anyone see the 2013 vstar 1300 deluxe yet ? - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

paul1970 · 12-19-2012, 10:39 AM

looks like a sweet ride

Slowmo · 12-19-2012, 12:06 PM

haven't seen on in person yet but they do look sweet. Website says they're supposed to hit stores in Feb.

vito · 12-19-2012, 09:14 PM

I'll see one up close in DC at the motorcycle show in a couple of weeks.

Seen pics...they are pretty sweet looking.

Convict1997 · 12-19-2012, 10:14 PM

Looks like a decent bike. Nothing spectacular that I haven't seen already. What's up with that fairing, though?? It doesn't seem to fit the bike. Like it's too raked back and not tall enough for the width. Just doesn't work for me.

MikeB · 12-20-2012, 09:40 AM

Maybe it's just me, but without a logo on the tank to identify the manufacturer, every single cruiser and every single crotch rocket looks just like very other one of its type. Come to think of it all motocrossers look the same, too. There are only so many variations on a basic theme, I guess.

I'm not a big fan of BMWs (having owned one) but I applaud them for going their own way stylewise.

ithelper · 12-20-2012, 01:15 PM

I like it. I'm not sure my short inseam will let me ride it though. I like the 950 Tourer because the seat height is about 1inch lower. I considered a 950 before I found the great deal on my ACE.

joe in calif · 12-20-2012, 01:38 PM

Not my style, looks like they just put the fairing on as an after thought. The tank is only 4.9 gls not much fuel if your going to do any touring on it. But I'm sure they will sell, there's a market for everything out there.

csk415 · 12-20-2012, 01:55 PM

This thread needs a pic. This thing looks like the alien Will Smith punched on Independence Day. Might look better if it was beefier.

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tgelphman · 12-20-2012, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csk415

This thing looks like the alien Will Smith punched on Independence Day.

I kind of see that too

hunnus2000 · 12-20-2012, 02:15 PM

Well I for one am impressed. I think they are hitting on a pretty nice nitch in that they have an offering that is 5K less than Harley or Victory.

It's still pricey but there is pretty good value in making it come standard with a GPS and music.

Honda should take notice.

12-19-2012, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
paul1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: illinois Posts: 50	anyone see the 2013 vstar 1300 deluxe yet ? looks like a sweet ride

12-19-2012, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slowmo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 28	haven't seen on in person yet but they do look sweet. Website says they're supposed to hit stores in Feb. __________________

12-19-2012, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
vito Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 6,321	I'll see one up close in DC at the motorcycle show in a couple of weeks. Seen pics...they are pretty sweet looking. __________________ When all think alike......no one thinks very much.

12-19-2012, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Convict1997 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 675	Looks like a decent bike. Nothing spectacular that I haven't seen already. What's up with that fairing, though?? It doesn't seem to fit the bike. Like it's too raked back and not tall enough for the width. Just doesn't work for me. __________________

12-20-2012, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
ithelper Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 77	I like it. I'm not sure my short inseam will let me ride it though. I like the 950 Tourer because the seat height is about 1inch lower. I considered a 950 before I found the great deal on my ACE. __________________ Olympia, Wa

12-20-2012, 09:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 4,877	Maybe it's just me, but without a logo on the tank to identify the manufacturer, every single cruiser and every single crotch rocket looks just like very other one of its type. Come to think of it all motocrossers look the same, too. There are only so many variations on a basic theme, I guess. I'm not a big fan of BMWs (having owned one) but I applaud them for going their own way stylewise.

12-20-2012, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
joe in calif Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Jacinto, Calif Posts: 646	Not my style, looks like they just put the fairing on as an after thought. The tank is only 4.9 gls not much fuel if your going to do any touring on it. But I'm sure they will sell, there's a market for everything out there. __________________ IF YOU ARE BORN ONCE YOU WILL DIE TWICE IF YOU ARE BORN TWICE YOU WILL DIE ONCE

12-20-2012, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
csk415 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wichita County Texas Posts: 360	This thread needs a pic. This thing looks like the alien Will Smith punched on Independence Day. Might look better if it was beefier. Sent from my DROIDX using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ Originally Posted by Kathy M Dude! It is TOO a "fairy shield!" You should SEE all the dead fairies on my shield after my 800 mile trip! Sure am glad all those fairies didn't hit me instead 2006 750 Spirit

12-20-2012, 02:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
hunnus2000 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,563	Well I for one am impressed. I think they are hitting on a pretty nice nitch in that they have an offering that is 5K less than Harley or Victory. It's still pricey but there is pretty good value in making it come standard with a GPS and music. Honda should take notice. __________________ Life is not "either, or" - Life is "both, and" Riding for the Sun!

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