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TN2Wheeler:
I received my June issue of Rider magazine a day or so ago. They tested and reviewed Honda's new CTX1300 "touring cruiser". Is anyone else as saddened as I am but what they've done to the ST? 

RIDEMYST:
I visited the Honda tent at Bike Week this year. They were proudly displaying their CTX models. I try to keep an open mind on all bikes. Just because it's not my taste doesn't mean there is not a market out there. That being said, I just can't figure out what Honda has in mind with this line if bikes. They even had a black ST1300 on display. I asked the Honda Rep why it was there. He said "we are still making the ST." Yep that's a quote! I said let's check the VIN and I'll bet  that's a 2012 model. He seemed surprised that I would know that.
I walked away shaking my head. -JEP-


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stevegrab:
Got a postcard type mailer from a local Honda dealer having an open house and those kind of bikes, along with some cruisers a dirt bike and a baby CBR were all featured on the add. I guess Gold Wings (not the F6B), ST1300s, VFRs, and the bigger sport bikes are not where Honda wants to focus. Maybe they're all about attracting a new market with new riders, and these are the bikes that interest them.

boatanchor:

--- Quote from: TN2Wheeler on May 02, 2014, 01:02:29 PM ---I received my June issue of Rider magazine a day or so ago. They tested and reviewed Honda's new CTX1300 "touring cruiser". Is anyone else as saddened as I am but what they've done to the ST?

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The ST1300 is still shown on the newset Honda website (along with all their latest models) so they may still be sellimg that model. Not sure if it is still being manufactured.
They really need to update it if they want to compete with the latest models from the other manufacturers.

I just don't see the CX1300 selling well, it just doesn't seem to fit in any of the established categories.
 
 

ff73148:
This bike reminds me of the Magna. A power cruiser that didn't fit the norm. The way I see it is that Honda is looking for a new market.

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