Honda motorcycles

2012 Honda Fury/Fury ABS

The Honda Fury was designed for the wild rider that lies in anyone of us. The bike’s radical lines give it a head-turning look and we especially like the front spoiler LED accent lights, passenger backrest pad and the sleek, boulevard screen. Not to mention about the numerous chromed details which further enhance the classy look of the chopper.

The high-mount steering head gives the frame a see-through, open-air look with plenty of breathing room between the tank/upper frame and the front cylinder head. The 2012 Honda Fury ABS is powered by a 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin mated on a five speed transmission.

The bike rides on a fat 200-series rear tire paired with a slim 21-inch front wheel. The suspensions include a front 45mm fork and a rear single shock with adjustable rebound damping and five-position spring preload adjustability.

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Honda VRF1200F

Honda decided to add a few upgrades to its sporty VFR1200F. The 2013 version keeps the same big capacity, 1236cc 4-cilinder OHC 4-stroke, liquid cooled engine, but Honda added a few tweaks to improve its performance and make it more efficient and refined. After the upgrades, the engine is able to deliver a maximum output of 111 hp at 7500 rpm and 11 Nm of torque at 5500rpm.

Apart from the improved engine, the fuel tank capacity has also received some attention and its capacity been increased from 18 liter to 19 liter. The new bike is also fitted with a fresh instrument panel which displays information about the distance, fuel, efficiency and speed.

The 2013 Honda VFR1200F is offered in two variants, namely the VFR standard and VFR DCH (Dual Clutch Transmission). The most important difference between these two models is their efficiency. The VFR model, can ride a distance of 22, 5 km using one liter of fuel, while the VFR DCH travels 24 km using the same amount of fuel.

As far as pricing goes, the VFR1200F costs $20.000 and the VFR1200F Dual Clutch Transmission is priced at $23.000.

2013 Honda CBR600RR

The Honda CBR600RR has already proved its value in its long life span, but in the latest years the bike was starting to show its age. Thankfully the Japanese manufacturer has finally decided to give it a few upgrades for 2013. Though, don’t expect to any wonders as the modifications are small, the 2013 model featuring only new color schemes, front suspension, wheels, ram-air intake system and revised fuel injection settings.

The new front suspensions are similar with the ones found on the Honda CBR1000RR featuring a bigger piston surface to improve the damping pressure. Like the previous model, the new fork offers three-way adjustability for spring preload, compression and rebound.

Apart from the technical upgrades, the 2013 Honda CBR600RR also comes with a fresh nose which is flatter and features new headlamps. Other modifications were made to the windscreen, fuel tank and taillights which are now fitted with LEDs.

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2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B

Honda revealed the first details of its new 2013 Gold Wing F6B and Gold Wing F6B Deluxe models which are basically, trimmed down versions of the Gold Wing model.

The bike weighs 842 pounds and features a horizontally opposed, flat-six, fuel injected engine mated on a five speed transmission.

On the equipments list you’ll find a premium audio system combined with a multi information screen which hosts a digital clock, an air temperature indicator, odo/trip meters and also displays music information.

The Honda Gold Wing F6B was designed with practicality in mind and comes with a set of lockable, waterproof saddlebags and a pretty spacious glovebox.

The ride is kept in check by front 45mm Cartridge fork with anti-dive and a rear pro arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets.

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2013 Honda CB500F

Honda presented its new 2013 Honda CB500F naked bike at the EICMA Motor Show. The CB500 is one of the three new bikes which will be using Honda’s new 500 cc engine. Compared with the other two models, the CB500F is slightly cheaper being priced at $5499 for the base model and $5999 for the ABS version.

Despite its cheap price, the Honda CB500F is able to make a compelling case for itself, as it comes with a sharp design, is fuel efficient and is also packed with a series of modern technologies especially developed to improve its the ride and handling abilities.

The bike weighs 420 pounds, is built on a diamond shaped 35 mm steel tube frame and is fitted with 17 inch aluminum wheels. The stopping power is assured by 320mm front and 240 mm rear wave-style disc brakes. Hit the jump for more information on the 2013 Honda CB500F.

2012 Honda Dio

Back in 2001, Honda started selling its gearless scooter in India and it began with Honda Activa and Honda Dio with the sale rating of these two scooters going through the roof.

Recently, Honda Motorcycle and scooter India (HMSI) decided to re-launch the Honda Dio with some new upgrades to make it the first choice in the Indian market.

