2 Vultuses in Calne!

Two former Quasar owners each with a Honda Vultus 750 in Calne, where the last Reliant-engined Quasars were built!
Paul Blezard (left) with a test machine and Len Purnell with his fully-accessorised Vultus, bought after selling his Quasar. PNB

2 Vultuses in Calne!

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Looking forward to a full comparison with the Quasar, handling, comfort, two-up, consumption etc. Time round the IoM on open roads would be good. They're at a similar technology level (Steered suspension etc.) I assume the Vulva has a better gear change.

Quick Summary of the Honda NM4 Vultus 750

Handling is excellent, braking better than you would expect (complete with ABS, obvs), fuel consumption exceptional for a modern bike (The first time I have recorded over 70mpg on a mass-produced motorcycle over 125cc in about 40 years!). Time around the IoM would be better than a standard Quasar in the same road conditions thanks to being 10mph faster and 90kgs lighter. Suspension works well, especially at the rear, despite being non-adjustable. Comfort is also excellent (but not for the passenger!). DCT is not only better than the Quasar's gear change (name one gear change which is worse!) but better than most things available because it gives the best of both worlds: proper 6-speed gearbox with seamless changes and instant manual override at the touch of a button whenever you want it. I've been past a lot of sports bikes riding one of these, and kept up with a well-ridden 1200GSA. Finally, should be able to go around the outside of most Voyagers on a fast bend....although not necessarily one ridden by R. Creasey Esquire. Reminds me of the Flying Banana at its best. Worst thing is the footboards, which are too low, too horizontal and completely unprotected from wind and rain. However, they do at least fold up and could be repositioned and protected without too much trouble. Likewise the rear brake lever, which could go on the left handlebar, maxi-scooter style rather than the right foot. So far, I've only grounded out on slow corners, not on fast ones. See the action shot, and further footboard comments here:
http://bikeweb.com/node/3085
The other things which should fold are the mirrors. They work well as mirrors, and double as effective windshields for the hands, but for congested inner city traffic they should fold out of the way like the Burgman 650's. For lane-splitting in stationary motorway traffic they are fine.
PNB