Honda CB1300S
Classic early superbike lines crash head-on with a practical top fairing and an inexpensive ABS option to make the Honda CB1300S a competent tourer-cum-commuter that’s a pleasure to ride with above average handling, plenty of practical touches and a low seat height. Read any Honda CB1300S review and you’ll find nothing but praise for the way the Honda CB1300S gets you from A to B with minimal fuss.
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The Honda CB1300S’s powerplant is based on the old CBR1000, this 16-valve, 1284cc DOHC motor feels unstressed and lazily powerful enough to get by on just the top two gears. The fuel-injection on the Honda CB1300S is smooth (smoother than the naked version thanks to an improved 32-bit processor just like the whiz-bang Honda CBR600RR) and snatch-free.
Aprilia’s New Mana 850 Comes With A Seven-Speed Automatic Transmission
Destined to change the riding habits of motorcyclists all over the world, Aprilia’s new NA 850 Mana is a versatile bike incorporating the technology of tomorrow into the reality of today. Now available at Aprilia dealerships throughout the United States, the newest addition to Aprilia’s expanding product line is the ultimate combination of excitement and practicality, blending elegant Italian styling with a high-tech transmission, engine controls and useful storage system.
Styling: Repositioned fuel tank leads to seamless lines
Suzuki GSX-R1000
The first Suzuki GSX-R1000 set new superbike standards in 2001, the second one did it again in 2003 and this, the third full Suzuki GSX-R1000 update, went straight back to the top of the superbike tree in 2005 and stayed there, pretty much ever since. The reasons for the Suzuki GSX-R1000’s dominance are simple. Sublime, lithe ergonomics and handling, radical styling and full-on usable power.
Ride And Handling: The all-new chassis was designed to bring as much weight as possible together in the middle of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 but Suzuki also decided to move the weight down, making the centre of gravity as low as possible. The result is that the Suzuki GSX-R1000 boasts fantastically sharp steering and ‘flickability’ without any significant trade off in stability.
2007 Honda CBR 125R
“I think I’ve figured out a way to get you on a bike,” says Neil, arriving home from the office to a kitchen in chaos. But with a toddler hanging from my belt loops and boiling pasta long overdue to be drained his words scarcely register. Later that evening I learn that Honda Canada is releasing the CBR125R, and if I am willing I can learn to ride for the small price of telling my story in Cycle Canada.
Honda’s Unique And Futuristic DN-01 On Sale From 1 August
Honda’s unique DN-01 motorcycle goes on sale on Friday 1 August from Honda Motorcycle dealers across the UK .
Available in two sleek colours of graphite black and pearl amethyst purple and priced at £9200*, the DN-01 - dream concept turned production reality motorcycle - with fully automatic transmission, is a truly unique machine in the world of motorcycling and defies being categorised.
Honda’s team of engineers set out to create an entirely new category of motorcycle and sought to combine elements of swift superbike performance, relaxed custom cruiser riding comfort, operating ease of a big scooter, attention grabbing and futuristic styling with unparalleled technological advancements.
Honda’s Much Awaited CB1000R
This Friday (4 July) marks the much-awaited release of Honda’s applauded CB1000R performance naked motorcycle, from Honda dealerships across the UK.
This all-new performance naked will finally be unleashed on to the open roads in a choice of four distinctive colours to include Dragon Green, Pearl Nightstar Black, Sword Silver or Pearl Cool White and, comes in two model options. The standard machine will be priced at £6950, with the combined ABS-equipped bike at £7450, showing that this stunning new machine is exceptional value for money with its stylish looks, stunning performance and Honda’s enviable build quality.
