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    Honda Bouncing Back With Value Priced Product (News)

    We thought Honda was asleep at the switch (and so did many of our readers). *As others, principally Kawasaki, grabbed U.S. market share with exciting new models introduced during the recession, Honda seemed to be sitting on its hands.
    Things seem different now. *If the rumored parallel twin CBR500R emerges next month, Honda could be on [...]

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    Re: Honda Bouncing Back With Value Priced Product (News)

    I got to closely inspect and sit on a NC700X this morning. I was impressed. It's my kind of bike. I'm not yet ready to replace my aging DL650 but when I do, I'll look seriously at this bike.

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    The article says Honda hasn't been known for value pricing. Ha! That's the understatement of the day. That silly DN-01, the bike that no one asked for and no one wanted at much of any price, had a list cost of nearly $14,000.
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    I don't know if they're related but there has been a "CB500" parallel twin sold in South America and Europe for at least 7-8 years.

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