Honda CTX1300

Are you kidding me? Not attractive? What is your idea of attractive? The engine is beautiful. The fairing is elegant and looks in the pictures to be sleek functional. It was designed to attract TOUR riders. Kids will ride the fugly crotch rocket sport bikes. Mature riders, the ones with actual money and experience will love this machine. It has the seat height of homely V twin cruisers, a relaxed riding position and the seat looks comfortable. It is NOT too big. It's not as bulky as the ST1300, and not nearly as huge has the current Gold Wing. I think Honda's only drawback here is that it is priced two thousand dollars too high and it needs a cruise control. At $15,000 it would attract a huge following to those of us who don't want 800 lb plus touring bikes.Some motorcycles take a proven formula and change it up a little. Then there’s Honda’s new CTX family of bikes—they’ve blown their class wide open and completely reinvented it.The new CTX1300 is a great example: With a 1261cc V-4 engine it has plenty of power. Innovations abound in the integrated bodywork. Best of all, it’s available in two versions: the CTX1300 and the CTX1300 Deluxe, with Bluetooth® Audio, anti-lock brakes, self-cancelling turn signals, traction control and a blacked-out look.Honda’s CTX line of motorcycles are some of the most innovative we’ve ever produced. One look can tell you that, and that’s really saying something when you realize that no other company leads the way in innovative solutions and technologies like Honda. Just check out the new CTX1300’s long list of features, and you’ll see that this is a bike that can take you cruising into the next century.Nothing sounds like a V-4 engine, and nothing feels like one either. Longitudinal engine mounting improves power transfer and drivetrain efficiency, two engine counterbalancers eliminate vibration for super-smooth running, and its specially tuned 1261 cc engine offers plenty of power for long-distance touring.Available on the CTX1300 Deluxe, traction control gives you additional peace of mind under challenging riding conditions.The dual pre-load adjustable rear shocks pair with the CTX1300’s aluminum swingarm to allow you to dial in the level of comfort and handling that’s right for you.A feature that not only looks great but works even better, the CTX1300’s inverted fork helps with the bike’s precise steering and excellent comfort and handling.Motorcycling can throw you lots of unexpected surprises—that’s where Anti-Lock Brakes can be a big help, when you need to make controlled stops in less-than-ideal conditions. Under normal operation you’ll never know it they’re there, but when you need them, they’re always there to back you up.A fat 200-series rear tire and stylish 10-spoke cast wheels give the CTX1300 aggressive style—on the Deluxe model, the wheels are blacked-out to match the other styling elements.The CTX1300’s weather resistant, lockable saddlebags are big enough for many full-face helmets or a weekend’s worth of gear.Nice and low—that’s how most riders like their seat heights, and that’s exactly how we built the new CTX1300. The low seat makes it easy to flat-foot it in parking lots or at stoplights, and just plain feels great, too. The low seat and uniquely designed fuel tank help lower the bike’s center of gravity and inspire confidence.The CTX1300’s fairing helps make both your commute and long distance trips a whole lot more pleasant. Stylish and functional, the bodywork reduces wind buffeting and provides some extra storage, too.Tucked into the CTX1300’s fairing are two storage containers for smaller items. On the Deluxe model, you also get a USB port to charge your phone or play MP3 music files.Tucked into the CTX1300’s fairing are two storage containers for smaller items. On the Deluxe model, you also get a USB port to charge your phone or play MP3 music files.Clear, crisp, bright: the latest LED technology lets the CTX1300’s headlight and unique accent lights do more than just light up the night—it gives the bike a strong styling element.. The tallight and turn signals are also brilliant, long-lasting LEDs.The low-cut windscreen helps reduce wind buffeting and blends perfectly with the low, lean styling of the CTX1300. Need a taller screen? No problem—there’s one available as an accessory.Mounted in the center of the instrument console, the LCD screen provides useful information such as fuel range, MPG, ambient air temperature, and trip odometer. The Deluxe model can also display song and artist information from your device.I see nothing attractive in that bike - especially from a company that has the goldwing. Innovation? Where? The seating position looks reminiscent of the terrible DN-01, styling makes it look plastic with an unfinished front fairing, the exhaust looks bulky, heavy, and FAR too big and while it looks like the wet dream of a kid in the 80s, is that kind of styling current today? So many manufacturers are showing the engines, calming down on plastic, and focusing on the ride rather than trying to attain a modern look - it seems outdated and attractive only to a short term minority (nobody will be excited about buying this second hand in 5 years). In my opinion If it's under 10k they have a shot, if not, I suggest another flop in Honda's history. Shame, the used to produce some great bikes.