The systems have double ceramic coating that increases exhaust gas flow and therefore improves power. Besides better performance, lower exhaust pipe temperatures makes a more comfortable ride by reducing heat.

Other important feature is the heavy-duty 16-gauge steel which provides longer life and better sound. A special design spiral louver-packed baffle contributes to the sound and additional power. Mounting hardware is included.

Honda Fury Rush Black Exhaust
Rush part number for chrome is #H1010SL (angle tip), H1010ST (straight tip)-MSRP of $599.95. Black is #H1110SL (angle tip) and H1110ST (straight tip) with MSRP of $609.95.

The Fury features the longest wheelbase of any production motorcycle and is powered by a 1,312cc fuel-injected and liquid-cooled V-twin engine coupled with a 5-speed transmission. The bike uses shaft drive, which is completely different than the traditional belt on custom-style motorcycles.

Honda’s chopper weighs 663 pounds and features a low seat height and a Single-shock rear suspension offering a hard tail look. The 2010 Honda Fury is equipped with a PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit with one 38mm throttle body induction system and a digital ignition system with three-dimensional mapping and two spark plugs per cylinder.

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We are doing an internal study on a second plant,” said Shinji Aoyama, president and chief executive of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt, which will reach its full capacity of 1.5 million units in 2010-2011.

“We cannot let our sales stagnate, we will take a decision soon,” said Naresh Kumar Rattan, marketing and sales head.

India is the world’s second-largest market for motorcycles and scooters, with annual sales of slightly over 8 million units. More than 15 million units are sold annually in China. Honda Motorcycle expects to sell 1.25 million scooters and bikes in the current fiscal year that ends in March, and 1.5 million units next year.

Last December, unlisted Honda Motorcycle made its entry in the popular 100cc bike segment, taking on Hero Honda in which Japan’s Honda has 26 percent and India’s Munjal family about 29 percent.

The company expects sales to rise 20 percent, powered by 110cc CB Twister bike, its first offering in this category that will compete with Hero Honda’s Passion and Splendor and Bajaj Auto’s Discover DTSi.

The 190 mpg machine was inspired by the Honda CB1000R in design, only powered by a 110 cc engine, delivering just 9 bhp. Tubeless tires, maintenance free battery, viscous air filter, short muffler and half chain are just a few attributes of Honda’s latest machine. The CB Twister is available in five colors, namely Yellow, Green, Black, Red and Blue.

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No, seriously, fuel efficiency is important business these days. And the bike you see here – the Quest Velamobile, designed by Allert Jacobs, who’s based in the Netherlands – is just of the many possible ways that motorcycle manufacturers might look at, in the near future, in order to boost their bikes’ fuel efficiency.

‘As a designer and rider of faired recumbent bicycles, I have enjoyed the benefits of reduced air resistance. It makes cycling more energy efficient and allows you to travel faster over greater distances,’ says Jacobs. ‘A recumbent riding position is more comfortable, while adding a fairing can provide weather protection as well as speed. If one can decrease aerodynamic drag and at the same time improve comfort and energy efficiency of a bicycle, imagine what might be possible with a faster vehicle,’ he adds.

Manufacturers like NSU, Gilera, Norton, Moto Guzzi and others experimented with full-enclosed streamliner-type racing bikes before they were outlawed by the FIM in 1957. However, with their fully functional aerodynamics, such motorcycles definitely had a clear advantage in terms of being able to get up to higher top speeds. (In fact, such bikes were banned in the late-1950s because the brakes and tyres of that era couldn’t handle the higher speeds that these bikes were able to attain. And now, streamliner-type fairings may actually make a comeback on battery-powered electric racebikes in the TTXGP and other e-bike racing series…)

But coming back to the 214mpg Quest Velomobile, Jacobs wanted to use the advantages of fully-enclosed bodywork for boosting fuel-efficiency rather than outright performance, which is why he started with the Honda ANF125i that’s fitted with a single-cylinder 125cc four-stroke engine that only makes about nine horsepower.

Also, one limitation that such fully-enclosed streamlined two-wheelers have is that they can be potentially unsafe in very windy conditions. Strong winds can affect the balance of such machines, with potentially disastrous consequences. ‘Such a streamlined two-wheeler cannot be ridden in very windy conditions. I can accept this limitation as I will only use it occasionally,’ says Jacobs of his Velomobile.

For more details on how the Velomobile was built, visit Jacob’s website here

“This is one of the most exciting motorcycles in Honda’s history,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “The VFR1200F establishes a whole new definition of performance motorcycling, one that taps into Honda’s rich V-4 VFR heritage and extends it into the future of Honda motorcycling. The new technology within this motorcycle is flat-out amazing and it all works together in a manner that takes the VFR1200F strides forward in how a high-end machine looks, works and feels. This is a sport motorcycle that will leave you smiling and ready for more even after you’ve been riding for hours on end.”

