After 17 years – and 18 seasons – in the MotoGP™ paddock, five-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo has announced his retirement. The Spaniard was joined by Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta in a Press Conference called at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia to break the news, bringing the curtain down on an incredible career. […]
HRC complete Official WorldSBK line-up for 2020 with announcement of Leon Haslam
2019 EICMA Show, Milan (Italy): Following yesterday’s 2020 Honda New Models Press Presentation, where the World Premiere unveiling of the sensational new CBR1000RR-R was the highlight of event, this morning the 2020 HRC Teams and Riders Presentation took place in the presence of Managing Officer, Chief Officer, Motorcycle Operations of Honda Motor Co. Noriaki Abe, President and Representative Director, Honda Racing Corporation Yoshishige Nomura. Made even more special by the celebration…
Marc Marquez gives his first impression of the new 2020 Honda Fireblade
Check out this video of Marc Marquez seeing the new 2020 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade for the first time, how he finds it's performance and what he thinks overall... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nr2vL0zFtc
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Fireblade SP headline Honda’s 2020 EICMA line-up
The all-new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Fireblade SP are revealed, offering unprecedented levels of track-focused performance New frame and engine draw strongly on Honda’s RC213V MotoGP technology; peak power increases by 13% to 160kW The perennially popular SH125i and SH150i are completely upgraded with new design, more power and storage space, and increased fuel efficiency The CMX500 Rebel compact cruiser receives upgrades including full LED lighting, slipper clutch, gear position indicator…
Penultimate push as Repsol Honda Team chase Team Championship
The flyaways draw to a close and the end of the season is fast approaching, but the Triple Crown is still wide open. First hosting a Grand Prix in 1999, the Sepang International Circuit has been a constant fixture on the MotoGP World Championship calendar for both racing and testing. The 5.5km long Malaysian circuit is a physically demanding challenge no matter the conditions, air temperature rarely dropping below 30ºC even when the tropical storms hit. Hunting a sixth straight Grand Prix…
The Lawnmower King of Leicester City
Forty one years ago, the HR21 was launched in August 1978 and received rave reviews from the industry and its many users for its fantastic performance and reliability. Today, we have over 15 models available, with a world-beating range of engines and features. Honda UK recently spoke to John Ledwidge, the grounds manager at Leicester City FC and the man behind some of the most famous pitch designs in Premier League football. As the head of a team of groundsmen who cut the pitch at Leicester up…
Unstoppable Marquez equals Doohan as most successful Honda rider
A tenth win of 2019 for Marc Marquez wrapped up the Constructors Championship for Honda after an inch-perfect ride in Japan. Victory for Marc Marquez at Honda’s home round in Motegi earned Honda the Premier Class Constructors Championship for a record 25th time. As a result, Honda claim both the Riders and Constructors Championships in the same year for the 20th occasion as they celebrate the 60th Anniversary of competition. It also marks Honda’s 70th Constructors Championship across all…
Honda Motorcycle Clearance Sale
Clearance sale on Honda motorcycles now available: Save between €800 - €3000 on a range of Supersports, Touring, Street and Adventure bikes First up we have €800 off the 2017 CBR500R. Catch it now at €6,800 Followed closely by €1000 off the 2018 CBR650R and the CB1000R FOP. Get them now at €8,800 and €14,700 respectively! Then if you're looking to pick up €2000 worth of savings you can on the CB1100 RS, now €12,900 Finally you go can go for the mega saving of…
Marquez pots the #8ball with incredible last corner win in Thailand
Marc Marquez was crowned the 2019 MotoGP World Champion in the only way he knows how: with a thrilling race win delivered at the final corner. A full house at the Buriram Circuit were treated to an edge of their seats MotoGP race as they witnessed Marc Marquez crowned World Champion for the eighth time. From the front of the grid, Marquez charged forward and immediately began to chase pole setter Fabio Quartararo. With his only title rival, Andrea Dovizioso, a distant fourth Marquez was able to…
Honda's ATV History
Honda ATV History 1970s - present Ever wonder where the ATV came from? Here is a brief summary of how Honda pioneered the concept: 1970s: Honda first introduced the concept of the ATV in the 1970s when they produced the world’s first ATC (all-terrain cycle) named the ATC90. The three-wheel vehicle sent it’s 7 horsepower through a dual range four speed gearbox with automatic clutch. Honda expanded the range with a smaller ATC70 and then later in the decade updated the ATC90 into an ATC110.…