I think a lot of you would agree with me when I say that Honda has sorta lost its X factor. I mean, don’t get me wrong, the bikes it currently offers are certainly competent, come with impressive spec sheets, and are hella reliable. But if you put them next to other bikes from the likes of Yamaha, Kawasaki, and the whole crop of Euro brands, I can’t help but feel that maybe Honda’s been resting on its laurels a bit.
It’s evident in nearly all categories of motorcycling. In the entry-level segment, Honda’s 500cc range has remained pretty much the same for two decades now. And the story’s pretty much the same in the middleweight segment, too, with its naked bikes and adventure bikes sort of being a response to market trends rather than being pioneers of new technology.
