Honda Motorcycle

Honda - Social Responsibility and their new models

noreply@blogger.com (Zero Burn) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:14:00 +0000

Is this event just to reveal their new models? Or this is a part of its social responsibility? Or maybe they looking new talent for their racing team. Who knows?

As well as unveiling three new 2011 models and showcasing star riders at the NEC-based Motorcycle Live show from November 27-December 5, Honda will put on a "My First Licence" event, where children aged between five and 11 can experience riding a bike around a specially constructed street scene to experience the fun of two wheels, learn about road safety and come away with their own printed "licence".

The motorcycle giant is also promising three "world exclusive announcements", and will be fielding the Honda Racing Cafe, a technical helpdesk, audience-participation entertainment and competitions. The all-new motorcycles on show will be the Crossrunner 800 "trail"-style bike, the all-new CBR600F, CBR250R and updated CBR125.

Honda (UK) Racing will also be on hand, allowing show-goers to meet riders while learning about life in a race team and all about bike set-up.

Other attractions for the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live event that have already been unveiled include a vast range of small bike and scooter brands on show, Arai unveiling three new helmets and free "learn to ride" taster sessions. Novice riders over 16 will be able to try a motorcycle or scooter, with all safety gear supplied and fully qualified trainers on hand, in a specially-designated area.

For those who prefer riding over lumps and bumps, there will be a Dirt Day on Saturday December 4, as well as the chance for children to ride on an inflatable-lined track and a special indoor motocross circuit at the Yamaha Off-Road Experience.

Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of event organisers, MCIE, said: "Dirt Day is a great addition to Carole Nash Motorcycle Live. While we remain fully committed to the off-road scene for the duration of the event, it's good to focus attention on one specific day and be able to bring star riders along. With all very latest off-road bikes on display and the chance for anyone to try their hand at off-road riding, this year's show is a must-visit event for anyone interested in off-road bikes."

Those Who Interested to Buy A Honda Model - Please Read This

noreply@blogger.com (Zero Burn) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:18:00 +0000

Some Infomation You Need to Know About Honda

For Honda, it all started in the late 1930s where Soichiro Honda began building his own design of piston rings for Toyota. Honda got a relatively late start in its company history compared to the likes of Harley Davidson, Kawasaki and Suzuki among others.

An empire today, Honda was created with nothing but motivation, ambition and a bit over $3,000.00 dollars. After WWII, a decimated and almost completely destroyed Honda company attached an engine to a bicycle and made a cheap mode of transportation for a struggling Japanese population, very similar to Suzuki. Honda Motor Co. was founded in 1948, and 6 years later, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) was formed.

Honda Goes Motorcycle Racing

HRC developed high performance race engines and raced motorcycles world wide. New technology was often based on Honda’s involvement in racing. The contributions to the racing circuit Honda made on the drafting table and in the factory were balanced by their involvement in promoting racing by making affordable production race bikes, helping team’s race and programs for educating riders.

Honda’s commitment to racing was confirmed in 1959 when they entered 5 motorcycles in the most famous international race of the time, the Isle of Man TT. They won their first Grand Prix races in both the 125cc and 250cc classes in 1961. They had a knack for specialized engines, including the super-high revving 5 cylinder 125cc bike that turned at an amazing 22,000 RPM.

Today’s Honda Motorcycle and Famous Riders

Mention the word Honda to many race fans these days and you’ll get the same reaction: Winners. Honda street motorcycles are currently providing winning motorcycles for many top name road racers, including Nicky Hayden, the current MotoGP World Champion, James Toseland, Kenan Sofuoglu, Miguel Duhamel and Jake Zemke.

New Models for Honda Motorcycle

noreply@blogger.com (Zero Burn) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:34:00 +0000

Wow!! What do you think?

Honda announces additional 2010 models
Four cruisers and a sport tourer added to lineup
By Motorcycle.Com Staff, Nov. 12, 2009
Honda announced four cruisers and a sport tourer, adding five more motorcycles to its 2010 lineup.

“These five street bikes add even more excitement to our lineup for 2010,” says Bill Savino, American Honda Powersports press manager. “Four of these bikes are new V-twins that dramatically expand our line of cruisers. The Sabre, Stateline, Interstate and Shadow RS V-twins unveil new styling and functional variations for Honda buyers, and we’re excited about the new opportunities these machines present. The ST1300 continues to extend its reputation for long-haul performance with a sporting flair and it remains a popular choice among riders who live for the open road. This 2010 model year is shaping up very well, with lots of exciting options for Honda fans.”
The 2010 Honda Sabre's new handlebars are set low and narrow for a more aggressive riding position.

The 2010 Honda Sabre's new handlebars are set low and narrow for a more aggressive riding position.

The 2010 Honda Sabre is powered by a 1,312cc 52-degree V-Twin with Programmed Fuel Injection. Available in Black and Candy Red, the 2010 Sabre is due in dealerships in March with a ticket price of $11,799. An ABS-equipped model will be available in April for $12,799.
Honda describes the Stateline as a combination of traditional looks and progressive elements.

