When Honda began laying the groundwork for the
development of the
all-new Gold Wing in 1993, the decision was made to put a
younger
engineer with sportbike design experience in charge of the
project.
That man is Masanori Aoki,...
Think the new CRF™450R and CRF250R are starting a
four-stroke
revolution? Wrong-Honda® fired the first shot more than four
decades ago.
It's easy to think Honda's new CRF motocrossers are the
first
really successful four-str...
To motorcycle designers, a blank sheet of paper is a thing of
beauty-and an all-too-rare opportunity. Designing a next-
generation
motorcycle from the ground up means being unfettered by past
parameters; you are now free to create someth...
Custom Windshield (Detachable)
This Lexan® Custom Windshield enhances the VTX's
aggressive styling
and features a quick-detach system for easy installation and
removal.
Mounting hardware included.
Headlight Cowl with Windsc...
A 24-Year Heritage of V-Twins And Customs
Over the years, Honda has built a rich heritage of V-twin and
custom-style motorcycles. Before the first factory-made cruisers
were
introduced, there was an equally important Honda that set the ...
The Rune is such a radically different kind of motorcycle;
where
did it all begin?
MARTIN MANCHESTER: You probably remember the
concept bikes that
Honda developed. (T1 was first shown in 1999, and T1, T2 and
T3 all
appeared together ...
As Large Project Leader (LPL) on the Valkyrie Rune,
Masanori Aoki
was challenged to make a personal and professional odyssey of
sorts.
Originally a specialist in Honda sport bikes, Aoki brought to bear
those high-performance tricks of ...
VTX means Performance First™, and nothing says
performance like
the stunning VTX1800C. Powered by an 1800cc engine, the
VTX1800C
combines street-rod styling with the biggest mass-produced V-
twin
engine available.
Features & Ben...
As Vice President of the Motorcycle Division at American
Honda,
Ray Blank carries a full load of responsibilities that must surely
seem endless at times. However, there are those special
occasions
when he can revert to being a motorcyc...
The all-new 2004 VTX1800N pushes styling into a new era
with a
heavy accent on the neo side of the neo-retro concept, plus
Honda's
exciting new custom-building options.
Features & Benefits
The VTX™1800N is available in these e...
No manufacturer, including Honda, has ever constructed a
motorcycle like the Valkyrie Rune. The conceptual forces driving
the
shape and face of the Rune were pure flights of imagination, a
designer's dream come true. Unfettered by budge...
Unit Pro-Link
Question: How can an innovative rear suspension system
make its
way from the world-beating Honda RC211V MotoGP bike to the
most
impressive street rod ever conceived?
Answer: Brilliant engineering is its own reward.
Hon...
Retro styling takes on a whole new look when you can
personalize
your own VTX1800R through Honda's innovative custom-building
program.
Features & Benefits
New for 2004
The VTX™1800R is available in these exciting new
colors:...
Timeline
While it's true the Rune sprung from the fertile minds of
Honda's
futurist designers, shades of this revolutionary machine were
seen in
real steel nearly 10 years ago. The Rune traces its lineage back
through a line of concep...
Classic spoke wheels and gorgeous retro styling are only
the
starting point for your personal touch through the new Honda
custom-building program.
Features & Benefits
New for 2004
The VTX™1800S is available in these exciting n...
