11 years in MotoGP™, winner of five World Championships, 282 races, 31 years old. Jorge Lorenzo starts a new challenge in 2019 when he joins the Repsol Honda Team. Just over two months before the season gets underway in Qatar, the Spanish rider gives his first interview to analyse his initial impressions of the Honda […]
What a gift! Pedrosa gifted championship bikes when leaving Honda
Dan Pedrosa has been given an incredible leaving present from Honda, with the Japanese manufacturer handing over not only his championship-winning RS250 but also a RC213V MotoGP machine to the departing Spaniard after thirteen years of service as a MotoGP rider with the Japanese manufacturer. Making the announcement at their annual end-of-season thanks day at Motegi, Pedrosa also got the chance to take to the track on his championship-winning 250cc machine, lapping the circuit owned by Honda on…
WSBK: New race format confirmed for 2019
World Superbike bosses have confirmed a radical shift in the championship’s structure for 2019 as the series reverts to its traditional two-races-on-Sunday format, albeit with significant changes from the past. One main race will still continue to be run on Saturday and Sunday, with a new shorter sprint race added to Sunday morning. The Sunday morning race, officially titled the Superpole Race, will be fixed at ten laps of the entire season, with points awarded only to the top nine as follows:…
Jerez testing goes well for Repsol Honda team
The MotoGP riders completed the second and final day of testing during the last testing session of the year at Jerez de La Frontera in Spain, with Marc Marquez second fastest and just 0.025” off fellow HRC rider Takaaki Nakagami. Marc and Jorge Lorenzo took advantage of another day in ideal weather conditions to continue their preparation for the new season. Marc set his fastest time of 1’37.970” on lap 53/56. Meanwhile, Jorge finished a very positive fourth with a time of 1’38.105” on…
Order your 191 Honda now and save €600!
Tis the season of giving and all that, so this December we're giving you the chance to save a whopping €600 on four of our most popular motorcycles when you order your 191 now! What motorcycles you say?! Only the super stylish: CB500FA - now €6,700, usually €7,300 CBR500RA- now €7,000, usually €7,600 CB650FA - now €8,300, usually €8,900 CBR650FA- now €9,200, usually €9,800 Explore the stylish and powerful CB500F, CBR500F, CB650F and CBR650F now. Visit your local…
Winter Storage for your Honda Lawnmower
Booo, it's officially winter, which means it's time to put the lawnmower until the nicer weather returns. It's highly advisable you take some precautions to reduce likelihood of mower damage during the winter and ensure a smooth start next spring. You can follow our steps below or contact your local dealership 1. Clean The mower should be thoroughly cleaned before it’s placed into winter storage. Generally, this breaks down into three key areas: – The Engine: Cleaning the engine should be…
The most popular motor vehicle ever returns - The Super Cub C125 is now available
61 years since it’s original inception the Honda Super Cub C125 is now available in Ireland! The Super Cub C125 marks a new page in the unique story of a vehicle with such universal appeal that it has been sold in over 160 countries, and with such an instantly-recognisable look that it was the first vehicle in Japan to be granted a 3 dimensional trademark. While the look does not deviate from the classic template, an increase in power and torque thanks to its 125cc engine helps keep the Super…
Honda clinch 2018 MotoGP Triple Crown in soaked Valencia, at Dani Pedrosa’s final race
Dani Pedrosa completed his racing career in Valencia, scoring a fifth-place finish in incredibly tricky weather conditions that caused the crashes of nine riders—2018 World Champion Marc Marquez among them—and prompted Race Direction to interrupt the first race on lap 13 and re-start a new one half an hour later. Marc suffered a crash from third place at Turn 9 on lap seven and was therefore unable to take part in the second stint. Dani restarted from fourth in the 14-lap second race and…
Dani Pedrosa named MotoGP™ Legend in Valencia
Ahead of his retirement at the end of the season, the Spaniard has been inducted into the MotoGP™ Legends Hall of Fame at Valencia. Three-time World Champion Dani Pedrosa has been named a MotoGP™ Legend ahead of hanging up his leathers at the end of 2018, with the Spaniard inducted into the MotoGP™ Legends Hall of Fame at the season finale at Valencia. Pedrosa won the 125 Championship in 2003, the 250 title in 2004 and 2005, and is one of the most successful riders of all time in the…
Repsol Honda aims to seal the Triple Crown in Valencia before Dani Pedrosa’s farewell
The Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana will be an emotional event for Dani Pedrosa, his numerous fans around the world, and paddock friends in the MotoGP community. The three-time World Champion announced his retirement from racing at the German GP earlier this year, after 18 seasons in Grand Prix racing as a Honda rider. One of the most successful riders of all time, (eighth on the All Time Wins list), Dani will be inducted into the MotoGP Legends Hall of Fame on Thursday in Valencia.…