The Weird Motorcycle Designed like a Car

What happens when you tell a bunch of car designers to go build a motorcycle? Well, this. The Honda PC800 Pacific Coast. Overlooked genius or just another Failblog entry?
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[@TheHeadTaco]

I absolutely love the 80's vibe to the whole video

[@renejr2296]

Me too that was great 😁👍🏾

[@simonkennedy6116]

It's so New Retrowave

[@timjohnson1199]

Yeah, I can leave behind some of the equipment but, like you mentioned, the vibe is okay. It lacks a slickness that I like.

[@vishalkrsingh6184]

Watch it in 240p for extra effect

[@classicautomotive3816]

same here bro

[@raypurchase801]

I used to own a Gold Wing. It was the best car I ever owned.

[@raypurchase801]

A great stereo too.

[@rosethorne9940]

I was just going to say I always thought the gold wing (1974 to current) was Honda’s attempt at a car on two wheels (or more as I’ve seen sidecars on gold wings but they might have been aftermarket...)

[@starbase247]

lol, what do you drive now?

[@stopglobalswarming]

The slim limo

[@Kickstart500]

I still do and it still is

[@RotorKev]

Not all of Honda’s ideas turn out to be winners, but I have always admired their willingness to push the boundaries and try new things.

[@nomadenview]

Absolutely

[@Auloss]

Not in my country, everything here is basic

[@truantray]

So much about motorcycles is just fashion. You can make a motorcycle better in every way, but motorcycles attract idiots. Proof: Harley owners.

[@Auloss]

@@truantray any cruiser bike to be honest

[@iqcq2063]

@@Auloss true 😂

[@landinwashington2455]

Fortnine: The only channel convincing people to buy old discontinued bikes.

[@tomrevere9091]

The bikes do a pretty good job themselves. Fortnine is just making them more visible.

[@MJT-DA]

@@tomrevere9091 well i didn't want a pc800 and now i do and i also knew they existed.

[@jfess1911]

Gee, haven't you guys started a Fortnine Collection too? It's all the rage. Just buy every motorcycle that is approved by our Polite Canadian Hero. Aw, come on.... I can't be the only one???

[@thomas4233]

Really would like a KLR

[@grease2542]

I remember lusting after one of these.

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid-420]

That trunk is a massive flex. Honestly, I'm intimidated.

[@tybiswal]

I thought he was gonna pull out a live fish, like its an aquarium.

[@MrCRMoir]

It's such a good idea

[@nomadenview]

Hello intimidated, how are you?

[@RythmicIntentions]

@@tybiswal Would have been great if he dropped a line in the trunk and caught a fish...lol

[@stiggy186]

A friend of mine bought a PC800 for his daily commute. He says it is the single most uninteresting vehicle he has ever used, and he wouldn't dream of getting rid of it.

[@RegularCars]

This is the greatest motorcycle video I’ve ever seen!

[@WhatDoomroidThinks]

This is the greatest crossover I've ever seen. It's always awesome to see when one high quality creator acknowledges another. Keep up the work RCR, I love your videos.

[@catatonic_wrenching]

Mr regular! I recommend their death of Harley davidson video! I really think you'd enjoy it!

[@drmario1218]

bUt It'S nOt A cAr! Obligatory reference out of the way, nice to see you here

[@Aperson156]

@@drmario1218 *ALMOST A CAR*

[@Benzinilinguine]

Hey what is this Some kind of crossover episode?

[@dkompolt1234]

The way they committed to the 4:3 aspect ratio for the whole vid 👌

[@peteraugust5295]

I did not even notice. I guess my brain is so annoyed by 21:9 and even wider videos that I fall back to 4:3 haha

[@qqnqqpart]

@@peteraugust5295 I noticed now watching it for the second time!

[@Air.jordan.paramotor]

Best part is the picture in picture also having black bars on the sides. Lol

[@colinkeefe]

Not for everyone of course. I’ve owned two, and gone coast to coast on them. To me the PC800 is the most practical motorcycle ever made, and Kudos to Honda for going out on a limb on this one!

[@ronegan2840]

If it only had a sixth gear...

[@onazram1]

It's actually a very good looking motorcycle....

[@XMcBainXUSA]

@@ronegan2840 I've done over a 100mph with only 5, but 6 would be really nice!

[@jpb1231000]

Wanna sell one???

[@papaballoon]

@@ronegan2840 i found myself on i-80 going well over 90 without knowing it. I just thought.."hey...im passing trucks a lot? " damn thing was so smooth and quiet you didn't know how fast you were going

[@jeanangelo98]

The fact that you recorded this whole thing in 4:3 just to keep the vintage feel is true dedication 👏👍

[@kapow378]

"Is as Blank as a teenagers search history" - Haha, epic.

