Honda PC800 - information

Rider1960 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Karma :

I just wanted to re-post my question and thank everyone that replyed. I'm hoping to hear from others that may have owned or at least riden the PC 800. Once again, Thanks Smile

I'm thinking of trading my 2003 Kaw Vulcan 750 for a 1996 or 1997 Honda PC 800. The KBB values are about the same, and I'm looking for a good bike I can use for both going to work (19 miles - one way) to long weekend trips (500 to 600 miles-overnite). The Kaw is a great bike, easy to ride, but there is almost know storage (including after market). I'm looking for any information, thoughs, comments from people that have or had the PC 800. Interested in your likes and dis-likes. Thanks for your input , , , Question

I was hoping to hear from anyone that owned/rode one. Seams like a decent bike for both short trips and long trips - good around town, and lots of sorage. What I'm looking for is information on confort, reliability, maintainance/macanicle issue. I'm not looking for a speed deman, as long as it gets around OK at highway speeds (70-80mph) Thanks for the comments , , ,
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instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

No idea if you have seen these before but I dont THINK many have heard of that bike, let alone ridden it so:

https://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mchonda/pc800.html

https://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/reviews/pacific8_98.htm

https://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/1919/pc800.htm

P.S Infact, it looks remarkably like a honda pan europe. Has it just been rebadged for over there? I'd assume so....In that case, tehres a few thats ridden them I believe.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

ERrr even the dog can't stand the thing! Laughing

https://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mchonda/mcphotos/pc800-6.html

hehe sorry Laughing

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Its basically a bored out Deauville.

It has the same engine as the Bros (Hawk), Africa Twin and the Deauville - except its bored out to 800cc.

I should imagine, with all that bodywork and with a bored out africa twin engine, that it isn't fast!

As with all Hondas Its probably as reliable as the rising sun and pretty bland.
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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

Looks very much like a Mini Pan Euro, but with a 800cc V-Twin.

As MarJay says it seems to use the same Motor as the Deauville/Africa Twin, both considered not exactly exciting.

Also to me it looks like a overblown scooter from the back. Confused

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

It predated the Pan and was Hondas attempt to build a bike for the US market that would appeal to non riders. It was a sales flop.

Not actually meant to be a bad bike though.

All the best

Keith
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Rider1960 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Karma :

I was hoping to hear from anyone that owned/rode one. Seams like a decent bike for both short trips and long trips - good around town, and lots of sorage. What I'm looking for is information on confort, reliability, maintainance/macanicle issue. I'm not looking for a speed deman, as long as it gets around OK at highway speeds (70-80mph) Thanks for the comments , , , Cool