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Features/Benefits

- Honda MotoGP V-4 engine technology and architecture bring cutting-edge performance to the VFR1200F.

- Unique cylinder layout with rear two cylinders located innermost on the crankshaft and front cylinders located outboard narrows the rider interface aboard the VFR1200F.

- Throttle By Wire for next-generation throttle response.

- Optional Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission with manual mode and automatic mode with two D/S modes and paddle-style shifters offers unparalleled freedom through innovative technology.

- Next-generation shaft drive system with offset pivot point and sliding constant-velocity joint for a new level of shaft-drive performance and control.

- Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

Engine/Drivetrain

- Light and compact 1237cc liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 pumps out amazing levels of power with a distinctive V-4 feel and sound.

- Symmetrically Coupled Phase-shift Crankshaft uses 28-degree crankpin offset to eliminate primary engine vibration.

- Asymmetrical exhaust lengths between front and rear cylinders boost power production and enhance power feel.

- Lightweight and compact Unicam® valvetrain allows for significantly smaller cylinder heads.

- Honda slipper clutch in manual-shift model allows unencumbered sport riding.

Chassis/Suspension

- GP technology layer-concept aero fairing for unrivaled air management.

- Honda Pro Arm® single-sided swingarm with single gas-charged shock delivers cutting-edge rear suspension action; features handy remote spring preload adjuster, rebound damping adjustability and 5.1 inches of travel.

- Stout, sport-oriented 43mm inverted cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability and 4.7 inches of travel.

- New controls with smoother and more precise tactile feel enhance the riding experience.

- New-technology seat construction permits a higher level of seat shaping and forming details.

- Saddlebag mounts come standard on both versions of the VFR1200F.

Specifications

Honda VFR1200F / VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission

Engine Type: 1237cc liquid-cooled 76° V-4

Bore and Stroke: 81mm x 60mm

Compression ratio: 12.0:1

Valves: SOHC; four valves per cylinder

Induction: PGM-FI 44mm throttle bodies

Ignition: Digital electronic

Transmission: 6-speed (VFR1200F) / Six-speed automatic with two modes and manual mode (VFR1200F with DualClutch Automatic Transmission)

Final Drive: Shaft

Suspension

Front: 43mm; 4.7 inches travel

Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single gas-charged shock; 5.1 inches travel

Brakes

Front: Dual 320mm discs, CBS 6-piston calipers with ABS

Rear: Single 276mm disc, CBS two-piston caliper with ABS

Tires

Front: 120/70 ZR17 radial

Rear: 190/55 ZR17 radial

Wheelbase: 60.8 inches (1545mm)

Rake: 25-deg

Trail: 101.0mm (4.0 inches)

Seat Height: 32.1 inches (815mm)

Fuel Capacity: 4.9 gallons

Color: Candy Red

Curb Weight: 591 lbs (VFR1200F) / 613 lbs (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission)*
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel–ready to ride.

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No other 600cc machine has won more magazine comparisons and AMA championships than Honda’s CBR600. Striking the ideal balance of power and handling, the new CBR600RR blends a light and compact chassis with impeccable power delivery for a combination that’s hard to beat. Also available with the Honda’s unique Combined ABS for the pinnacle of sportbike braking performance, the 2010 CBR600RR continues to set the standard for the middleweight class.

New for 2010

Exciting new colors: Pearl Orange/Black and Leyla. C-ABS model available in Red/Black only.

2010 Honda CBR600RR – Specifications
MSRP: $TBA USD

Model: CBR600RR

Engine Type: 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder

Bore and Stroke: 67mm x 42.5mm

Compression Ratio: 12.2:1

Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Induction: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping

Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed

Final Drive: #525 O-ring chain

Suspension Front: 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel

Suspention Rear: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel

Brake Front: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discs

Brake Rear: Single 220mm disc; Honda Combined ABS

Tire Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial

Tire Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial

Wheelbase: 53.9 inches

Rake: 23.5o

Trail: 97.7mm (3.9 inches)

Seat Height: 32.3 inches

Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

Colors:
CBR600RR: Pearl Orange/Black, Leyla

Curb Weight*: 410 pounds (CBR600RR)

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With hand-built appearances radical enough to turn every head and catch every eye, only the Fury dares to open the door to the most extreme level of custom looks. But once you’re rolling, the Fury experience is all about that special bond between rider and machine: the unmistakable big V-twin pulse, the characteristic Vee engine note and the no-nonsense riding stance bring you back to the core elements of riding.

