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Honda presents the Dakar Rally bike: New CRF450 Rally

January 8th, 2014All Team HRC are in Rosario awaiting the Dakar Rally scrutineering after the shakedown held at the Otamendi track, near the Honda Campana factory. Team HRC Team Director, Katsumi Yamazaki describes Honda’s new weapon, the CRF450 RALLY.TEAM HRC returned to Dakar Rally in January 2013, for the first time after a 24 year absence, aboard a CRF450 RALLY prototype based on the commercial CRF450X enduro model Honda. The 2013 Dakar Rally generated valuable information on key areas such …

Hondas Grom mini-motorcycle is flying off dealer lots

Article originally written on LA Times.In 1964, the Beach Boys had a hit record that started with the lyrics, "It's not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motorbike."A half-century later, Honda has reinvented the groovy little motorbike for a new generation of young riders. And it can't make them fast enough to satisfy a swarm of buyers.Dealers are sold out of the tiny Grom — a name derived from "grommet," for newbie surfer — and report waiting lists of up to 40 buyers. Many are offering mor…

Honda Motorcycle launches new edition of Dream Yuga

June 20th, 2013Article originally written on http://www.indianexpress.com/Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the new version of its entry level bike Dream Yuga priced at Rs 45,101 (ex-showroom Delhi). The company said the new Dream Yuga is equipped with 'Honda Eco technology' which has helped in increasing fuel economy of the model to 74 kmpl from the previous 72kmpl based on "its internal test ride mode that is close to actual city riding conditions" "Dream Yug…

Honda, BMW experiment with the autonomous motorcycle

June 11th, 2013Article originally written on http://gigaom.com/BMW and Honda have already added plenty of connectivity to their cars, but now they’re turning attention to vehicles that have fewer than four wheels. The two automotive giants are working with the University of Michigan and Australian startup Cohda Wireless to put networking smarts into their motorcycles.Adelaide-based Cohda designs radio systems and software that will not only link nearby vehicles on the road to each other, but als…

Riding The Arctic Circle…On A Honda C90

May 21, 2013 Ed March isn’t your typical motorcyclist. He chose to take a motorcycle journey to the Arctic Circle in the dead of winter. While many people would consider this a crazy idea in itself, March’s choice of motorcycle — a Honda C90 — will probably shock many more. He traveled alone, accompanied with just his camera equipment, camping gear, his trusty C90 and his Union Jack. Why does he do it? “To show the world you don’t need a BMW R1200GS to travel.” And because “I just can’t seem to…

Injury Delays 2012 Supercross Start for Hondas Trey Canard

12/09/2011 - Torrance, CA American Honda announced today that Team Honda Muscle Milk rider Trey Canard will miss the opening rounds of the 2012 Supercross Championship after injuring his collarbone in a crash during practice while preparing for the season opener at Anaheim, CA. Canard and the team were making preparations for the upcoming Supercross season when the incident occurred. "Trey suffered a fracture to his collarbone when he crashed at a team test," said Team Honda Muscle Milk Manag…

American Honda Announces 2012 Supercross and Motocross Team Riders

09/30/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda is proud to welcome Justin Brayton to the team for 2012. Brayton will join second-year factory Honda racer Trey Canard on the team and contest both the AMA Supercross Championship and AMA Motocross Championship aboard Honda CRF450R race machines. "I think 2012 is going to be an exciting year of racing for American Honda," said Team Manager Erik Kehoe. "Trey has demonstrated time and again he has what it takes to win. He finished on a string of pod…

Fiolek Wins Third Womens Crown, Barcia Third at Season Finale

09/12/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.The final Motocross National of the season held at Southern California's Pala Raceway in Pala, CA, saw the Honda Red Riders put in some of their best performances of the season on their Honda CRF250R and CRF450R race machines. American Honda Racing's Ashley Fiolek wrapped up her third WMX title, while her teammate Justin Barcia finished third in the 450 class.After winning back-to-back Women's titles in 2008 and 2009, and finishing runner-up in the WMX series in 2010…

Fiolek Edges Closer to Championship and Tomac Turns in Season-Best Performance

09/06/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.The Steel City MX National held at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, PA, hosted the penultimate round of the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship and Women's Motocross Championship (WMX) this weekend, and the Honda Red Riders put in podium performances on their Honda CRF250R and CRF450R race machines. American Honda Racing's Ashley Fiolek edged closer to clinching her third WMX title after finishing runner-up at Steel City, while GEICO Honda's Eli Tomac had his best showing …

