The explosion in popularity of cafe racers over the past 10-odd years was a challenge to Australia’s old-school motorcycle journos...
Honda Motorcycles
Honda is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world surpassing 300 million motorcycles in its 65 years of production. The humble Honda Cub is the most popular motorcycle in history having sold more than 87 million. Honda makes a wide range of motorcycles, scooters and ATVs for almost every style of riding. We preview coming models and Honda technologies, as well as road testing Honda motorcycles for performance, handling, styling, economy and more.
Honda’s Japanese firm has given the Honda Rebel some updates – and Honda Europe is celebrating the multi-faceted features of...
It’s the early ’80s and 12-year-old me is in deep trouble. My parents were livid. One minute I’d been fooling around on a Honda CT110 ‘Postie’ bike, and the next I was being screamed at for risking my own death and breaking the law. All I knew was that I’d...
Today we celebrate the belated birthday of seven-time 350cc and 500cc world title champion Giacomo Agostini, or “Ago” – an...
In light of further closures and lockdowns across India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced in a statement...
Honda, Yamaha, KTM, and Piaggio have all signed a letter of intent to stage a swappable electric battery consortium for EV motorcycles and lighter EV’s. Together, they will collaborate on batteries that can be swapped amongst each of their EV lineups. This will make it possible to use a universal...
First-Wave Turbocharged Power Ever thought to yourself “wow, this motorcycle is fast. I should put a turbocharger on it”? Well,...
Get Ready for a Fantastic 350 Cafe Racer Honda released a CB350 H’ness (Highness) in India not long ago. Almost...
A Blast From the Past Concept motorcycles and mock-ups are the life-force that keeps motorcycle enthusiasts tied-over between big releases. If you are suffering from dream withdrawal and are looking for a fix, Honda cooked up this vintage-inspired CB1000F just for you. This aged roadster concept was based on honda’s...
Neurolinked Wheelies, Anyone? Honda has filed a patent with the US Patent Office regarding the possible development and production of...
I just covered Honda’s official unveiling of the 2021 Rebel 1100 (CMX1100) that took the legendary engine found in the...
A Potential Star to Destroy the Meteor Royal Enfield recently released their vintage-styled Meteor 350, and it was a resounding success. With the Indian market being a coveted area for brands to fight over due to the wickedly-high amount of low displacement motorcycle sales found there, it was only a...
The PCX 125 Just Leveled Up Honda has some new scooter options coming to their 2021 lineup – one being...
The rare and expensive Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is being recalled obvert a fault with gear selection. The official notice...
Casual ADV Riding Ever wish your ‘maxiscooter‘ had offroad capabilities? Maybe it’s time to sell your current ride to pick up the newly updated 2021 Honda X-ADV (if you’re located in Europe, that is). The Euro 5 approved scooterbeast comes with a plethora of new updates such as more engine...
Yes It Is, but There’s More to It Than That There’s a ton of beginner motorcycles on the market for...
Honda has already developed a motorcycle prototype that self-balances, but it now looks like they are working on cruise control...
Honda’s Mini Could Become Even Better Honda’s motorcycle division is all about rumors. The company must have about 10 million projects going at once if you believe all of the rumors, but this recent one stood out to me. Honda could update the Grom soon. According to a recent report...
Big Scooter From Our Favorite Big Company The new Forza 750 large displacement scooter aims to replace Honda’s current Integra...
‘How It’s Made’ for Bikes The manufacturing process is always an amazing thing to bear witness to. Modern technology and...
Why bother with the satisfaction of restoration when you can watch someone do it for you? There is nothing I enjoy more in the world than watching in-depth restoration videos with only audio from the process itself. On a slightly unrelated note, my favourite youtube channel makes videos just like...
A Great Little Trail Bike We already knew the Honda CT125 Hunter Cub was going to be a great little...
Honda recently teased a new Forza model. This one should be a higher-displacement machine that will sit alongside the Forza...
Despite the Honda CBR-600RR only selling in the Australian and Asian markets, the Japanese company has updated the super sport bike for 2021. It seems a strange move from the manufacturer since the engine doesn’t meet stringent European and American emissions regulations and the fact that the super sport segment...
Honda has doubled down on electric minibikes with a patent filing for their long-promised electric Super Cub and a trademark...
Honda is adding Android Auto to its Goldwing infotainment system for music, phone calls and messaging with a software update next month. This follows Harley-Davidson...
Honda has filed patent designs for a bike that seem to suggest they will build the CB4X concept shown at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan last November. CB4X patent Not a lot is known about the concept and the patent filing doesn’t reveal any extra details. It appears to...
Honda has filed an application for a patent for an aerodynamic tail that looks a little like those spoilers we...
Honda’s blitz on motorcycle patent applications continues with the latest a telescopic side stand. Instead of a solid, sprung stand...