[@noroom4commies086]

My lady heard that line and laughed!

[@Crisperdad]

That made me chuckle

[@bensymons]

we all know what they had probably searched anyway

[@ffcn8198]

@@noroom4commies086 m

[@diogo763]

That transition at 0:50 was so good I had to rewind 4 times

[@JP-xd6fm]

I found this chanel this year and is great, I like the guy how explains things and the production of the video is Top Gear's level

[@anonymous-yg1hy]

Absolutely! This is great craft. Is the vlog an oscar catagory yet? If so, the Oscar goes to F9.

[@michaelsanchez8519]

I just wrote a comment on how brilliant the production was on this video. It’s top notch

[@tonybilco1317]

Yes brilliant editing

[@keenanmcbreen7073]

damn, that is solid af

[@geethsan1567]

Man, if there's a Top Gear for motorcycles, I want this man on it.

[@tegowner]

Wait... this isnt it? :-P

[@rtankard]

This is better than Top Gear.

[@clintbolan3112]

I had one PC : it's really a nice bike vert versatile comfy and reliable!

[@johncrafton8319]

We need his videographer/editor on it as well.

[@sansfreedom1629]

@@rtankard Let's not get ahead of ourselves

[@danielweber1245]

Thank you for not calling it a "scooter"! The Honda PC800 is one of the greatest failures of the motor company Mine was a craigslist rescue and has delivered miles of great transportation thanks for seeing it's charm

[@FortNine]

Most scooter riders would hate this thing! It has a clutch, gears, a seat you have to swing a leg over, and it weighs 640lbs. Very much a motorcycle to ride... just with a bunch of plastic and storage. ~RF9

[@Mishn0]

@@FortNine There's no hard line between "Motorcycle" and "Scooter". Like certain crowds proclaim, it's a continuum. I've got both a PC 800 and a Burgman 650 in my garage. (And a Ural. No, I'm not normal) The PC is a motorcycle edging toward scooter and the Burgman is a scooter edging toward motorcycle. (And the Ural is a Ural).

[@jonc4403]

A friend had one of these in his bike shop several years ago on consignment, it took a really long time to sell. He just called it "pig vomit".

[@boxhead6177]

@@FortNine Would be interested after seeing this 1989 attempt to create a car-drivers bike, how it compares the next-genesis of that attempt where European Union allowed for three wheel scooters to be car-licence compliant. Like the Peugout Metropolis and the Yamaha Tricity series where they go for stability 2 wheel front forked frame. Honda hasn't jumped into the EU car-trike-scooter market yet, they did pitch a concept called show model the Neowing, which looked more Spyder than Goldwing. Thinking people with cars, would like to tour on a bike/trike rather than lane-filter commute... that said, maybe just easier on the old retires tail bones.

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@Mishn0 it certainly was a continuum before , but now even manufacturers had brought it as a new segment of 2 wheelers , and are actually mass-communicating this very thing.

[@viktorfukov3835]

Today, maxi-scooters have pretty much taken up the segment the PC800 was aimed at. Powerful urban commuters, car-like comfort, and most of them would make discrete touring bikes, as well.

[@Boemel]

i still yearn for a s-wing 125cc.

[@philipvaninting7257]

that's what Honda PCX 160 is

[@michaelb.42112]

I am 55 and a maxi scooter convert. I love bikes, but maxi scooters just feel right.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

@@michaelb.42112 I’m trying to build up the nerve to go maxi-scooter. Everyone who has one loves it. I get enough grief for riding a Gold Wing with sport touring riders. But the great thing about being in our 50s is no longer caring. 😂

[@Notabot1310]

True, but it doesn't have that from brake technology.

[@Luigi112692]

As a owner of a PC800 I am very pleased to see this video, great job.

[@treefrog0826]

And where do you live ?........... just joking

[@SpyderTom1]

Keep it, I really miss mine. I had one of the first 200 built and it had the factory Honda/Kenwood stereo in the trunk, amazing bike.

[@ilovepandas1246]

I bet in about 5 years a bike museum would happily display it.

[@SpyderTom1]

@Moto Guzzi I'd never call someone's bike ugly, keep that kind of crap to ourselves. It is an opinion after all, I always liked the way it looks, like off of Buck Rodgers or something.