Fiolek Extends Points Lead, Barcia Earns First 450 Win

08/30/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.The Southwick MX National at Moto-X 338 in Southwick, MA, hosted round 10 of the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship this weekend. On their Honda CRF250R and CRF450R race machines, the Honda Red Riders overcame the adverse weather conditions caused by Hurricane Irene to score podium finishes, including winning two motos.At only his second race on the factory Honda CRF450R, American Honda Racing's Justin Barcia nabbed his first-ever big-bore class win. Barcia got a great …

American Honda Supports Lead Ban Exemption for OHVs

08/18/2011 - Torrance, CAAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc., extends heartfelt congratulations to the many individuals - off-road riding enthusiasts, powersports industry members, consumer groups, legislators and more - who have extended relentless efforts to gain an exemption for youth Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, known as the lead law. On August 12, 2011, H.R. 2715 became law, exempting youth OHVs from the restrictions of the CPSIA s…

Barcia to Race Honda CRF450R at Remaining Motocross Rounds

08/10/2011 - Torrance, CAAmerican Honda is pleased to announce that GEICO Honda rider Justin Barcia will ride for the American Honda Racing team and race a factory Honda-prepared CRF450R at the remaining four rounds in the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship."I'm so grateful to have this opportunity to ride the Honda CRF450R in the 450 class," said Barcia. "I can't thank GEICO Honda team owners Rick Zielfelder and Jeff Majkrzak enough for allowing me to take advantage of this opportunity. I raced th…

Honda Red Riders Take on Washougal and Canard Update

07/25/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.The Washougal National in Washougal, WA, hosted round eight of the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship this weekend, and the Honda Red Riders battled through a tough weekend of racing on their CRF250Rs and CRF450Rs.Trey Canard was the sole rider for the American Honda Racing squad, and after making an impressive return to racing last weekend by finishing third overall at Spring Creek, Canard had reason to be confident heading into his second Motocross event of his shorte…

Windham Completes 2011 Motocross Season

07/20/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.American Honda announced today that American Honda Racing fill-in rider Kevin Windham has raced his final event for the 2011 Motocross season and will now turn his efforts toward preparing for the 2012 Supercross Championship. Windham has done a stellar job aboard his factory Honda–prepared CRF450R, filling in for injured Honda riders Trey Canard and Josh Grant during the first half of the 450 Class Motocross Championship. The fan favorite scored a string of top-10 f…

Trey Canard Returns to Motocross

07/13/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.American Honda Racing's Trey Canard will make his return to AMA Motocross racing this weekend at the Spring Creek Motocross National in Millville, MN. Canard returns to racing aboard his factory Honda–prepared CRF450R, having recovered from the leg injury that he sustained earlier in the year while training for the Motocross season."Knowing that I'm only days away from racing again and to be racing my first-ever 450-class Motocross event feels awesome," said Canard. …

Honda Red Riders Win at RedBud

07/05/2011The RedBud National in Buchanan, MI, marked the halfway point in the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship and Women's Motocross Championship this weekend, and the Honda Red Riders put in commanding performances on their CRF250Rs and CRF450Rs in taking two victories. TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed extended his championship lead after taking the overall win in the 450 class, while American Honda Racing's Ashley Fiolek swept both Women's class motos to secure her second overall victory of the s…

Josh Grant Returns to Motocross

06/20/2011 - Torrance, CAAmerican Honda Racing's Josh Grant will make his return to AMA Motocross racing this weekend at the Budds Creek National in Mechanicsville, MD. Grant underwent knee surgery earlier in the year to repair the injury he sustained earlier in the Supercross series."I'm really looking forward to getting back out there and battling with everyone each week," said Grant. "More than anything, I'm excited to get back on my CRF450R—I love riding my factory Honda and have had very li…

Kevin Windham to Race Additional Motocross Events

06/22/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.American Honda Racing announced today that Kevin Windham will continue competing in the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship with the factory Honda team at select events. Windham had originally planned to complete his fill-in role after the return of Josh Grant at the Budds Creek National last weekend, but after posting solid results, including a strong fourth-place finish last weekend, Windham has decided to race additional rounds of the AMA Motocross series. Teammate Tr…

Windham, Fiolek and Reed Primed for Motocross Opener

05/19/2011 - Torrance, CAWith the start of the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship and AMA WMA Women's Motocross Championship only days away, American Honda Racing is primed and ready to take on the opening round in the series, the Hangtown Motocross Classic, held in Sacramento, CA, this Saturday, May 21.Veteran Honda racer Kevin Windham joins American Honda Racing's Ashley Fiolek under the team's big red tent at the Motocross opener. Windham will contest the 450 class aboard a Honda Racing-prepared…

The Choice

04/18/2011 - Torrance, CA Doing what very few racers ever have the courage to do, Chad Reed started his own team this year, and he chose to do it with Honda. In the midst of an impressive 2011 Supercross season, including taking his first win aboard the Honda CRF450R in San Diego, we caught up with the multiple AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross Champion to ask the question, “Why Honda?” Check out The Choice video on the Honda Powersports YouTube Web page a…

