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2020 Honda Fury MC Commute Review

Honda’s 2020 Fury gives a precisely honed and authentic chopper experience.

Updated: December 15, 2020

Back in the early to late 2000s, chopper-style cruiser motorcycles were a big deal. Recognized for a showy appearance with a stretched, low and raked-out design, if you didn’t have a chopper in the garage you certainly dreamed of it. Enter Honda with its Fury. The Fury is a production-style chopper that offers the best features of this segment, with function and reliability that only Big Red can offer. Released for the 2010 model year, the Fury arrived too late, as the chopper scene wound down—seemingly as quickly as it arrived. Still, for motorcyclists looking to own a piece of rolling art that will stand the test of time, the Fury makes a solid argument. Swing a leg over Honda’s Fury in this review.

We go for a ride on Honda’s Fury— a production chopper-style motorcycle for those that want to cruise in style.Adam Waheed

2020 Honda Fury Technical Specifications And Price

PRICE	$10,599 as tested
ENGINE	1,312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin, OHC; 6-valve
BORE x STROKE	89.5mm x 104.3mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	9.2:1
FUEL DELIVERY	PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, one 38mm throttle body
CLUTCH	Wet multiplate; cable actuation
TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE	5-speed/shaft
FRAME	Steel
FRONT SUSPENSION	45mm fork; 4.0-in. travel
REAR SUSPENSION	Hydraulic shock adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping; 3.7-in. travel
FRONT BRAKE	Axial-mount 2-piston caliper, 336mm disc
REAR BRAKE	Single-piston caliper, 296mm disc
WHEELS, FRONT/REAR	Die-cast aluminum; 21 x 2.5-in. / 18 x 4.0-in.
TIRES, FRONT/REAR	Metzeler Marathon ME880; 90/90-21 / 200/50-18
RAKE/TRAIL	32°/3.6 in.
WHEELBASE	71.24 in.
SEAT HEIGHT	26.9 in.
FUEL CAPACITY	3.4 gal.
CURB WEIGHT	663 lb.
WARRANTY	1 year, unlimited mileage
AVAILABLE	Now
CONTACT	Honda-Powersports.com

The Fury is powered by a 1,312cc OHC V-twin. Not only does it look good aesthetically, it sounds and delivers a pleasing spread of grunt.Adam Waheed

The Honda Fury employs basic instrumentation including a speedometer and dual-trip meters. A low fuel light lets you know when it’s time to fill up the 3.4-gallon fuel tank.Adam Waheed

From tip to tail, the Honda Fury impresses with its proper proportions and quality fit, finish and paint.Adam Waheed

We’re big fans of the Fury’s shapely 3.4-gallon fuel tank. It’s easy to tell Honda engineers did its homework when designing the Fury.Adam Waheed

In typical cruiser form, the saddle is low and cups the rider’s posterior well. It’s a surprisingly comfy mount for a showy type motorcycle.Adam Waheed

We love the attention to detail, including the clean looking front cylinder head with its radiator hose and dual-spark ignition neatly tucked away.Adam Waheed

Dual swept chrome mufflers deliver a pleasing growl that makes the Fury fun to ride even at modest speeds.Adam Waheed

For most the Fury’s riding position feels foriegn initially. With some miles, it’s impressive just how easy this 663-pound chopper is to wield on the road.Adam Waheed

The Fury employs an exaggerated rake angle that makes the front wheel feel like it is in another solar system. Funny thing though? It still actually functions well considering its nearly six-foot wheelbase.Adam Waheed

An attractive alloy swingarm and shaft final drive put power to a 200-series Metzeler rear tire.Adam Waheed

Although Honda’s Fury represents a bygone era in motorcycling, we’re still impressed with its functional design for a chopper.Adam Waheed

The Fury rolls on a 21-inch front rim. A single-disc hydraulic brake keeps speed in check and does a fine job of hauling the Fury down from speed.Adam Waheed