[flytrap]

They rate the bike and have some nice closeup photos.

Essai : HONDA CTX 1300 - Moto Infos

Use the Google translator.

 

[bob]

Welcome!

 

[flytrap]

Thank you. I'm thinking the CTX 1300 is my next bike...after I sell the Triumph Bonneville SE. However, I still need a lot more information.

 

[sleepngbear]

Another Triumph convert!! Welcome to the board, and thanks for posting. But if I have to dance my way through another translated web page, my brain is gonna explode.

Cone on, you English-speaking sites -- let's get a move on!!!

 

[csdexter]

In fairness, the French seem to love taking photos -- this review has no less than 30, none of which are copies of the Honda marketing 'folio so well done!

 

[sleepngbear]

Those are some nice pics. That looks to me like a brighter, flatter red color than I've seen. Is Europe getting a different red than the US? (Not that I'm complaining -- I much prefer the metallic red!)

 

[annubissl]

im a bit confused. didn't the first French review say that the mirrors fold?

 

[bob]

Maybe the mirrors are like on the ST series. The mirrors will fold back, but the mirror covers don't. Supposed to be a feature if you drop it on its side where the covers will snap off and the mirrors fold back to minimize damage.

 

[csdexter]

IIRC, the first French review actually mentions that, something along the lines of "It's a bit wide for crowded city traffic due to the mirrors sticking out; but have no fear of damage: the covers unclip easily and the mirrors fold in in case of impact".

 

[ShadowRider]

But if I have to dance my way through another translated web page, my brain is gonna explode.

Cone on, you English-speaking sites -- let's get a move on!!!

Yeah, some of the translations are a bit...odd. And sometimes accidentally comical.