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Driving report Honda Deauville (2006)
Relax, just do it
If Frankie goes to Hollywood, he can do so on the Harley. Better to change for the Black Forest, the Alps or the European motorways ?? maybe on the new Honda Deauville.
Deauville. Sounds elegant, associates a parasol, cocktail dress, a playfully waving hand. Rututu, tatata, take a look at what’s right. Gentlemen, that wouldn’t have been necessary. It was. Like its namesake, the formerly glamorous seaside resort on the French Channel coast, Honda’s smallest travel steamer was now a bit out of fashion. Not that the paint was peeling, mais non. You were too good to be interesting. Remmidemmi on Malle or allinclusuff in the Domrep, these were the recipes for success in modern times? horrible.
So that we understand each other correctly. Soft tourism was also popular. 9028 times to be precise. So many travel fans could opt for the D.eauville has been inspiring here in Germany alone since its introduction in 1998. After all, you knew what was in her. The 650 V2 and the bridge frame made of steel tubes had already proven themselves in the NTV. Integrated case, protective cover, cardan drive, lots of accessories ?? the Deauville offered great travel for little money.
It was time to put the spotlight back on the baby tourer a little more. Especially since the quiet appearance made the Honda product planners understand even the tentatively whispered request of the travel company. A little more power maybe, a higher handlebar, a stiffer fork, there was nothing more to improve anyway.
A piece of cake for the technicians. But they didn’t want to leave it at the bare minimum. The gentle curves of the previous model have given way to defined edges, the front is more upright against the wind. She stands there visibly more self-confident, looks more grown-up and demands: Come on the journey.
Understood. The three centimeters higher handlebars alone convey noticeably more space. And the view of the cockpit, which has been expanded to include a fuel gauge, coolant temperature and consumption display, the spacious cladding and the significantly enlarged suitcase indicate size. It’s hard to believe that there is little more than the displacement of a single-cylinder fun bike behind the facade. Although there was a little help. The pressure on the button sucks? due to two millimeters more hole ?? now every two revolutions 680 instead of the previous 650 cm3 mixture. Finely prepared by an injection system instead of the carburettor and passed on via four instead of three valves, the mixture ultimately leaves behind Euro 3-compliant residues thanks to regulated catalysts.
Down to business. Regional roads in the hinterland of Tarragona, Spain. Little traffic, gently undulating landscape, olive groves as far as the eye can see. During the first few kilometers it is noticeable how well the Deauville’s advanced training did.
With 65 instead of 56 hp, nine more horses pull ahead, now twisting the cardan shaft with 66 Nm torque.
Okay, still nothing for course records, but noticeably more than before and enough to let the landscape slide by at an appropriate pace. Gliding, yes exactly. The engine runs smoothly, only lacks the pressure of the large-capacity brothers when overtaking. The clock must be at least 6000 rpm to dash past. At 8800 rpm the rev limiter intervenes graciously. The suspension is comfortably tuned without looking spongy. It is hard to believe that only 115 or 120 millimeters of suspension travel are available. Even when braking on bumpy roads, the fork goes? in contrast to its predecessor ?? not on block.
Speaking of forced braking. Customers can ?? and will ?? who will order Deauville with ABS in the future. That’s good, because the comparatively simple system has its capabilities, for example
long proven in the CBF 600. And for a surcharge of 600 euros, you can now take the brakes on the Deauville. But you have to, because the double disc system requires a strong pull on the lever. It takes at least two fingers to force the ABS to work. If you brake at the rear, you can’t go wrong either. In addition to the rear brake calliper, the CBS (Combined Brake System) also activates one of the three pistons on each of the front brake calipers and provides velvety, yet restrained support.
The windshield of the pane, which can be mounted in two positions, is already completely sufficient in the low position. In the tall version, the shield is more disturbing than it is useful due to loud turbulence. In connection with the mounted Bridgestone BT 020, the chassis cannot even be impressed by truck gutters when running straight ahead. And thanks to the relatively narrow 150 mm rear tire, the Deauville only has a rudimentary set-up moment when braking. And so the Deauville is not only suitable for cruising. Despite a good five hundredweight, the motorhome swings agile through tight turns, has acceptable lean angles and brings ?? especially on bumpy side streets ?? even the sport bike group worked up a sweat.
In this respect, the Honda men can look forward to the future in a relaxed manner. The updates are spot-ons and add a lot of value to the new one in every respect. And that for just 100 euros more? fantastique.
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