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Honda CB750 Hornet (2023) review: The return of the Hornet name with a completely new engine

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Honda CB750 Hornet (2023) review: The return of the Hornet name with a completely new engine When Honda announced the all-new CB750 Hornet in October 2022, many riders were curious to see whether the legendary Hornet name would live up to expectations. After all, previous Hornet models earned a strong reputation for being fun, practical, and affordable naked bikes. The good news is that the 2023 Honda CB750 Hornet isn't just another update of an existing motorcycle. Honda started from scratch and created an entirely new machine. A brand-new engine designed for real-world riding The heart of the Honda CB750 Hornet is an all-new 755cc parallel-twin engine. Unlike the inline-four engines found in older Hornets, this new powerplant uses a 270-degree crankshaft, giving the bike a more characterful exhaust note and stronger low- and mid-range torque. The engine produces an impressive 92 horsepower and nearly 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) of torque, making the CB750 Hornet one of the most powerful mot...

Honda CB1000F: when modern performance meets the spirit of the 1980s

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Honda CB1000F brings retro styling and modern engineering together Some things simply cannot be replicated: the smell of an old garage, the sound of an inline-four screaming toward redline, and the iconic fuel tank shape that made generations of riders fall in love with motorcycles. Honda has brought all of those emotions back in a single machine — the all-new Honda CB1000F. This new naked bike proudly embraces its heritage rather than hiding it. At first glance, the CB1000F is refreshingly honest. There are no futuristic body panels or attempts to resemble a spacecraft. Instead, riders are greeted by a classic round headlight, an upright riding position, and beautifully proportioned bodywork inspired by Honda's legendary motorcycles of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Inspired by Honda legends Honda makes no secret of the fact that the CB1000F draws direct inspiration from the iconic CB750F and CB900F models. These motorcycles helped redefine the standard road bike segment decades ...

Honda unveils the wild three-wheeled Transalp ATC750 concept

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Honda Reveals Insane Three-Wheeled Transalp ATC750 Inspired by Classic ATCs Honda Benelux, in collaboration with Belgian dealer Anquety Motor Sport, has unveiled one of the most unusual motorcycle concepts of recent years — the Honda ATC750, a radical three-wheeled machine based on the Honda XL750 Transalp. The project pays tribute to Honda's legendary ATC (All-Terrain Cycle) three-wheelers, which gained massive popularity during the 1970s and 1980s. In fact, the new concept takes its name directly from these iconic off-road machines. At its core, the ATC750 retains the production Honda Transalp platform, including the 755cc parallel-twin engine producing 90 horsepower. However, the standard rear wheel has been replaced by a wide axle carrying two massive off-road tires, completely transforming both the appearance and character of the motorcycle. The rear section has been extensively redesigned, giving the concept a unique and aggressive look. The result is a machine that appears p...

How to choose a scooter? (recommendation)

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The decision to buy a new or budget version of the scooter saves a lot of money. However, the choice of motorcycles should be treated responsibly. Otherwise, spare parts for the scooter, which will have to buy instead of defective, will significantly increase the initial cost of equipment. Scooter selection options 1. Engine capacity. For frequent use with cargo, passenger, on a dirt road, the recommended volume is 100-150 cubic meters. See for long-distance travel with a passenger, luggage will need engines with a capacity of 250 cubic meters and more. For teenagers, women, elderly people scooters with the motor in 50 cubic meters will approach. See vehicles with a volume of 50-250 cubic meters. cm can be used in urban and rural areas. 2. Power. For teenagers and the elderly, a scooter with a capacity of 3 hp is enough. For daily trips on city streets, the recommended power is 4-14 hp, for long-distance travel - 40-50 hp. 3. Number of seats. The possibility of boarding of the passe...

Overview of Honda Unicorn motorcycle

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 In fact, this is a Honda CBF150M adapted for India, immediately assembled, sold under the Unicorn name. Development and main details, as I understand it, are Honda's. Some of the components are third-party Indian - front brake disc, wheel bearings. The mileage of the CPG before the first repair, as I was told at the service center, should be about 75,000 km. This is very good, many Indian motorcycles have 10,000 km, which is just ridiculous. My impressions after 1000 km of run: Technical . During this time, I only tightened and lubricated the chain. No more problems. Power and speed. The dynamics are enough to overtake the rest of the motorcyclists - a more powerful engine + the locals do not have the habit of unscrewing the throttle. On the track, I go faster than everyone else, with the exception of the Enfield. 80 km / h is a comfortable cruising on a good road (but this does not happen often, as a rule, it is impossible to drive more than 60 km / h due to the crazy local t...

Reviewed by a professional motorcycle racer on bike Honda CBR 600

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After passing just a few kilometers on both versions of the bike , I immediately give preference to the motorcycle with a fairing. With all the identity of the design, he has a better windscreen, which means that, even moving around the city, you will feel more comfortable. If you go to the suburban route, the difference will be even more striking. At speeds above 120 km / h on a naked bike start to look for, what to hide and in the end you find nothing, but at the same number of people traveling on the SVF and the 600S, as they say, good feeling. As for ride quality, everything is in honda: clear and soft. Faultless operation suspensions were pleased with not only a good ride, but a stable job in the corners, clearly tracking the trajectory given by you, the bike is predictable in all modes.

Moto Honda CBR 600/600S (ABS)

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The first attempt to ride the bike a powerful handsome for many ends in failure. If you release the clutch smoothly, and then loosen the throttle, the bike will accelerate dramatically, and the unfortunate rider did not remain as to seize arms in the wheel. Naturally, the gas already instinctively and everything a beginner will not be here to catch ... it's time to man to calm down, relax your hands, throw gas. But only the bike does not have. He does not know that there are new, and can not know, do not mind the bike, there is only nature. Turnovers are soaring, fun blowing into a gallop the whole herd of horses. Motorcycle soon come up on the rear wheel turns and the! Everything went up 2-3 seconds.     But all the above may or may not happen if you try yourself to pop this season Honda CBF 600 ABS.   When in the hands of testers moto got two brand-new versions of the model CBF 600 ABS, found that they formally differ only by the presence or absence of the...

Honda Pan European and Yamaha FJR 1300

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Sooner or later, all that is stranded on two wheels, comes to the image of a bike. Uncompromising love bright and distinctive machine, whether it's slow, but it chopper or fast, but functions sportbike . Those who like the combination of different qualities in a bike, even if a compromise, does not tend to be less bright, but still more comfortable vehicles. For example, such as the heroes of our test: Yamaha FJR and Honda Pan European 2003 model year. Both bikes are beautiful, but ... each in its own way. The first thing that caught my eye when the two became close moto , was an impressive difference in their architecture.

The extra wheels - Mike Helvud

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In 1968, Honda , despite the huge number of victories in motorcycle racing, announced that it is no longer interested in participating in the Grand Prix. This news has created quite a stir, but in the end, the world's big prizes happened that the team left the sport at the height of success. Of particular interest for this event was the fact that the factory racer Honda, Mike Helvud received from the Japanese salary of 50,000 pounds for the entire upcoming season only for the fact that he will not accept proposals of others. What are the Japanese so afraid? Talent! Mike's fantastic talent, nicknamed '' Motorcycle '' (Mike the Bike). It was necessary to have passed at least some time before Helvud will bring a new team win, otherwise all will be considered a triumph of Honda only his merit. Two-stroke, four stroke, single cylinder or four - Mike Helvud could go and win on any type of car!