Crossover CRF450L to arrive in September

The long awaited Honda CRF450L will arrive to Ireland this September.

Honda had a desire to produce a dual-purpose bike that draws strongly on the fundamental performance of a race machine CRF450R, yet with much more ‘normal’ service intervals and high-quality road ancillaries, has taken its CRF450R moto-crosser as the base to start from, and created the new CRF450L.

It is unmistakably a race-bred CRF – and looks it – but with the additions and modifications needed to make it both road legal and supremely useable in a trail environment. As such, the CRF450L is a complete package, as happy roosting trails as it is linking them up on-road. And with Honda engineering and build quality at its core, is sure to do so for years to come.

The journey from full race to road legal trail was a detailed one for the CRF450L. Road legality required the engine to gain EURO4 compliance, while from a longevity and usability viewpoint, the power output and character, needed careful attention.

It’s still a CRF450R; just one that’s quieter, both mechanically from the chassis and engine, as well as its new exhaust. Both fuelling and ignition maps are now managed by 02 lambda sensor; compression ratio has been lowered and crank mass increased for improved drivability. The gearbox is a 6-speed – for longer legs on the road – and a cush drive has been added to the 18-inch rear wheel.

The plastics are lifted directly from the CRF450R and all lighting is LED, with the front headlight in particular throwing out a penetrating beam. Increased volume for the titanium fuel tank adds range and all the items that make the CRF450L ready to purchase as a licensed, road going machine – such as speedometer and horn – are present as standard.

Features:

  • Based on the CRF450R, with first major service at 32,000km
  • EURO4 compliant, with electric start
  • Greater crank inertia improves drivability and feel for traction
  • 6-speed gearbox
  • Drawn from the 18YM CRF450R, with minor adaptations for its dual purpose role
  • Full LED lighting, increased fuel tank volume and sidestand
  • Larger radiator volume, plus electric fan
  • Styling closely mirrors that of CRF450R

The CRF450L will arrive to Irish dealerships in September 2018. Keep an eye out for updates on it’s arrival and pricepoint.

Product Spotlight – HF2417 Ride on Lawnmower

Our product spotlight for this week is the HF2417HME ride-on lawnmower. This super reliable ride-on is our most popular model in the lawn tractor range, and it’s no wonder!

This bad boy is equipped with variable hydro static drive, and our unique Honda Versamow selective mulching. This allows you have super smooth control and with the use of a single lever, either create a natural fertiliser for your lawn or collect your cuttings neatly. The grass bag has plenty of room for the cuttings too, with a capacity of 300 litres.

The deck is 102cm, and gives you adjustable cut height options ranging from 30cm – 70cm,  ensuring you get the grass cut the way you like it!

As well as Versamow, the 2417 also has Honda Optiflow, our patented technology allowing you to get more ground covered before you have to empty that 300L capacity grass bag.

The HF2147 is powered by our pro spec GCV 530 engine, brought on the market from our years of reseach for cars and motorcycles.  The GCV has cast iron cylinder sleeves and crankshaft bearings for longer life, along with a larger air filter for improved performance. It’s the best 4-stroke you can ride.

The machine has synchronous blades, combined the synchronised timing belt, it allows the blades to spin together constantly at a 90˚ opposed angle, providing a smooth and effective cut and collection. The 2417 also has our Roto-stop system which allows you to stop the blades, without turning the engine off. Perfect when you need to hop on and off the machine quickly.

Equipped with a comfortable, padded seat you won’t get any aches after using this machine in your garden, pitch or field.

The HF2417 is priced at €4,599.00 and is available in your local Lawn and Garden Dealer

For more information click here

CB1000R is now available for those Irish road trips

The 2018 CB1000R stands out from the crowd by moving away from the standard super sports-derived big naked formula to create a motorcycle that melds exhilarating function to a form that offers a radically fresh, visually stunning two-wheeled aesthetic. It’s a motorcycle that looks, feels and performs very differently from what’s gone before.

And now it’s available for those road trips around Ireland.

The CB1000R has landed in Ireland this week and is now available from your local Honda dealer.

Some of the features available on this model are:

  • Bold styling:  Every aesthetic detail of the CB1000R has been finessed, and the overall design, its style and powerful stance, merge retro minimalism with the elevated performance package of the engine and chassis.
  • Metal Finish: use of premium metal finishes throughout the machine, including a lustrously painted flangeless steel fuel tank.
  • Light Up: The bike features LED lighting, including a feature horseshoe-shaped light ring.
  • Adjustable Showa Suspension:  Allows for reducing weight, while delivering compliance, comfort and control across a broad range of riding conditions.

For more information on the CB1000R visit here. 

Priced from €14,600.00, call your local Honda dealer to get yours.

But the big question is – where are you heading on the road trip?!