Honda Red Riders Charge at St Louis

04/11/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif. Round 14 of the AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, took place at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO, over the weekend, and the Honda Red Riders showed up ready to vie for the top spots aboard their Honda CRF450R and CRF250R race machines. American Honda Racing's Trey Canard put in a hard-charging performance to finish fifth in the Supercross class, while GEICO Honda's Justin Barcia moved a step closer toward…

Honda Red Riders Finish One-Two-Three in Texas

04/04/2011 - Torrance, CA The Honda Red Riders took control of the top spots at round 13 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Arlington, TX, over the weekend, taking victory in the Supercross class and nabbing two Supercross Lites East podiums. American Honda Racing's Trey Canard clinched his third Supercross win of the season at Cowboys Stadium, while GEICO Honda teammates Justin Barcia and Blake Wharton took second and third on the Lites East podium.Af…

American Honda Announces Racing Plans for 2011

American Honda is pleased to welcome Trey Canard and Josh Grant to the Honda Racing team for 2011 to contest both the AMA Supercross Championship and AMA Motocross Championship aboard Honda CRF450R race machines.For 37 years Honda has amassed an unparalleled record in AMA Supercross and Motocross, winning more championships than any other manufacturer. Canard added to that tally in 2010 by winning the 250 Motocross Championship."Both Trey and Josh have shown great speed in the 450 competition," …

American Honda Announces Release Of The All-New CBR250R

American Honda Motor Company's Powersports Division announced to its dealers today the release of an all-new motorcycle designed for those entering the sport of motorcycling, one that's sporty, fun, lightweight and affordable: the CBR250R."This is really an amazing machine we're adding to Honda's list of models for 2011," said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. "The CBR250R is specifically aimed at new riders, yet it's packed full of high-tech features and offers great performance, all in a …

Ashley Fiolek Wins Back-To-Back X Games Gold

07/30/2010 - Torrance, CA -American Honda congratulates Honda Red Bull Racing's Ashley Fiolek on winning the 2010 X Games Women's Moto X Super X gold medal at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, July 29. Fiolek topped the competition just as she did last year to win back-to-back X Games gold.Millions of X Games viewers worldwide watched Fiolek dominate the race by getting a good jump out of the start gate and racing her CRF250R into the number one spot on the opening lap. Setting the …

Honda Red Bull Racing ready for 2010

01/06/2010 - TORRANCE, Calif. - The powerful partnership of Honda Racing and Red Bull Racing in 2009 netted dozens of podium finishes, race wins, a second and a third in two championships, and a national woman's motocross title and X-Games Supercross gold medal for Ashley Fiolek - the first woman in history ever to land a spot on the Honda factory team. Professional motocross racing may be the original extreme sport, and today the sport features more extreme action than ever befor…

American Honda Announces Four More 2010 Models

09/04/2009 - Torrance, CA - American Honda Motor Company's Powersports Division announced today its third release of 2010 models. This on-road motorcycle release follows the earlier announcements of Honda's 2010 Fury, scooters, dirt bikes and ATVs. "We are very excited about announcing these four street bikes for 2010," said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. "Within this mix we have a new cruiser, a new lightweight touring bike and two CBRÂ® sport bikes. The cruiser offer…

Honda Performance Development Inc Launches Grassroots Motorsports Initiative

07/24/2009 -ELKHART LAKE, Wis. - Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), the authorized Honda and Acura auto racing company in North America, today announced a new automotive initiative targeted at expanding its presence in the grassroots motorsports market.The broad-based initiative will include the development of products and services that support competition in the amateur and entry-level professional ranks, and will also include integrated marketing activities des…

American Honda Announces More 2010 Models

-Torrance, CA - American Honda Motor Company's Powersports Division announced today its summer release of 2010 motorcycle, ATV and MUV products. This announcement follows the earlier release of Honda's 2010 Fury, and the SH150i and Elite® scooters. "Today we're releasing 2010 Honda off-road motorcycles, ATVs, Big Red Side-by-Side, and the legendary Gold Wing," said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. "Leading the list of big changes is the all-new CRF250R featuring a whole new engine …

National Share the Road Highway Safety Program Visits Blessing of the Bikes Motorcycle Rally

COLEBROOK, N.H., June 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Life-saving highway driving tips were presented today as part of the American Trucking Associations' national Share the Road highway safety tour by top professional truck drivers. The Gold Wing Road Riders Association 2009 Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle rally provided the perfect backdrop for the elite group of million mile accident-free drivers to share their message of road safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Saf…

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