it up and keep going.KTM 990 is nice, mind you I only had a chance to ride it to Red Deer and no complaints. I wouldnt take a Multistrada in the bush, but it is a sweet looking bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I am perplexed with what seems to be an increasing trend to make a bike look like a BMW GS but perform like a sport tourer. I am not as in Europe the GS is the best selling bike and it's primary use is sport touring. All manufacturers will be looking at BMW as it is the only high volume brand that has seen increased sales over the past years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I always found when the butt is lower than the knees, makes for very poor seating arangement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmick Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Incredible! Guys, provide the arrival of "Crosstour" in Brazil to the second half of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted February 17, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2012 Well the first of the reviews are coming out. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/First-rides-tests/2012/February/feb1612-honda-crosstourer-first-ride/ Touring is what I want so this could be the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Just saw the news also. Not much as epxected, however, they says full report will be next week. Don't know if we can see it in person in Vietnam this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedhills Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I really hope Honda brings this bike to Canada. it looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted February 19, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2012 A couple more reviews. http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-honda-crosstourer-review/20122.html http://www.ashonbikes.com/content/honda-crosstourer-0 A few dirt roads on tour in not a bad thing. Even did some of that in Idaho last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choco Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 This month's issue of Motorcyclist has a feature article of a tour of the European Alps on adventure bikes including the Honda Cross Tourer DCT version. The bikes included the 2013 water cooled version of the BMW GS, the new KTM Adventure, the Ducati Multistrada, the Triumph, the Honda and the Yamaha Super Tenere. No spoilers here but here's a hint, they thought the 2013 GS was hands down better than the 2012 version. The Honda sounds good, but the DCT version is 20 pounds heavier than the normal clutch model and that made it the heaviest bike of the bunch. I think it looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'd still like to see one in the flesh. If it is 'dually' enough I'd consider selling my KLR and using one of these as a tourer. For gravel roads and fire roads it looks like it would do the trick and is likely heaps cheaper than a GS/GSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2013 I would not recommend gravel/fire roads on a Xtrourer, but then again, I am not an expert here. In other words, I hate riding at such a surface.... Queu song from Madonna.. "I'm keeping my baby....." don't let the perspective fool ya; the X is one big bike..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Not to be confused with the upcoming VFR800-based Crossrunner http://vfr1200fa.blogspot.com/2010/11/honda-crosstourer-concept-and.html i like it. it's looking really stylish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 it may be better then you think-- honda is sneaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have had my DCT version for 2 years and 16,000 miles and I love it try www.crosstourer.com for more info and discussions etc Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ashok Posted August 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 2, 2014 The cross tourer looks gigantic next to the 5th gen. To me the 5th gen is a big bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 The cross tourer looks gigantic next to the 5th gen. To me the 5th gen is a big bike. Here is a pic from a small meet we had And here's what my DCT sounds like (Quill slip-on can) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericbthomas22 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Yes a tourer 90%street 10%cow trails, just don't fall before Starbucks! !! Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGEND Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Like it or not it's coming to the U.S. for 2016. I'd have this over my current 6th gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer spinalator Posted November 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2015 I am hoping to sit on one at a moto-show this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted November 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2015 I saw the new (to USA) Crosstourer at the Long Beach show yesterday. I was so excited I did not wait to let my camera focus....oops. The DCT version was listed at about $16K. I was impressed. I could flat foot (6ft tall). The bags were larger and looked to be capable of carrying a lot of crap. I carry a lot of crap on tour. The adjustable windshield is fantastic and I rate it the best of the current crop of one hand adjustables. The also had a DCT demo bike there at the booth.......too big a line for me to try it but the 3rd gen DCT is getting dialed in! at about 7K less than a GSA it looks to be a good alternative. The Africa Twin is spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I quite like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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