[@tomlibero3780]

@Moto Guzzi Wow - It is unheard of nowadays - a discussion on an elegant level! I am in a positive shock! - additionally, as the owner of a Honda PC 800. I must admit the Author was right - (because I had a Honda CX 500 with a transverse engine like in Moto Guzzi, and then HONDA NTV Revere) - in PC 800 the problem of transmission of engine vibrations was eliminated, which unfortunately caused me in Revere numbness of the hands after driving 200 km. It's hard for me to say if the PC 800 is ugly - because I always dreamed about it as a young boy and now, as a 50-year-old, I finally realized it. I have to say one thing: in terms of engineering, this bike is well thought out and it is a pity that like other models it was not simply continued and modified - today there are no motorcycles with cardan shaft and hydraulic tappets in the class below 1000cc - and I basically do not see a motorcycle today for each other. Cheers!

[@TheElzabani]

This channel is pure art, I get immensely excited when I see a notification for a new video :D

[@DraganBakema]

Same here

[@PranavSahasrabudhe]

+1

[@timterrill6318]

Same here

[@ideologybot4592]

I love the Pacific Coast. It's basically a hyper-refined, ultra-relaxed sport-touring bike, and it has a distinctive personality because of how unusual it is. The quietest person in a group is sometimes the one you remember.

[@kennethanway7979]

Loved mine!

[@tilio9380]

Most motorcycle reviews: glorified bike commercials Fortnine bike 'reviews': pretty much art

[@box_cannot_car]

if these were locked to a subscription i wouldn't even be mad

[@IvanGarcia-ug7mf]

well this channel cannot make spoil us making us appreciate F9 more but MCcommute is pretty organic not to mention tech talks with Aaron

[@tilio9380]

@@IvanGarcia-ug7mf I love Zac and Ari, but even for the on 2 wheels episodes, with undoubtedly much larger budget and more crews, the production quality is still not as good as F9 reviews IMHO. I will go as far as saying that this channel is 100% on par with the production quality of Top Gear in its glory days.

[@IvanGarcia-ug7mf]

@@tilio9380 I couldn't have stated it any better . If I had 400k a year money I would definitely help fund F9 lol

[@vt500ft]

I rode one once for a few hours... Convinced me! Reasonable power, decent handling, low maintenance, decent fuel capacity. The reliability of an appliance, basically the perfect all-around bike! Completely utilitarian and totally my dream bike now... Thank you for a great reminder.

[@larrydrummond2111]

Do they fit any of the trike kits?

[@archeculus4730]

This guy Aneesh is really implementing the skills of a seasoned feature film maker into these short KZbin videos. Kudos to you man. Quite refreshing to watch work like this.

[@Daniel.scaletta]

“The motorcycle is as blank as a teenagers search history” 😂😂😂

[@MotoVio]

Ohh damn, gotta delete that pornhub search 😄

[@andyman3960]

Thanks for the reminder 😂

[@datgio4951]

@@andyman3960 bro?

[@Daniel.scaletta]

@@andyman3960 Haha nice

[@Do-lf8ne]

Hahahahahha

[@mr.k6136]

Damn production level is freaking way beyond KZbin.

[@tx2sturgis]

Right! This is on the level of Vimeo...and you notice he doesn't ask us to 'like and subscribe'?

[@ericseidel4940]

Back in the eighties, I tried the Pacific Coast when released. And I liked it a lot. Except two major things : 1 Body panels are very fragile (I'm very surprised you found one with all panels and I'm sure they are heavily repaired ) 2 This bike is unable to ride up a sidewalk without scraping the bottom, even less than a sport car. (see n°1 for result)

[@claridude]

No matter what happens in this dark world, it's always a wonderful day when F9 uploads.

[@bilinasmini3480]

Traffic congestion solved, your'e welcome.

[@peterweller8583]

What a understatement April 2022

[@MJT-DA]

"The whole thing is as blank as a teenagers search history" Me: *laughs in incognito mode*

[@eddiewu2336]

Every single video of Ryan's feels like a cinematic documentary. Amazing!

[@JesseWrangell]

Dammit Ryan, last time you did an 80's themed review I ended up buying a Gen 1 KLR. Don't attack my bank again please.

[@martyniner8893]

Haha! Same here!

[@ianstorm165]

I commute to work on an 89 pc800 every day. Great to see F9 previewing it.

[@timbrogan607]

Glad to see someone else is still commuting on one of these. I alternate between my '89 and '90. In the winter, if it starts, it rides. As long as no snow is falling!

[@jmfu]

How many miles on it?

[@mnmgreen]

I have owned many motorcycles, most were Honda's. I even owned a PC800 for a while. It is the most comfortable motorcycle I have ever had the pleasure of sitting on at 70mph. Your videos are entertaining, thoughtful, humorous, educational and inspiring! (imagine applause here)

[@kennethanway7979]

Loved mine too!

