1987 Honda reviews

My '87 Hurricane replaced an '86 Yamaha FJ1200 I'd gotten tired of wrestling with. Sure I gave up some torque, but I rediscovered the joy of riding a light responsive machine. From now on it's nothing but lightweights for me. An off camber 50MPH corner near my house that had me sweating bullets and hanging off the inside of the FJ is now taken with a slight shoulder drop. I've ridden the '99 VFR800 back to back with my Hurricane and preferred my ride! Handling was flawless on the VFR, but the extra weight reminded me of the pushing and leaning I did on the FJ (not nearly as bad though). The Hurricane engine is smooth and has a tight whirring sound. Reliability has been great. The temperature gauge reads close to red after idling on a hot day but I hear that's normal. Tires run about $70 a pop. I occasionally ride with some fast bikes and keep up nicely, rarely spinning above 8000 in tight riding. They pull me a little out of the corners, but I just stay on the gas a second or so longer. I'll live with that and the $6000 or so dollars saved buying a used bike.
My only complaint would be true of any sport bike - there's gondola discomfort somewhere into a long ride. This thing might be perfect for the ladies! Show less

The 87 Honda Hurricane 600 was a remarkable motorcycle that set the standards for all around performance, reliability, comfort, and even fit and finish for it's day. Now, 13yrs later it is still a competent and fun do it all sport bike/tourer. Reliability: 5 stars. After 50,000 hard miles, many of them on racetrack and many of them 2 up, this motorcycle still surprises me with its overall tight feel and crisp appearance. Complete list of mechanical problems so far: 1. fuel pump needed to be repaired. 2. Ignition fuse blew. 3. Headlight burned out twice. 4. Cam chain due to be replaced but bike still runs great. Watch for cam pitting on high mileage examples. My wife's is just showing signs of wear at 50,000. Ergonomics: 4 star. This bike could be considered a sport tourer. I've put in multiple 400 mile days 2-up with only slight discomfort. The seat can get a little sharp edged after about 200 miles, otherwise I'd rate it 5-stars for comfort. Power: 3-star. In it's day it would have been 5-star. The power is still good. It will still indicate 147mph on the speedo just like it did brand new. Handling: 3.5 star. All around good handling. The bike feels light but steers slightly heavy. The front-end feel is a little vague when pushed very hard. Metzler comp K's are easily the best tire for this bike. It will need an after market shock ad stiffer fork springs for serious sport riding. The brakes are ok, and the stock pads are best for initial bite. When shopping for a used Hurricane 87-90, shop on stock condition and appearance as those year models are very similar except that the 90 was supposed to have 10 additional hp. If you find one of these in good shape for the right price, buy it. The Hurricane still turns heads and after a day in the saddle you will be surprised how good of an all around sport bike the Hurricane is. Show less

Not only is this bike gorgeous to look at, it's a pleasure to ride. Un-intimidating at just about any speed although above 6000rpm you better hang on tight. This bike is the perfect blend of sport performance, straight-line speed, and comfort for touring. I would not buy another bike. The best part is that you can pick up a clean one for under $3,000. Thanks, Honda. Show less