Cal Crutchlow, riding for LCR Honda on a CASTROL RC213V took MotoGP victory yesterday for the third time in his career. He secured Honda’s 750th Grand Prix victory at the end of a thrilling battle with Frenchman Johann Zarco and Spaniard Alex Rins at Termas de Rio Hondo.
40 years of the Honda Lawnmower
In the 1970's when developing the Honda lawnmower engineers strived to create a machine that would last ten - twenty years, keeping up with the reliable high quality reputation Honda had for their motorbikes and cars already. They undertook a extensive study on lawnmower markets in Europe, the type of grass growing within European countries, what competitor models were available and how much they were.
Adventure Sports Africa Twin arrives to Ireland
A new version of Honda’s definitive full-size adventure machine is ready for Adventure Sports in 2018, with a larger fuel tank for a range of over 500km, higher riding position, greater ground clearance, heated grips, extended fairing plus longer travel suspension. It also has Throttle By Wire with 3 riding modes, expanded Honda Selectable Torque Control parameters and revised intake and exhaust.
Solid sixth place for Camier in Thai WorldSBK Race 2
Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team’s Leon Camier capped off a strong showing in Thailand with a sixth place finish at Chang International Circuit, while Jake Gagne was back in the points after taking fourteenth place on the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. Camier started on pole position in Race 2 courtesy of his fourth place in Race 1 and although he got the holeshot and led into the first corner, a fierce battle in the lead group resulted in him ending the first lap in P5. Showing consistent pace…
Honda Forza 300 gets radical makeover for 2018
The Forza name has long been a powerful force in Honda’s two-wheeled line-up. Its history as a premium mid-size scooter goes back to the year 2000: the first model set the template, delivering a lively ride, plenty of storage room and an innovative combined braking system. It was well received throughout Europe, where owners found its multi-role capability useful in every aspect of daily life.
Lee Johnston Positive after Debut Test with Honda Racing
The 2018 campaign started in earnest last week for the Honda Racing roads team as they embarked on their first pre-season test at Monteblanco in Spain, with its new rider line-up of Ian Hutchinson and Lee Johnston. Although not riding at the test, as he still continues his recovery, ‘Hutchy’ was present for all three days and worked with the team as Johnston got to grips with the Fireblade SP2.
The Honda EU20i is replaced by the EU22i
Honda has an upgraded, bright, shiny and new domestic generator - the Honda EU22i. The new generator became available in Ireland in February 2018 and it will become a firm favourite for domestic generator and commercial users alike.
Honda X-ADV gets G-Mode & HSTC
After hitting the Irish market in 2017, Honda’s X-ADV mixes tough SUV style and convenience with long travel suspension plus a strong performance from its 745cc twin-cylinder engine.
New Honda Goldwing Arrives Spring 2018
The Honda Gold Wing, since its introduction as a naked 1000cc machine in 1975 has always been the ultimate in two-wheeled travel. And it’s a motorcycle that’s been very much on its own journey, growing in physical size and displacement over the decades, all the while creating an enduring and unrivaled reputation for luxury, quality, and comfort.
World SuperBike Racing - Update Monday 26th Feb 2018
At the season opener in Australia, the Red Bull Honda Team finished in the points, with Leon Camier finishing 7th and 6th respectively. It was Jake Gagne’s first outing at Phillip Island, the Red Bull Honda rider finished 12th in Race 1 and 13th in Race 2.