Thanks for posting the review ... Euro Cycles is one of my favorite dealerships to visit - I enjoy looking at the European bikes and demo riding their bikes.
I have an Icon and I like the heck out of it. It's kinda like riding an old Triumph or BSA with twice the horsepower plus modern conveniences like brakes. There are 50 pages in the owners manual about the "speedo". I like to watch it spool up when I turn the key on. I hope they sell a million of 'em and it looks like they're well on the way. I never thought $8500 would be considered inexpensive but I guess it is.
This must have been painful for you to post (audio problems). Still watched anyway though! You could make everything out fine through headphones or earbuds. Solid review!
What are your thoughts on the newest Honda CB500F bikes? I like the looks and the price point. I've done some dirt riding on lower displacement bikes, but I'd like to get into riding on the road and eventually commuting via motorcycle. I enjoy hearing your perspective on bikes because all too often, reviews are done by guys that are on the small to average size. I'm about 6'3" and 260 lbs and I know how that can factor into the decision making process when buying a bike.
I agree. The FZ07 was on my list of bikes to consider as well although for what I plan to do and the roads I plan to ride on, I really think the extra 200 (or so) CCs it has over the Honda aren't necessary. I'd rather keep the $1500 price difference between the two in the bank. The FZ07 is drop dead gorgeous, however, and it really looks like it leans toward the "sport" end of the spectrum based on the rider's position on the bike.
+TwoWheelObsession is there a reason why this is worse for a inline twin starter bike say than a FZ 07 or SV650? Sure is shiny. I like it. Hope you are having a good one man. Thanks for the videos.
Unfortunately like I said in the vid I didn't have the mic plugged in this was the only sound recorded there's nothing more I can do it was already cleaned up
Thanks for posting the review ... Euro Cycles is one of my favorite dealerships to visit - I enjoy looking at the European bikes and demo riding their bikes.
I have an Icon and I like the heck out of it. It's kinda like riding an old Triumph or BSA with twice the horsepower plus modern conveniences like brakes. There are 50 pages in the owners manual about the "speedo". I like to watch it spool up when I turn the key on. I hope they sell a million of 'em and it looks like they're well on the way. I never thought $8500 would be considered inexpensive but I guess it is.
This must have been painful for you to post (audio problems). Still watched anyway though! You could make everything out fine through headphones or earbuds. Solid review!
What are your thoughts on the newest Honda CB500F bikes? I like the looks and the price point. I've done some dirt riding on lower displacement bikes, but I'd like to get into riding on the road and eventually commuting via motorcycle. I enjoy hearing your perspective on bikes because all too often, reviews are done by guys that are on the small to average size. I'm about 6'3" and 260 lbs and I know how that can factor into the decision making process when buying a bike.
Jon Geddes I have never seen one but I like the type - looks like an FZ07
I agree. The FZ07 was on my list of bikes to consider as well although for what I plan to do and the roads I plan to ride on, I really think the extra 200 (or so) CCs it has over the Honda aren't necessary. I'd rather keep the $1500 price difference between the two in the bank. The FZ07 is drop dead gorgeous, however, and it really looks like it leans toward the "sport" end of the spectrum based on the rider's position on the bike.
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any reason you didn't powershift when you went full throttle from stop?
hes old
Cool bike!
Love this bike. !
+TwoWheelObsession is there a reason why this is worse for a inline twin starter bike say than a FZ 07 or SV650?
Sure is shiny. I like it. Hope you are having a good one man. Thanks for the videos.
Think you have a lot of good things to say, unfortunately gets lost in the wind & engine noise.
Sounds like my Grandmothers sewing machine
they some really nice exhaust for these. all stock bikes sound poopy
Nice! But it's the Urban Enduro model and not the Icon, right?
kvasibarn The salesman said it was the Icon but looking at the website yep looks like he was a dumbass. Rides the same though.
"everything feels tiny and low" PERFECT. SOLDthe throttle "that's allll you need" I disagree
should have taking the time to fix the sound . i know its a pain
in the butt .
Unfortunately like I said in the vid I didn't have the mic plugged in this was the only sound recorded there's nothing more I can do it was already cleaned up
i was talking more of doing a voice over .
because a lot of good information was lost .
Oh well I'll be sure to give you a refund :)
check is in the mail right :)
Wow... I counted like 30 or so trucks in this video...!
Bigger is better, eh?
Is this the red kiss edition ;-)
This bike reminds me of the old yamahas,might be good for the European countries with the cobblestone roads,lol
Sorry. Could barely hear a word. Had to stop and move on.
Fun is not a straight line. What a pitty for a motorcycle review to ride with out curve.
It's very noisy, you cannot relaxe on that bike...It's something to have fun, like you it's a toy a very noisy one...
A cool but very noisy bike.
buy a scooter then
All that effort and results in terrible audio, sorry, can’t understand a word 🥲
Think you have a lot of good things to say, unfortunately gets lost in the wind & engine noise.