Honda has filed a patent that indicates it may be planning to extend its Goldwing double-wishbone forks to other bikes in its range. Two patent drawings show the suspension being used on a neo retro CB1100 and a C125 Super Cub scooter. So anything in between could be suitable for...
The pandemic has forced the cancellation of the 47th Tokyo Motorcycle Show, so motorcycle manufacturers have chosen to virtually launch...
The latest patent application drawings from Honda seem to indicate the Japanese company is planning an electric Fireblade, albeit with...
After the problems Honda had with the massive global recall of dangerous Takata airbags in their Goldwing, the company is now filing for a patent on a smaller airbag suitable for smaller bikes. Instead of deploying in front of the rider like a big bean bag, it goes straight up...
Patent drawings seem to suggest Honda may be reviving its high-speed Blackbird sports bike with eight aerodynamic winglets. In September,...
Honda has been releasing a raft of patents over the past year for futuristic products and innovations, but the latest is...
No, Honda hasn’t just released a six-cylinder CBX update, but a CB4X at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. That’s not to say they won’t produce another CBX as they last year filed patent drawings for a retro bike that looks a little like its 1980s six-cylinder CBX with a...
The 2020 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR-R will join the 200hp+ club with MotoGP winglets and an engine and frame inspired by...
The long-awaited 2-litre Honda Goldwing has again failed to materialise, instead receiving minor tweaks for 2020, just two years after...
Future Honda electric motorcycles and scooters might feature an alarm to warn pedestrians unaware of the approaching quiet vehicle. Japanese company has secured a patent through the Indian patent office for the device. Honda’s compact alarm device fits under the seat with speakers on the front of the bike. It features...
Honda continues its blitzkrieg of patent applications with a head-display windscreen that is also touch sensitive. The patent illustrations show...
The worst-kept secret in motorcycling has been confirmed with Honda unveiling the full tech specs for the bigger, narrower and...
Leaked photos of the upcoming Africa Twin CRF1100 show the two variants to be unveiled on Monday at the AIMExpo motorcycle show in Ohio, USA. Honda has also released a second teaser video which only shows the model’s new LED headlights and extra LED riding lights. Meanwhile, black-and-white photos of...
Honda has released a teaser video that shows a rapid dust trail across the desert and the words “True Adventure”...
Honda has been going crazy with some equally crazy patents lately but the latest patent applications for a variable riding...
Honda has been busy recently applying for patents for a range of out-there inventions including this helmet that integrates with the bike and monitors for of an impending rear-ender. The helmet features a rear-facing camera that monitors traffic behind the rider. This information is sent to a processing unit which detects...
Honda is forging ahead with plans for hydrogen fuel-cell motorcycles. A patent for the design which was submitted in late 2017...
Honda has been granted a patent for a leaning trike possibly powered by the Goldwing six-cylinder engine, a V-twin or...
If you get sweaty in the crotch riding your motorcycle, you may be interested in Honda’s plans to develop a climate-controlled seat that heats and cools your backside. It’s like many luxury cars that have venting in the seats to pump in warm or cool air. In these drawings it...
The next Honda Goldwing could have emergency brakes that sense a collision and slow the bike automatically. These automatic or...
A Honda Neowing leaning three-wheeler looks likely to be coming soon, possibly as a replacement for the Goldwing. Honda has...
Rather than new models or a radical V4-powered Fireblade as widely tipped, Honda showed up at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan with a range of updated CB models including a more off-road-oriented CB500X (pictured). 2019 CB models Honda’s mid-sized CB range has been very popular in Australia for years,...
Honda has confirmed it will start making hybrid scooters in September and will develop a portable lithium-ion battery that you...
Honda has filed patent drawings for a retro bike that looks a little like its 1980s six-cylinder CBX with a...
Novice riders interested in the small capacity naked market now have an even wider variety of motorcycles to choose from with the addition of the Honda CB300R. The all-new learner-approved bike will cost $5999 (plus on-road costs) and is slightly more retro looking than its sister CB300FA ($5699). Naked market This...
Just days after announcing a ridiculous price for the new Monkey Bike, Honda Australia has announced a more realistic price...
The new Honda Monkey Bike has ABS, LED lighting and a 150% engine capacity increase to 125cc, but you will...
Honda announced it was dropping the 50cc Monkey Bike last year, but they now have a modern version with more than double the engine capacity, five gears and even ABS. With the phenomenal success of the Grom, Honda has obviously seen the potential for a modernised Monkey Bike. Honda Australia...
Honda plans to introduce an electric cub scooter and hybrid scooters next year but it also working on hydrogen fuel-cell...
Honda’s Italian-designed CB4 Interceptor Concept has innovative wind powered touchscreen instruments according to this official video. https://youtu.be/o8wSo76jiD8 It uses a wind...
Honda finally looks like it’s getting its mojo back with the unveiling of the CB4 Interceptor concept at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. The bike is the result of design work out of their R&D facility in Rome. Given the vacuum cleaner designs they’ve been coming up with in recent...