Few motorcycles offer truly broadband dual-sport performance, but the legendary XR650L is equally at home on the road and in the dirt. Whether your travels include dirt roads, single-track trails, highways or byways, the XR650L opens the door to riding adventure like few motorcycles ever have. With strong engine performance, comfortable ergonomics and long-travel suspension that easily handles two-up riding, the XR650L has garnered a loyal following that have traveled to many destinations thanks to the bike’s amazing versatility. For 2013, the much-beloved XR650L is ready to expand your riding horizons as well.
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2013 Honda CRF250L
With the CRF250L, Honda re-enters the 250-class dual-sport motorcycle market. This is a machine that’s more than ready to take on exciting off-road challenges without giving up street-riding accommodations. The compact and sophisticated liquid-cooled DOHC 249cc single-cylinder four-stroke powerplant produces smooth and consistent torque at low rpm to aid off-road work, yet the short-stroke engine also spins up excellent high-rpm performance for the street. All through the rev range, the CRF250L pumps out a well-balanced and very capable level of power. Its off-road-oriented chassis, which includes a long-travel 43mm inverted fork and single-shock Pro-Link® rear suspension, makes it equally at home on city streets or country trails. And with styling cues carried over fromHonda’s legendary CRF® motocross bikes, the CRF250L offers the full package, whether the day calls for low-cost transportation, a weekday commute or genuine dual-sport adventure. Continue reading 2013 Honda CRF250L
Honda Unicorn Grand Prix Edition
Got to check out the latest version of the Honda Unicorn to hit the roads it the Honda Unicorn Grand Prix Edition, recently at the Sriperumbudur race track near Chennai. This is a replica of 2006 MotoGP championship winning Repsol Honda of Nicky Hayden. Some people think its a complete relaunch of the unicorn, but it is only a variant. Continue reading Honda Unicorn Grand Prix Edition
Relaunch of a “new & improved” Honda Unicorn and Shine
Honda’s solo run in the Indian two-wheeler market has lagged its joint venture Hero Honda. So it has got a couple of motorcycles and a plan up its sleeve, reports CNBC-TV18.
Honda may not be happy with the performance of its motorcycles – the 150cc Unicorn and Shine. That’s why it’s planning a revamp. Sources say Honda will redesign and launch them in April with heftier price tags.
When Honda launched the Honda Unicorn, its first motorcycle in India, in November 2004, many saw it as a possible threat to Bajaj Pulsar, which leads the 150cc segment. But it was no threat. Honda’s next launch in 2006, the 125cc Shine, could not outshine competition, either. Now Honda expects things to change with its new launches, with which it will also boost production capacity.
It will spend about Rs300 crore by 2010 to increase output to optimum capacity of 1.2 million units. Besides, sources say Honda also plans to import the CBR 600 – that’s to showcase its sporty side. It hopes all this will enhance its brands.