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TN2Wheeler:

--- Quote from: stevegrab on May 02, 2014, 06:09:28 pm ---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.

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Well I'm sure that's their plan. They pay somebody big bucks to make these kinds of decisions. And while it's true the ST1300 was a bit dated it was still a fine motorcycle. Not only have they changed the riding position to the awkward feet-forward configuration, they have detuned that sweet engine substantially to make it more "cruiser-like". Stupid.

DirtFlier:

Jim,

It doesn't make any sense to me either but neither you or I are the intended market.  Life will go on regardless.  :-)


Tosh

Paco Bulto:
I don' think that it was intended as a replacement for the ST1300. Rather, it is an expansion of the CTX series, as Honda indicated when they brought out the CTX700. While most of us prefer sport touring and adventure touring bikes, there is a market for that other segment. Our local dealer has done well with the CTX700, several for first time riders, women riders and those that don't feel comfortable with heavy or tall bikes. The cruiser market is a lot larger than the market for our favorite style bikes and I guess they are aiming at that, adding it to their F6B, Valkyrie, class,  etc. I guess the CTX1300 may appeal to those riders that want that style bike, but want something a bit larger than the CTX700, but smaller than the 1800 offerings. 

I rode the CTX1300 and if I had to tour on that, my trips would be very, very short. Not comfortable at all for me.

OTOH, our dealer has sold one ST1300 in the last several years, and he ordered that for a customer who wanted one, as he didn't stock them. They have neglected to upgrade that fine bike, but have continued to raise the price to unreasonable levels.

As one who has owned 1 ST1100 and 3 ST1300's, I see nothing in their line that interests me as a sport/adventure touring bike, which is why in 2011 I bought my first new Yamaha since 1973.

RIDEMYST:
I wish we had a "like" button for some of the above comments.
Maybe Honda is going back to the basics where you "meet the nicest people....." and they want to attack the new rider market? Sorry to hear they are leaving their loyal customers behind. -JEP-


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STLTHMSTA:
I know that "we" are pro sport-adv-touring and anti cruiser around here but I'm not sure why everyone is so offended by the CTX13. If ya don't like it don't buy it. 
I think they shouldn't have ripped the balls out of it (ala Yamaha Royal Star) but I haven't ridden one yet. I would cut/swap those handle bars though.
And Fred said, it's not a replacement for the ST but an expansion of the CTX line and a use for a good motor they are already making.   my .02 TM

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