| Year of specifications |
2010 |
| Engine |
1,312
cc V-twin |
| Transmission |
5-shaft |
|
Top speed |
150
mph |
| 0-60 MPH |
- |
| Horsepower |
- |
| Weight |
300
kg / 663 lbs (wet) |
| Seat
height |
678 mm / 26.7 inches |
The
Honda Fury which was revealed at the start of 2009 is a chopper
style motorcycle powered by a fuel injected, 1312 cc, 52-degree,
V-twin engine.
Choppers have been a part of the motorcycling scene for decades,
but for the most part they've occupied a niche on the edges
of the sport. The first such machines were crudely constructed
home-builds with a reputation for being unreliable and uncomfortable
to ride. Since then choppers have evolved into rolling art,
with true customs commanding a very high price. Part of the
attraction of the Honda Fury is the fact that it looks the part
but is backed up by Honda's extensive dealer network and the
reliability which comes from major manufacturers.
The most obvious feature of the Honda Fury is its raked-out
chopper styling: high-mount steering head that gives the frame
a see-through, open-air look with plenty of space between the
tank/upper frame and the front cylinder head; slim and long
fuel tank perched up high; ultra-low 26.7-inch seat height;
massive rake; wide 200-series rear tire paired with a slim 21-inch
front wheel; a compact, hard-tail look to the rear end; and
a stretched wheelbase.
When creating the Honda Fury the design focus started with the
high steering head, exaggerated rake and open look to the front
end. To achieve this appearance while also making sure the ride
quality and engineering reliability remains high, the development
of the Fury required a significant amount of communication and
cooperation between the styling team in the USA at Honda Research
Americas (HRA) and the Honda engineers at HGA in Japan. Original
sketches and clay mockups were tweaked and refined in countless
ways, in order to satisfy both the styling and engineering demands.
For example, to maintain the remarkably uncluttered look between
the front cylinder and the front downtube/radiator area, the
top radiator hose is hidden away beneath the front valve cover
- a patented idea that illustrates the efforts expended on maintaining
the airy look of the front end. Other examples are the long,
slim and voluptuous look of the fuel tank, which had to be adjusted
and modified repeatedly along with handlebar shape and size
to allow the appropriate amount of steering clearance when the
front wheel is turned from stop-to-stop.
In similar fashion, the rear end of the bike had to look like
a hand built chopper. The LED taillight was selected specifically
because it does not affect the shape of the rear fender, which
also lacks visible fender stays - all for the purpose of giving
the rear fender a simple, clean and elegant shape.
Simlar and related vehicles:
Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie
Rune
Harley-Davidson
VRSCF V-Rod Muscle
Suzuki M109R
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