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HONDA PACIFIC COAST, PC800
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The PC800 was a ground breaker for Honda. It was a design exercise that attempted to make a motorcycle slightly more 'automotive' in nature. With all enclosed bodywork, and integrated cargo space, the PC was certainly a practical day to day machine, and an able sport tourer. It certainly took the motorcycle buying public a while to come to terms with the styling. In the early days it was, for the most part, regarded as ugly. In later years the styling became more acceptable to the masses. The engine was a reworked version of the Honda Shadow 800 V-Twin. It was tuned for more power, rubber mounted, and given a 5 speed gearbox. Handling was surprisingly good, and engine power was more than adequate for most applications. Passenger accomodations were rather uncomfortable, but most other functions of the machine worked well. The PC was sold in '89 & '90, then reintroduced (unchanged) in 1994, for $1200 less than the original! Power was 47.6bhp@6500rpm, with torque of 42.2@5500rpm. Wet weight was 631lb's.
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Any Questions? Call us on 303 777-2385 or email us.
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Our 'MOTORCYCLE REPORT' on the PC800 contains all the articles listed below. The Report is 97 pages long in total, and costs $21 (additional reports on other machines receive a discount, and would be $16 each). The Report is comprised of laser printed 'reprints' of the original articles. The report is covered in high quality stock and is spiral bound. Alternatively, you can now get the Report in FULL-COLOR on CD or via download, in PDF format. The CD/download version gives you full flexibility; you can print in excellent quality, view on screen with full clarity and with all the navigation tools. To order in either format, click HERE.
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| 1988 |
Cycle World |
'Honda: Preview 1989' |
Intro |
2 pages |
| 1988 |
Rider |
'The '89 Honda's' |
Intro |
1 page |
| 1989 |
Rider |
'The Other Pacific Coast' |
Test |
7 pages |
| 1989 |
Cycle World |
'Honda Pacific Coast' |
Test |
6 pages |
| 1989 |
Cycle |
'Honda Pacific Coast' |
Test |
8 pages |
| 1989 |
Road Rider |
'Coastal Access' |
Test |
7 pages |
| 1989 |
Road Rider |
'The PC Revealed' |
Tech |
2 pages |
| 1989 |
Rider |
'Pacific Coast Follow Up' |
Short |
.5 page |
| 1989 |
Rider |
'Declaration of Independence' |
Ad |
2 pages |
| 1990 |
Cycle |
'Shunpike Tour Off' |
Comp |
12 pages |
| 1990 |
Cycle World |
'Full Coverage Convenience' |
Test |
1 page |
| 1990 |
Road Rider |
'Pacific Coast Revisited' |
Test |
11 pages |
| 1990 |
Rider |
'BAP and the PC' |
Test |
2 pages |
| 1992 |
Rider |
'Rider Review: 1989 PC800' |
Eval |
4 pages |
| 1993 |
Cycle World |
'Honda Pacific Coast' |
Test |
2 pages |
| 1993 |
Road Rider' |
'Back in Black' |
Tour test |
5 pages |
| 1993 |
Rider |
'94 Honda's' |
Short |
1 page |
| 1993 |
Rider |
'Back to the Beach' |
Test |
6 pages |
| 1994 |
CW Buyers Guide |
'Honda PC800' |
Short |
.5 page |
| 1994 |
Cycle World |
'Tipping Over' |
Editorial |
1 page |
| 1997 |
MCN |
'Life on the Coast' |
Test |
2 pages |
| 1997 |
MCN |
'25,000 Miles on a PC' |
Test |
2 pages |
| 1998 |
Cycle World |
'Honda Pacific Coast' |
Test |
1 page |
| 1995 |
CW Buyers Guide |
'Honda PC800' |
Short |
.5 page |
| 1996 |
CW Buyers Guide |
'Honda PC800' |
Short |
.5 page |
| 1997 |
CW Buyers Guide |
'Honda PC800' |
Short |
.5 page |
| 1998 |
CW Buyers Guide |
'Honda PC800' |
Short |
.5 page |
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Various |
Letters (with problems etc) |
Letters |
5 pages |
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All of the above articles are available individually, for $5 each. Individual articles can be emailed in full-color PDF format (you'll need Adobe Reader to open them... free from www.adobe.com). To order the Motorcycle Report containing all the above articles, click HERE. To order individual articles, do a search HERE and choose the ones you want. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
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