2014 Honda CTX 1300N

The April 2013 issue of Young Machine features a bike with the wording "CTX 1300N" next to it on its front cover. This fairing-less machine appears to have a Motus V4, or Motus V4 looking engine in it.

Anyone have this issue, and could comment on it?

No idea, but Honda already has a longitudinally mounted V4 in the ST1300, so it is probably a photshop of somebody's idea of what a semi-naked version would look like.

That's interesting.

I like it.

Kinda F6B but not a Wing-ish.

Hmmm, very interesting bike. A CTX with 117hp
"This new CTX1300 follows many of the smaller, cheaper CTX700′s design cues: half-fairing, hard panniers and a two-level seat. Upgrades on the larger bike appear to be LED running lights, integrated speakers (and presumably an affiliated infotainment system) in the cockpit, a chopped screen reminiscent of the F6B’s and mirrors which incorporate LED turn signals. Like the ST1300, the CTX1300 has crash protectors mounted on the engine. A nice touch for a bike which should be equally at home commuting, touring or leisure riding."
Here's all the scoop from RideApart:
http://rideapart.com/2013/10/2014-honda-ctx1300-cruiser-spied-world-exclusive/

Not bad. Do you think it will have a traditional gear shifter? I can't see one by that guy's boot.

I won't do push button or auto shifting.

Maybe?? Really hard to tell. But I'm sure any auto shifter would be optional.

Die DN-01!! DIE DIE DIE

I think there is a shifter there, the boot is just in the way.

Wont do auto shifting? Have you tried Honda's DCT? I tried it, and I like it!

I really like this. It's different. The 1300cc V4 is incredibly reliable, and makes plenty of power. This thing looks very comfy. Should make an outstanding commuter and long distance bike.

Agreed.

Cakeeater

+1. I'm all pro-choice so I hope they offer both, but my choice would be DCT.

And seriously all of you who hate it in principle, at least try taking it for a test ride. If you still hate it, fair enough... but it might not be as bad as you think it is :)

Was it ever really alive or just some zombie scoot? AS for the CTX 1300, is it ugly or just a little weird looking (reminds me of something the OCC people made)? Another DN01 in the making?

A really nice looking face



And a damn near perfect riding position (for me). Hope Honda offers the optional higher windscreen from the CTX700. Oh, and a much larger fuel capacity.



Any new outlet for a Honda V4 is a good thing!

no they actually made it. Ive seen a few of them around LA. A guy that had one tried to drag race me off the line in Malibu when I was on the Speed Triple...... it wasnt a very exciting race

It has nothing to do with whether it works or not, it has to do with the fact that most of us spend a lot of time and energy becoming better riders through skill, training and lots of practice. Being a good rider is something to be proud of and something you earn.
It's just like those stupid flappy paddles in Ferrari's - there's no question as to whether or not they work at all

Here's the supposed "leaked" Honda Upcoming New Models internal doc that surfaced a few weeks back. Rumors state the bottom section are the models slated for North America:



Boy, a pair of VFR800 V4's would be sweet too