Honda Motorcycles

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13 September 2022

Honda reinvigorates the NT moniker

An Africa Twin-based Honda tourer named NT1100 is coming to New Zealand, reviving the NT name. It is also the firm’s first big Sport-Tourer since the ST1300 bowed out midway through last decade. Only this one isn’t a V4 but rather is powered by a parallel twin-cylinder engine and is essentially a road-oriented variant based on the CRF1100 Africa Twin
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25 November 2021
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Fireblade turns 30 with renewed track focus

Honda’s Fireblade arrived on the scene in 1992 and now, almost 30 years on, it is set for another refresh, an update on the major overhaul that took...
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22 October 2021
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Honda’s big new touring twin

What is it with the ongoing rise of parallel twins? Simple really; they’re cost effective, two cylinders is one less than three, two less than four, and they’re...
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6 October 2021
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Honda is selling cars online – are bikes next?

Ordering online has been a saviour for many firms in the retail sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. A few in the motorcycle sector probably thank their lucky stars...
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8 May 2019
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2018 Honda CB300R review

This is Honda’s new entry-level commuter bike, with styling based on that of the neo-retro CB1000R roadster. Can a 300cc single do the business? OMG, how cute is...
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8 February 2019
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2019 Honda CBR1000R review

The latest naked litre bike from Honda, the CB1000R, gets neo-retro styling, and pretty much new everything else. It’s still the apex warrior, only it now features up...
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8 November 2018
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2017 Honda CBR1000RR review

Playing catch-up is what Honda has done with its latest Fireblade, adding ride-by-wire throttle and a full electronic safety suite. Oh, and it also gets more power and...
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12 November 2017
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2017 Honda Rebel review

Honda has launched a wicked little bobber onto the LAMS market using familiar mechanicals from the CB500 range. It looks fine, and goes swell. But is it really...
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12 October 2017
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2017 Honda CBR1000RR track test

Another new RR superbike debuts, this time Honda’s latest CBR 1000 RR. It’s the return of the Fireblade and we get to check it out at Hampton Downs...
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15 December 2016
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2016 Honda CB500F

Honda has been making CBs for years, the letters signifying standard bikes. How does the rejigged CB500F LAMS machine fare? It has been three years since Honda launched...
24 May 2025
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Honda achieves a milestone that few will emulate

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is about to produce bike number 500,000,000. Few car makers have managed single models that really sell well, like Corolla and Golf, both around the 50million mark. But Honda eclipsed that with its Super Cub (above), managing over 100 million in its lifetime. And now Honda reports that it is about to build bike number 500 million
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9 April 2025
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2025 Honda CBR650R Review

If you like the concept of a quickshifter but bemoan clutchless downshifts, Honda has the system for you. We check out the E-Clutch attached to a CBR650R LAMS machine. Automatic transmissions for motorcycles are still a bit of a rarity, but automated manuals certainly aren’t. We’ve been riding all manner of motorcycles for ages that have automated manuals. Better known
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8 November 2024
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Honda Unveils Supercharged Three-Pot Concept

Honda has shown off a four-stroke 75-degree V3 powerplant equipped with an electrical compressor that gives a marked torque boost in the low- to mid-rev range. It is designed for larger motorcycles as a more fuel efficient but still potent powertrain. Honda says its compact dimensions imbue it with significant new model potential. And it says development will continue. The
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25 October 2024
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Honda Tweaks its Rebel Line-Up for 2025

For the 2025 model year, Honda’s Rebel cruiser line-up has improved ergonomics, updated technology and another new member. The new addition, the CMX1100SE Rebel, Honda describes as a ‘ready-to-go’ factory custom special. It features a colour-matched nose cowl, specially designed fork leg gaiters, and a short, sporty front mudguard. The SE is also the first factory Honda since the RC213V-S
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