New CTX1300?

Well that's an interesting concept.

Sharp looking bike from the side, but those mirrors look awful from the front.

buckshot said:

Sharp looking bike from the side, but those mirrors look awful from the front.

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Agree. Kinda reminds me of this guy...

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lol nice. Given the bike's somewhat cross expression, I was thinking more along the lines of....

Is that not a ST?

sent from my nc700x

happy said:

Is that not a ST?

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It seems to have the engine and final drive from an ST, but not the same bike. The ST also has a full fairing.

They have been talking about this since October 6th on the CTX700 forum.

CTX1300 Leaked! - Honda CTX700 Forum

What is funny about the thread is they reference the document we talked about here with the NC750L. The fact that the NC is not on that list.

SergeantChuck said:

They have been talking about this since October 6th on the CTX700 forum.

CTX1300 Leaked! - Honda CTX700 Forum

What is funny about the thread is they reference the document we talked about here with the NC750L. The fact that the NC is not on that list.

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Too bad they missed my assessment of the "leaked document".

Heeey, if this is a ctx, and they happen to use the same frame as the ctx700, which is the same frame as the nc700's, then that could mean a possible, and easy, engine swap...

frozenpoet said:

Heeey, if this is a ctx, and they happen to use the same frame as the ctx700, which is the same frame as the nc700's, then that could mean a possible, and easy, engine swap...

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Pretty sure the only common ground between the CTX700 and 1300 is the name, the oil filter, and maybe a brake lever.

buckshot said:

Pretty sure the only common ground between the CTX700 and 1300 is the name, the oil filter, and maybe a brake lever.

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Probably, but one can hope can't they.

I like it!

Looks to me like the same concept as the Gold Wing F6B done to the ST platform.

Well, at least the foot controls are not the far forward type. Maybe the seat will be a bit lower to the ground and more comfortable than the 700x. I'm sticking to my nimble and easy to maneuver 700x. I can take it down any road I wish and into tight spots a cruiser style would be a hand full. Parking lots are a piece of cake too. I can see where the 1300 would be great to travel on for long distance though. Looks very comfortable. I'll look forward to seeing the new bikes at the Cleveland motorcycle show in february.

Its listed on the official Honda webiste now.

2014 CTX1300 Overview - Honda Powersports

What a bike. It has the st1300 engine but with a lower compression, a cruiser's styling, and a cat's head in the front. The first one I can love and respect. The second one I could live with. The third one... Well that's a giant cat head in the front.

Cat lovers please don't hate me. I have cats.

Well, I sat on the CTX1300 yesterday at the Atlanta Motorcycle show. Actually 2 of them, the standard and the deluxe. The ergos were good for me with the foot pegs slightly forward but not overly so. Similar to my Moto Guzzi California. It is really a good seating position without the stretched out cruiser position. The standard model was red and the deluxe steel blue. I really liked the blue. Pricing has still not been officially announced, but it is rumored to be around $17K for the basic model with the deluxe going for a couple of grand more. This seems a little bit high compared to similar motorcycles. That being said, I will soon be in the market for a larger 2-up long distance tourer to replace the '03 Moto Guzzi California EVT I recently sold and the CTX1300 will be on my short list. I definitely plan to keep the NC700x for my go to personal ride.

While at the show, I also had the opportunity to compare it to the new Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring. This is a bike that I had a chance to ride this summer and was mightily impressed. It's fast, smooth and handles like a much smaller bike. It is interesting to note that the $17,900 California Touring has everything that the deluxe CTX1300 has plus some. Traction control, ABS, 3 different throttle maps, electronic cruise control, bluetooth, etc. It is an impressive bike for the $$. This bike has been at the top of my shortlist since then and currently still ahead of the Honda. I do expect to ride the CTX1300 before making a final decision.