Honda V4X Crosstourer

Sharing the phenomenal V4 engine and the revolutionary Dual Clutch Transimission with the VFR1200F, the V4 Crosstourer Concept will deliver all the fun and excitement of a road sports bike; but with the comfortable upright riding position and manoeuvrability of an adventure machine.

The VFR1200F was the first model to utilize the new iconic V4 engine that signified the beginning of the new era in Honda’s engine line-up. The V4 Crosstourer Concept will utilise the same engine as the Road Sport category VFR to bring the benefits of this world-beating engine to a new type of customer. This will be the first time an Adventure Tourer bike has been fitted with a compact and powerful four cylinder V-engine unit.



The riding experience will be further enhanced with the V4 Crosstourer Concept being developed with the revolutionary Dual Clutch Transmission that gives seamless gear changes for a sport riding feel. The new bike is the second Honda to be fitted with this innovative transmission system after the VFR1200F and it is the first time this award-winning technology has been seen in this category.

Honda has always strived to bring innovative designs and innovative technology to our motorcycle customers. As a company famed for challenging conventional motorcycle thinking, Honda is committed to producing bikes which fulfil the needs and desires of our customers.



Honda has revealed the V4 Crosstourer Concept, the world’s first V4 Adventure Tourer motorcycle at EICMA 2010, an International Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy.

Sharing the phenomenal V4 engine and the revolutionary Dual Clutch Transimission with the VFR1200F, the V4 Crosstourer Concept will deliver all the fun and excitement of a road sports bike; but with the comfortable upright riding position and manoeuvrability of an adventure machine.

The VFR1200F was the first model to utilize the new iconic V4 engine that signified the beginning of the new era in Honda’s engine line-up. The V4 Crosstourer Concept will utilise the same engine as the Road Sport category VFR to bring the benefits of this world-beating engine to a new type of customer. This will be the first time an Adventure Tourer bike has been fitted with a compact and powerful four cylinder V-engine unit.



The riding experience will be further enhanced with the V4 Crosstourer Concept being developed with the revolutionary Dual Clutch Transmission that gives seamless gear changes for a sport riding feel. The new bike is the second Honda to be fitted with this innovative transmission system after the VFR1200F and it is the first time this award-winning technology has been seen in this category.

Honda has always strived to bring innovative designs and innovative technology to our motorcycle customers. As a company famed for challenging conventional motorcycle thinking, Honda is committed to producing bikes which fulfil the needs and desires of our customers.

Together with 800cc Crossrunner also revealed at EICMA, the V4 Crosstourer concept expands Honda’s state-of-the-art V4 model line-up

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Honda V4 Crossrunner

The Crossrunner represents the best aspects of two separate biking genres: the flexibility and exciting attitude of a Naked performance machine with the upright riding position and rugged appearance of an adventure bike.
The Crossrunner mix is more than that, though. This machine has an 800cc V4 motor that provides a thrilling riding experience, be it for short urban trips or for covering vast distances.



Extensive customer research indicated that whilst buyers liked the appearance and the image of adventure bikes, for some the compromised stability caused by long travel suspension, tall seat heights and dual purpose tyres was a serious deterrent. The research revealed that customers wanted a machine that had a unique stylish image and was also great fun to ride in all conditions throughout the year - whether that be on short trips around town or on long rides out across country.



The Crossrunner addresses all these issues and in doing so delivers a uniquely adaptable riding experience. The best of both worlds.Development concept
Stability and rider-flattering ease of use were two core design motivations for the Crossrunner project. It was always at the forefront of the design team's minds that this motorcycle should be performance-focused, yet supremely manageable to cater for a wide skill set. Beyond the practicalities, the Crossrunner's wide-barred, upright riding position offers a unique riding experience that magnifies the impressions of speed, acceleration and lean angle.



Crossrunner prototypes have endured over 120 sessions in the wind tunnel to maximise stability-enhancing airflow. The net result of this extensive wind-flow research is unwavering stability at all speeds. This airflow technology that helped shape and form the multi-layered fairing panels lends the Crossrunner a distinctive and trend-setting appearance.
The rider's level of machine control is enhanced by the wider than normal handlebar configuration which serves to maximise the leverage effect. This means that the Crossrunner responds accurately yet quickly to small steering inputs.



The Crossrunner has also been designed to maximise pillion comfort. The passenger is seated on a level, low platform to make mounting and dismounting easier and also to maximise the wind protection afforded by the rider. This also creates a feeling of unison between rider and pillion, adding an extra dimension of harmony to the overall riding experience.
This new model also addresses another aspect that focus groups identified as a key area ripe for consideration: the engine. Most sport tourers use an in-line four cylinder engine and most adventure bikes use a twin cylinder powerplant. This created an obvious opportunity for the Crossrunner design team.



