Who's got one on order? And more importantly, what news have you heard?

[r80rt]

Sounds like a good plan, the CB500X can't be bad.

 

[Mitch The Duck]

Things are looking up. I've had my deposit down since September and Honda will release mine tomorrow (3/26/21). My dealer said it may 2 weeks until I finally get my CT125. I was set to be released 4/28/21 so I hope that's good news for the rest of us waiting and waiting.

Mitch in Dubuque Iowa

 

[r80rt]

Good luck, you'll love it I promise.

 

[ADVon2Wheels]

Called to check in on my order here in Chicago. The dealer hasn't heard a thing: "It could be in two weeks, or it could be in December. Gee, I hope you get time to ride it this summer."
Patience is a virtue, right?

 

[bent]

Called to check in on my order here in Chicago. The dealer hasn't heard a thing: "It could be in two weeks, or it could be in December. Gee, I hope you get time to ride it this summer."
Patience is a virtue, right?

My dealer in northern California as the same completely vague no commitment no idea of a forecast. I have no idea how a company like Honda can work without an updated forecast this makes no sense regardless of supply chain constraints.

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[bent]

Honestly I might just go pick up a cb500x and call it good. I will keep my ct90 for now and once more stock becomes available I'll sell my ct90 and buy a 125.

Great idea, im in a similiar position.. This thing runs great....

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[AZ7000']

I have no idea how a company like Honda can work without an updated forecast this makes no sense regardless of supply chain constraints.

I would guess this is a niche bike and more of a brand builder then a moneymaker... A friend asked a Yamaha rep why they cant up their 2 stroke game to keep up w the Austrians in the $8000+ bike class. The rep stated their power sports division can not make enough outboard motors to keep up with demand, dirt bikes are mostly a brand thing in the US. Outboards are everywhere and not cheap, those pay the bills, the CT-90 IMO builds more of the brand in the US and the hard to get factor just adds to that.

They built 100 million+ supercubs, they will get there. I'm looking forward to the second or third gen Talon in a few years to carry gear for our Cabo runs, on Honda bikes!

 

[Pklein]

Got the call yesterday my Trail 125 was in (put my deposit in back in Sept.) Drove to the dealer (next town over) and there it was in the showroom. Went to the sales managers office and he handed me the invoice, they had tacked on an additional $500 bringing it just shy of $6000.00. I asked about the extra $500 and he said they were allowed to due that. Anyway I decided to wait and got my $100 deposit back. Anyone else run into this bait and switch type tactic or is it just a SF bay area thing?

 

[AZ7000']

I was almost $5400 otd, not an opportunist but the standard shenanigans and $500 doc fee etc of GO AZ in Arizona, specifically the flagstaff store.

 

[Victor T.]

I put a deposit back in November , I called them yesterday telling mine
will be coming in summer ? If it 's true that's 8-9 month waiting ...

 

[TrailBoss]

Got the call yesterday my Trail 125 was in (put my deposit in back in Sept.) Drove to the dealer (next town over) and there it was in the showroom. Went to the sales managers office and he handed me the invoice, they had tacked on an additional $500 bringing it just shy of $6000.00. I asked about the extra $500 and he said they were allowed to due that. Anyway I decided to wait and got my $100 deposit back. Anyone else run into this bait and switch type tactic or is it just a SF bay area thing?

It depends on the individual dealer. Markups are common in auto and cycle industries when vehicles are hot and in short demand. Sadly there usually isn't much you can do about it but either pay or wait until demand goes down.

$6000 is rough though. I was about $4500 OTD in PA, but I know CA has many more fees and taxes built in than we do. No dealer markup at all in my case.

 

[MeatTruck]

Since my order got cancelled, I'm heading in tomorrow to get a KTM 390 Adventure. It was between that and a CB500X. I can't find a new CB in Georgia, anywhere. Plenty of the KTM's. This is my first real road worthy back and I don't want to wait 9-12 months. Sooooo learned a lot, but this is probably my last post. You all enjoy your CT's!

 

[fmdualexhaust]

You just wanted the first to leave. (just kidding)
Enjoy your adventure and we will see you back when you have your Honda.

 

[MeatTruck]

You just wanted the first to leave. (just kidding)
Enjoy your adventure and we will see you back when you have your Honda.

I still have the 1974 CT90(see background), but picked this up today. Man it's sweet.

 

[fmdualexhaust]

Keep us posted.

 

[FL352rider]

I still have the 1974 CT90(see background), but picked this up today. Man it's sweet.

congrats

 

[Kcboom10]

Got the call yesterday my Trail 125 was in (put my deposit in back in Sept.) Drove to the dealer (next town over) and there it was in the showroom. Went to the sales managers office and he handed me the invoice, they had tacked on an additional $500 bringing it just shy of $6000.00. I asked about the extra $500 and he said they were allowed to due that. Anyway I decided to wait and got my $100 deposit back. Anyone else run into this bait and switch type tactic or is it just a SF bay area thing?

East Bay Motor Sports in Hayward treated me well. I picked my bike up last December. No BS there. I also really like the service department. The service manager is a really good guy. My bike was $6000. Tax, license, delivery, prep and extended warrant. I’ve got the invoice. No mark up. I did get them to lower the prep fee.

 

[r80rt]

I paid $3988 for mine, and in Arkansas there is no sales tax for anything under $4000.

 

[AZ7000']

East Bay Motor Sports in Hayward treated me well. I picked my bike up last December. No BS there. I also really like the service department. The service manager is a really good guy. My bike was $6000. Tax, license, delivery, prep and extended warrant. I’ve got the invoice. No mark up. I did get them to lower the prep fee. View attachment 817

Did they buy you a drink or give you some lubrication? That is insane, about what I paid but not fair IMO. $1200 for dealer prep and rigging fee??? When they offered me the extended warranty I explained I rode my 1975 into work that morning at 20 degrees.

 

[bustupbiker]

WoW! ***$1200 for dealer prep and rigging fee***
I thought we got ripped off here in the UK on costs, but that is close to day light robbery IMO that is.
They only have to adjust the bars and fit the front wheel, check a few nuts/bolts connect the battery..
Plus paper work charges:: i would have got else where..
But i still hope you enjoy the new toy
Lyn.