[@victordesanderobledo4522]

I have to admit that the front brake and suspension trick really impressed me

[@CaptHollister]

Anti-dive brakes were the big thing in the late 80s. Every manufacturer had them on some models in their lineup.

[@TonyRule]

My NS400RF has it - TRAC - Torque Reactive Anti-dive Control.

[@krollpeter]

It didn't work well.

[@John_Ridley]

I really appreciate these historic videos. Really sets this channel apart from every other motorcycle channel that's just reviewing the latest X/Y/Z

[@skeptic3332]

When the woman pulls to the curb at 5:51 that's a 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire. I always watch your videos at least twice because they are just that good.

[@alexkleb7634]

Props to the camera man, love the lil detail at 6:42 of Ryan being blurred and a crisp bridge showing and then back to Ryan. It's can be a pain to change the focus like that

[@bradywilliams2951]

Definitely a smooth move, but easier than you'd think. DPs use a focus wheel with a 'whiteboard' on the side so you can set your marks for pulling or pushing focus. Once you set your two marks for Ryan and the Bridge, you just turn the focus wheel to the mark for the Bridge and then back to the mark for Ryan. Pretty clever, really.

[@findaneesh8885]

@@bradywilliams2951 Some do but I don’t. I keep my camera builds simple - not a big fan of Christmas tree builds. With time, you just pull focus by eye on the fly.

[@qqnqqpart]

@@findaneesh8885 you've been doing great work, keep up the good work! Ek number bhava! BTW you have a DR650 right? Tell us about it someday, them Aussies call them bush pigs! Check out this channel, I love their videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/goO0qnh4jpqMoLM

[@walkurone]

As a proud owner of a 1990 PC800, this video makes me very happy. I get teased sometimes for it's looks, but I ride a unique piece of motorcycle history.

[@AudreysKitchen]

Great video! I ride a 1993 Honda Helix and like to think of my bike as a mini goldwing. In terms of design principles, it’s got a lot in common, with the weather protection, long wheelbase, cushy springs, and heavy body. Lots of fun to ride and so comfy.

[@christopherpoole2185]

Got a helix too and would totally agree. Auto box convenience though 😊

[@glennespiritu5724]

This is not a KZbin video. This is art.

[@blancolirio]

Lol...the dead minnow in the pannier ...lol

[@EllaBananas]

Trunk*

[@brauljo]

Found the psychopath

[@mikeskidmore6754]

No the Honda Owner went fishing and put ice in his truck to keep his catch fresh ..

[@farmerbobbygrows3338]

Lmao that's a mackerel

[@bodybuildingABC]

@@farmerbobbygrows3338 thank you for your service❤️ i came to see if anybody corrected the guy lol

[@stelios_poulman]

Honda started the push to infiltrate the car driver market in 1986 with the introduction of the Helix CN250 scooter. The first scooter with "feet forward" riding position (sitting really), glove compartment, handbrake and a boot (trunk). It was so successful that it remained in production until 2009 in Japan. Very comfortable and capable of long distance touring (at 70 mph top speed) and surprisingly agile despite its very long wheelbase (1,625 mm)

[@mike-gv2ol]

I don’t know what I find more odd. this motorcycle, or the fact that I want one now and don’t know why.

[@nunyabidniz2868]

Get a modern uber scooter. Same utility, better dealer support. SuziQ Burgman, Piaggio MP3, Yammie TMAX, etc.

[@mike-gv2ol]

@@nunyabidniz2868 yes, but do any of them have a livewell? would look good pulling a kayak.

[@immortaldusk]

Ryan sure can sell bikes can't he?

[@markjones336]

Couldn’t give em away back in the day!

[@churchofmarcus]

I have a friend who wishes he never sold his.

[@ACoustaDC]

These bikes have an iconic cult following and the used prices are pretty high... You just made them higher. Love your channel.

[@glenwallace6314]

That is great as I have one to sell!

[@MostlyInteresting]

@@glenwallace6314 go to the FB page and.... well you might already have.

[@NEROAviation]

Honda Helix... if you don’t have the money for a PC.

[@ACoustaDC]

@@NEROAviation LOL, I have a helix!

[@ramirocastellon2921]

Production level is next level. What a beautiful bike.

[@MikeWanDoe1]

If 25% of people I live around rode we would control traffic congestion through Darwinism alone.

[@ericbucher8636]

LOL And so true.

