I really like the 'upgrades' to this scooter in 2014. In fact, i'd say these 'upgrades' should have been included in past models given that the technology was about and some of the superficial 'upgrades' should be the minimum - like the hazard lights, seats that stayed up when lifted, and LED lights. But i suppose if they included these, then they really would have to think up something significant in 2014 and future years to get people to dump their existing bikes and buy the latest. Capitalist cunts.
Seat Hump.....
I'm really comfortable with the seat hump in the 2013 model - which is my first bike ever. It's nice to sit with your feet propped up whilst grounding yourself against the hump. Kind of makes you, um, grounded, whilst riding. As I was a new rider last year, that was really reassuring and helped to maintain my stability that passed on to my being stable at throttle control and consistency. Now, i'm just comfortable with it.
I thought of upgrading to the latest 2014 model, but i wish that Honda had just given people the option of removing the hump if they wanted to whilst giving them some sort of a piece to slot into the space once the hump was removed.
Looks.....
As for the new design. I don't like it at all. It makes it really sharp, aggressive, and gives it as 'in your face' aura - as if we don't have enough of that in the media and life in general these days. But i suppose it is a product of these times. However, if i go for it, it would be the other upgrades like efficient fuel consumption, increase in fuel tank capacity, and the hazard lights - that warn people that i'm going to stop and go on to the pavement instead of signalling left which gives people the impression that i'm turning left on the next road.
A 'real' bike is one with which you have to jump through hoops to get it to do what a scoot does with a twist