American Honda Announces Release of First 2009 Models

American Honda announces the beginning of the 2009 model year with the arrival of a number of favorite models for both on-road and off-road use. This first group of 2009 machines includes the ever-popular dirt-going CRF50F, CRF70F, CRF80F and CRF100F, the perfect starter bikes for beginning riders. Also within this group of first-release bikes are the thrifty Metropolitan and Ruckus scooters, the ideal around-town rides for people intent on ratcheting down the expense of running errands.

For more information about these 2009 models as well as additional new-model-year machines that will soon be announced, visit the Honda Website at www.powersports.honda.com

About Honda

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and personal watercraft in the U.S. American Honda's Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing, and operational activities for these products through authorized Honda dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to www.powersports.honda.com.