Destined to become a milestone machine, the Fury captures the pure, undiluted chopper essence, places it within easy reach of nearly every rider and then backs it up with the same quality and reliability built into every Honda. It’s a radical concept in a unique package, a combination never before offered–until today.

2010 Fury Development Story

The process of designing a new motorcycle always encompasses a huge array of factors and considerations. A profusion of calculations, measurements, specifications and more must be weighed, analyzed, dissected and crunched together to yield the proper result. However, one key factor that cannot be quantified in empirical terms always comes into play: a passion for the machine. And at Honda, our designers and engineers carry a passion for motorcycles to the extreme. So when they get the green light to give full force to such passions, some pretty wild things can happen.

Welcome to the wild side of Honda, where a passion for riding reigns supreme in the stunningly creative 2010 Fury. Here we have a machine packed with radical lines and a head-turning look, a motorcycle destined to become a milestone machine. The Fury is the offspring of people who get excited about creating new motorcycles, enthusiasts who understand what it means to get really involved with a machine. The Fury captures the pure, undiluted chopper essence, a genre of motorcycle that simply feels right, looks right and sounds right when it’s done well, rather than a precise formula that’s captured with a micrometer and calipers.

Choppers have been a part of the motorcycling scene for decades, but for the most part they’ve occupied a niche on the farthest edges of the sport. The first such machines were cobbled-up home-builts with a reputation for being crudely wrought and uncomfortable to ride. Since then choppers have evolved into rolling art, with true customs commanding a very high price. That’s the beauty of the Fury. Even though it looks like rolling art from the two-wheeled world, it is backed up with the same functionality, fit and finish, quality and reliability built into every Honda.

Tapping into an extensive legacy of experience in building motorcycles of all types, Honda’s engineers devised a design and incorporated technological advantages to make the Fury handle, function and ride according to Honda standards. Although stunning and daring in its visuals, the Fury is great fun to ride, with a look, feel and sound that place the rider squarely in the chopper domain. It’s a Honda and you can use it like any other Honda, yet it carries attitude and looks to the extreme.

Better yet, this breakthrough motorcycle rests within easy reach of nearly every rider; in terms of affordability the Fury does indeed break new ground. It’s a radical concept in a unique package, an affordable combination never before offered to the average motorcycle owner–until today.

The most obvious attraction to the Fury centers on its raked-out chopper styling: high-mount steering head that gives the frame a see-through, open-air look with plenty of breathing room between the tank/upper frame and the front cylinder head; slim and long fuel tank perched up high; ultra-low 26.7-inch seat height; big-time rake; fat 200-series rear tire paired with a slim 21-inch front wheel; a condensed, hard-tail look to the rear end; and a stretched wheelbase. And that long wheelbase is no illusion–the Fury stretches a full 71.2 inches between axles. Perhaps equally important is that a close-up inspection of the Fury reveals remarkably clean lines, a Spartan return to basics plus superior attention to detail that together create the distinct impression of a full-on hand-built custom bike, but at a mere fraction of the cost.

In truth, creation of the Fury posed a considerable challenge. This ground-breaking concept had to strike a delicate balance. The extended chopper look with its stretched wheelbase and exaggerated steering rake combines with the stellar levels of function that are part of every Honda. The design focus began with the high steering head/pronounced steering rake/open look in the front end and then radiated outward from there. With such a visually stunning appearance, the final incarnation of the Fury required a significant amount of communication and cooperation between the styling team in the USA at Honda Research Americas (HRA) and the Honda engineers at HGA in Japan. Original sketches and clay mock-ups were tweaked and refined in innumerable ways, leading to small but elegantly simple feats of engineering wizardry that were performed to achieve the goal.

For example, to maintain the remarkably uncluttered look between the front cylinder and the front downtube/radiator area, the top radiator hose is hidden away beneath the front valve cover–a patented idea that illustrates the extreme efforts expended on maintaining the airy look of the front end. Other examples are the long, slim and voluptuous look of the fuel tank, which had to be adjusted and modified repeatedly along with handlebar shape and size to allow the appropriate amount of steering clearance when the front wheel is turned from stop-to-stop. The design of each separate element shares cascading effects with other interrelated parts, resulting in a fluidity of design.

In similar fashion, the rear end of the bike had to look just right, yet still function like a Honda. The Fury incorporates a visual balance of positive and negative space between the airy front end and the more substantial engine and rear-end section; it may not be instantly apparent to some onlookers, but the design elements have been carefully integrated. The LED taillight was selected specifically because it does not affect the shape of the rear fender, which also lacks visible fender stays–all for the purpose of giving the rear fender a simple, clean and elegant shape.