[@connorjones1485]

I know you posted this 7 months ago. But just have to comment on how true it is! I just had a tire delaminate on a trailer at 70 mph today, and I was signaling trying to move off to the shoulder just had a car hanging out just behind/next to my trailer for a good 5 seconds. Like seriously, there’s 5 lanes, and I’m slowing down and just had a blow out, and you’re going to sit right THeRE?

[@jpx9994]

that sounds real nice ngl, ill just stay home for a few months let them weed themselves out, and awake from hibernation to find a motorcycle friendly world. the stuff dreams are made of

[@nikkimcdonald4562]

Good supply of organ donations for sensible people.

[@jpx9994]

@@nikkimcdonald4562 i like where this is going

[@Theravadinbuto]

And people who have a Pacific Coast still love them. It’s a cult motorcycle.

[@calvinbarnes1721]

saw one in a shop down here in south alabama, the owner brought it in for a tune up before riding season. The mechanic parked it inside until he had time to work on it.

[@theuglybiker]

My brother traded his in 25 years ago and still has withdrawal symptoms.

[@Irishrover1]

I have an 1995 one out here in Spain and I love it. Ultra reliable, comfortable good two up and excellent luggage carrying. If you get a chance buy one a future if not already classic 😎

[@dutro44]

I had a red one!!!!

[@Spazik86]

It seems to me this bike combines both disadvantages of a car with disadvantages of a motorcycle... :D

[@Daveinet]

You kind of captured it, but what so many find is that when they get old enough that their Goldwing becomes more bike than they need, they often switch to a PC800. Its makes a good light weight touring bike, that is still practical around town. One thing missed in this presentation is that while it is slow, all the power is in the bottom end, so you never have to shift. You literally can go around 90 degree corners in 5th gear. And that is what makes it a great commuter bike. You never need to shift, so the driver effort close to nil. In many ways, as it is rediscovered, it is more popular than it was when it was brand new. And yes it will corner - I've dragged a knee or two around corners - it is still light enough to do that.

[@JeffinTD]

Back around 1991 I sold motorcycles briefly. Honda offered a huge bonus to the salesperson who moved a PC800. It was a practical motorcycle, but it said “I AM my father’s Oldsmobile”. Also, the DN-1 was nicknamed Do Not Order One in some dealer circles.

[@jacobcurtis6849]

The DN-O1 was an awesome motorcycle with crap styling. If Honda had stuck that engine package in a standard cruiser, it would've sold.

[@zookr]

This is why I bought mine used from a dealer back in the day - very cheap.

[@victoriazero8869]

@@jacobcurtis6849 Isn't that just what CTX is? And it sells like hot cakes.

[@peterweller8583]

@@jacobcurtis6849 You know the platform is shadow based right? I have one and want two more.

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

I love oldsmobiles

[@manaschandel9195]

2:05 "The whole thing is as blank as a teenagers search history" I see what you did there.

[@ElementofKindness]

I laughed a little too much at that line! 🤣

[@renejr2296]

Hahahaaaaa I would've missed it if I hadn't read your comment 😂🤣😭🤦🏾‍♂️

[@eikskjold]

No you don't ;)

[@ianalderton6683]

A similar, later built bike was the Honda Deauville. Got one and love it for everyday rides or an easy 1000km. No plans to ever sell and no worries that somebody might even think about stealing it . . . ; ) the only missing part from the NT would have been the hydros- however when I checked the valves 'way over schedule'- all were spot on : ))

[@bobermai]

Yeap, got mine Deauville 700 just this year. It's "boring" by motorcycle standards, but still rides nicely, and give you enough weather protection not to worry much about ht outside temperature. If only they've added 6th gear there :(

[@ianalderton6683]

@@bobermai understand the the 6th gear thing - boring yes but I do have a couple of Ducatis for when I get really bored : ))

[@Retr0_Blues]

*"on a scale of 1-10 , how much effort do you want to put into the video"* F9 : *"Yes"*

[@Ride2Xplore]

All of it!

[@petarpopovic3306]

so basically 55 (sum 1-10)

[@alelectric2767]

They need to be longer.

[@CED99]

Much like Spinal Tap - F9 goes to 11

[@anthonypipkin]

F9: Let’s do 10! 10? F9: 10 factorial. 3628800?!? F9: Yeah. That’s a good place to start 😎

[@isolvechess1941]

Can everyone give a moment to the company Honda for being so versatile

[@johnroby8994]

The production value/ content of your videos is unmatched. My favorite 2wheel info page for sure. Keep it up!!

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

The Pacific Couch never died. It just morphed into the Silverwing 600 MegaScooter

[@FreedomRTW]

Was thinking the same when I saw it from behind in the footage of riding shots!

[@MostlyInteresting]

Well it really morphed into the Deauville.

