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Category: Honda
Return of the Middleweight Sportsbike
There was a time when middleweight sportbikes were kings of the sales charts. Supersports machines like Honda’s CBR600, the Kawasaki ZX-6R, Suzuki’s GSX-R600 and the Yamaha R6 sold in droves; their low weight, screaming four-cylinder engines and razor sharp handling satisfying road riders craving racetrack thrills.
Six of the most iconic bikes that have made a comeback
Suzuki Katana Then: Concerned about the ‘universal Japanese motorcycles’ image of their bikes in the late 1970s, Suzuki hired ex-chief of styling for BMW, Hans Muth, to give their range a more modern ‘European’ look. What Muth and his team came up with was the Katana. Though it might look a little tame to modern…
Honda announce their brand new CRF250R – a serious MX contender!
The CRF250R has always been a serious contender in the motocross world, and the 2018 revised model is no different! For 2018, Honda’s new CRF250R has a redesigned DOHC engine, making 9% more peak power over a much broader rev range with higher redline. It also features electric start as standard, and shares its mass-centralised chassis…
0% finance available on Honda’s 500 series bikes in December!
Honda’s 500cc bikes have been massively popular in recent years – letting new and experienced riders alike get as much fun as possible out of their bikes. Whether you’re on an A2 license, or a seasoned rider looking for something new – Honda has you covered. CBR500R – the sporty Honda The CBR500R combines aggressive…
Honda announces return of the Rebel for 2017!
The Rebel has been a stalwart of Honda’s smaller-engined line-up for many years, since its birth in 1985. Starting as a 250cc bike, ideal for newer riders, it’s been massively popular. Now it gets a much-needed facelift, and a boost in power for 2017… The new 500cc Rebel features a host of additions, guaranteed to make…
EICMA 2017 round-up for Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki!
EICMA (Esposizione Mondiale del Motociclismo) in Milan this week has been busy as ever! With lots of new bikes announced, we bring you a round-up of the new models and updates from the “big three” manufacturers. Suzuki Suzuki have introduced two new bikes based on their 250cc engine – a V-Strom and a GSX. Both…