Two Honda prototype motorcycles unveiled at EICMA

Plus new models and paint options for 2015...

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At EICMA in Milan today Honda, one of the big players in the world of motorcycle manufacture, is revealing its full motorcycle line up for 2015. Today it is looking back to the past and celebrating Honda's long manufacturing heritage and, simultaneously, looking forward into the future with a glimpse of two new Prototypes.

Honda has always worked to produce cutting edge motorcycles and scooters. Honda says that "Adding an engine to two wheels creates a machine that connects the rider to true emotion, excitement and a world full of adventure and experience".
And Honda’s desire to encourage new riders – in particular a younger demographic – to the world of motorcycling continues. Core elements of this approach include fifteen A2 licence models on offer, with eight* bikes equipped with Honda’s unique Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). DCT technology has enjoyed growing popularity in the market, with over 30% of riders choosing the DCT option, where available, in 2014.
Here is what is on offer at this year's EICMA:
* Road going RC213V-S Prototype revealed
* True Adventure Prototype revealed
* 40th Anniversary Gold Wing, Gold Wing F6B and Gold Wing F6C
* Completely revised adventure sports VFR800X Crossrunner
* High performance Forza 125 sports GT scooter
* Repsol replica paint for the NSC50R, CBR125R, CBR1000RR Fireblade and CBR1000RR SP Fireblade
* New paint options for VFR1200F, VFR1200X Crosstourer, CB1000R, CB500F and CB500X
* Full 2015 HRC rider line up



Developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) and Honda Motor, the RC213V-S is a road going prototype of the awesome Championship winning MotoGP RC213V machine. Inspired by, and developed with input from many legendary GP riders, the RC213V-S Prototype is set to be the ultimate road going motorcycle.
Two machines have been presented; a static bike painted with a distinctive Japanese flag to mark 100 years of the EICMA show, along with a fully functioning, running version clothed in full carbon-fibre, fittingly ridden onto the stage by 2013/14 MotoGP champion, Marc Marquez.


The second prototype on display is the True Adventure Prototype. Inspired by both Honda’s history of adventure motorcycling and their recent Dakar programme, the True Adventure Prototype captures the product direction as Honda seeks to expand its presence in the Adventure segment. This prototype has been developed to deliver outstanding off-road capability, and could provide the basis of a true round-the-world motorcycle. It’s flanked by the current Team HRC CRF450 Rally and, paying respect to Honda’s competition legacy, the 1989 Paris-Dakar winning NXR Africa Twin ridden by Gilles Lalay.
No further technical details or information on either the road going RC213V-S Prototype or True Adventure prototype are available at this time.



2015 40th Anniversary Gold Wing,
Gold Wing F6B
Gold Wing F6C
Marking 40 years of continuous Gold Wing production Honda celebrates with a Gold Wing finished in two-tone paintwork and blacked out chassis, plus special 40th Anniversary emblems and key fob which will also be found on the three other 2015 Gold Wing paint options. The 2015 Gold Wing F6B 40th Anniversary model receives cruise control and reverse gear, the same commemorative emblems as its siblings and Matt Silver paint finish. The F6C power cruiser also receives a 40th Anniversary emblem on its key fob.

The completely revised VFR800X Crossrunner features longer travel suspension, new wheels and brakes and aggressive adventure sports touring styling, and also benefits from more mid-range torque and top-end power from its V4-VTEC engine plus HSTC, ABS, premium LED lighting and 5-stage heated grips fitted as standard.

The Forza 125 is a sports GT scooter that delivers more: more from a 4-valve low-friction engine designed for maximum highway performance, around-town zip and fuel efficiency. And more comfort for two with massive storage capacity, plus premium Honda LED technology.

Repsol replica paint Following 4 consecutive Constructors’ Championship wins, and inspired by 2013/14 Moto GP Champion, Marc Marquez, the:
NSC50R,
CBR125R,
CBR1000RR Fireblade
CBR1000RR SP Fireblade
will all be available with special Repsol replica paint.
VFR1200F
Honda’s V4 sports-touring flagship wears a new Pearl Glare White finish.
VFR1200X Crosstourer
The V4 adventure sports Crosstourer gets Special Edition Digital Silver Metallic/Pearl Glare White and Special Edition Digital Silver Metallic/Black paint options.
CB1000R
For 2015, the CB1000R comes in three colour versions that emphasise its mix of style and litre-class super sports performance. On display at EICMA are its new Hyper Red/Black and Pearl Cool White/Black paint options; also available will be a revised Pearl Siena Red/Pearl Cool White.
CB500F
Nimble, frugal and fun the naked twin-cylinder CB500F features new eye-catching Gunpowder Black Metallic­/Matt Summit White paint, and is on display. Two other 2015 paint options – Ross White/Candy Lightning Blue and Ross White/Millennium Red – will also be available.
CB500X
With all of the attributes of the CB500F the CB500X adds adventure sport style and upright riding position, expanding its all-round ability. On display is its new Gunpowder Black Metallic­ paint option; also available will be Matt Summit White and Millennium Red.

Making an appearance at the EICMA will show will be the entire roster of 2015 HRC riders, including recently crowned 2014 MotoGP Champion Marc Marquez and his team-mate Dani Pedrosa.
* DCT models: VFR1200F, VFR1200X Crosstourer, Integra, NM4 Vultus, NC750X, NC750S, CTX700 and CTX700N.
So, well worth a visit if you are attending EICMA this year.
Press Information Tuesday November 4th 2014