[@alphastratus6623]

Sadly the Forza 750 is not even close.

[@wilfredprins9718]

Still a shame they re-use the name Silverwing for a scooter. The Silverwing from the early 80's was much nicer to look at. A "mini goldwing" with a v-twin engine. Those drived smooth too with airsuspencion and comfortable seat

[@cazgerald9471]

@@wilfredprins9718 The CX500 was Honda's first v-twin - it's something to look at for sure. I think the most collectible are the CX500 & 650 Turbos. I'm with you, I always thought the GL500/650 mini-wings were cool.

[@workingorder2189]

World: Why did you make this Honda? Honda: For the ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ．

[@saisusato2871]

LOL fr

[@shadystuntsofficial]

This is still the best unintentional ad ever. 3 years later and I still watch this and day dream about taking one of these for a weekend trip to the end of the map and back

[@GwenMotoGirl]

I loved my 1995 Pacific Coast. PCs were black in ‘95. I wish I still had it.

[@slomorenga]

because nothing enhances agility like 50 litres of water in the back.

[@davidc1961utube]

Don't talk about my gf that way!

[@barryervin8536]

Or a 150 lb passenger? I don't think this bike was marketed to people who are overly concerned about agility.

[@buckybucky8596]

Makes the handling a bit 'fluid'.

[@kaptein1247]

It adds hydro stabilization

[@voltairedecent255]

On one side.

[@alexchulzhanov]

That pivoting front caliper is the coolest piece of motorcycle tech I’ve ever seen, that’s how you keep it old school with new school tricks.

[@nakibsayyed4999]

He has 95% convinced me to buy an old motorcycle at cheap rates.

[@eurogryphon]

Before I traded up to a big bore cruiser, I had a Honda Shadow (it was what the PC800 was underneath the tuxedo). Fantastic bike, handled great, completely reliable. Several family members had them, several friends had them, nobody had anything bad to say about them. I was considering other bikes until I ran into a guy who had clocked over 300k on his. A week later I bought a Shadow 750. You just can't kill that bike.

[@NeverRideSlowly]

@@eurogryphon Same for the PC, multiple examples are around that have 300K on them.

[@mychevysparkevdidntcatchfi1489]

Old bikes like 80's Nighthawk had 4 cylinders, auto valve adjuster, auto cam chain tensioners, shaft drive, pretty much maintenance free other than oil change. You don't find such features anymore in decent powered bike.

[@packersfan117]

Exactly! I'm trying to decide which bike has the most charm and the most opportunity to turn into something cool.

[@chriskolb3105]

I just saw one in damn near perfect shape on Craigslist for 1K!

[@dmosier]

I remember this bike from back in the day. I still like it.

[@davidklementis5913]

I agree. For what it's designed for, it's great. I still keep my eyes out for them on the market. Wouldn't want it as my only bike, but to commute or go on a long trip in comfort.

[@Todd66]

I worked at a local Honda dealership and we sold about 5 of them. The guys that bought one, loved them.

[@lolly166541]

@@davidklementis5913 Yea, it looks like an awesome touring bike. Sure there's the GoldWing, SilverWing but they're so "common". I'd buy one of these to be a collector piece.

[@MrBTRDAYZ]

Ha! This was my very first motorcycle. I didn't even intend to buy it. I went to the Honda dealer to get my lawnmower blade sharpened. I saw the bike and it was the best new deal on the showroom floor. Honda had discounted the last units by $2,000! I didn't even have a license yet. The dealership delivered it to my home while I signed up for the MSF course. My sportsbike loving friends laughed at my "scooter", but with nearly 700 pounds of weight, an 800 cc v-twin, 5-speed tranny with clutch and shaft drive, it was the real thing. Really comfy for the interstate. Loved the trunk. Learned some new things in this video 24 years later! Didn't know the trunk had a drain plug! And didn't know about the pivoting brakes/suspension feature! And yes, my eyes were drawn to the 2 mentioned successors to the PC800 mentioned in this video too!

[@albatros1752]

Finally !! I love driving my Lazy chair with no shaking mirrors ! 80'was the best !

[@elsullo2]

Yeah, most bikers have no idea what a non-shaking, usable mirror IS!.......................elsullo

[@thewildone8577]

Ryan lad loved that piece. Aneesh’s glorious audiovisual mood genius makes it though. It makes everything ten time better.

[@grege9862]

Another super great video. I would have to say, however, that the PC800 was a brilliant motorcycle, just like so many other of the Honda bikes that never found a market.