The New Honda Dio is powered by a 102cc air cooled, 4 stroke, and single cylinder OHC engine. This powertrain is able to mill 7 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and churns out a top torque of 7.8 Nm (5.7 lb-ft) at 5500 rpm. It also uses a v-matic transmission that comes with electric and kick start options.

The Dio also comes equipped with a standard suspension and a braking system. It also has a newly-designed instrument panel, a flat floorboard, and a large luggage compartment that allows us to keep our small things together. The company used tuff-up tube at the rear tire in this Honda Dio to reduce chances of puncture.

The Honda Dio is assembled with great panels and graphics, and provides a two-tone wrapped seat. The scooter boasts of new style blinders at the front and integrated rear winkers. It is also loaded with a maintenance free battery as well.

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2012 Honda Aviator

When Honda re-launched its popular Honda Aviator, they decided to offer it in two variants: the Honda Aviator Deluxe and Honda Aviator Disc. From the name, we can easily imply that the main difference between those variants is the braking system.

Both variants come with an upgraded 109cc 4-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, OHC engine, capable of generating as much as eight horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 0.9 kg-m (6.5 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. This scooter also comes with an electric and kick-start option and a V-matic type of transmission.

The Deluxe variant of Honda Aviator comes with the front disc brake and a rear drum brake. The scooter has also a front telescopic fork and a rear unit swing with spring loaded hydraulic damper. In addition, the scooter model now has a bigger front wheel and a 10" rear wheel along with its tires. Wider under seat storage allows for 20 liters of storage space, enough room for you to be able to put a number of items.

To give the Aviator a superb look, Honda added a chrome cover on the front panel while the front indicator lamps have been designed vertically and come in long size. The headlamp cluster houses multi-focal halogen lamp that ensures clear vision at dark.

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2012 Honda Dream Yuga

Not everyone in India can afford the luxuries of high-end merchandise. That’s precisely why brands like Honda have taken it upon themselves to release products that are well within the budgets of its customer base. The Honda Dream Yuga, the cheapest bike in its variants in India, is one such model.

The Honda Dream Yuga carries a similar design to the Honda MegaPro, but the engine capacity in the Dream Yuga is different.

Fitted with a 110 cc engine, the Honda Dream Yuga is able to produce 8.5 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and is complemented by a four-speed transmission system. The Honda Dream Yuga has a simple body style, but carries fresh details, particularly the headlamp, the six-cross wheels, and a fuel injection system.

The bike also weighs only 108 kg (238 lbs), an important characteristic considering that it’s being marketed as an agile bike ready to tackle the streets of India. Fuel efficiency is another strong suit for the Dream Yuga; Honda even claims that the bike’s 8-liter capacity is capable of reading 544 kilometers (338 miles) on a full tank of fuel.

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2012 Honda CB Twister

With nine horsepower on tap and a claimed mileage of 70kmpl (164 mpg), Honda’s new CB Twister promises to shake up the 100-125cc segment.

From its name, we can easily imply that the 110cc CB Twister is inspired by the bigger CB1000R. The core USP of this motorcycle is in its style, but the users will not only get their pleasure from its design, they also will get it from the features on this quintessential sports bike. You’ll feel content with the tubeless tires, the maintenance-free battery, and a viscous air filter which improves performance and reduces maintenance cost. Other features like the short muffler and the half chain are attributes that define how stylish this motorcycle is.

Though the styling of the Honda CB Twister was designed at Honda’s Italian design studio with the CB1000R as inspiration, the motorcycle is manufactured for the demanding Indian customer. Particularly, the bike seeks to meet the requirements of the Indian youngster in both rural and urban areas.

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2012 Honda Ruckus

The Honda Ruckus will not wow you when it comes to modern-day design aesthetics, but the retro look will certainly have its share of admirers. The Ruckus is a scooter from Honda that sets a new standard for cool; you can take many benefits from it because it’s so agile, user-friendly, and easy to park.

That’s design of the Ruckus is ’unique.’ From the bare-bones frame to the double headlamps, the low seat and the wide tires, the Ruckus will definitely cause a scene wherever it goes.

More than just its design, the Ruckus also carries an impressive powertrain set-up: a 49 cc four-stroke engine that can run for hours on very little gas along with the engine’s strong low-end torque and the V-Matic automatic transmission. Furthermore, the electric starter offers you faster get-up-and-go. When you wish for discovering some out-of-the-way places, the oversize deep-tread tires will help you.

Combining a minimalist design with an impressive engine, the Honda Ruckus will define your riding experience like no other bike of its stature can.

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