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2011 Honda Sabre Review

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The Spaceman · 10-05-2011, 04:59 AM

"think of the Sabre as the boulevard bruiser."

I'd call it the "Pro-Street" model in the lineup.

It would seem that Honda is doing for choppers today what they did for motorcycles overall in the '60's: completely out-engineering the competition, prices that make the genre available to anyone, and styling that is neither weak nor polarizing, just hitting the right buttons, right in the middle.

Buzglyd · 10-05-2011, 05:19 AM

If they came out with this ten years ago, it would have been a hit.

The whole Pro-street and chopper thing is so 2001.

The Spaceman · 10-05-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzglyd

If they came out with this ten years ago, it would have been a hit.

The whole Pro-street and chopper thing is so 2001.

Well of course we know that. But don't tell them. Those guys are subsidizing the development of the cool bikes we want!

Buzglyd · 10-05-2011, 06:31 AM

Yeah that new hybrid thingy is rad!

opie · 10-06-2011, 09:54 PM

I'm still amazed that this "custom" styled bike has a prominent seam jutting down along the bottom of the gas tank. It's one thing I hate about Honda's cruisers. The other, like the article stated, is the huge amount of plastic. I especially hate the chrome (silver?) covered plastic they use for parts that you think should be metal. Honda's design and reliability are top notch, but the plastic is lowbrow.

seruzawa · 10-07-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzglyd

If they came out with this ten years ago, it would have been a hit.

The whole Pro-street and chopper thing is so 2001.

We expect Honda to be 10 years behind the times now.

MOKE1K · 10-07-2011, 12:04 PM

Been back at the Honda dealership since June and compaired to the VTX's the 13's handle great and turn better than expected.

MOKE1K · 10-07-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

We expect Honda to be 10 years behind the times now.

And its not 800lbs! Only 659lbs

Duken4evr · 10-07-2011, 03:27 PM

Honda lacks originality and self inspiration and as a result needs to copy others. They do the copy thing well though.

It would be nice if Honda chose another manufacturer to copy. Ducati would be a fine choice on the street, KTM for the dirt, particularly in the underserved "serious dual sport" and enduro realm that is pretty much owned by KTM right now.

Bikes like this put me to sleep better than a fistful of melatonin tabs. That makes for freaky acid trip dreams though, unlike this plain vanilla late to the party "me too" Honda...

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10-05-2011, 04:59 AM	#2
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,387	"think of the Sabre as the boulevard bruiser." I'd call it the "Pro-Street" model in the lineup. It would seem that Honda is doing for choppers today what they did for motorcycles overall in the '60's: completely out-engineering the competition, prices that make the genre available to anyone, and styling that is neither weak nor polarizing, just hitting the right buttons, right in the middle. __________________ "This used to be a fun country before the conservatives ruined it."

10-07-2011, 12:04 PM	#8
MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,992	Been back at the Honda dealership since June and compaired to the VTX's the 13's handle great and turn better than expected. __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL"

10-07-2011, 03:27 PM	#10
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 704	Honda lacks originality and self inspiration and as a result needs to copy others. They do the copy thing well though. It would be nice if Honda chose another manufacturer to copy. Ducati would be a fine choice on the street, KTM for the dirt, particularly in the underserved "serious dual sport" and enduro realm that is pretty much owned by KTM right now. Bikes like this put me to sleep better than a fistful of melatonin tabs. That makes for freaky acid trip dreams though, unlike this plain vanilla late to the party "me too" Honda... Last edited by Duken4evr : 10-07-2011 at 03:35 PM.

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10-05-2011, 05:19 AM	#3
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	If they came out with this ten years ago, it would have been a hit. The whole Pro-street and chopper thing is so 2001.

10-05-2011, 06:31 AM	#5
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	Yeah that new hybrid thingy is rad!

10-06-2011, 09:54 PM	#6
opie Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 51	I'm still amazed that this "custom" styled bike has a prominent seam jutting down along the bottom of the gas tank. It's one thing I hate about Honda's cruisers. The other, like the article stated, is the huge amount of plastic. I especially hate the chrome (silver?) covered plastic they use for parts that you think should be metal. Honda's design and reliability are top notch, but the plastic is lowbrow.