[@jpkalishek4586]

I'm told the trunk made for a great cooler. edit: And he makes the cooler as I hit send

[@FortNine]

31 years old, didn't leak a single drop. ~RF9

[@tridentyyz1031]

Perhaps this is where the under the bed "cooler" in the Ridgeline came from.

[@NemDomi1]

@@FortNine yeah let's talk about incontinence in 30 years bro

[@mickeypopa]

@@FortNine 31 years old, she didn't spit a single drop.

[@Richard_on_the_Road]

I bought mine used when I moved to YVR but I didn’t know about the water tight cooler. Damn! I had a guy approach me while out riding to proudly say that my PC800 used to be his! Sold mine and bought another Tupperware bike, the BMW LT.

[@pedro.balbino]

This channel is the best thing on youtube. The guys overachieve in every aspect of production.

[@kennethanway7979]

I had 2 PC800s! Loved them! Comfy, fast enough, a two whelled caddy! 😃👍

[@MotoMiles]

This is incredible fascinating all the new things implemented in bikes . Thanks For inspiring me to ride !

[@anonym3017]

It ain’t exactly new. The thing was released in 1989 after all.

[@FortNine]

It had self-cancelling turn signals in 1989... respect. ~RF9

[@speece69]

@@FortNine ...so did my 1973 RD350 🙂

[@bobturnbull18]

@@FortNine my gs 1150 Suzuki had self cancelling turn signals in 1984. Actually, it still has.

[@ruyguy8888]

4:3 Ratio, we meet again my old friend.

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

Gosh... Fortine even mimic the 4:3 80's detail. 😂 you guys are amazing

[@johnthomas2485]

The Most Underrated Motorcycle Ever.

[@GouthamYuvaraj]

the amount of efforts you guys put in for each of your videos is insane

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

Ohhh that motorcycle is so 80s all over! And it even has that distinctive 80s and early 90s Honda small engine startup sound. My first car was an '88 Accord, but Civics also had the same -- as in exact same! -- sound!

[@rvh9876]

If everyone was as good as F9 host is at making videos we would have homes with no locks across the galaxy. I'm so glad that people appreciate this guy like they should (while I am blanking on his name). These videos are the highest quality videos of any kind that I have seen on KZbin.

[@98808]

This video is ANOTHER gem from you guys running this channel. The feeling I get when it's over is that will this be the last one? I don't want these videos to stop popping on my notifications.

[@Tony-zp8xn]

In my years and years of following this channel, why is this the first time I've seen this? Interesting video, as always. Nice to come across older gems that I haven't seen yet, or revisit others.

[@vanveen8472]

thank you, one of the best ads for lane filtering ever

[@awfulwarlock91]

I haven't ridden in 2 years...just can't quit this channel. I mean, he ALMOST convinced me into buying a URAL.

[@hollya4527]

I dare you to buy a Ural...

[@cris_j]

Same. Not the Ural, though. Seriously considering an adventure bike.

[@VyantQuijt]

The upside of an URAL is you'll never have nothing to do anymore! How do I know? Less than a year ago my buddy replaced his Yamaha with a Dnepr freightship anchor, which is the same as Ural, but better, but worse. He's only had to replace the final drive gears, entire wiringloom and several electric components to make it reliable-ish. Now he's gearing up to remove the gearbox to fix an oil leak. But at the end of the day, that ugly lump of metal brings a giant smile to his face like the yammy never could, and that's what matters!

[@FortNine]

Buying URAL is not a "me" decision; it's an "us" decision. Do it, comrade. ~RF9

[@Francois_Dupont]

i was about to buy one and they were 30,000$ new and 15,000$ used so i said fuck it.

[@jorgeson3586]

You make the best motorcycle videos👍

[@Scott_MS]

my wife owned a Pacific Coast years ago...she loved it

[@RickyJr46]

I knew a few guys who owned them as all-purpose commuters, they praised the bike very highly. One of them called it the servant who never does anything wrong!

[@quixilvern4346]

Aneesh just nailed that 80's theme!

[@BattOuttaHel]

Im honestly considering getting a motorcycle licence to use this as a daily communer to replace my car (im not looking to collect bikes either), the look is so sleek and its a perfect fit for what im gonna use it for (going to work, visiting cafes and the movies) and its super cheap used. So hey, thanks so much for letting us know this bike exists in the first place and reviewing it, your vids are the best. im still on the hook on being a motorcycilist so ill take me some time on figuring things out and learning what to do.

[@colinfitzgerald4332]

Maxi scooters offer the same conveniences and function. I have a Yamaha Tmax for the same purposes you listed. Keeps me dry during a rain shower, warm at 45 deg f, lots of space under the seat for helmet and riding gear or two bags of groceries. Look at the Honda Silverwing too. Wish you luck on your endeavor!