The Crossrunner's smooth, flexible and soulful 782cc V4 engine is specifically tuned for the kind of riding suited to this cross-purpose machine. An elastic, turbine-like delivery and smooth, readily accessible power make it very easy for the rider to find an effortless, flowing rhythm - an attribute always appreciated by the pillion.

Honda V4 Crossrunner (ED-type) Features:

Year
2011

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90° V-4, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder

Capacity
782
Bore x Stroke 72 x 48 mm
Compression Ratio 11.6:1

Induction
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 35mm Throttle Bore

Ignition / Starting
Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance / Electric
Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Max Power
74.9 kW @ 10000 rpm

Max Torque
72.8Nm @ 9500 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 2.846 (37/13) 2nd 2.062 (33/16) 3rd 1.578 (30/19) 4th 1.291 (31/24) 5th1.111 (30/27) 6th 0.965 (28/29)

Front Suspension
I43mm cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload adjustment, 165 mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 7-step preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment, 145 mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2x Hydraulic discs 320mm floating, 6-piston radial calipers, Combined-ABS

Rear Brakes
Single hydraulic 276mm disc 2 piston caliper, Combined-ABS

Front Tyre
120/70 Z R17

Rear Tyre
180/55 R17
Seat Height 816 mm

Curb -Weight
240 kg

Fuel Capacity
21.5 Liters

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Honda Valkyrie by Whitehouse

The Japanese shops turn out some pretty creative customs and this Honda Valkyrie called Ryujin or Dragon King really pushes the envelope. It seems to have a bit of the Akira look, popular in Japan, but, whatever the inspiration, it's a total redesign of the stock Valkyrie. It looks huge but manageable. Weight comes in at 652 pounds dry. Seat height is 28 3/4 which is lower than it would appear.





Not much info is available but these guys did one helluva job completely recreating the bike. It's the kind of custom you couldn't just ride, you would have to be dressed for it and I'm not sure what the proper attire would be.

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Honda CBR 250R Mugen

The Japanese manufacturer’s latest sensation, the CBR250R, has already caused a stir in the motorcycle world, a fact that was not left unnoticed by Honda’s in-house tuner. Mugen has therefore taken the new 250cc sportbike on an upgrade tour, and the result is a hot, mouth-watering ride.



The Honda CBR250R Mugen is a more sporty and aggressive sportbike, mostly thanks to the combination of black and red color scheme.



In addition to that. coming to match the body color, the seat that accommodates the rider and the pillion comes colored in red with Mugen emblems. The Mugen logo is noticeable also on the body, in the front of the bike. The windshield has also been replace with a much more attractive one.



The tank of the CBR250R Mugen also sports gold-colored lines. The alloy wheels have a red line with Mugen writing. To boost power and sporty sound, standard muffler was replaced with an upgraded chromed from Mugen. The engine, however, has been left untouched.



This means the bike is still propelled by the 249 cc four-stroke, four-valve single cylinder DOHC engine that uses liquid cooling and is mated to a six speed transmission. The unit features the company’s Programmed Fuel Injection System (PGM-FI), an oxygen sensor, as well as a catalyzer, in order to meet Euro III emission standards.



Other features of the regular model that can still be found on the Mugen version is the Combined ABS feature, a class-first system that includes a Combined Brake System (CBS) and an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Honda CBR 250R Mugen Features:

Year
2011

Engine


Liquid cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity
249.4
Bore x Stroke 76 x 55mm
Compression Ratio 10.7: 1

Induction
Electronic fuel injection PGM-F

Ignition / Starting
- / electric

Max Power
26.4 hp 19.4kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque
22.9 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Frame Diamond; steel twin-spar

Front Suspension
37mm telescopic fork, 130mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Pro-Link Monoshock damper, 104mm axle travel

Front Brakes
Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes
Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre
110/70-MC17

Rear Tyre
140/70-MC17
Seat Height 784 mm

Wet-Weight


Fuel Capacity
13 Litres

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Honda VFR 400 R

Honda VFR 400R Features:

Engine

Liquid cooled four stroke 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity
399
Bore x Stroke 55 x 42 mm
Compression Ratio

11.3:1

Induction


4x 34mmCV

Ignition / Starting
CDI / electric

Max Power
59 hp @ 12750 rpm

Max Torque
26 lb-ft @ 9700 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain

Front Suspension
41mm telescopic fork wit damping and preload adjustment

Rear Suspension
Pro-Arm with damping and preload adjust

Front Brakes
2 x discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes
Single -mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre
120/60-17

Rear Tyre
150/60-18

Dry-Weight
165 kg

Fuel Capacity
15 Litres

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Honda DN-01 680cc V-twin Automatic Cruiser

Honda DN-01 680cc V-twin Automatic Cruiser Features:

Engine

* Engine Type: 680cc liquid-cooled 52° V-Twin
* Bore And Stroke: 81mm x 66mm
* Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 40mm throttle bodies and 12-hole injectors
* Ignition: Digital transistorized with electronic advance
* Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
* Valve Train: SOHC; four valves per cylinder

