Author Topic: Guess what I rode yesterday?.... the all new Honda ST1800 ! (Read 6643 times)

BigTed · « **on:** April 18, 2018, 06:36:39 PM »

hehehe - my demo ride happened yesterday. The unit did a few hundred kms in Tassie a few weeks ago at Honda's national launch, then it was crated up and sent to Perth. I was the 2nd person in town (other than the dealer) to ride it.

Here's my video demo/review - hastily put together. There are loads of other reviews out there, but figured I'd give my 2c worth as an ST1300 rider.
The verdict? I want one, but have to sell a kidney first.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmRbrCTJl5c

Brian · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2018, 07:14:20 PM »

Nice report and Video BigT......thank you for going to the trouble and posting

Bodø Glimt · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2018, 07:21:12 PM »

envious/10

Biggles · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2018, 08:43:34 PM »

Interesting insights. The automatic gears would certainly spoil you- no chance of that (now unheard of) stalling at the lights.
I couldn't justify $45K- that's for the wealthy to throw at a motorcycle.
There's a beautiful BMW1200GT with 1500 km for sale at $28K near Newcastle that has all that has apart from the airbag and DCT. That's still a lot of loot, but at least feasible.
I'd have to agreed about the leg angle- the ST definitely tucks your foot further back than is comfortable, hence the highway peg farkle.

Sicman · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:03:52 PM »

Looks the goods when I win lotto

Gadget · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:22:50 PM »

Nice report. Very informative.

The price is the only balking point.
Very similar price to the top of the range Can-am Spyder RT.

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Shiney · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2018, 09:18:21 AM »

Awesome review mate, thanks for sharing

BeSTy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2018, 10:59:01 AM »

In 5 years when there's some good second hand ones on the market for under 25k I'll be all over it.

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RubenCan · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2018, 06:04:47 PM »

I want One

Gadget · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2018, 11:06:49 PM »

Quote from: Besty on April 19, 2018, 10:59:01 AM

In 5 years when there's some good second hand ones on the market for under 25k I'll be all over it.

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I like your thinking.

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CallMeSteve · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2018, 09:23:57 AM »

I do like the look of this machine, not that I have the cash to drop on one either.

I just wonder how the DCT impacts low speed manouvering. I rely on slipping the clutch a bit when punting around tight spots. Big Ted, what’s your view having ridden one?

BigTed · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2018, 09:58:05 AM »

Quote from: CallMeSteve on April 21, 2018, 09:23:57 AM

I do like the look of this machine, not that I have the cash to drop on one either.

I just wonder how the DCT impacts low speed manouvering. I rely on slipping the clutch a bit when punting around tight spots. Big Ted, what’s your view having ridden one?

I was wondering this too... I was pleasantly surprised... I didn't do a lot of low speed stuff, but it wasn't jerky and was easy and smooth. Like an auto car, I think you'd shift control from your clutch to the brake (rear) to give you that dinner control.

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Biggles · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2018, 03:42:40 PM »

Quote from: BigTed on April 21, 2018, 09:58:05 AM

I think you'd shift control from your clutch to the brake (rear) to give you that dinner control.

It cooks dinner too? Nah, I'm right- I have a wife.

Bodø Glimt · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2018, 04:48:39 PM »

I just thought that was a motorcycling term I had never heard of.

Gadget · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:36:19 PM »

I suspect by reading between the lines that 'dinner' = finer.

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Biggles · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:56:10 PM »

Quote from: Gadget on April 21, 2018, 07:36:19 PM

I suspect by reading between the lines that 'dinner' = finer.

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Gaarn! You are cheating using the Tapatalk translate app.

Gadget · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2018, 09:41:35 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on April 21, 2018, 07:56:10 PM

Quote from: Gadget on April 21, 2018, 07:36:19 PM
I suspect by reading between the lines that 'dinner' = finer.

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Gaarn! You are cheating using the Tapatalk translate app.

Naahhhh, just using interpretive dance.

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BigTed · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2018, 11:29:59 PM »

Grrrrr, I hate auto-erection!

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Biggles · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2018, 12:08:58 PM »

Quote from: BigTed on April 21, 2018, 11:29:59 PM

Grrrrr, I hate auto-erection!

Nice try, but I'm not going there...

Williamson · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2018, 01:37:38 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on April 22, 2018, 12:08:58 PM

..... but I'm not going there...

I should hope not!!

Bluey · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2018, 01:50:21 PM »

Quote from: BigTed on April 18, 2018, 06:36:39 PM

...... but have to sell a kidney first.

What is a kidney worth these days? I've got a spare.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2018, 02:58:32 PM »

That's an informative and comprehensive review Ted, so thanks for that. As you say, it's a lot of bike, but the price will rule out a huge number of potential buyers.

Bodø Glimt · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2018, 04:41:51 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on April 22, 2018, 12:08:58 PM

Quote from: BigTed on April 21, 2018, 11:29:59 PM
Grrrrr, I hate auto-erection!

Nice try, but I'm not going there...

You'd only be labelled a prick.

alans1100 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2018, 07:31:53 PM »

Quote from: BigTed on April 18, 2018, 06:36:39 PM

hehehe - my demo ride happened yesterday. The unit did a few hundred kms in Tassie a few weeks ago at Honda's national launch, then it was crated up and sent to Perth. I was the 2nd person in town (other than the dealer) to ride it.

Here's my video demo/review - hastily put together. There are loads of other reviews out there, but figured I'd give my 2c worth as an ST1300 rider.
The verdict? I want one, but have to sell a kidney first.

Have no idea why but I couldn't see the URL link in your post until I added the "s" to http

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmRbrCTJl5c#

Sicman · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:07:26 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on April 21, 2018, 03:42:40 PM

Quote from: BigTed on April 21, 2018, 09:58:05 AM
I think you'd shift control from your clutch to the brake (rear) to give you that dinner control.

It cooks dinner too? Nah, I'm right- I have a wife.

Yeh - But this model has the auto whinge function de activated

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