Question for the guys who were hoping Honda would come out with something wild looking!!!

Just what were you expecting? Aluminum frame yes maybe but realy what else? I think to many people thought Honda would really build a 750 Turbo EX Aprils fools joke. lol

I think it's pretty cool it has wild funky tank curved for your knees with a narrow seat and detachable front fenders. The front headlights/hood can be removed and a new inexpensive hood installed.
It has a fan which helps cools things down also which I was hoping Honda wouldn't forget.

Perhaps there is a 650EXR for you guys wanting electric start, reverse and a bigger motor in the future.

 

One thing I like about the Honda is that the plastic doesn't turn white when you sneeze on it! The Yammies are terrible. Including my Raptor. Just a point.

 

Really? I was told that it used the same a-arms, and an upgraded 400ex frame. I knew that the swingarm and axle were not the same. Yes, I thought it would have an aluminum frame, at least a rearward kick, and more suspension travel, that's what mainly made me get the 2 yami's. Maybe I'll have to trade the yamaha's in for two honda's. We'll see.

 

No
Reasons compared to other factory quads

Lower comp
Plain Jane steel looking frame/ Where's the color man!!!
Lousy carb
Ugly lights
No electric start option/// lost all of female market
Steel valves
Reverse is questionable..


I think the Yamaha was far more impressive.
New tire design
FCR carb
Titanium valves
Sleek look
Nice red frame or blue
New swingarm
High comp
Electric or kick start
Detachable headlights
Huge airbox
Cam mod to YZ specs

 

No, I'm not pleased as much as I could be, and it's only 0.2 inches wider than the yamaha. Plus, being longer is better, unless you're a wheelie nut. Aluminum frame would be cool, so would more travel, but you can't always get what you want.

 

Nope!

Why? See my signature below! Doesn't deserve to be called an "R"... more like EX450 or 450X!!