CB1000gt delivery?

[barny]

Has anyone had a firm date yet? Not a friend of a friend next door neighbour said or FB speculation.

 

[barny]

Looks like no then.

 

[zoltan]

Spoken to my local dealer, demo will be available end of June and July/August delivery. They will take £100 refundable deposit.

 

[Davey B]

Can't recall why the big delay, but it feels like Honda have royally screwed up the intro of the GT...so much midwinter promise and now an 'end of season' (for many) delivery. I'd have been hacked off if I'd ordered one.

 

[zoltan]

Can't recall why the big delay, but it feels like Honda have royally screwed up the intro of the GT...so much midwinter promise and now an 'end of season' (for many) delivery. I'd have been hacked off if I'd ordered one.

"Honda hasn't entirely canceled the CB1000GT, but they have delayed its initial rollout and halted shipments while they address a global engine recall. The issue centers on improper cylinder finishing and piston ring specifications, which cause the engine to burn excessive oil."
Kind of a repeat with the VFR1200. Bizarre.

 

[Davey B]

Ta, thats jogged my memory. The old fireblad unit that they denied had oil issues ? Anyhow....has/had great promise but timing is everything

 

[barny]

Can't recall why the big delay, but it feels like Honda have royally screwed up the intro of the GT...so much midwinter promise and now an 'end of season' (for many) delivery. I'd have been hacked off if I'd ordered one.

I think you covered it unintentionally in the first few words