Honda Pacific Coast 800

1989-1990; 1994-1998

The futuristic Honda PC800 was a misunderstood motorcycle. Perhaps this was because it was a motorcycle built for non-motorcycle riders. In an attempt to appeal to the car-driving yuppie, the bike was completely wrapped in plastic panels and had a spacious trunk. The bike was extremely low-maintenance since commuters don't like to tinker. Instead of the regular noisy exhaust, the PC 800 sounds more like a sewing machine than a motorcycle.Consumers were completely confused - was it a motorcycle, a scooter, or an unfinished Honda Accord? In many respects, it was ahead of its time, but the poor public response led Honda to pause production for 4 years. They tried again in 1994, but sales stalled and eventually it was discontinued.

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Rider - Motorcycling at its best - Retrospective: Honda PC800 Pacific Coast: 1989-90, 1994-98