Honda Motorcycles rolls into MY2022 with a new Tweety-Bird yellow colorway for its carryover chopper proper, the Fury. Open and honest, the Fury rocks a clean look with plenty of nods to the custom bike-builders of old. It's decidedly not just a showpiece though, as evidenced by the large-displacement V-twin powerplant that delivers the goods.
2022 Honda Fury Performance and Capability
The chrome-and-blackout engine serves as the beating heart for the Honda Fury but also contributes to the custom-fabulous mien that sets this ride so far apart from the pack. Like a gem in a setting, the frame and bodywork leave nothing to the imagination with a full view of both the mill and the tranny.
Bigly undersquare, the 52-degree V-twin packs an 89.5 mm bore with a long 104.3 mm stroke for a total displacement of 1,312 cc. Compression is at the low end of the spectrum with a 9.2-to-1 ratio and a tolerance for lower-octane fuels. The 2022 Honda Fury produces 53.7 horsepower and 73 pound-feet of torque.
A single over-head cam times the three-valve head that also boasts a twin-spark setup for positive ignition and flame-front propagation for power and efficiency. The 38 mm throttle body runs on programmed control curves with digital ignition mapping to manage the spark, but that's about as close as you're going to get to higher ride-control electronics on this ride.
A five-speed transmission and shaft-type final drive put the power to the pavement. Wrap it all up and you get a Honda Fury top speed of 103 mph (165 km/h).
Engine & Drivetrain | |
Engine: | 1,312 cc liquid-cooled 52 degrees V-twin, SOHC, three valves per cylinder |
Bore x Stroke: | 89.5 mm x 104.3 mm |
Induction: | PGM-FI, 38 mm throttle body |
Ignition: | Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder |
Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 |
Transmission: | Five-speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft |
Design
Honda really stuck its neck out on the Fury. It's a design more associated with the American custom scene, and while it has a V-twin lump, it's still a bit out of character for the Red Riders.
That said, I think the factory did a fabulous job with the design. First off, it's more or less a “real chopper” in the respect that it carries an increased rake with lots of stretch in the downtubes. This leaves an aching void between the steering head and the engine head, a hallmark of popular chopper design.
The front fender has an artistic bent with minimal sides and both ends cut at a jaunty angle. Blackout and chrome oppose one another throughout the build. The stylish headlight can comes chromed and includes a little bill for more custom charm.
Love it or hate it, the 3.4-gallon teardrop fuel tank runs with a bit of stretch out back. It's maybe not as Stretched as a Ness bike for instance, but enough to be noticeable.
The slammed seat is just 26.9 inches off the deck which should be comfortable and confidence-inspiring for newer/shorter riders. Oh, and it's a solo seat, so you can forget about sharing the fun with a friend, at least not until you peruse the accessories catalog.
Honda Fury Specs | |
Wheelbase: | 71 inches |
Seat Height: | 26.9 inches |
Curb Weight: | 663 pounds |
Fuel Capacity: | 3.4 gallons |
Fuel Economy: | 45 mpg |
Chassis
The tubular frame on the Fury sort of mimics the geometry of the old rigid frames, at least until it reaches the sideplates that mount a yoke-style swingarm, albeit a subtle one. A monoshock supports and tames the swingarm with 3.7 inches of travel. This is minimal but unsurprising given the nature of this bike. It wouldn't do to have any more clearance between the rear tire and fender than that, so here we are.
The rear shock has the only adjusters with variable rebound damping and a five-slot spring-preload tweak. A set of beefy, 45 mm front forks come kicked out to a relatively long 32-degree rake angle to reinforce the chopper panache.
A twin-pot caliper binds the 336 mm front disc with a single piston anchor and 296 mm disc out back. ABS comes with the standard Honda Fury build for 2022 whereas it's optional in previous model years.
Another chopper characteristic is a large front hoop, and Honda doesn't disappoint with a 90/90-21 up front and fat, 200/50-18 out back. This makes for a nice contrast between large and small, skinny and fat, to seal the classic-custom deal.
