2010 Honda reviews

I love the bike. More aftermarket parts are coming online all the time to make the bike personal. Show less

I wanted to wait until I had this bike a few months before writing a review. This is a great bike for those who aren't into racing - it's not fast off the line - or cruising. I have owned everything from a GSXr 1000 to a Goldwing - and I very much enjoyed all of them. The NT is smooth, comfortable, gets great gas mileage and will easily travel at 80 mph. all day if wanted. It is not a heavy bike and is easy in tight spots. It is not fast from a stop but it will pass any car on any roadway. I commute on it 60 miles per day back roads and highways and have never felt underpowered. The side cases are great but you will need a bit more space for trips longer than a few days. It is typical Honda quality - not fancy, comes with a centerstand and good array of gauges. This bike has been around Europe for awhile. My biggest complaint is that there are not many accessories available this side of the pond. Show less

This VFR1200FD with the dual clutch transmission is the second Honda that I've owned. My other bike is a 1983 VF750S Sabre which was the very first of the VF line and that I bought new. My new bike is a fitting update to my collection. It is an amazing motorcycle. It is the best handling motorcycle that I've ever ridden and that is after 14 years of riding BMW's. It took me less than 10 minutes to get used to the bike and I forgot about the weight immediately. With the low center of gravity and the beautiful balance, the bike feels very light. The transmission is an absolute revelation with shifts so smooth that I have to keep looking at the digital gear indicator to know what gear I'm in. In the D mode, the shifts are a little early for my preference and you get much less of a feeling for the available performance. In the S mode, the bike comes alive with higher revs before upshifting and when it hits 4000 RPM, it takes off like a rocket and it will hit a 100 in the blink of an eye. The paddle shifters are a lot of fun and upshifts and downshifts are as smooth as silk with no lurches, just like in the automatic mode. You can switch back and forth between the paddles and the automatic modes on the fly and the transmission reacts instantly without missing a beat. As the review title says this bike with this transmission is "in a class by itself". As an all-round package, this bike has it all - great brakes, great performance, great rock-steady handling and great styling. The fairing works perfectly with no heat coming up from the engine and no wind buffeting. The faster you go, the more stable the bike gets. Even at my height I'm almost flat footed with the stock seat but I got the optional narrower seat which is as comfortable as the original seat and gets me flat footed. Over the years I've owned other bikes but I never got rid of my Sabre because it was such a great bike and so far ahead of its time. It has "historic" plates on it now because it is 27 years old. Bbut it is still current with modern motorcycles and my new VFR1200FD starts the cycle all over again. Show less

I just wanted to tell everyone that is interested in buying a new motorcycle that after owning a 2009 Ultra Classic Harley and going for a test ride on a 2010 GoldWing, there is no comparison. The GoldWing is a far better handling bike. It has way more power and is honestly a dream to ride. I have been riding bikes for 32 years now and I only wish I had ridden a GoldWing years ago. It is by far the best motorcycle I have ever ridden. By the way I bought the Goldwing and will never go back to a Harley. Show less

This is my first venture into the motorcycle world, and I must say, I'm impressed enough that I am already planning on upgrading to a full-blown motorcycle in a few years. It's very easy to handle, a very comfortable ride. I would definitely recommend getting a windshield though, bugs in the face at 40 mph sting more than I had expected. Overall, I'm in love. Show less

This is a nice scooter. It's smooth and peppy. I love the storage under the seat! Show less

I have had the new Elite for a few months and I love it. I had owned a Metro before - but gave it to my son to use. The Metro is perfect for local commuting but not really powerful enough to do a lot of out-of-town exploring. Besides commuting, my Elite allows me to hit the highway and I have done several 100-mile tours through the wine country and backroads around Salem, Oregon. It is very dependable and they did a thoughtful job in the design. I had really considered the new Sh150 - for the extra power but was put off by the gas tank location (just above your seat storage) and the lack of storage space. It would be nice if the Elite had 5 or 10 more miles of speed - I would be hesitant to use it regularly on a really busy 55 MPH highway. Fortunately, I have rarely "backed up" traffic - and can pull over when I see I have become a hindrance. In town, you have to be careful to not get too zippy. The fuel injection really gives you a pop off the line and I find myself passing traffic regularly - (that never happened on the Metro). Surprisingly, I think my Elite is getting better gas mileage than my old Metro. In town - it is around 110 mpg but drops off - maybe 80 mpg if you are out on the highway a lot. If you want a good scoot-efficient, dependable, well-designed, and fun to ride - go for it. Show less

I had a 2003 Illusion Blue Wing that I loved, but someone decided to run me over and total the bike so I bought a new one. My wife loves to go with and after a short trip to Des Moines for the Wing Ding, we traveled with friends (who own a 2009 Wing) to the beautiful state of Colorado. We visited our son logging over 2,900 miles through all kinds of weather and road conditions. The Wing handled fantastic even with all the junk my wife hauled along. (May need to invest in a trailer!) Can't wait till the next trip! Show less

I picked up my NT700 just over a month ago in Gastonia (great dealership). It's a very comfortable ride and does great on the interstate or riding the twisties. It has plenty of torque and is well designed for touring. It's heavy enough for a smooth ride on the interstate, light and balanced for slow speeds. I came from a cruiser (Vulcan 900), and am very happy with this bike. Also excellent gas mileage!! Show less

It's the first bike I've ever owned. Keeping in mind I have nothing to compare it to, it has been an awesome ride thus far!! It definitely takes some getting used to when you're taking off or riding very slow because the front tire is raked out a little bit. You will not likely ever see this bike out and about, so most people will stop you and say "WOW WHAT'S THAT?" Exciting to look at the accessories and upgrades to the bike as well! Show less