Drive Train

* Transmission: HFT continuously variable, hydromechanical two-mode automatic with six-speed manual mode.
* Final Drive: Shaft

Chassis/Suspension/Brakes

* Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork with 4.2 inches travel
* Rear Suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with single shock, seven-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
* Front Brake: ABS and CBS with dual full-floating 296mm discs and three-piston calipers
* Rear Brake: ABS and CBS with single 276mm disc and three-piston caliper
* Front Tire: 130/70 ZR17 radial
* Rear Tire: 190/50 ZR17 radial

Dimensions

* Rake: (Caster Angle): 28.5°
* Trail: 114mm (4.5 inches)
* Wheelbase: 63.2 inches
* Seat Height: 27.2 inches
* Curb Weight: 595 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
* Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gallons, including .08-gallon reserve

Other

* Emissions: Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards
* Available Colors: Candy Dark Red, Black
* Model Id: NSA700A
* Note: HFT Automatic Transmission

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Honda Goldwing 1832 cc

Honda Goldwing 1832 cc Features:

1832CC Six-Cylinder Engine
Fuel-injected, horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine is exceptionally smooth and incredibly powerful. Gearbox spins opposite the crank’s rotation for smooth counterbalance effect with the crankshaft’s torque.

Pro-Arm Rear Swingarm
MotoGP-inspired single-sided cast-aluminum swingarm is super-rigid and lightweight, with reduced unsprung weight, delivering sharper, sportier handling. Unique Pro-Arm design combines with Honda’s patented Pro-Link® rear suspension, which features electronically adjustable hydraulic preload settings for various riding and load conditions.

Airbag
Industry’s first (and only) production motorcycle airbag system available exclusively on the Gold Wing. Gold Wing’s fork incorporates four sensors for the earliest possible detection of a frontal impact.

Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Disc Monitors both front and rear tire pressure once per minute. Alerts rider if tire pressure falls below minimum recommendations.

Specifications

Engine

* Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
* Bore And Stroke: 74.0mm x 71.0mm
* Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
* Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
* Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
* Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder

Drive Train

* Transmission: Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric reverse
* Final Drive: Shaft

Chassis/Suspension/Brakes

* Front Suspension: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5 inches of travel
* Rear Suspension: Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches of travel
* Front Brake: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
* Rear Brake: Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper
* Front Tires: 130/70R-18
* Rear Tires: 180/60R-16

Dimensions

* Rake: 29.15 degrees
* Trail: 109.0mm (4.3 inches)
* Wheelbase: 66.5 inches
* Seat Height: 29.1 inches
* Curb Weight: 895 – 928 pounds, depending on option packages selected (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.)
* Fuel Capacity: 6.6 gallons

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ELF Honda Motorcycle

Between 1981 and 1983, Honda’s outlandish ELF prototypes competed in the World Endurance Championships, generating a slew of patents for Honda—including one for a single-sided rear swingarm. Fast but unreliable, the machines were created by Renault designer Andre de Cortanze, who was a keen endurance rider as well as an accomplished automobile designer. Known as the “ELFe”, the bikes raced at the Bol d’Or and Le Mans 24 Hours; this particular machine was rebuilt in 2008 by the French restoration experts Kerlo Classic, in collaboration with former racer Hubert Rigal.

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Honda CBR 125

Honda CBR 125 Features:

Year: 2009
Category: Sport
Rating: 64.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 124.70 ccm (7.61 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power: 13.41 HP (9.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque: 10.60 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.8 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM
Compression: 11.0:1
Bore x stroke: 58.0 x 47.2 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel system: Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Fuel control: SOHC
Ignition: Fully transistorised with electronic advance
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension: 31mm telescopic fork, 109mm axle travel
Rear suspension: Monoshock damper, 120 mm axle travel
Front tyre dimensions: 80/90-M17
Rear tyre dimensions: 100/80-M17
Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 276 mm (10.9 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 127.3 kg (280.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1053 HP/kg
Seat height: 776 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,920 mm (75.6 inches)
Overall length: 1,920 mm (75.6 inches)
Ground clearance: 172 mm (6.8 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,294 mm (50.9 inches)
Fuel capacity: 10.00 litres (2.64 gallons)

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Honda CBR 600 RR

Honda CBR 600 RR Features:

Year: 2006
Category: Sport
Rating: 75.2 out of 100.
Price as new (MSRP): US$ 8999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four
Stroke: 4
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Dual Stage Fuel Injection
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed

Transmission type
final drive: Chain

Physical measures
Dry weight: 163.7 kg (361.0 pounds)
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase: 1,389 mm (54.7 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 95 mm (3.7 inches)
Front suspension: 41.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Front suspension travel: 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Rear suspension travel: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons)
Color options: Black, Pearl Orange/Black Tribal, Light Silver Metallic, Red/Black

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