Honda describes the Stateline as a combination of traditional looks and progressive elements.

With its deeply valanced fenders, the 2010 Honda Stateline offers a classic style while the blacked-out engine and stylized curved frame create a custom look. Also powered by a 1,312cc 52-degree Twin, the 2010 Honda Stateline will be available in February in Black and Candy Dark Red for $11,699. An ABS version will be available for $12,699.
The Honda Interstate's windscreen will make travelling at highway speeds more comfortable.

The Honda Interstate's windscreen will make travelling at highway speeds more comfortable.

The aptly named Honda Interstate is designed for longer trips with its floorboards, custom windscreen and exclusive new leather-wrapped hard saddlebags. The 1,312cc Interstate will be in dealerships in February in Black and Pearl Blue with a retail price of $12,749.

The Honda Shadow RS is powered by a liquid-cooled 745cc V-Twin engine with Programmed Fuel Injection. The Shadow RS will arrive in Honda dealerships in March. Available in Metallic Gray and Pearl White, the 2010 Honda Shadow RS retails for $7,799.

The 2010 Honda ST1300 is powered by a 1,261cc V4 engine with Programmed Fuel Injection. Available with or without ABS, the ST1300 comes with a three-way adjustable seat, motor-driven adjustable windscreen, dual saddlebags and full-coverage bodywork. The 2010 Honda ST1300 will be available in Black at dealerships in March. Pricing has not been announced.

Honda Motorcycle - To to get Fuel Economy?

noreply@blogger.com (Zero Burn) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:31:00 +0000

Top 9 Tips for better fuel economy

There are a lot of things you and me can do to make genuine fuel economy improvements right now, and for free. Often you'll find a lot of products claiming to be a Silver Bullet, often making outlandish claims that their gadget will not only save you fuel, but also improve horsepower. We're unconvinced.

However, these top 9 tips are tried and tested ideas that really do make a positive difference to your car's fuel economy. So, have a read of these top 9 tips and start making savings straight away!

1 - Drive smoothly
Driving like a Boy-Racer by aggressively accelerating or breaking not only makes you look like a bit of a fool, but it wastes fuel too - up to 60% more in fact! When pulling away from the lights, try to accelerate gently.

2 - Read the road ahead
When driving, try to look ahead and read the conditions of the road - look out for anything that might require you to slow down or stop such as traffic lights or someone attempting to park. By anticipating what is coming up, you'll not only be a safer driver, but you'll save fuel by starting to slow down early and not needing to come to a stop.

3 - Don't rev the engine!
Ok so it might sound cool, but revving the engine whilst stationary does nothing except waste fuel!

4 - Use the gears sensibly
Some of us have a love-hate relationship with the gear stick, but the fact of the matter is that correct use of gears can make huge savings on your fuel bill of up to 15%! Make sure you change up into a higher gear as soon as its possible and safe to do so.

5 - Stick to the limit
Easy cowboy! Doing 80mph on the motorway will use between 10% and 20% more fuel than doing 70mph, not to mention its illegal! For a 20 mile motorway journey, driving at 80mph will only save you about 2 minutes compared to driving at 70mph anyway!

If you're not in a hurry to get anywhere, doing 70mph will use between 20% and 30% more fuel than doing 50mph - suddenly being stuck behind a lorry doesn't seem so bad!

6 - Check your tyres
Make sure you check your tyre pressures reguarly (at least once every 2 weeks). An under-inflated tyre can increase fuel consumption by 3%, and it will wear out quicker too. Check your owner's manual for the correct pressures.

7 - Don't "warm up" the engine
When starting on those cold mornings, don't leave your motorcycle running to warm it up. It causes unnecessary engine wear, as well as wasting fuel. Instead invest in some decent de-icer and try to drive off straight away - so long as you can see where you are going!

8 - Avoid short trips
It is so easy to just hop in the motorcycle to pop down to the corner shop to pickup your Sunday papers, but a cold engine will generally use twice as much fuel as a warm engine. Walk instead - the exercise will do you good!

9 - Keep your motorcycle in tip-top condition
Try to keep your car well maintained by making sure the recommended service schedule is followed either by taking it to a reputable garage, or servicing it yourself. A well-tuned engine with fresh, clean oil and new air filters will run more efficiently than an engine that has been neglected.

Honda CBR 660RR - The Spect

noreply@blogger.com (Zero Burn) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:18:00 +0000

Have You Try This? What Is Your Comment?