In addition, there’s no need to fret about what appears to be a rigid hard-tail rear end. Those sleek lines actually cloak an ingenious single-shock rear suspension system with an aluminum swingarm, adjustable rebound damping and five-position spring preload adjustment for exemplary riding comfort–definitely far and above the norm for a chopper-style motorcycle. Also, note the remarkably clean lines given to the aluminum swingarm, and the great efforts expended on bestowing smooth lines upon the driveshaft on the left side.

Up front, a stout 45mm fork handles suspension duties quite ably, and the distinctive alloy wheels have a single powerful 336mm-diameter front disc brake complemented by a 296mm brake disc in back.

Fire up the engine and waves of muscular V-twin power, sound and feel–vital elements that constitute the soul of the Fury–flood the senses. There’s a fuel-injection system that’s new to Honda’s proven and muscular 1312cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin with a single-pin crankshaft and dual balancers. A newly designed exhaust system and new camshafts also add to the creation of an engine that’s eminently satisfying in the performance department as well as one that delivers the more intangible aesthetic sound and power-pulse sensations Honda engineers wanted. Short version: it’s just plain cool to ride and hear this baby rumble.

With a full line of accessories available upon its release, the Fury is also positioned for additional customizing by owners who want to add that personal touch.

The Fury taps directly into the passion for riding; this is a machine built for people who have always longed for a chopper-style motorcycle. And for good reason–it’s got to be the ultimate as far as cool factor goes, a bike profile that’s instantly known and recognized. But this is also a chopper with a unique difference: you can simply ride it and enjoy, without all of the costs, compromises and headaches typically attached to such machines.

The Fury is a chopper that’s also 100 percent Honda, with all the performance and quality that the name implies.

FEATURES:

• Full-on chopper styling

• Longest wheelbase ever in a production Honda motorcycle

• Muscular V-twin power, sound and feel

• Clean looks, superior attention to detail

• Spacious riding position

• Low seat height

• Single-shock rear suspension features “hard tail” look

• Extra-wide 200-series rear tire

• Slim-look 21-inch front tire

• Legendary Honda fit, finish and reliability

• Unrivaled value

Honda Genuine Fury Accessories

• Leather Accessories: Custom Rider Seat (multiple designs), Custom Passenger Seat (multiple designs), Leather Front Pouch (Fury logo).

• Backrests: Low Sissy Bar Upright, Passenger Backrest Pad.

• Chrome Accessories: Rear Fender Panel, Chrome Allen Bolt Inserts (5, 6, 8mm).

• Billet Accessories: Master Cylinder Cover, Oil Dipstick, Clutch Cover, Timing Cover, Upper Fork Bolt Cover, License Plate Frame.

• Additional Accessories: Boulevard Screen, Braided Lines (clutch, idle/throttle and brake) Front Chin Spoiler (color matched), Front Chin Spoiler LED Light Kit, Outdoor Cover.

*Final items subject to change.

Accessory availability and specifications subject to change without notice.

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2010 Honda Fury – USA Specifications
MSRP: $TBA USD

ENGINE

Engine Type: 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin

Bore and Stroke: 89.5mm x 104.3mm

Compression ratio: 9.2:1

Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder

Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, one 38mm throttle body

Ignition: Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder

Transmission: Five-speed

Final Drive: Shaft

SUSPENSION

Suspension Front: 45mm fork; 4.0 inches travel

Rear: Single shock with adjustable rebound damping and five-position spring preload adjustability; 3.7 inches travel

Brakes Front: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear: Single 296mm disc with single-piston caliper

Tire Front: 90/90-21

Tire Rear: 200/50-18

Wheelbase: 71.24 inches

Rake (Caster angle): 38.0°

Trail: 113mm (4.4 inches)

Seat Height: 26.7 inches

Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons

Colors: Dark Red Metallic, Metallic Silver, Ultra Blue Metallic, Black, Matte Silver Metallic (2010 special color—limited production)

Curb Weight* 663 pounds
* Curb weight includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel – ready to ride.
Meets current EPA standards.

California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
*All figures are preliminary and subject to change.

2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS – Specifications

MSRP: $10,799 USD

ENGINE
Engine Type 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 67mm x 42.5mm
Induction Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio 12.2:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder

DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #525 O-ring chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel
Front Brake Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310 mm discs
Rear Brake Single 220m m disc
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 180/55ZR-17 radial

DIMENSIONS
Rake (Caster Angle): 23.55°
Trail 97.7mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase 53.9 inches
Seat Height 32.3 inches
Curb Weight 432 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

OTHER
Available Colors Red / Black, Metallic Black
Model ID CBR600RA
Emissions Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
Note Anti-Lock Braking System

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.