Archive for the ‘Honda’ Category

Honda start the year with a round of special offers

To kick off the new year, Honda’s entire range of entry level LAMS bikes and scooters now come with $250 Honda Dollars.

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Between now and 31 March 2010, customers will receive $250 Honda Dollars with purchase of a VTR250, CBR125, CBF250, CB400 (standard or ABS version) or VT400; as well as on the full range of scooters including the Today 50, Lead 100, SH150i, SH300i, Scoopy, Forza 250 and Silver Wing. The offer is valid on all year models.

Riding Across Five Continents

In 1997, writer Jugatsu Toi set off on his Honda motorcycle with the goal of traversing all five of the world’s inhabited continents. In November 2009, at the age of 61, Toi completed his crossing of Eurasia, reaching his ultimate goal at the Honda Headquarters in Aoyama, Tokyo.

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For the journey of his dreams, Toi selected a Honda XRV750 (Africa Twin) and a Honda NX650 Dominator* for their reliability in tough environments. These two companions carried Toi across the torrid desert, the frigid tundra and other terrain of the most daunting nature. With their help, Toi traveled more than 120,000 kilometres.

Join Honda trackside at 2010 World Superbikes

The Honda Riders Club of Australia (HRCA) are offering Members and guests an opportunity to experience the excitement and spectacle of the 2010 World Superbike Championships at Phillip Island in Honda’s corporate marquee.

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The first round of the series will take place February 26 – 28 and is a must for all motorcycling racing fans who look forward to heart stopping action provided courtesy of the world’s top riders.

Honda MotoKids hits Australia in 2010

A brand new initiative for junior fun-bike riders is about to be launched on Australian soils in January 2010.

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A first ever for Australia, Honda MotoKids combines enjoyment and learning with riding, organized coaching drills, and controlled games/activities during the daily schedule.

Honda Australia stands up to TAC’s motorcycle scare tactics

Fed up with a number of new “scare tactics” advertising campaigns about motorcyclists, Honda Australia is instead emphasising the importance of appropriate training and riding advice in the lead up to summer.

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Honda Motorcycles general manager Tony Hinton says his company is working overtime to educate both current riders as well as those who have an interest in motorcycling but have never done anything about it.

Honda CRF-X models score free tool box

Honda’s CRF450X has claimed this country’s most prestigious desert racing trophy – the Australian Safari – for the last three years running, and anyone who would like to call this title winning bike their own can now get the added bonus of a tool kit and ramp valued at $799.

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The same exclusive deal is available on the CRF250X, making it a perfect time to grab one of Honda’s noteworthy enduro machines.

Honda announces dual-clutch transmission

Honda has announced that it has developed the Dual Clutch Transmission, the world’s first fully automatic motorcycle dual clutch transmission for large-displacement sport bikes.

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The new transmission provides riders sporty riding enjoyment with easy operation, while its superior transmission efficiency delivers fuel economy equal to or better than a conventional manual transmission.

Honda Goldwing airbag saves a life

Last year, Honda released the first production motorcycle to be fitted with an airbag into Australia – the powerfully built GL1800 Goldwing.

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Many wondered at the time whether the new technology would be as worthwhile and usable as many of Honda’s previous innovations, or would it quickly be forgotten amongst the annals of ideas that “seemed good at the time”.

Honda releases VT1300CX in December

Welcome to the wild side of Honda, where a passion for riding reigns supreme in the stunningly creative 2010 VT1300CX.

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Packed with radical lines and a head-turning look, the VT1300CX is a motorcycle destined to become a milestone machine.

Honda pays high-performance bonus

Honda is offering a cracking deal on their three most popular sportbikes between now and October 31st, with a further bonus being available to anyone who finances with HMFS (Honda MPE Financial Services).

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Those who purchase a CBR1000RR Fireblade, CB1000R or CBR600RR will receive $750 Honda dollars to spend in store, as well as the opportunity to defer finance payments until 2010.