[@LincolnSixAlpha]

Had to laugh at that 80's nonsense intro. That certainly reminded me of being a kid in those days. Good stuff!

[@gautamr2723]

For those who're looking for the music, it's neon raceway by elfi.

[@jaidevtyagi1033]

bhagwan bhala kare aapka

[@hansvogert748]

You know the music at 3:00?

[@gautamr2723]

@@hansvogert748 Master of the hurricane, by Rockin' for decades.

[@hansvogert748]

@@gautamr2723 Thank you

[@e28forever30]

I’m not a motorcycle guy at all, but I watched several of your videos.. Top notch production quality!

[@Vegesaurus7]

Dude. I love that you have me thinking about things I never noticed before.

[@wheelstakeme]

Give the script writer a medal already..! 🏅

[@aleo_ca]

can we all just take a min to appreciate the solid soundtrack paired with epic A & B rolls

[@churchofmarcus]

One thing I love about Honda is that they try stuff just to see if it works: oval pistons, inline 6, DCT transmissions, 6 speed scooter, adventure scooter, 2 wheeled car, and on and on. They've earned their top spot.

[@18lakhvinder18]

Just take my heart, these videos are already nostalgia.

[@n.o.b.s.8458]

I just picked one of these up from a dealer new me who had it sitting on their lot for a few months. Absolutely awesome bike. Great weather protection, tons of storage and good power. They have a cult following of people that have had them since they were new, and I got the only one for sale in my state! If you find one around, consider picking it up.

[@llowlio]

The production is A+ for effort

[@JBAutomotive794]

How the hell do you guys make such great videos!?! Love your content!

[@wwhb4780]

I had it from 1999 to 2014. Then I sold it to a delighted buyer (because it has become a very scare machine here in Germany). It got too heavy for my advanced age > 70 (purchased a Daelim Roadwin, half weight, half speed, which I love). A wonderful motorcycle. Never had a problem with it, during 80.000 kilometers. Suspension like a car, and on full acceleration the air burned :) .

[@kevrod8979]

I remember wanting one of these when it came out.

[@alm4132]

Get one! They are cheap now, and great utilitarian commuters.

[@MrXjoeharperx]

Yeah I remember this too, I was not a bike back then but I thought it was the coolest thing I've seen.

[@christopherbiomass7155]

I did too. But I got an FJ1200 instead. No regrets.

[@FrankBlack64]

I love that design, the innovations, I don't get why such a great concept fails so hard.

[@ababbit7461]

Frank Black, they fail because of human ego.... Image is a big thing on a motorcycle and one's image is controlled by one's ego... Like wearing a Pink Parka in a Siberian winter storm..... Some males might just freeze to death rather than wear a pink Parka.... That PC800 would make a great bike, but it doesn't make men's balls hang low with testosterone...

[@johncarl5505]

Because people would rather buy a car. No point buying this.

[@peterweller8583]

Ahead of its time sadly, humans is stupid. I love mine Earthman.

[@ppunk4]

@@johncarl5505 it depends on the city, here in Salzburg a car is a pain in the arse, that why most of Europe rely so much on Bicycles, a bike like the PC800 or any big scoot is the perfect transportation

[@johncarl5505]

@@ppunk4A normal motorcycle is good enough for short trips, while a car is easily better for long trips. This bike has no where to go.

[@ChoboUnjeon]

I thought there were a lot of huge motorcycles with enormous fairings out there but this one takes it to a new level

[@stepchildofsoul]

I always like these bikes. I think it still looks good.

[@liamdownes1475]

yup, typical understated honda good looks. Then they made the 650 Deauville, yeesh! Thank god the 700 came along!

[@eurogryphon]

My dad's father had one, and my dad bought one a few years later. They were fantastic machines, extremely reliable, and so quiet my dad ended up tricking a grizzled HD biker into thinking it was electric. And yes, it basically was a car on two wheels. It only lacked two things: rider backrest (which could be easily solved with a Givi box) and weather protection for the feet (everywhere else on your body would stay dry).

[@peterweller8583]

It came with a sissy bar still got it, in some box somewhere.

[@davemac521]

I had and miss my 1990 PC800. Best motorcycle I owned and I've owned a few; 1985 GL1200 limited, 1982 GL500, 1976 CB400-4, 1972 CB350 and 1972 Trail 90. It lasted 30 years and had 122,000 plus miles when the charging system finally failed. I'll buy another if I can find one with low enough miles and in excellent shape. But they are far and few of them available today.

[@joseaguirre4362]

When I watch this guy it reminds me of the good days of top gear