Honda CBR 600RR
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (cc): 599
Engine Type: Horizontal In-line

Performance
Horsepower (bhp): N/A bhp
Torque (Ft Lbs): N/A lbs
Redline RPM: 15000 RPM

Exterior
Body Material: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Hand Grip Material: Rubber

Transmission
Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Brands: N/A
Transmission Types: Manual

Instrumentation
Speedometer: Standard
Tachometer: Standard
Fuel Level Warning: Standard

Wheels
Rear Wheel Diameter: 17
Front Wheel Width (in): 3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in): 5.5

Bags & Storage
Tank Bag: Not Available
Saddle Bag(s): Not Available
Lockable Storage: Not Available

Tires
Front Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating: Z
Tire Brand: Dunlop

Fuel Economy
US MPG (City): N/A
US MPG (Combined): N/A
US MPG (Hwy): N/A

Brakes
Front Caliper Pistons: 4
Rear Caliper Pistons: 1
Rear Brake Rotor Width (mm): N/A

Suspension & Steering
Front Suspension Brand: N/A
Front Suspension Type: Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension Type: Twin Sided Swing Arm

Seats
Seat Height (mm): 820.4
Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Type: Two-Piece

Other Specs
Fuel Capacity (gal): 4.8
Number Of Speakers: N/A
Adjustable Handlebars: N/A

History of Honda Motorcyle

noreply@blogger.com (Zero Burn) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:08:00 +0000

Facts You Should Know About Honda Motorcycle

Founded in 1946 by Soichiro Honda, Honda Motor Corp is currently the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Based in Tokyo, Japan, the Big Red Wing gained massive popularity with the release of the Super Cub in 1958 and carries on the tradition today with the CBR, Gold Wing and CRF models. Honda, along with Yamaha, has always been known as one of technological leaders in the two-wheeled world, much of this a result of their extensive racing history.

Shichiro Honda, a race driver himself, insisted on international racing right from the beginning. By 1959 Honda was fielding five motorcycles in the Isle of Man TT, which at the time was the biggest motorcycle race the world over. Though they always made powerful engines, it wasn’t until ‘61 that Honda was able to tune their chassis well enough to allow Mike Hailwood to claim their first Grand Prix victories in the 125cc and 250cc classes. Hailwood would go on to win Honda’s first Senior TT wins in ’66 and ’67.

After a short hiatus, Honda returned to GP racing in 1979 and by 1983 had won their first 500cc Grand Prix World Championship at the hands of a young Freddie Spencer. Since then, Honda has become the dominant marquee in motorcycle Grand Prix racing, winning numerous championships with riders such as Valentino Rossi and Mick Doohan. A staggering total of over 600 international and U.S. race wins have been accumulated by Honda with no end in sight.

On the motocross side of things, the Red Riders have countless AMA Motocross and Supercross championships and race wins. Names like Jeremy McGrath, David Bailey and Johnny O’Mara are synonymous with their motocross program in the U.S. and worldwide. The boys in red also have six World MX championships and six World Enduro championships to their credit thus far.

Formed in 1983 by Richard Hynda, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) began as the sole producer of all things Honda racing. All of the factory development for worldwide racing is handled by HRC, as well as the production of several racing-only motorcycles, support for some satellite teams and rider/mechanic education programs.
2004 Honda CBR1000RR
Honda's top dog, the CBR1000RR.

This long racing lineage has always directly connected with Honda’s two-wheeled street and dirt machines. Much of their Grand Prix road racing success is seen in their insanely popular CBR line up, made up of the CBR600RR and CBR1000RR, two of the top selling sportbikes in the world. Both of these new machines are now available with ABS as an option for ‘09, a first for any purebred sportbike.

Adding some mileage capability to the sport theme is their ST1300 sport tourer, which has become a law enforcement favorite in recent years. Taking things even further in touring direction is the Gold Wing. Now 1800cc, it has been one of the top selling touring machines since its inception in the ‘70s.

Honda’s cruiser line is compiled of several variations of four different models: VTX1800, VTX1300, Shadow and Rebel. Nine total machines are produced, starting as small as the 250cc Rebel all the way up to the large VTX1800 Touring edition. Honda has recently branched out into the scooter and crossover markets, highlighted by their all-new DN-01 automatic motorcycle/scooter combination as well as three full-on scooters: Ruckus, Silver Wing and Metropolitan. Two motard-type models (CRF230, XR650L) and the entry-lever Nighthawk 250 round out their expansive street lineup.

Honda’s dirt side is highlighted by their class-leading motocross machines (all four-stroke now), including the all-new for ’09 CRF450R that features fuel injection (a first for any Honda Mxer) and the updated CRF250R. For those up and coming riding Honda has put their eggs fully in the four-stroke basket, no longer making the CR85 two-stroke in favor of the CRF150R four-stroke.
2009 Honda CRF450R
Honda's 2009 CRF450R is the first Fuel Injected Honda Motocross bike.

For those beginners and trail riders, Honda has a line of CRF air-cooled four-strokes, starting with the CRF100F and working up to the CRF230F. Their dual-sport range is made up of the race-ready CRF250X and CRF450X models, which are based on their MX-focused siblings, and the tried and true XR650L, which hasn’t seen changes in years but proves its worth through longevity. A full line of ATV and UTV products round of Honda’s powersports lineup.

As well as being the largest producer of motorcycles in the world, Honda has quite a stake in all aspects of the motorized world. They are the sixth largest automobile manufacturer as well as the largest engine-maker in the world, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year.