Chassis & Suspension | |
Front Suspension/ Travel: | 45 mm fork/ 4.0 inches |
Rear Suspension/ Travel: | Single shock with adjustable rebound-damping and five-position spring-preload adjustability/ 3.7 inches |
Rake (Caster Angle): | 32° |
Trail: | 3.6 inches (92 mm) |
Front Brake: | Single 336 mm disc with twin-piston caliper |
Rear Brake: | Single 296 mm disc with single-piston caliper |
Front Tire: | 90/90-21 |
Rear Tire: | 200/50-18 |
2022 Honda Fury Price and Availability
Honda didn't import the Fury to the U.S. in 2021, but it's back for this year. The 2022 Honda Fury costs $11,449. I was joking about the Tweety yellow, the factory calls it Pearl Yellow, and I gotta say it's right sharp against the chrome and blackout.
Pricing | |
Model ID: | VT13CX |
Warranty: | One Year Included, Unlimited-mileage, limited warranty, Optional extended coverage available with a HondaCare Protection Plan® |
Colors: | |
└ 2019, 2020: | Pearl Hawkseye Blue |
└ 2021: | NA |
└ 2022: | Pearl Yellow |
Price: | |
└ 2020: | $11,449 |
└ 2021: | NA |
└ 2022: | $11,449 |
Competitors
The Fury finds itself in rare company indeed with such a niche build. I think the now-defunct Victory Motorcycles from Polaris may have the best answer with its Vegas cruiser model.
Victory Vegas
Like a brother from another mother, the Vegas hits most of the Fury's design points including the chopped fenders and blackout coverage. Custom touches also include a stretched fuel tank, solo saddle, and big V-twin powerplant like a cherry on top.
Actually, the engine is where these two differ the most. The Vegas packs in one of the Freedom 106 V-Twin engines that generate 110 pound-feet of torque against 73 pounds from the smaller Honda mill. It's okay to look badass but something entirely better to be badass, and this Victory will come out of the hole like a scalded dog.
At 25 degrees, the Vegas' rake angle is well down into sportbike country and decidedly not very chopper-tastic, but it does make for a lively ride. The Vegas rolls only in the Sunset Red colorway, and if you can find one, the MSRP is $13,999. You can still find a Vegas for sale in new-old stock if you look hard enough and are willing to pony up for some extra shipping costs.
He Said
“To be honest, I wouldn't necessarily ride this one. It looks like it's trying a little too hard in my opinion. That sentiment holds even if powered by a Harley lump, so it's not a brand-loyalty thing at all. However, I can see this as a magnificent canvas for someone to use as a starting point for a custom project.”
She Said
My wife and fellow motorcycle writer, Allyn Hinton, says, “When I rode a Fury in 2016, the fit-and-finish was disappointing. The plastic instrument cover came across as cheap and left an overall air of chintziness on the whole bike. Even though there was a bit of vibration, performance was brisk and perhaps made up for the negatives.”
“Honda generally builds a reliable product, the Fury included. It should be no surprise that a significant number of the 2010 first-generation Fury models are still road-worthy.” ”
FAQ
Q: How much is a 96 SS Impala worth?
You can find working examples of the 1996 Impala SS from as low as $15,000 while well-maintained, low mileage examples are usually priced around $30,000.
Q: What Motor came in the 1996 Impala SS?
How much horsepower does a 1996 Chevy Impala SS have?
Q: Is Impala SS rare?
The 1996 Chevy Impala SS was powered by a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated LS1 V-8 that made 260 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque.
Q:
The 1996 Chevy Impala SS was powered by a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated LS1 V-8 that it shreds with the Camaro and Corvette of the day with one exception, the Impala got a cast iron cylinder head while the Corvette and Camaro got aluminum ones.
Q:
The Impala SS is not a rare car, with a total of 69,768 total units produced over its three-year production run spanning 1994 to 1996.
